Naushabah Khan
MP for Gillingham and Rainham
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Medway Maritime hospital in my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham has today received a concerning Care Quality Commission report, following an inspection of the emergency department in February last year. Testimonies include patients having to wait up to 50 hours to be seen, and others being told to soil themselves because staff were not available to take them to the bathroom. Will the Prime Minister please outline what this Government will do urgently to tackle the crisis in our NHS, after 14 years of Tory mismanagement?
Context
Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham and Rainham has received a concerning Care Quality Commission report, highlighting significant issues such as patients waiting up to 50 hours for care.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this case. Her constituents deserve the highest standard of care. The Conservatives left the NHS in dire straits. We are investing £26 billion and our reform plan will cut waiting lists. I am really pleased to say that waiting lists are down and we have delivered over 2 million extra appointments to get the NHS back on its feet.
Assessment
The Prime Minister acknowledged the crisis but did not provide specific urgent measures for Medway Maritime Hospital.
Investing £26 Billion
Reform Plan
Session: PMQs
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I recently visited MidKent college, which serves my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. It teaches valuable construction skills to young people, but I have been informed that it faces significant challenges in recruiting teachers to deliver those courses. Does the Prime Minister agree that proper skills training and having the teachers necessary to deliver it is absolutely vital to growing our economy and building the homes that we need for the future? Will he agree to set up a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss the recruitment challenges that some colleges face?
Context
MidKent College faces significant challenges in recruiting teachers to deliver valuable construction skills courses.
Tulip Siddiq
Skilling up the next generation is vital to kick-start economic growth. Our plan for change will rebuild Britain by delivering 1.5 million new homes. That is why we have established Skills England, and are reforming our planning system and training the workforce. I will ensure that my hon. Friend gets the meeting that she wants with the relevant Minister.
Session: PMQs
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Last week, I met one of my constituents who had faced horrible racist abuse on the train home from people who had been at the Unite the Kingdom rally. She felt scared for the first time in her own country due to mixed white and middle eastern heritage.
Context
Concerns raised about racist abuse faced by a constituent of mixed white and middle eastern heritage following participation in the Unite the Kingdom rally.
Sarah Jones
My hon. Friend's story will not be the only one heard. I notice that Reform UK slams into television stations but does not debate here in Parliament.
Session: Unite the Kingdom Rally Policing
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Does the Secretary of State agree that repealing the Online Safety Act, as Reform has pledged to do, would recklessly expose our children to online predators and leave them without the protections they deserve?
Context
Parents in Gillingham and Rainham support the Government's efforts to keep children safe online. There is concern about a pledge from Reform to repeal the Online Safety Act.
Liz Kendall
I think the party that wants to repeal the Online Safety Act puts children at risk. Its Members do not stand for British values and they do not stand for British law; Labour Members do.
Session: Social Media Children and Young People
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I welcome the Government’s commitment to restoring the family doctor and the recruitment of 1,700 additional GPs nationwide, but my constituency has yet to benefit from that. Concern has been expressed to me about the expansion of the additional roles reimbursement scheme to include only newly qualified GPs, which it is feared may be too restrictive. I have met local GP partners who share that concern, so will the Secretary of State meet us to discuss how the scheme can better support areas such as mine?
Context
Concern has been expressed about the expansion of the additional roles reimbursement scheme to include only newly qualified GPs, which is seen as too restrictive. Local GP partners share this concern.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
We are investing an extra £900 million in general practice, and have reformed the GP contract to help bring back the family doctor and end the 8 am scramble. That contract reform included further changes to make it easier to recruit GPs through the scheme. As my hon. Friend will see shortly when we publish the 10-year plan for health, general practice is at the heart of our proposals to build a neighbourhood health service. I am keen to work with her and with GPs to make it even easier to ensure that qualified GPs can get jobs and patients can get GP appointments, and I should be delighted to meet her.
Session: Access to GPs
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The strategic defence review will make Wales and the rest of the UK safer at home and stronger abroad, just as it will my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. Does the Minister agree that the SDR is further proof that only Labour can be trusted to protect our Union, while Opposition Members wring their hands, wish they did more when they were in power, or look for ways to make apologies for foreign aggression?
Context
The strategic defence review was launched with a focus on increased defence spending, aiming to create new jobs and improve the economy.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Dame Nia Griffith)
I agree with my hon. Friend. The Conservatives failed to deliver a plan for our defence industry, and left our homes for heroes in poor condition; and while Plaid Cymru plots to leave NATO, and Reform cosies up to Putin, Labour invests in our military, our security and our veterans.
Session: Defence Spending Wales
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A report by the Gambling Commission released in November 2024 showed that the proportion of young people between the ages of 11 and 17 experiencing problem gambling increased by 114% in just one year. Will the Secretary of State please outline the steps her Department is taking to prevent young people from becoming victims of problem gambling?
Context
A Gambling Commission report showed a 114% increase in problem gambling among young people aged 11 to 17 over one year.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
I share my hon. Friend’s view that there is clear evidence of particular problems for young people. The online slot stake limit will come into force on 9 April for the £5 limit and on 21 May for the £2 limit for younger adults, targeting those most at risk.
Session: Gambling Harms
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Will the Minister assure my constituents that the Government are committed to supporting the retention of community assets such as this, and will he agree to meet me to discuss the Flying Saucer campaign and broader challenges in reclaiming and retaining assets?
Context
The Flying Saucer pub is an asset of community value in Gillingham and Rainham, with a campaign to bring it back into local hands.
Alex Norris
The new community right to buy will cover local pubs such as the Flying Saucer, which are assets of community value. I would be keen to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this issue.
Session: Community Ownership of Local Assets
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What steps her Department is taking to support community ownership of local assets, and how will round 4 of the community ownership fund be implemented?
Context
The community ownership fund supports community groups in taking sustainable ownership of assets. Round 4 of the fund is expected soon.
Alex Norris
The community ownership fund has enabled community groups across the UK to sustainably own assets that benefit their local communities. The English Devolution Bill introduces a new right to buy valued community assets, helping locals acquire spaces when they come up for sale. I would be keen to meet the hon. Friend and campaigners on the issue of the Flying Saucer pub.
Session: Community Ownership of Local Assets
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High streets up and down the country are the backbone of our communities, but over the years have been facing decline. For example, Gillingham High Street in my constituency, where only yesterday we launched our Love Gillingham campaign and initiative, faces numerous challenges. Will the Minister agree to meet me to discuss some of those challenges, as well as the possibility of a compulsory register of properties on high streets, so that councils can easily engage with owners to find new uses for them when they fall vacant?
Context
The question follows a discussion on the challenges faced by Gillingham High Street, including declining footfall and vacant premises.
Alex Norris
I thank my hon. Friend for that question. I totally agree on the important role that healthy and vibrant high streets play for communities. Initiatives such as Love Gillingham are vital in bringing local people together to create high streets that work for them. Ensuring that local authorities and the communities they serve have the tools they need to support the high street is a priority.
Session: High Streets Regeneration
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Conflict in Sudan — [Dr Rosena Allin-Khan in the Chair]
08 September 2026
Responding: Kirsty McNeill
Main Concerns
["Naushabah Khan is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, which has entered its fourth year and is now the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict has resulted in 33.7 million people in need of assistance, 90 million displaced within the country, and 4 million refugees, placing significant strain on neighbouring countries like Egypt, which hosts about 1.5 million refugees. The situation is exacerbated by the lack of funding for humanitarian efforts and the potential for mass atrocities, with the UN fact-finding mission concluding that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces meet the legal definition of genocide in certain areas. Sexual violence is also a widespread issue, with at least 13 victims, including a nine-year-old child, dying after brutal gang rapes. Naushabah Khan is concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the impact of gender-based violence on women. She highlighted the need for more action from the international community to facilitate an end to the suffering in Sudan."]
Specific Asks
['Khan urges the Government to provide humanitarian assistance and support, including extending meaningful funding to organisations on the ground and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access. She also calls for the UK to use its diplomatic leverage at the UN Security Council to press for a civilian-led political process and for the Government to reaffirm its commitment to the £146 million of humanitarian funding for Sudan. Naushabah Khan calls on the government to continue working constructively to bring an end to the situation in Sudan and to keep up political pressure.']
Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
09 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mohamed argues that successive British Governments have acknowledged the illegality and harmful effects of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories but have failed to take decisive ...
NHS Corridor Care
08 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed deep concern about the issue of 'corridor care' in NHS, highlighting that treatment in corridors is not care due to lack of proper equipment and dignity. Stressed the importance of accurate ...
Digital Safety: Children
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Meningitis Outbreak
17 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Youth Unemployment 2026-01-28
28 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Helen Whately argues that youth unemployment is rising due to the Labour Government's policies, such as increasing employer’s National Insurance contributions, reducing business rates relief for retai...
Local Government Finance 2025-12-17
17 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01
01 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Employment Rights Bill 2025-11-05
05 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade outlined the Government's commitment to ending exploitative employment practices, supporting fair employers, and enhancing job securit...
Jhoots Pharmacy 2025-10-15
15 October 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the adequacy and suitability of Jhoots pharmacy as an NHS provider, given their poor service provision, constant closures, unpaid staff, and potential breaches of regulations...
Attendance
89.8%
88 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
32
32.7% of votes
No Votes
56
57.1% of votes
Abstentions
10
10.2% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
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
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
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
8
Ministerial Questions Asked
21
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
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
-40% below average
This MP:
8
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+332% above average
This MP:
21
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 (%)
+30% above average
This MP:
89.8
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 Naushabah Khan's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.