Jonathan Hinder
MP for Pendle and Clitheroe
Labour
4 Jul 2024 -
Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
I know better than most that, under the last Tory Government, neighbourhood policing was stripped away, leaving the police invisible in towns such as those I represent. As a former police inspector, I am delighted that the new Labour Government have committed to rebuild neighbourhood policing. Will the Deputy Prime Minister assure my constituents that Labour's neighbourhood policing guarantee will soon ensure that every town has a dedicated neighbourhood team?
Context
Neighbourhood policing was reduced under the previous government, leaving towns with no visible police presence. The Labour Government has committed to rebuild neighbourhood policing.
Angela Rayner
I thank my hon. Friend for his expertise and his work before he came to this place. Tory austerity has decimated neighbourhood policing. We will put thousands more neighbourhood police and police community support officers back on our streets, to ensure that every community has a named local officer. We will tackle illegal drugs, halve knife crime, crack down on antisocial behaviour and go after the gangs who lure young people into violence.
Session: PMQs
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Frontline police officers have lost confidence in the national leadership of the Police Federation due to high salaries and lack of change. Should they be allowed to set up an alternative?
Context
The Police Federation chief executive has received a £1.4 million salary over two years, causing concern among frontline officers who have lost confidence in the national leadership.
Sarah Jones
We agree that change is needed and will bring forward reforms necessary for effective representation of rank-and-file officers. We recognize good work by members but need to tread carefully on this issue.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-13
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Does she agree that either the Home Office or police forces need to have data on PTSD in order to understand the scale of the problem and support our officers accordingly? I am concerned that without such data, we cannot properly address the mental health challenges faced by police officers.
Context
The MP notes that the Home Office does not collect data on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in police officers, raising concerns about understanding and addressing this issue effectively.
Sarah Jones
I agree that recording data is important. We are expanding psychological risk assessments from 50,000 to 150,000 officers to gather more information, alongside efforts on suicide data.
Session: Mental Health Support for Police Officers 2026-07-13
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I commend Northumbria police for overseeing a huge and safe policing operation at the Newcastle-Sunderland match. However, given that those officers are taken from normal day jobs, does the Minister agree it is time to think about the Premier League contributing more than 20% to these costs?
Context
Northumbria police successfully policed a Newcastle-Sunderland match but officers are taken from normal day jobs.
Sarah Jones
Yes, and we are looking at that issue as we speak, making sure we strike the right balance. The cost of policing from football matches is not covered currently.
Session: Topical Questions
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Could the Minister explain why we are not following up on the long-term outcomes of the past 2,000 cases before administering these powerful drugs to 200 more?
Context
Over the last 15 years, around 2,000 children were given puberty blockers based on their questioning gender identity. There is a concern about following up long-term outcomes before administering to more children.
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
We are looking at how best to use the available data from previous studies, acknowledging that this data was collected for different purposes and may not be of sufficient quality for the current review. The Government will continue using all available evidence both domestically and internationally.
Session: Puberty Suppressants
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I pay tribute to my former colleagues for the way that they professionally policed the protests over the weekend, and I wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. Police officers cannot join a union and they have only one staff association—the Police Federation—to choose from, the chief executive of which reportedly took home over £600,000 last year. Will the new ministerial team commit to reviewing whether that monopoly can really serve the interests of our brave police officers?
Context
The Police Federation is the only staff association available for police officers, who cannot join a union. The chief executive reportedly received over £600,000 last year.
Sarah Jones (The Minister for Policing)
We need to ensure that our police officers are given the best support that they can be given through the Police Federation, which is the vehicle by which they are supported through any incidents they have. I will be working very closely with it to ensure that it is doing the right thing on behalf of its members.
Session: Topical Questions
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The chair of the Met Police Federation, Rick Prior, and the chair of the West Midlands Police Federation, Rich Cooke, have both been removed by the unelected chief executive of the Police Federation after speaking up for the officers they were elected to represent. Is the Home Secretary as concerned as I am that the only staff association that police officers are legally allowed to join is no longer fit for purpose?
Context
The chair of the Met Police Federation, Rick Prior, and the chair of the West Midlands Police Federation, Rich Cooke, have been removed by the unelected chief executive of the Police Federation after speaking up for their officers.
Diana Johnson
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this issue; I know he has experience as a police officer. I regularly meet the Police Federation and its officers and chief executive. I will raise his concerns directly with them.
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What discussions have you had with sports governing bodies on ensuring they are compliant with the Supreme Court judgment in the case of For Women Scotland v. The Scottish Ministers? More than two months after the ruling clarified the law, there remains a long list of sporting bodies that are denying fairness to women and girls, including Parkrun and weightlifting and wrestling. Does my right hon. Friend agree that there is no need to wait for further guidance and that these bodies should take the advice of the Prime Minister and get on with it?
Context
The Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of For Women Scotland v. The Scottish Ministers, which has implications for sports governing bodies' policies regarding women's participation.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
We have been working closely with sporting bodies to support them as they implement the recent judgment by the Supreme Court. We are clear that when it comes to women’s sport, biology matters and our sporting bodies need to come up with policies that protect fairness and safety while ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate in some capacity.
Session: Sports Governing Bodies: Supreme Court Judgment
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High streets in my Pendle and Clitheroe constituency were hollowed out under the last Conservative Government, with many shops left empty. Small, independent businesses are the backbone of our local economy, employing local people, keeping our towns vibrant and giving them their character and charm. Can the Minister assure me that multinational giants will pay their fair share under Labour, levelling the playing field and enabling our high streets to thrive?
Context
The question stems from the concern about high street businesses being displaced by online retailers due to unfair tax burdens.
James Murray
My hon. Friend is absolutely right about the importance of small, independent businesses in his constituency, and I am sure his sentiment is shared by Members across the House. Through our reforms, we are setting out to make sure that those properties with a rateable value of £500,000 or more pay so we can have a permanent tax cut for high street business.
Session: Business Rates: High Street Retailers
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Public Confidence in the Police
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Responding: Jo White
Main Concerns
Jonathan Hinder is concerned about the decline in public confidence in the police over the last decade and a half, as evidenced by crime surveys, victim satisfaction surveys, and polling trackers. He highlights the challenges faced by the police due to significant cuts in officer numbers, shifting policies on stop and search, and the rise in high-harm crime reports such as domestic abuse and sexual offences. He also notes the outdated data systems and the reduction in police visibility on the streets, which contributes to the public's perception of a lack of police presence and competence.
Specific Asks
Hinder urges the Government to provide political leadership that sets clear priorities for policing, focusing on issues that matter to the public and ensuring that officers have the necessary support to deliver on these priorities. He also calls for a new Public Order Act to clarify what constitutes legitimate debate and what is simply someone being unpleasant, and for improvements to the police misconduct system to better address the needs of both officers and the public.
Local Government Reorganisation
Monday 7 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Police Leadership Commission Report
Monday 6 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression
Monday 22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Private Sector Investment: Lancashire
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
Maya Ellis, the MP for Ribble Valley, raised concerns about the lack of Government support and funding for businesses in Lancashire. She highlighted that despite being a £40 billion GVA powerhouse and...
Murder of Henry Nowak
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Police Reform White Paper 2026-01-26
Monday 26 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Puberty Suppressants Trial 2025-12-17
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the pathways puberty blockers trial will continue, and if so why? The urgency lies in concerns about the safety of physically healthy children involved in the trial. Dr Johns...
Asylum Policy 2025-11-17
Monday 17 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Police Reform 2025-11-13
Thursday 13 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
72.4%
71 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
25
25.5% of votes
No Votes
46
46.9% of votes
Abstentions
27
27.6% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
9 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
8 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
7 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
7 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
4 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
1 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
1 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
4 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
8
Ministerial Questions Asked
17
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-40% below average
This MP:
8
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+248% above average
This MP:
17
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+5% above average
This MP:
72.4
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Jonathan Hinder's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.