Linsey Farnsworth
MP for Amber Valley
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Can the Prime Minister update me on the progress of the contract negotiations with the British Dental Association and the timescale that the Department is working to?
Context
The MP secured additional funding and emergency appointments for dental care in Amber Valley, but progress is needed on the contract negotiations with the British Dental Association.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am determined to rebuild NHS dentistry. I can confirm that discussions are under way with the sector, including the British Dental Association, on fundamental reform of the dental contract.
Session: PMQs
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Will the Minister commit to meeting me to discuss these initiatives, so that we can learn from the excellent work being done in Amber Valley and develop it nationally?
Context
Businesses in Amber Valley are undertaking initiatives to improve the health of children and young people, such as Ferrero's “Joy of Moving” programme and SC Johnson's hand-hygiene pilot.
Sharon Hodgson
The Government are committed to prevention measures for children's health, including £1 billion investment in PE and school sport. The Minister commends the work of Ferrero and SC Johnson and is always happy to learn more about such initiatives.
Session: Health of Children and Young People 2026-07-14
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What steps is the minister taking to help improve the health of children and young people? The Government are committed to making this generation of children the healthiest ever through initiatives like Best Start family hubs, mental health support for nearly 6 million young people, and the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026.
Context
The question arises from the government's commitment to improve child health, focusing on preventive measures.
Sharon Hodgson
The Government are investing £200 million to strengthen healthy baby services through Best Start family hubs, expanding mental health support for nearly 6 million young people in school or college, and using interventions like the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026. The aim is to create the first smoke-free generation.
Session: Health of Children and Young People 2026-07-14
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Yesterday, when I asked the Minister to include ceramics in the 'back British business' procurement strategy, he said that the strategy only covers four sectors deemed vital to national security. Since then, a further 49 workers have been made redundant at Denby Pottery in my constituency. Will the Minister commit today to including ceramics within the scope of new public procurement changes before more jobs are lost?
Context
The question addresses the redundancy at Denby Pottery and seeks inclusion of ceramics in the British industry supercharger scheme due to public support for the #SaveDenby campaign.
Chris Ward
Denby is an iconic British manufacturer, and I know the anxiety that the workforce will feel. Ceramics is not part of the original four sectors but we want to go further; I am happy to meet her to discuss this issue. Wider measures announced including changes to social value calculations will benefit ceramics sector.
Session: Public Procurement
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Does the Solicitor General agree that those changes will address delays and allow CPS to focus on swift justice?
Context
Plan for court reform implements time savings across system.
Ellie Reeves
My hon. Friend is completely right, and she has considerable experience as a former Crown prosecutor. She will know that that is why we are investing £2.78 billion in the coming year, which includes over £280 million for vital repairs, digital upgrades and unlimited sitting days in the Crown court—record funding for our courts.
Session: Courts and Tribunals Bill
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I was pleased to see that the schools White Paper outlines significant reforms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Will the Minister outline how the Department is working with colleagues in the Department for Education to ensure that efforts to tackle the NEETS crisis—those not in education, employment or training—including the new apprenticeships and youth guarantees, will be inclusive and accessible to young people with SEND, ensuring that they have the opportunity to progress into fulfilling careers?
Context
The schools White Paper outlines significant reforms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, and efforts are being made to tackle the NEETS crisis.
Diana R. Johnson
With the Minister for Skills now working jointly across the DFE and DWP, we have very clear collaboration. We have already launched eight youth guarantee trailblazers, which are testing innovative approaches to localised support for young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET, including targeted SEND support. We also have the Milburn review into young people and work and how better to support them.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am delighted that the Secretary of State is planning to visit the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton later this year. The school recently achieved zero NEETs at age 18 for the second year running by working closely with local industry and teaching employability skills. Local initiatives such as that should be complemented by national programmes. Will the Secretary of State provide an update on the results of the Wakefield pathfinder, which is seeking to trial a new, locally led approach to jobseeker support? Given our success in Alfreton, can he confirm whether Amber Valley could be considered as a location for the next pathfinder?
Context
The MP highlighted the success of the David Nieper Academy in achieving zero NEETs and the need for national programmes to complement local initiatives.
Pat McFadden
I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the excellent work of the David Nieper Academy in achieving NEET zero. She mentions the career service pathfinder in Wakefield, which was launched in April 2025. We are testing more personalised employment support, and evaluation is under way to understand how this approach works. It is right that we approach these matters with flexibility and innovation.
Session: Support for NEET Young People
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Will the Minister consider granting the RSPCA limited powers of entry in order to rescue animals faster, without delays caused by constraints on police time and resources?
Context
A constituent's cat suffered due to an unexpected hospitalization of the owner and delays in accessing the flat. The RSPCA could only provide basic care through a letterbox while waiting for legal entry.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)
I am sorry to hear about the trauma related to my hon. Friend’s constituent. We recognise the RSPCA’s vital role in promoting animal welfare, but we do not have plans to extend statutory enforcement powers at this stage. Such powers are normally reserved for public bodies that have formal lines of accountability. We want to ensure that any future approach maintains clear oversight while preserving the RSPCA’s important charitable and advocacy functions.
Session: Domestic Animals Welfare
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Will you outline steps your Department is taking to ensure local authorities continue addressing climate change effectively and meeting national targets?
Context
Reform-led Derbyshire county council has abolished its climate change committee and scrapped its aim to tackle the causes and impact of climate change.
Michael Shanks
Reform-led councils dismissing actions necessary for protecting communities from impacts of climate change is concerning. It’s important that we stay committed and do everything possible to protect communities against devastating floods and other climate impacts.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating its students and its staff, and will she commit to visiting, to see how by bringing the workplace into the classroom it celebrates both the academic and the vocational?
Context
The David Nieper academy in Amber Valley has had zero NEETs at age 18 for the past two academic years.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
That is fantastic to hear, not least given the challenges that we still see with quite high levels across our country of young people who are not in employment, education or training. I and the Work and Pensions Secretary are determined to take action on that, and I would be more than happy to do my best to honour my hon. Friend’s request.
Session: Higher-level Learning Target
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What is the Secretary of State doing to address the repairs needed to the court estate so that victims in my constituency can get access to justice?
Context
The court backlog has worsened due to repair issues causing courts to close, affecting access to justice for victims.
Shabana Mahmood
It is crucial that courts are able to sit without infrastructure preventing it. It will be a priority for the Government to resolve these issues, so cases can be heard and victims given justice.
Session: Recent Disorder
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Young People not in Education, Employment or Training
26 November 2025
Responding: Andrew Western
Main Concerns
['The proportion of 16 to 24-year-olds who are NEET has been rising since 2021 and is now nearing its highest level since 2014. The narrative often portrays these young people as lazy, unmotivated or overly sensitive, but this view ignores the complex reality behind that growing number. Issues include barriers to employment such as disability, mental health conditions, and lack of educational qualifications.']
Specific Asks
['The Government must work with industry to facilitate job demand and create accessible education pathways for young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs).']
Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Direction of Government
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Local Government Reorganisation
16 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
East Midland Railway Collision
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East: Economic Response
21 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Energy Security
19 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Criticises the Government's energy policy, particularly the ban on new oil and gas licences. Emphasises the negative impact of these policies on Aberdeen, the North East of Scotland, and UK economic s...
Government Procurement Strategy
22 April 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NHS Dentists 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
I am grateful for the opportunity to draw attention to the severe strain on NHS dentistry, which affects millions of British people. The issue is that fewer practices are offering NHS appointments, le...
National Cancer Plan 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's national cancer plan aims to save 320,000 more lives by 2035. The plan includes modernising the NHS, harnessing science and technology, prioritising clinical trials, early detection t...
Road Safety 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Road safety is a personal issue for me as my grandfather died in a road accident. Despite improvements, four people still die on our roads every day and 76 more are injured seriously. The fatal five c...
Future of Wingfield Manor
16 September 2025
The petitioners are concerned about the future of Wingfield Manor, a historic site in Derbyshire that is scheduled as a monument by the government since 1960 and currently under the care of English He...
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Future of Wingfield Manor
22 July 2025
The petition relates to the future of Wingfield Manor, a scheduled monument in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, built in the 15th century with historical significance, which is currently under threat due to ...
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Attendance
77.6%
76 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
25
25.5% of votes
No Votes
51
52.0% of votes
Abstentions
22
22.4% 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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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 NO
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 NO
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
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 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
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 NO
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 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
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 AYE
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
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
10
Ministerial Questions Asked
36
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-25% below average
This MP:
10
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+641% above average
This MP:
36
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+12% above average
This MP:
77.6
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 Linsey Farnsworth's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.