Margaret Beckett
MP for Derby South
Lab
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
What steps has he taken to support rail manufacturing at Alstom in Derby.?
Context
Alstom's rail manufacturing operations in Derby are at risk, affecting local jobs and the economy.
Mark Harper
My officials and I have held regular meetings with senior management at Alstom. We have also convened a cross-Whitehall group to advise on ways to support continued production at Derby, and on how best to support workers who could lose their jobs.
Session: Rail Manufacturing Alstom
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Code of Conduct and Modernisation Committee
25 July 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Called the Leader of the House to move the first motion on code of conduct and guide to the rules, corrected a small error in paragraph 2(a) of chapter 4 of the guide to the rules. Also introduced ame...
Education and Opportunity
24 July 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Phillipson opened the debate by welcoming her new counterpart, expressing appreciation for education workers, announcing a review of post-16 qualification reform, emphasising Labour's commitment to tr...
Rail Manufacturing: Job Losses
16 April 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Tributes to Baroness Boothroyd
28 February 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Paid tribute to the former Speaker of the House, Baroness Boothroyd, highlighting her life and contributions. Mentioned her role in politics as a Labour MP for 27 years before becoming the first woman...
Tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen
09 September 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
In the hours since last night’s shocking news, we have witnessed the most heartfelt outpouring of grief at the loss of Her late Majesty the Queen. Crowds have gathered. Flags have been lowered to half...
Communications (Data Protection and Prompts) Bill - Schedule 8
12 July 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The proposed amendment seeks to introduce transparency reports by providers of Category 1 services, Category 2a services and Category 2b services,...
Standards in Public Life
07 June 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
English Football League Governance: Derby County FC
18 January 2022
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Public Health
15 June 2020
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amending regulations made by the Secretary of State on May 31st and laid before the House on June 1st aim to respond rapidly to the threat from the pandemic. The use of urgent procedure has allowe...
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PMQs Asked
1
Ministerial Questions Asked
9
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
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
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-93% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+86% above average
This MP:
9
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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- - 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 Margaret Beckett's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.