Mark Sewards
MP for Leeds South West and Morley
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Two of my constituents, Cody and Liam Townend, and another mum from Leeds, Zoe Ward, all lost babies in different tragic circumstances, but they all went to the same funeral director, who did not treat their babies' bodies with the dignity, care or respect that they deserved. I will not repeat the shocking details here—the BBC, for its part, published what it could last year—but more shocking still is the fact that the police found nothing actionable in either case, because there is no regulation of the funeral industry.
Context
A constituent lost a baby at the same funeral director that treated other babies poorly, highlighting a need for better regulation in this area.
Keir Starmer
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this case; he has been a committed campaigner on this issue. I have seen the details of that particular case, and he is right not to repeat them in this Chamber—they are horrifying. The lack of dignity and compassion is unacceptable, and I simply cannot imagine the pain that Cody, Liam and Zoe experienced and are still experiencing.
Assessment
The specific ask about regulation was partially addressed but no commitment to a yes answer on regulation was given.
Will Consider This Issue Closely
Session: PMQs 2026-07-01
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Q7. Last year, I was honoured to accept an invitation from the European Jewish Association to go to Krakow and discuss the role of Holocaust education in tackling the rising tide of antisemitism across Europe. We also visited Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau, where we laid wreaths and paid tribute to the many victims of the Holocaust. Given that this month marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of those evil places, will the Prime Minister set out what this Government are doing on Holocaust education to ensure that never again means never again?
Context
Last year, Mr Sewards visited Krakow to discuss Holocaust education in tackling rising antisemitism. The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Birkenau is being marked this month.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising that. Antisemitism is completely abhorrent and has no place whatsoever in our society. I recently met Jewish community leaders in Downing Street to discuss what further we can do to combat antisemitism, and that includes allocating £54 million for the Community Security Trust to continue its vital work, committing to building a new Holocaust memorial and learning centre and providing at least £2.2 million to continue the funding for Lessons from Auschwitz. I look forward to working with others on those important proposals.
Session: PMQs
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Last week, the Chancellor announced the biggest insourcing of Government caterers, cleaners and security officers that we have seen in a very long time, when the current contract ends. Does she agree that that move will finally recognise workers who have been undervalued and under-appreciated for far too long?
Context
The Chancellor has announced the biggest insourcing of Government caterers, cleaners, and security officers.
Rachel Reeves
When we were in opposition, I promised the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation, and we are now working in government to deliver exactly that. The Government Property Agency contract that expires in 2028 will come back in house, so people working at around 40 locations across government in London and around the country will find that instead of being employed by an outsourcing company, they will be employed directly by the Government.
Session: Topical Questions
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Many parents depend on SENDIASS services. Given that demand is expected to rise, how will the Minister ensure local authorities have sufficient financial and practical resources to maintain the independence and quality of these services?
Context
Parents rely heavily on SENDIASS services, which are free, impartial, and vital for supporting them in navigating the special educational needs and disabilities system.
Georgia Gould
We are continuing to fund SENDIASS, and in our consultation on SEND we included a question on how we can better support parents and on what investment we need to put in to do that, so it is an area that we are looking at.
Session: SEND Provision Finance
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This Government have delivered the funding necessary to build mass transit in West Yorkshire, and I am very proud of that. However, the delay in the delivery timetable has left many of my constituents extremely frustrated that the Leeds and Bradford tram will not be delivered until the late 2030s. We have been stung too many times on mass transit projects in my part of the world. Will the Secretary of State confirm that she will do everything within her power to accelerate the delivery of mass transit in West Yorkshire? After all, both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have said that it is time for trams.
Context
The government has delivered funding for mass transit in West Yorkshire, but the delay in the project timeline has frustrated many constituents who want trams to be operational sooner.
Heidi Alexander
I know that there is a long and painful history of failed attempts to build mass transit in West Yorkshire, and I understand why my hon. Friend's constituents feel let down by what has happened in the past. I assure him that this Government fully support Mayor Tracy Brabin's plans for mass transit, and we are working hand in glove with her. Indeed, I believe that at this very moment, the Minister for Rail is meeting her to discuss what more the Government can do to ensure that we finally deliver the mass transit system that my hon. Friend's constituents and West Yorkshire deserve.
Session: Topical Questions
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Third-party intermediaries are exploiting small businesses with cold calls and misrepresentation. The Department promised to appoint Ofgem as the statutory regulator for TPIs. When will this legislation be introduced, and how will Ofgem work to protect SMEs from such practices?
Context
Small firms face unregulated third-party energy brokers that mislead customers.
Martin McCluskey
We heard in the responses to our 2024 consultation the concerns about the continued risk to consumers arising from some of these TPIs. The Government plan to bring in new regulation of TPIs and will appoint Ofgem as the regulator, which will be empowered to put in place rules to protect small and medium-sized enterprises and other TPI customers.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Foreign Secretary implement sanctions on those responsible for the bloody crackdowns in Iran, including Ali Larijani, and urge the Home Secretary to implement the Jonathan Hall framework to proscribe the IRGC as soon as possible?
Context
The new head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an internationally wanted terrorist, responsible for attacks and repression of protests in Iran.
Yvette Cooper
Commissioned the Jonathan Hall review to strengthen counter-terrorism legislation, and will take forward the measures to broaden existing legislation to include state and state-linked threats.
Session: Iran Human Rights Violations
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What steps her Department is taking to help ensure accountability for human rights violations against protesters in Iran, including the imposition of sanctions and the pursuit of a UN Human Rights Council session?
Context
Iran has attacked multiple countries without provocation and responded to protests with violence, resulting in thousands of deaths.
Yvette Cooper
Led efforts to secure a special session of the UN Human Rights Council and imposed a sweeping package of sanctions to hold Iran accountable for its human rights violations. The Prime Minister set out actions in response to Iran's attacks on Gulf partners.
Session: Iran Human Rights Violations
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The MP asked about cross-departmental work being done to regulate the funeral industry after a series of troubling incidents.
Context
There have been shocking cases of funeral directors failing to treat deceased bodies with respect, prompting a need for regulatory action.
Alex Davies-Jones
We are committed to taking action. The Department of Health and Social Care has published its interim review into the Fuller inquiry, which I look forward to reading. We will work with him and others to ensure that the recommendations are followed.
Session: Topical Questions
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What steps are being taken to introduce statutory regulation of the funeral sector given the Fuller inquiry's recommendations? The Minister will be aware of the plight of Zoe Ward and Cody Townend from Leeds who lost babies in different circumstances but went to the same unregulated funeral director. Despite shocking details, police found nothing actionable because the sector is not regulated. Will the Minister commit to meeting Zoe, Cody, and me to discuss these cases and how quickly we can regulate the law?
Context
The Fuller inquiry recommended introducing statutory regulation for funeral directors. Zoe Ward and Cody Townend, two mothers from Leeds who lost babies to different circumstances but were served by the same unregulated funeral director, have had their cases highlighted.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
The House is horrified at the cases of Zoe and Cody. Dignity for the deceased should be upheld by all as a fundamental importance. The Minister is committed to ensuring funeral regulation is correct, working on this with colleagues in other departments. She would be honoured to meet her hon. Friend, Zoe and Cody to discuss this further.
Session: Funeral Sector Regulation
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I recently met a constituent at my surgery whose son has missed out on more than 800 hours of education, despite her attempts to find special educational provision for him in 14 different schools across our region. She is now very concerned because the council says he is at risk of criminal exploitation and cannot be left alone. Will the Minister meet me to discuss this case and provide reassurance that vulnerable SEND students will get the educational provision they deserve?
Context
A constituent's son has missed over 800 hours of education despite attempts to find special educational provision across different schools. The council is concerned about the risk of criminal exploitation.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
One of the ministerial team will be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the important issues that he raises. All children are legally entitled to a full-time education, which is important for their educational progress, wellbeing and wider development. It is the local authority’s responsibility to arrange suitable education when it is not already in place, and I encourage my hon. Friend to contact his local authority to discuss this matter further.
Session: SEND Provision
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I thank the Minister for that answer. I was proud to vote for the £22.6 billion increase in NHS spending, which means that we are getting 2 million more appointments seven months early and that waiting lists are coming down. Of course, there is still a long way to go and the British public deserve to know that every penny of that extra investment is being spent as efficiently as possible. Will the Minister update the House on what the Government’s plans are to reform the NHS to ensure that every single penny is spent wisely?
Context
The MP references the government's pledge to deliver 2 million additional NHS appointments seven months early and notes that waiting lists are decreasing. He acknowledges voting in favor of a £22.6 billion increase in NHS spending but expresses concern about ensuring efficient use of funds.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right; the additional resources for the NHS were only made possible by the Budget proposed by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor back in October. My hon. Friend is also right to say that as more money goes into the NHS, there is a duty to ensure that that is matched by reform. The 10-year health plan will set out how we will deliver an NHS by creating a reformed and modern health service to ensure that the extra investment results in faster and more convenient treatment for patients, because that is what we all want to see.
Session: Plan for Change
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The MP noted the benefits of mass transit systems and cited the example of Nottingham's tram line generating £100 million in business investment. He asked if the Leader of the House would grant a debate in government time on the urgent need to build a mass transit system for economic growth in Leeds.
Context
In Nottingham, a tram line generated £100 million in investment for local businesses. The Government has indicated support for a mass transit system in West Yorkshire.
Lucy Powell
The Leader of the House acknowledged the importance of mass transit schemes, citing Manchester as an example. She stated that funding has been set aside and work is being done with the West Yorkshire combined authority to ensure plans become a reality.
Session: Business of the House
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What steps is her Department taking to counter hostile state threats, particularly working with the security industry to ensure protection against these tactics?
Context
Hostile states are using unknowing security officials in the UK to undermine national security, with Russia and Iran employing this tactic according to MI5's director general. The Home Office recently issued guidance on due diligence.
The Minister for Security (Dan Jarvis)
The Home Office is implementing measures from the National Security Act 2023 to strengthen defences against state threats. Following recent guidance, we are organising targeted engagement events across the security industry and attending key conferences to ensure that all officials understand the risks and can handle threats effectively.
Session: Hostile State Threats
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December’s annual report on prison capacity stated that of the 88,400 prison places available, 97% are occupied, and it estimated that by 2032 we will have a prison capacity of around 99,000, but the central estimate of the number of prisoners stands at 104,100. What will this Government do to ensure that everyone who commits a crime worthy of prison is sent to prison?
Context
The December annual report stated that of the 88,400 prison places available, 97% are occupied. It estimated a capacity of around 99,000 by 2032, but the central estimate for the number of prisoners stands at 104,100.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
I assure my hon. Friend that people who commit a crime worthy of prison will be sent to prison. As we have assured the House, we have plans to build 14,000 new prison places, as set out in our 10-year capacity strategy. In six months we have added 500 prison places. It took 14 years for the Conservatives to do that. We have also launched an independent sentencing review, so that we never run out of places again.
Session: Prison Capacity
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What work is being done or considered to remedy this lack of representation so that all communities are represented in the other place?
Context
The MP highlights that constituency boundaries ensure representation in the House of Commons but not in the House of Lords, which lacks regional representation.
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office)
As the Member of Parliament for the seat where I grew up, I share my hon. Friend’s passion for representing my area. He will be aware of the Government’s manifesto commitment to reform the process of appointments to the House of Lords so that it better reflects the country it serves, and we will consult on proposals for an alternative second Chamber that is more representative of the nations and regions.
Session: House of Lords Reform
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People who commit crimes should be prosecuted and put in prison as quickly as possible. It is also clear that we need to do more to reduce reoffending rates in order to keep the public safe. To keep up with the current demand for prison places, we need to build three mega-jails a year, costing the taxpayer millions. Given those facts, does the Minister agree that we need to invest in technology to bring reoffending rates down, so that we can help those people turn their lives around and, crucially, keep the public safe?
Context
The questioner emphasizes the need for quick prosecution and imprisonment to keep the public safe. He highlights that three mega-jails costing millions are needed annually to meet demand.
Nicholas Dakin
Absolutely; public safety is our No. 1 priority and new technology gives us every advantage to do things differently. That is one of the things that the independent sentencing review under David Gauke will be looking at.
Session: Reducing Reoffending
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As chair of the all-party group for Yorkshire, I want to maximise benefits from the national wealth fund. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss these opportunities?
Context
The MP supports a campaign to bring the national infrastructure authority to Leeds.
Rachel Reeves
The UK Infrastructure Bank is now headquartered in Leeds as the national wealth fund, with a strong regional focus. Further details on governance will be confirmed.
Session: Economic Investment
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I am concerned about increasing long-term investment in our economy. What steps are being taken to achieve this goal?
Context
The MP noted the need for long-term investment to stimulate economic growth in his constituency.
Rachel Reeves
We have brought stability back to the economy and launched the national wealth fund, which mobilises over £70 billion of private investment. The Office for Investment oversees this process, and we welcomed global investors in October for an international investment summit announcing a record-breaking £63 billion of private sector investment.
Session: Economic Investment
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I associate myself with comments about Lord Prescott. The roads in Leeds South West and Morley are in a dire state. What reassurances can you give my constituents that those roads will be improved, and when can they expect these improvements?
Context
The MP described the poor state of roads in his constituency, comparing Asquith Avenue to the surface of the moon and highlighting daily potholes issues for commuters and rural areas.
Louise Haigh
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Potholes and poor road conditions are a menace that make our roads less safe and have saddled drivers with costly repairs. The £500 million uplift will be available in '25-26, and we will announce the allocations shortly, including those for West Yorkshire.
Session: Condition of Local Roads
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Can the Minister confirm a timeline for recovering the £35 billion lost due to fraud and error since the pandemic?
Context
Constituents are concerned about fraud and error costs amounting to £35 billion since the pandemic.
Andrew Western
A fraud, error and debt Bill will be introduced in coming months as part of a broader package aiming to recover over £7.6 billion of fraud during the forecast period.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Government commit to increasing capacity in our prison system to deal with the crisis that the Conservatives ran away from?
Context
Conservative Members are attacking Labour for clearing up the mess in the criminal justice system. The questioner wants to know if Ministers will commit to increasing prison capacity.
Shabana Mahmood
We will spend more this year on building the prison places that the last Government failed to deliver, and we have launched our landmark sentencing review.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Funeral Premises: Environmental Health Inspections
03 March 2026
Responding: Alison McGovern
Main Concerns
["Mark Sewards is concerned about the lack of regulation in the funeral sector, citing cases of funeral directors failing to treat remains with dignity and respect. He mentions the case of Florrie's Army, which mishandled the remains of babies, and highlights the need for environmental health inspections to build public trust. Sewards notes that while local authorities conducted inspections in 2024, they failed to identify problems that later came to light, raising questions about their effectiveness. He stresses that the issue is compounded by the lack of routine checks and minimum standards for funeral homes, making it easier to set up a funeral home than a burger van."]
Specific Asks
["Sewards asks the Minister to assess the Fuller inquiry's recommendation for a statutory regulatory regime for funeral directors and to collate information from the 2024 inspections. He also urges the Minister to consider utilising local authorities or existing trade bodies to bridge the gap before full statutory regulation can be implemented."]
Mass Transit: West Yorkshire
10 June 2025
Responding: Lilian Greenwood
Main Concerns
['Leeds is currently the largest city in Europe without a mass transit system, with previous attempts to bring it back failing multiple times. The city has been sceptical due to past failures of various Governments to deliver transport improvements. However, Leeds needs a mass transit system to compete with other major UK cities that already have such systems.']
Specific Asks
['The funding provided by the Government for phase 1 of the tram system should be committed and announced in conjunction with the combined authority to ensure its construction is successful.']
Education and Skills Reform
09 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 12 - Minor and consequential amendments
08 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to make minor and consequential changes to ensure the smooth implementation of the Health and Care Bill. These changes are nec...
Not specified in the provided text - Clause being debated is not specified in the provided text
08 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The provided text does not contain detailed arguments from Karin Smyth beyond the formal motion to read the clause a second time. Further details are needed for a comprehensive analysis.
Israel and Palestine
08 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Not specified in the provided text - Clause being read a Second time
08 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Karin Smyth, a Labour MP for Bristol South, moved that the clause be read a Second time. The specific details of the amendment and its implications are not provided in the given text.
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08 September 2026
Bill Debate
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Karin Smyth is moving that the clause be read a Second time. She has not provided detailed arguments or statistics in this excerpt, but her intent is to advance the debate on the amendments within Sch...
Economic Growth
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
Direction of Government
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
National Security
15 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The draft statutory instrument designates three bodies: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and the GRU Volunteer Corps. The Home Secretary has dete...
Attendance
83.7%
82 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
34
34.7% of votes
No Votes
48
49.0% of votes
Abstentions
16
16.3% 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
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 NO
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
VOTED NO
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 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
2
PMQs Asked
20
Ministerial Questions Asked
124
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
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
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+49% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2452% above average
This MP:
124
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+21% above average
This MP:
83.7
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 Mark Sewards's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.