Layla Moran
MP for Oxford West and Abingdon
Lib Dem
8 Jun 2017 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Our NHS is at breaking point. My constituent was told that he needed a gall bladder operation after a visit to accident and emergency. He waited all day in hospital, nil by mouth, and had no operation. He was then told to stay overnight or risk his place on the list, so he sat in a hot, smelly, windowless waiting room for eight hours on a plastic chair. Then a gurney came with no pillow, and that is where he slept. The next day, the nurses said, “No operation. There just aren't any beds.” His wife told me that the Conservatives are running the NHS into the ground. Given his experience, which so many others across the country share, how can he say otherwise?
Context
A constituent faced a long wait for medical treatment, highlighting concerns about NHS performance and capacity.
Rishi Sunak
I am very sorry to hear about the experience of the hon. Lady's constituent, and I am sure she will be raising it with the local NHS trust as well. The NHS is, of course, recovering from a difficult two years, but it has received considerable backing from this Government, including record investment, as was acknowledged by the NHS chief executive officer just the other week, and a plan to improve productivity in the future. We have invested in 5,000 new beds over the last year and more ambulances. All of that is contributing to lower waiting times, waiting lists coming down and an improved A&E performance over the last year.
Assessment
The MP asked for a direct response to claims about running the NHS into the ground but provided general support without addressing the specific claim.
Under Review
Session: PMQs
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Thames Water has been dumping sewage into rivers and homes during floods, failing to unblock drains and refill reservoirs due to dirty water. Instead of offering a rebate for its incompetence, Thames Water intends to raise bills by up to 60%. Will the Prime Minister explain why my constituents are being asked to pay for this shoddy service?
Context
During recent flooding in Oxfordshire, Thames Water dumped sewage from over 270 sites along the Thames. The company is planning to increase bills by 60% despite poor service.
Rishi Sunak
We have been clear that the volume of sewage discharge by water companies is unacceptable, and that is why we have launched the most ambitious storm overflow discharge reduction plan. We have now achieved the monitoring of nearly every single storm overflow in England—under this and previous Governments—and introduced unlimited penalties on water companies.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not address Thames Water's billing intentions or provide an explanation for it.
Providing General Information
Session: PMQs
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Threatened, terrified and alone. That is how survivors of sexual violence told me they felt when they were pressured into signing non-disclosure agreements and gagging clauses by their universities. Will the Government back my Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill to ban the use of NDAs in cases of sexual harassment, bullying and misconduct?
Context
Survivors of sexual violence feel threatened, terrified, and coerced into signing non-disclosure agreements by universities. No victim should be silenced.
Dominic Raab
I will look carefully at any particular proposals that the hon. Lady has. We have got to do everything we can to protect women and girls in this country and to make them feel more confident in the justice system.
Assessment
Specific backing of Layla Moran's Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill, direct meeting request
Look Carefully At Any Particular Proposals
Session: PMQs
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The Cherwell Larder in Kidlington does incredible work to serve nearly 2,000 of my most vulnerable constituents, but there simply is not enough food to go around at the moment. This is a national crisis. The stock of charities such as FareShare is down 30%, in part due to the same supply chain issues that are affecting supermarkets. First, will the Prime Minister help the Cherwell Larder by restoring the funding of FareShare? And what more can he do to incentivise businesses to give away surplus food this winter so that no family need go hungry this Christmas?
Context
The Cherwell Larder in Kidlington serves nearly 2,000 vulnerable constituents but is facing shortages due to supply chain issues.
Boris Johnson
We are addressing the supply chains night and day, and we are seeing some of the problems starting to ease. Businesses do an amazing job of contributing to this effort.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not confirm restoring FareShare funding or specific incentives for businesses
Session: PMQs
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Keith, a local hotel manager, is worried that his business cannot recover fully despite reopening plans because of severe staffing issues caused by Brexit and the pandemic. He cannot recruit EU staff anymore or find replacements from abroad due to restrictive immigration policies. The hospitality industry in Oxfordshire contributes £2.5 billion annually to the economy. Will the Government introduce a covid recovery visa for Keith's sector?
Context
Keith, a hotel manager, contacted the MP about chronic staff shortages due to pandemic-related uncertainty and post-Brexit immigration issues. The Oxfordshire economy relies on £2.5 billion from the hospitality sector.
Boris Johnson
We will maintain an open and flexible approach towards allowing talent from overseas, but there is no specific mention of a 'covid recovery visa'. The government wants young people and furloughed workers to fill available jobs.
Assessment
Did not address the request for a specific visa program
Open And Flexible Approach
Session: PMQs
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It is estimated that up to 400,000 people are living with the debilitating effects of long covid, and some of them are NHS heroes, who caught covid in that first wave. Nearly a year later, I have heard from a doctor who says she wonders whether she will ever be able to walk unaided again, let alone manage a full day of work. Does the Prime Minister recognise that, for this group, long covid is an occupational disease, and will he set up a compensation scheme similar to what we offer our armed forces, so that we ensure that those who have lost their livelihoods by saving lives are fully supported?
Context
Up to 400,000 people are affected by long covid, including NHS staff who contracted it while working. Some have faced severe consequences such as permanent disability.
Boris Johnson
I thank the hon. Lady, because she is right to highlight the incredible sacrifice and effort of NHS staff, many of whom, sadly, have contracted covid in the course of their duties, and a great many of them have sadly continued to be affected by that disease. We must study the long-term effects of covid and ensure that we continue to look after our wonderful NHS staff throughout their careers.
Assessment
Establishment of a compensation scheme for NHS staff with long covid
Session: PMQs
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With over 900 submissions, including from bereaved families and those with long covid, will the Prime Minister take these recommendations seriously when they come back in September?
Context
The all-party parliamentary group on coronavirus is leading a cross-party inquiry to ensure lessons are learned from the UK Government's handling of the pandemic.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson
No specific response was given by Boris Johnson regarding the taking of recommendations seriously.
Assessment
Taking recommendations seriously
None
Session: PMQs
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How will the Government address this issue by targeting less active groups?
Context
There is a 20-year gap in healthy life expectancy between the most and least deprived areas.
James Murray
I look forward to working constructively with the hon. Lady in her role as the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee. She is absolutely right to point to the importance of embedding prevention and healthier lifestyles in the way that we approach healthcare in this country.
Session: Health Inequalities
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I am campaigning for a new site for Summertown health centre in Oxford West and Abingdon, but we have been unable to secure a meeting for over 14 months. The council and local practices are at a critical juncture where they risk losing the opportunity if action is not taken soon. Given that district valuers often request rents below market value, what measures will the Secretary of State take across Government to reassess the role of district valuers in ICBs?
Context
A campaign is underway to secure a new site for the Summertown health centre, with discussions ongoing between local practices and council. However, delays caused by the district valuer are blocking progress.
Wes Streeting
The Chair of the Health Committee raises an important point about the timeliness of the issue concerning Summertown health centre. I would be very happy to meet with her soon to discuss this matter.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists
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Can the Secretary of State clarify what the longer-term plan is for these early support hubs and how he can help organisations like Young Devon thrive into the future?
Context
The MP visited Young Devon, an early support centre in rural North Devon, which faces challenges due to uncertain funding. The centre has received one-year funding extension.
Wes Streeting
I join the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee in paying tribute to Young Devon. We are working closely with the Department for Education to better join up education, health provision, and support for young people. There is more to do regarding medium-term certainty on funding.
Session: Health and Social Care Rural Communities
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In light of an Oxford midwife reporting that sewage regularly rises through floors and drips down ceilings on to a hospital maternity ward, can the Secretary of State confirm there will be a flexible pot of money for specific issues like this when Baroness Amos's review is completed?
Context
Severe infrastructure problems exist at a hospital, including sewage leaking into the premises during labour.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
Without pre-empting Baroness Amos’s work, let me say that the hon. Lady is absolutely right. We need to give staff the tools that will enable them to do the job to the best of their ability, and they need the right facilities and environment in which they can work and patients can be cared for. It is completely unacceptable that on top of the other challenges that staff and families face at such an important time—the unique moment of bringing new life into the world—they are having to do so against the backdrop of crumbling estates that the hon. Lady has described.
Session: Maternity and Neonatal Care
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Diethylstilbestrol, or DES, was prescribed to women until the 1980s to treat miscarriage. Those who took it were themselves at greater risk of breast cancer, and their daughters have a higher risk of rare cervical cancers. It is estimated that a whopping 300,000 women have been affected. Two weeks ago the Secretary of State made an apology to victims, but they rightly want more than “sorry”, and they have pointed out that the current screening regime is insufficient. Will the Secretary of State meet me, and campaigners and victims, in order to understand how this was allowed to happen, who will be held accountable, and how those women can go about securing compensation for this egregious scandal?
Context
Between the 1950s and 1980s, Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed to women to prevent miscarriage. This led to an increased risk of breast cancer for those who took it and their daughters faced a higher risk of rare cervical cancers. It is estimated that over 300,000 women have been affected.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
I thank the Chair of the Select Committee for raising that extremely serious issue. I am glad that she has drawn it to the House’s attention. I have apologised, on behalf of the state, for the failure that occurred and for the harm that has arisen as a result. My hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale) has been campaigning diligently, and the DES Justice UK campaigners have done a magnificent job in raising public awareness. I am always delighted to meet the Chair of the Select Committee because I know which side my bread is buttered on, but I should be particularly delighted to meet her to discuss this specific issue.
Session: Health Inequalities
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Last week I met Nada, an Oxford plastic surgeon who told me horrific stories of the children she has been treating in Gaza. I believe that the Secretary of State has met her, too. The most concerning thing is that if these wounds do not have care, they will lead to life-changing disabilities. Medics are calling for a humanitarian corridor between Gaza and the west bank so that those Palestinian children can stay in Palestine. What discussions has she had on the matter?
Context
Medics in Gaza are calling for a humanitarian corridor between Gaza and the west bank so that those Palestinian children can stay in Palestine. The Secretary of State has met the doctor who raised this issue.
Yvette Cooper (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
I have met the doctor to whom the hon. Member referred. Her work is inspiring, and she deals with the most terrible stories of suffering. We agree that we need to be able to get humanitarian corridors in place and to treat children, especially in the region, but, as the hon. Member will know, we are also medevacing children to the UK for treatment.
Session: Topical Questions
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Earlier this year, I visited the 'hospital at home' team at the John Radcliffe hospital who run an incredible virtual ward. I saw them deliver care to Mavis, a patient who is 91 years old; she was so emotional and grateful for their work that we all ended up in tears. Imagine my disappointment upon learning during my leave that funding for this service has been cut and the team faces closure. This is an example of the best of NHS practice. How can we ensure that such services are not only preserved but rolled out across Oxfordshire and beyond if the initial funding is insufficient?
Context
The virtual ward at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford provided exceptional care to elderly patients like Mavis, aged 91. However, funding cuts have put this service at risk of closure.
The Minister for Care (Stephen Kinnock)
The hon. Lady makes a very valid point: this is about the shift from hospital to community, which we have to drive forward. In September 2025, 12,522 virtual ward beds were available—an increase from 12,497 in September 2024. Slowly but surely, we are increasing the number of virtual ward beds and the capability of virtual wards, but there is still a long way to go. I absolutely accept the point that the hon. Lady makes.
Session: Virtual Wards
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This week I have been inundated by families who send their children to Europa school just outside my constituency. They are extremely concerned by these changes. The IB curriculum can make a significant difference in children's lives. Does this policy direction not send a negative signal from the Government? Labour introduced the funding for IB initially.
Context
Families in Layla Moran's constituency are concerned about the impact of funding changes on Europa school’s International Baccalaureate programme, which is beneficial for students’ lives.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Josh MacAlister)
Over 75% of students in receipt of extra support from the large programme uplift are studying A-levels, especially STEM subjects. We prioritise these areas due to their importance for our economy and education.
Session: International Baccalaureate
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Following my hon. Friend’s theme, may I make a plea for Summertown health centre? They are my doctors and operate in an old Victorian building. The ICB says there is no money, and doctors say they cannot bid into any pot to get it seen to. Will the Secretary of State meet me as well? Clearly £102 million spread across 50 projects is not sufficient.
Context
Summertown health centre operates in an old Victorian building, desperate to move to new premises but lacking sufficient capital from the ICB.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
Of course I will meet the hon. Lady. We are looking creatively at this issue due to enormous capital pressures right across the NHS estate, regularly lobbied on hospitals, general practice, mental health, etc. We will do as much as we can as fast as we can to get more capital investment in and would be happy to discuss further with the hon. Lady.
Session: Access to Primary Care
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What will be done to ensure integrated care boards deliver the £100 million allocated for capital investment in primary care quickly?
Context
The MP visited Summertown health centre, where staff highlighted the issue of slow delivery of promised capital investment in primary care.
Wes Streeting
ICBs are leading the development of a new neighbourhood health service, and responsibilities for performance management have been removed to focus on primary and community services. Further talks will be held with BMA and RCGP.
Session: Primary Care Patient Access
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What we measure often improves. The technical annex in Lord Darzi's report is useful and a baseline. Will he ensure it is updated yearly?
Context
The MP highlighted the usefulness of Lord Darzi's technical annex for measuring NHS improvements.
Wes Streeting
Absolutely committed to transparency, keeping the dataset updated yearly as requested. We face challenges rather than pretending they do not exist.
Session: Patient Waiting Times
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This weekend, we saw an escalation across the UN blue line when Hezbollah and Israel exchanged rocket fire and 12 Druze children tragically lost their lives. One child dying in war is too many, no matter what nationality they may be, but this region is a tinderbox. What is the Foreign Secretary doing to calm the area now that we have seen an escalation, because surely that could be a disaster for the region?
Context
Escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, resulting in civilian casualties.
David Lammy
The hon. Lady is right: the situation on the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel is very concerning. We urge all parties to act with caution. The UK condemns the strike in the Golan heights, which has tragically claimed the lives of 12 people. Hezbollah must cease its acts and its destabilising activity. I was pleased to speak to the Prime Minister yesterday, and I will say more on Lebanon in the coming hours.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Secretary of State will get bored of me continuing to press him on recognition of the state of Palestine. I know in my heart that it is what Palestinians need to ignite hope for peace. When he spoke to Netanyahu, did he talk about the two-state solution?
Context
Discussion on the timing and importance of recognising Palestine as a state.
David Lammy
Let me reassure the hon. Lady that raising this issue does not test my patience. I reject those who say there can be no two-state solution, but we will do it at the appropriate moment.
Session: Recognition of Palestine
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What timeline exists for seeing change in NHS dentistry? The MP mentions a constituent suffering from painful abscesses and sleepless nights. Lord Darzi is conducting an NHS review set to report in September.
Context
The MP raises concern about the British Dental Association's fear that an NHS review will delay dental changes.
Wes Streeting
The Secretary acknowledged the detrimental impact of Conservative rule and expressed willingness to address urgent dental needs, including 700,000 additional appointments. He welcomed Lord Darzi's review while stressing immediate action.
Session: NHS Dental Contracting Framework
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I listened carefully to what the Minister said. That change has not come to Oxfordshire—it is in a dire state. An Oxford resident wrote to me saying that when his NHS practice closed, he rang a dozen others across the county and each one said they were offering NHS services but, in fact, they were only offering private care. In this cost of living crisis, people simply cannot afford that. As a result, they are waiting in A&E rather than getting treatment, and that ends up in their having oral surgery.
Context
An Oxford resident wrote to the MP saying that when his NHS practice closed, he could not find an alternative NHS dentist; all others offered only private care. A&E waits have increased due to people waiting for dental appointments.
Andrea Leadsom
I am incredibly sympathetic. The number of adults seen by an NHS dentist rose from 448,000 to 485,000 in the past two years. The situation is improving but we need to do more and will be coming forward shortly with a big package of dental recovery plan reforms.
Session: Accessibility to Dental Services
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Why are the Government using taxpayers' money to educate people to become highly qualified researchers if their immigration policy then forces them to leave?
Context
A constituent's case of being forced to leave due to the spousal visa salary threshold despite taxpayer-funded education.
Andrew Griffith
A fair immigration policy is absolutely part of an open Britain. It is right that those who come here from overseas and live cheek by jowl with those who clean their labs, drive their local buses and empty their bins do their fair share in contributing to the UK economy.
Session: Researchers from Overseas
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What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to encourage overseas researchers and innovators to come to the UK?
Context
The question arises from the need to attract international talent in research and innovation.
Andrew Griffith
We have one of the strongest science bases, the world's leading universities and research institutions, and the largest ever public research and development budget. With our association with Horizon from the beginning of the year, we are central to global research collaboration.
Session: Researchers from Overseas
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Are this Government making representations to the Israeli Government about their treatment of Palestinian detainees?
Context
Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians, with reports suggesting many are connected to Hamas but most are not.
Andrew Mitchell
We emphasise to everyone the importance of abiding by international humanitarian law and the Geneva convention, which was referred to.
Session: Gaza Civilian Deaths and Humanitarian Situation
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What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the humanitarian situation in Gaza?
Context
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues with high casualties, including many civilians. The UK has increased aid to Palestinians.
Andrew Mitchell
Britain has increased planned assistance to Palestinian civilians to £60 million, and has delivered over 74 tonnes of aid. The recent pauses in fighting were a welcome opportunity to get hostages out and aid in.
Session: Gaza Civilian Deaths and Humanitarian Situation
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Oxford was proud when Port Meadow was given bathing water status yet last week the water quality there again received a poor rating. Will you meet me to discuss how we can hold Thames Water accountable for continually failing over dumping raw sewage in Oxfordshire?
Context
Port Meadow, which was given bathing water status in Oxford, had its water quality recently rated poor. Thames Water has been dumping raw sewage into Oxfordshire.
Robbie Moore
I am happy, as the Minister responsible for water quality, to meet with the hon. Lady, but I will also say that, from the bathing water classifications we saw this week, 95.7% of bathing waters in England are rated good or excellent. That is up from 2010 when just 76% across England were rated good. This Government are taking water quality seriously and I will endeavour to make sure that we go even further.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about the potential impact of levels of availability of dentistry appointments on other NHS services. What recent assessment has been made?
Context
The question arises from concerns over the availability of dentistry appointments in the NHS, which impacts other services.
Victoria Atkins
Integrated care boards are responsible for identifying areas of local need and determining priorities for investment. Guidance was published in October to help ICBs use their commissioning flexibilities.
Session: Dental Services
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Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting families whose loved ones have been taken hostage. They came here to share their testimony, which was deeply moving. They raised the fact that Iran is very much behind this, so why have we yet to proscribe the IRGC? It was time a year ago, so it is surely time now. What is the excuse for waiting?
Context
Families of hostages have met with the MP, raising concerns about Iran's role in hostage-taking incidents. The United States has called on the UK to follow its lead.
James Cleverly
I have a huge amount of sympathy for the plight of the families who have either lost loved ones or have loved ones who are still held hostage in Gaza. I will be meeting families who have members held hostage later. As I have said regularly, we are well aware of Iran's influence. Any decision about proscription will be a cross-Government decision. The advantages and disadvantages of proscribing will always be at the heart of any decision-making process, but as the hon. Lady knows, we do not comment on future sanctions or proscription designations.
Session: Iran Support for Hamas
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Imagine being a victim of workplace bullying or misconduct pressured into signing a gagging clause preventing public disclosure; this practice is perpetuated through the Can't Buy My Silence campaign's upcoming business pledge against NDAs for specific cases. Will the Secretary of State consider meeting me to discuss this pledge, and does she support a ban on NDAs in these cases?
Context
There are concerns that NDAs are being used to silence victims of sexual misconduct, abuse, and harassment. The government has legislated against the use of NDAs by higher education providers but not addressed broader business practices.
Kemi Badenoch
Non-disclosure agreements can be used legitimately by employers but are inappropriate in cases of sexual misconduct, bullying or harassment. We have legislated against their use by higher education providers and supported the hon. Member's private Bill to prevent workplace harassment. I am aware of her upcoming business pledge against NDAs for specific cases; while we support preventing harassment, the specifics of a ban on NDAs are not directly addressed.
Session: NDAs Sexual Assault, Harassment and Misconduct
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If she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies of trends in the level of use of non-disclosure agreements by businesses in cases relating to sexual assault, harassment and misconduct. Imagine being a victim of workplace bullying or harassment pressured into signing a gagging clause preventing public disclosure of what happened; this practice is perpetuated through the Can't Buy My Silence campaign's upcoming business pledge against NDAs for specific cases.
Context
There are concerns that NDAs are being used to silence victims of sexual misconduct, abuse, and harassment. The government has legislated against the use of NDAs by higher education providers but not addressed broader business practices.
Kemi Badenoch
Non-disclosure agreements can be used legitimately by employers to protect commercially sensitive information. The Government understands concerns about their misuse to silence victims of sexual misconduct. We have legislated against higher education providers using NDAs in such cases, and we support preventing harassment in the workplace. I am aware of the hon. Member's private Member's Bill on this issue, which was supported by our government. She has raised specific circumstances where NDAs are inappropriate, so I am happy to discuss with her what can be done to stop this problem.
Session: NDAs Sexual Assault, Harassment and Misconduct
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I thank the Minister for his response, but non-disclosure agreements and gagging clauses are endemic. They are used almost unthinkingly by businesses, political parties and even schools in cases of harassment, bullying and discrimination. They silence victims, prevent them from accessing vital services, and serve only to disempower. In the Victims and Prisoners Bill, we have a golden opportunity to ban them once and for all, so I thank the Minister for his words in yesterday's debate and his offer of a meeting for Members, but would he consider meeting the victims so that he can hear at first hand the effect that these insidious things have on the victims themselves?
Context
NDAs are used by businesses, political parties, and schools to silence victims of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
Edward Argar
The Minister has legislated against higher education providers using NDAs in sexual abuse, harassment or misconduct cases. The Government consulted on misuse of NDAs between workers and their employers, planning next steps carefully. He agreed to meet with Members after yesterday's debate and is willing to meet victims but suggests meeting the hon. Lady first.
Session: NDAs Sexual Assault, Harassment and Misconduct
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What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual assault, harassment and misconduct cases. Non-disclosure agreements and gagging clauses are endemic; they prevent victims from accessing vital services and disempower them. In the Victims and Prisoners Bill, there is an opportunity to ban NDAs once and for all.
Context
NDAs are used by businesses, political parties, and schools to silence victims of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
Edward Argar
The Minister has legislated against higher education providers using NDAs in sexual abuse, harassment or misconduct cases. The Government consulted on misuse of NDAs between workers and their employers, planning next steps carefully. He agreed to meet with Members after yesterday's debate and is willing to meet victims but suggests meeting the hon. Lady first.
Session: NDAs Sexual Assault, Harassment and Misconduct
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Will the Secretary of State consider introducing a weighting for GPs in areas of high cost of living outside London? Will he meet me to discuss the specific issues in Oxfordshire?
Context
The question is raised regarding the recruitment challenges faced by GP practices in Oxfordshire, where over 45,000 people waited more than two weeks to see their GP and 12,000 waited over a month.
Steve Barclay
The hon. Member is right to highlight the pressure on primary care, which is why, in the answer I gave a moment ago, I said it is also about looking at the wider skills mix within primary care. She mentions doctors specifically. We have 2,200 more doctors in general practice than before the pandemic. It is about having the right skills mix alongside the doctors to meet the significant increased demand since the pandemic.
Session: Primary Care Staff Numbers
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Alaa Abdel Fattah, an Amnesty International prisoner of conscience imprisoned for his pro-democracy views since Sisi took power, is on day 81 of a hunger strike. Will she consider meeting his family to discuss how we can ensure his release?
Context
The question addresses the imprisonment of a British national in Egypt on day 81 of hunger strike.
Elizabeth Truss
I assure the hon. Lady that we are working hard to secure Alaa Abdel Fattah's release. Lord Ahmad has met the family and I am seeking a meeting with the Egyptian Foreign Minister who is due to visit the United Kingdom shortly, where I will raise this case.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister consider meeting me to discuss how we can keep Oxfordshire cyclists safe?
Context
Four cyclists have died on Oxfordshire's roads recently, leading to a push for more funding from the Government.
Trudy Harrison (Minister for Investment)
The Government have promised £2 billion of investment in active travel over this Parliament. The Minister would be willing to meet her to discuss the work of Active Travel England and how they are rolling out transport infrastructure.
Session: Topical Questions
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Charities warn that the cut to universal credit would risk 100,000 people falling into homelessness, yet the Government ploughed on with it. Added to that is the freeze to housing benefits, with the result that more families cannot afford their rent and risk losing the roof over their head. Can the Secretary of State tell us how many people she expects to fall into homelessness, and what the Government are going to do about it?
Context
Charities have warned that the removal of the £20 uplift from Universal Credit could cause 100,000 people to face homelessness. Additionally, a freeze on housing benefits is causing more families to struggle with rent payments.
Therese Coffey
We have provided £140 million of discretionary housing payments to councils, specifically to target that element. We boosted the local housing allowance in the covid Budget of 2020, and we have kept it at that rate.
Session: End of Universal Credit Uplift
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The Everyone In scheme has undoubtedly been a success and led to incredible stories of lives being turned around in a housing-first approach that has support from all sides of the House. However, several councils have reported that the Government have instructed them, through the terms of the rough sleeping initiative funding allocations, to end the use of emergency accommodation for those sleeping rough, so signalling the end of the Everyone In scheme. To make matters worse, the rough sleeping strategy is still in need of updating following the pandemic. Were local authorities instructed to end Everyone In? If so, have charitable and third-sector groups been made aware so that they can fill in the gaps? When can we expect to see the updated rough sleeping strategy and, indeed, the promised review of the Vagrancy Act 1824?
Context
The Everyone In scheme has been successful in reducing the number of people sleeping rough during the pandemic. However, there are concerns about local authorities being instructed to end the use of emergency accommodation for those sleeping rough.
Eddie Hughes
As is so often the case, the Lib Dems are more focused on making plans rather than taking action and scaremongering. It is categorically not the case that either charities or local councils have been instructed as the hon. Member suggested. Indeed, funding through the rough sleeping initiative continues to fund people in emergency accommodation.
Session: Rough Sleeping
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With reference to the Government's commitment to end rough sleeping by 2024, whether he has plans to update the rough sleeping strategy to set out how that commitment will be met.
Context
The Government has committed to ending rough sleeping by 2024. However, there are concerns about the current state of the rough sleeping strategy.
Eddie Hughes
Our focus in the last year has rightly been on managing the response to the pandemic and supporting tens of thousands of the most vulnerable people across our society. During the pandemic, we took unprecedented action to protect people sleeping rough or at risk of doing so. This saved lives and achieved huge reductions in the number of people sleeping rough: a 37% decrease in the latest statistics. Our ambition to end rough sleeping within this Parliament still stands.
Session: Rough Sleeping
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Last week, Oxfordshire County Council, the Vale of White Horse District Council and I applied to the levelling-up fund for the snappily titled B4044 strategic cycle link between Botley and Eynsham. This project would significantly boost sustainable travel between Oxford city centre and the new housing planned around Eynsham, linking through more deprived communities. Does the Minister agree that this is exactly the kind of active travel initiative that we need more of in areas of high housing and economic growth, especially given our desire to achieve a zero-carbon Oxfordshire by 2050?
Context
The MP inquired about a specific project to the levelling-up fund that would connect Oxford city centre with new housing planned around Eynsham, benefiting sustainable travel.
Grant Shapps
I have not seen that particular application yet, but we do know that the Government have put in a record amount of more than £2 billion of active travel funding for walking and cycling. I know that the hon. Lady will be delighted that Oxfordshire investment has now reached £355 million in different transport environments, and that is on top of the £760 million for East West Rail, so when it comes to investing in her constituency in Oxfordshire, this Conservative Government are really going for it.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Secretary of State agree that if someone wants to send a message on cuts to aid budget, they should vote Lib Dem?
Context
The MP mentions constituents who are angry about cuts to the aid budget, considering staying home or voting Lib Dem in response.
Dominic Raab
I went to school in Amersham and do not think that they will be daft come election day.
Session: Topical Questions
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Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. Two weeks ago, we heard that Jimmy Lai, the owner of the largest pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong, had not only been sentenced for a second time but has now had his assets frozen. This step makes it incredibly hard to continue to fund his journalistic enterprises, which in turn has a chilling implication for a free press in Hong Kong. Colleagues across this House have called on the Government to implement Magnitsky sanctions, but there is concern that the UK's sluggishness to implement sanctions is because the Government seek a future trade deal with China. Can the Minister clarify: is the prospect of a future deal causing this Government to treat China with leniency it does not deserve?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the UK government's approach towards addressing human rights issues related to Jimmy Lai, owner of a pro-democracy newspaper in Hong Kong.
Graham Stuart
It is one of the abiding characteristics of the left in general that if they cannot find a scare story they invent one. This Government are clear: we are not seeking a free trade agreement with China. We have led the world in challenging China where we have found it necessary to do so. Working with international partners, we seek to maximise impact on any actions China takes that run counter to its international treaty obligations, including detentions without trial, detention of human rights defenders, and persecution of some religious and ethnic minorities.
Session: UK-China Trading Relationship
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Last month, Members were horrified by the outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza. Can you set out whether British arms exports were used in any way against innocent civilians? If unable to do so, acknowledge the concern regarding potential breaches of international law.
Context
A recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza raised concerns about British arms being used against innocent civilians.
Elizabeth Truss
We welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza last month. We are committed to a durable ceasefire. As the Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, my hon. Friend mentioned, we have one of the most robust export control regimes in the world and take these issues very seriously.
Session: Topical Questions
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Last week the UK agreed in principle a new trade deal worth £22 billion with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Can you make a statement on your departmental responsibilities?
Context
The UK agreed in principle a new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Elizabeth Truss
Last week the UK agreed in principle a new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein worth £22 billion that brings opportunities for British exporters and services. It is the first trade deal ever to include provisions on mobile roaming, and it brings benefits to UK fish processing, supporting 18,000 jobs in Scotland, East Yorkshire and north Lincolnshire.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given recent statements by the Home Secretary, does the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster agree that even if a Minister has a difficult job, they should follow both the ministerial code and obey the law?
Context
The Home Secretary made a statement on “The Andrew Marr Show” suggesting that difficult jobs might justify not breaking codes, raising questions about adherence to ministerial duties.
Michael Gove
That seems to me a very good point—yes.
Session: Ministerial Code Potential Breaches
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If his Department will make it its policy to allow publication of the conclusions of recent independent investigations into potential breaches of the ministerial code.
Context
Recent independent investigations into potential breaches of the ministerial code have been conducted.
Michael Gove
The independent adviser on Ministers' interests publishes an annual report setting out the work he has undertaken.
Session: Ministerial Code Potential Breaches
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I thank the Minister for her answer. I agree that helping young people to get into work through this crisis is of paramount importance, but I was deeply concerned to hear, in a business roundtable organised by our local enterprise partnership, that that data is being gathered only at a regional level by the DWP. This means that the LEP and the councils cannot assess how well Oxfordshire is doing or measure the efficiency of any interventions that we might put in place to do even better. I thank her for her explanation, but can she give us any timeline on when we can have this data broken down to at least upper-tier council level? And can she meet me and officials so that we can understand how to ensure that young people make the most of this scheme?
Context
The MP was concerned about the regional level of data collection for assessing the effectiveness of job placement interventions. She sought a timeline for more detailed local-level data.
Mims Davies
I thank the hon. Lady for raising the issue of getting young people into work. As we heard from the Secretary of State, approximately 400 young people, on average, have been going into work per day for the past four weeks. I urge her to meet the Rose Hill youth hub, the newly launched DWP youth hub that covers her constituency and has been working with Oxford Jobcentre Plus from April, as well as Aspire, Activate and Oxford City Council. That will give her the insight that she needs about what is happening on the ground. She can also meet the local youth employability work coaches. We are breaking down the data as far as we can, but our priority right now is to get young people into those new roles.
Session: Kickstart Thames Valley
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Future of Thames Water
06 January 2026
Responding: Dame Angela Eagle
Main Concerns
["Thames Water has repeatedly demonstrated incompetence and disregard for customers, as evidenced by extreme water bills, flooding incidents due to blocked drains, sewage contamination in homes, and poor quality bathing waters. The company's £20 billion debt and mismanagement issues have eroded public trust."]
Specific Asks
['The Liberal Democrats urge the Government to intervene more aggressively, taking legal and financial steps necessary to improve service delivery and reduce sewage pollution as promised, while also considering alternatives like public ownership or regulation.']
Thames Water: Oxfordshire
07 February 2024
Responding: Robbie Moore
Main Concerns
['Residents in Oxfordshire are worried about the poor performance of Thames Water. The company has spilled sewage for 6,500 hours over nine months, impacting rivers like the River Thames. Sewage dumping poses serious health risks to wildlife and humans, with reported cases of infections from contaminated water. The local environment is under threat due to failed infrastructure maintenance and high levels of leaks causing reservoirs to drop in volume during heavy rainfall.']
Specific Asks
["The Liberal Democrats demand a public inquiry into Thames Water's Abingdon reservoir project and urge the Government to consider transforming water companies into public benefit companies. The MP also asks for support from the government for those who cannot afford the impending price hikes of up to 60% over six years."]
Abingdon Lodge Hill Junction and Local Infrastructure
26 April 2023
Responding: Rachel Maclean
Main Concerns
["The Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon is concerned about the long-standing issue of the incomplete Abingdon Lodge Hill junction, which has caused significant traffic congestion in Abingdon. Local residents have been calling for south-facing slips to be added to the junction for over 30 years but no progress has been made due to funding issues. The MP cites air pollution, road safety concerns, and reduced quality of life as primary problems affecting Abingdon's residents. Additionally, she highlights that with new housing developments being constructed, local infrastructure is falling behind schedule, causing frustration among the community."]
Specific Asks
['The Lib Dem MP asks for the Government to secure funding for the remaining £13 million required to complete the Lodge Hill junction scheme. She wants this to be achieved by engaging Homes England and releasing the allocated growth deal funds as soon as possible.']
NDAs: Universities
29 June 2022
Responding: Michelle Donelan
Main Concerns
['The use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in universities has had a significant emotional and psychological impact on survivors of sexual assault and harassment. The issue is not with the no-contact agreements themselves, but rather the coercive nature of NDAs that accompany them, leaving students feeling powerless to negotiate or refuse due to their vulnerability.']
Specific Asks
["The Minister should expedite work by the Office for Students to regulate bad behaviour in universities and provide concrete actions against NDAs. The Government should support a private Member's Bill aimed at banning forced NDAs and include such language in the victims Bill to amplify victims' voices."]
South East Strategic Reservoir Option
16 March 2022
Responding: Rebecca Pow
Main Concerns
['The proposed Abingdon reservoir has been under debate for nearly a quarter of a century. Layla Moran is concerned about the environmental impact, including loss of biodiversity and potential flooding risks in an already flood-prone area. She notes that initial environmental impact assessments have not provided sufficient information due to redaction. Additionally, there are concerns over the accuracy of population growth predictions used by Water Resources South East (WRSE), which could significantly affect water demand projections.']
Specific Asks
['Layla Moran asks the government to thoroughly interrogate the proposal for this reservoir, especially as it moves forward to gate two. She requests a review of population estimates and environmental impact analysis. Moran also calls for reconsidering the structure of Water Resources South East (WRSE) and warns Thames Water against releasing wholly redacted environmental studies.']
Thames in Oxford: Bathing Water Status
02 November 2021
Responding: Rebecca Pow
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the current situation where water companies are allowed to release untreated sewage into rivers. In Oxfordshire, it happened around 60 times last year, more than once a week. The research by the Oxford rivers project found that sewage pollution is increasing bacteria levels in popular swimming spots to the point where they are deemed unsafe. A survey of 1,140 Oxford residents showed that 57% listed water pollution as their top concern when swimming in the river.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the Government and the Minister to take action and protect our rivers by granting bathing water status for the River Thames in Oxford at Port Meadow. The application has the backing of the community, the water company, and the councils. We want this designation so that the river can be subjected to a strict testing regime based on public health requirements.']
Rough Sleeping — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
08 September 2021
Responding: Eddie Hughes
Summer Health and Resilience
09 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Israel and Palestine
08 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 1
07 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to confer primary care functions on integrated care boards, thereby ensuring better coordination and integration of health ser...
Rewiring the State
02 September 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Prime Minister has set out priorities to address 40 years of overly centralised decision making and over-privatisation, which have stripped power and resources away from communities. The Governmen...
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Department of Health and Social Care
30 June 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
The debate highlights the lack of transparency in the NHS estimates and the impact of the UK-US pharmaceutical deal, which includes raising NICE cost-effectiveness thresholds from £20,000 to £35,000 p...
Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services
24 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Thames Water
16 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
01 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Local Businesses and the Closure of the Botley Road in Oxford
23 January 2024
Network Rail’s closure of Botley Road due to ongoing works at Oxford Rail Station is causing significant financial hardship for local businesses, with some experiencing up to a 60% drop in income.
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Attendance
66.3%
65 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
49
50.0% of votes
No Votes
16
16.3% of votes
Abstentions
33
33.7% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
7
PMQs Asked
46
Ministerial Questions Asked
233
House of Commons Debates Involved
7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
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
+91% above average
This MP:
7
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+243% above average
This MP:
46
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+178% above average
This MP:
7
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+4694% above average
This MP:
233
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-4% below average
This MP:
66.3
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 Layla Moran's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.