Mark Durkan
MP for Foyle
SDLP
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.
Football Governance White Paper
23 February 2023
Ministerial Statement
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
24 November 2016
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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
General Debate
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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...
ARTICLE 50
07 November 2016
General Debate
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The Government's priority is to respect the outcome of the referendum to leave the EU and follow the correct process as outlined in Article 50. The Government disagrees with the High Court’s judgment ...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - UNIVERSAL CREDIT (CHILDREN)BACKBENCH BUSINESS
10 May 2016
General Debate
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The Opposition recognises the potential benefits of universal credit, such as simplifying a complex system and making it easier for people to understand how work affects their financial position. Howe...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
14 April 2016
General Debate
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Calls on the Government to conclude National Security checks on the Iraq Inquiry report as soon as possible before 18 April 2016, emphasising the war's detrimental impacts such as civilian casualties,...
Budget Changes
21 March 2016
General Debate
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The debate is in absolute chaos with the Government having withdrawn parts of the Budget and accepting amendments. The initial announcement of cuts to personal independence payments for disabled peopl...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
15 March 2016
General Debate
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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...
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
28 January 2016
General Debate
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Asked the Secretary of State to make a statement on arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the context of reported potential breaches of international humanitarian law in Yemen. Highlighted the humanitarian cr...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
10
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
0
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 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
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This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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0
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+107% above average
This MP:
10
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
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0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
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About This Page
This page tracks Mark Durkan's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.