Margaret Ritchie
MP for South Down
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
13 December 2016
General Debate
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Asked the Government about steps being taken to protect industries based in East Lancashire and the UK from potential tariffs after leaving the EU. Emphasised the importance of strategic industries su...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
24 November 2016
General Debate
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The debate addresses the Government's recent announcement on reforming the support schemes for individuals affected by contaminated blood products, which is considered one of the biggest treatment dis...
AUTUMN STATEMENT
23 November 2016
General Debate
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Reports on an economy predicted to be the fastest-growing major advanced economy in the world this year, with employment at a record high and unemployment at an 11-year low. Emphasises the need to tac...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
17 November 2016
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The Government’s plans to reduce the Employment and Support Allowance work-related activity component in April 2017 will cut £30 from weekly payments for recipients with long-term health conditions or...
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
08 November 2016
General Debate
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
13 September 2016
General Debate
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ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL
11 July 2016
General Debate
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Asked an Urgent Question to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on whether the Government will seek parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50. Emphasised concerns about democratic princ...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
28 June 2016
General Debate
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Asked about steps being taken to support innovation in industry and specifically queried the Secretary of State on assurances that Brexit would not harm UK's position as a leader in offshore renewable...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
12 April 2016
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The House recognises that the contaminated blood scandal was one of the biggest treatment disasters in the history of the NHS, which devastated thousands of lives; notes that for those affected this t...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
15 March 2016
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My rural North Yorkshire constituency is home to many businesses with strong local roots but global aspirations. May I ask the Secretary of State what his Government are doing to help small and medium...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
12
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
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Petitions Presented
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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
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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0
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+145% above average
This MP:
12
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
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
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About This Page
This page tracks Margaret Ritchie's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.