Navendu Mishra
MP for Stockport
Lab
12 Dec 2019 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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In Stockport, approximately 20% of families live in social housing. After Stockport Liberal Democrat and Conservative councillors blocked the Greater Manchester spatial framework proposal in 2020, the need for social housing is even more critical. Far too many families are living in insecure, overcrowded accommodation and waiting years for a suitable family home. I welcome Labour’s record-breaking £39 billion investment in social and affordable housing, and I want to ensure that communities such as mine in Stockport are prioritised. Can the Prime Minister confirm that these homes will be built and will be affordable? Will he look again at suspending the right to buy?
Context
The need for social housing is critical, with many families living in insecure and overcrowded accommodation. Labour's £39 billion investment aims to address this.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We are delivering the biggest boost to social and affordable housing in a generation, and we are proud to do so. Our £39 billion investment will deliver around 300,000 social and affordable homes, with at least 60% of homes delivered for social rent. While we do not intend to remove the right to buy, which helps social tenants to get on the property ladder, we are reforming the scheme to protect social housing stock and encourage councils to deliver more new homes.
Assessment
Did not confirm delivery of affordable homes or review right to buy
Session: PMQs
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Last Friday, reported major structural deficiencies at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. The hospital's major out-patients building, the radiology department and the critical care unit have all been condemned. In March, I met with senior officials at Stockport NHS Trust who said a sustained lack of capital investment was the root cause of problems at my local hospital. Does the Prime Minister believe that our hospitals are crumbling is the price worth paying for 14 years of successive Conservative failure?
Context
Major structural deficiencies reported at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. The hospital's major out-patient building, radiology department and critical care unit have been condemned due to a lack of capital investment.
Rishi Sunak
We fully recognise the need to invest in health infrastructure across the country, including at Stepping Hill Hospital. We are currently spending around £4 billion a year for trusts to spend on necessary maintenance and repairs, on top of the £20 billion new hospital programme and additional funding for RAAC maintenance. The hon. Gentleman talks about a legacy of NHS failure in Wales with poor A&E performance.
Assessment
Specific ask about whether crumbling hospitals is worth paying due to Conservative failures
Talks About Labour'S Record In Wales
Session: PMQs
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The Prime Minister showed his cards this week by ramming through the sacking nurses Bill—he has literally gone from clapping nurses to sacking them. His Transport Secretary has said that the Bill is unworkable, and the Education Secretary has said that it is not needed. Why does the Prime Minister still want the Bill?
Context
The Prime Minister has rammed through a Bill to sack nurses, despite criticism from his Transport and Education Secretaries.
Rishi Sunak
It was the Labour party that showed its cards this week when it came to backing working people. If he really cares about supporting patients, if he really cares about children getting the education they receive, if he really cares about working people being able to go about their lives free from disruption, he should join in supporting legislation which is prevalent in many other countries to ensure minimum safety levels in critical public services.
Assessment
Did not address the question directly but instead criticized Labour party and opponents
Session: PMQs
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The Prime Minister's own manifesto promised a better deal for renters, which included abolishing no-fault evictions. So when will he scrap that practice and reintroduce the much-needed renters' reform Bill?
Context
Rents in Stockport have significantly increased, and a constituent recently received a section 21 notice after living in the property for almost 20 years.
Boris Johnson
One of the first things that I did when I became Prime Minister was to uprate local housing allowance so that people on social rent would be able to afford where they live more easily, as a key component of tackling the cost of living. We are also building record numbers of homes. I was very pleased to see a huge increase in the number of people able to get the homes that they need, but the hon. Member's point about renters is also very important, and that is why we are tackling the rights of renters as well.
Assessment
No direct commitment to abolish no-fault evictions or reintroduce the Renters' Reform Bill was made.
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A number of people in my constituency have contacted me about the lack of NHS dentists and the prohibitive cost of private dental treatment. The issue is not being addressed due to insufficient capacity in regular practices compared to emergency services. Does the Prime Minister agree that such stories amount to nothing less than a national scandal? What steps will he take to reduce the backlog of NHS dental appointments, and will he commit to increasing the number of NHS dentists across England?
Context
Several constituents have contacted the MP about difficulties accessing NHS dentists and the high cost of private treatment.
Boris Johnson
I thank the hon. Gentleman, but that goes to show why it is so important to keep this country going and to keep people going to the dentist. One of the troubles we have had during lockdown is that people have not been going—there are 10 million unfilled fillings, I am told. That is why we are putting record investment into dentistry and into the NHS—£36 billion.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not address the backlog or commit to increasing NHS dentist numbers specifically.
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The Greater Manchester Metrolink tram system cuts carbon emissions, improves air quality and reduces congestion on our roads. As part of the post-covid recovery plan, will the Prime Minister commit funding to extend the tram network from East Didsbury to Stockport town centre in order to improve access and give much-needed support to businesses and communities in my constituency?
Context
The Greater Manchester Metrolink tram system cuts carbon emissions and improves air quality. Stockport needs an extension to support businesses and communities.
Boris Johnson
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I will study the plan he proposes with care, although I should tell him that a massive infrastructure programme is already under way, as the Chancellor will shortly announce, and it may be that in due time the scheme the hon. Gentleman proposes could benefit from those investments.
Assessment
Did not commit funding to the specific tram extension requested.
Under Way
May Be That
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I know that the Prime Minister refused to recognise my figures last week, but my local housing provider, Stockport Homes, has a waiting list of more than 7,000 households. With Shelter saying that 200,000 renters are at risk of imminent covid eviction, will he reinstate the ban upon evictions to prevent an even bigger housing crisis in Stockport this winter?
Context
The local housing provider, Stockport Homes, has a waiting list of more than 7,000 households and Shelter reports that 200,000 renters are at risk of imminent covid eviction.
Boris Johnson
We have changed the law to ask landlords to provide tenants with at least six months' notice before eviction. We are not going to have evictions in lockdown areas, there will not be any enforcement of evictions over Christmas and we are putting £180 million into discretionary payments for local authorities to help hardship cases. We are also embarking on a huge programme to build hundreds of thousands more homes, particularly affordable homes, which I hope the hon. Gentleman's constituents will want to buy and to part-buy.
Assessment
The PM did not commit to reinstating an eviction ban beyond current measures.
Session: PMQs
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Will the Department support councils to build new social homes and invest in existing housing stock so everyone has a safe, decent home?
Context
Stockport has nearly 10,000 households on the waiting list and high levels of residential tower blocks. The council has spent over £2 million on temporary accommodation for those without homes. Residents are concerned about the condition of their ageing high-rise homes.
Angela Rayner
We are supporting councils with the social and affordable homes programme for new homes and a 10-year rent settlement alongside warm homes funding for existing homes.
Session: Housing Stockport 2026-09-07
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What steps are being taken to help increase levels of housing stock in Stockport constituency?
Context
Stockport has a significant housing shortage, with nearly 10,000 households on the waiting list and high levels of residential tower blocks. The council has spent over £2 million on temporary accommodation for those without homes. Residents are concerned about the condition of their ageing high-rise homes.
Angela Rayner
We are building homes through the £39 billion social and affordable homes programme, the £16 billion National Housing Bank, and planning reforms. Stockport has received £258 million from the national housing delivery fund and interventions have been made to ensure local plan consultation for Stockport.
Session: Housing Stockport 2026-09-07
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What assessment has been made on online coordination during recent unrest and what discussions have there been with the Police Service regarding this?
Context
Online lists of houses in multiple occupation were used to target them for racial violence.
Hilary Benn
Far right groups used a list from the Belfast city council website to target houses. The Secretary of State discussed social media companies' responsibility under the Online Safety Act 2023, enforced by Ofcom.
Session: Community Cohesion 2026-07-08
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What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Northern Ireland Executive on community cohesion in light of recent serious disorder?
Context
The question arises from serious disorder and unrest that occurred recently in Belfast.
Hilary Benn
I regularly meet the Northern Ireland Executive and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to discuss a range of issues, including community cohesion. However, given the recent serious disorder, there is a problem that needs to be tackled.
Session: Community Cohesion 2026-07-08
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What steps is she taking through the national wealth fund to increase regional economic growth? As a fellow north-western MP, I am sure that you, Mr Speaker, share my pride that the banks of the River Mersey were the birthplace of the industrial revolution. My constituency of Stockport continues to be a hub for innovation with businesses like KNDS manufacturing military bridging systems and the Boxer armoured vehicle. Can she outline how the national wealth fund will fuel economic growth in Stockport?
Context
The MP highlights Stockport's historical significance in the industrial revolution and mentions KNDS, a local business manufacturing military equipment.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
I visited Stockport with my hon. Friend last year to see regeneration work there, linking new investment in housing with transport infrastructure. Last month, alongside an increase in defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, we set the national wealth fund’s strategic direction, focusing on support for the defence sector through dual-use technology and creating more good jobs across all parts of the country, including Stockport.
Session: National Wealth Fund Regional Growth
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Last month I met the chief executive of Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. She informed me that the primary out-patient building, which provides 85% of out-patient capacity, was recently condemned. While funding has been secured to build two additional wards, they will not be ready for at least 15 months, causing huge disruption in the interim. Fourteen years of underinvestment has left Stepping Hill Hospital quite literally crumbling. Will the Government provide urgent capital investment for Stepping Hill so that my constituents and our brilliant NHS staff can have the facilities they need?
Context
The MP informed that the primary out-patient building of Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport was recently condemned, with funding secured to build two additional wards but not ready for 15 months.
Victoria Atkins
I very much hope that the hon. Gentleman has already spoken to his integrated care board, because he will know that responsibility for local investment decisions rightly rests at local level. I can say that as a Government we have invested £4.2 billion going to integrated care boards this financial year.
Session: Hospital Repairs
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Labour has revealed that the Government's delay to the phase-out date for the sale of petrol and diesel cars to 2035 is set to cost drivers £13 billion in higher fuel costs. On top of that, petrol prices have already soared and car insurance costs have gone up by an eye-watering 50% in just a year. Where is the Government's plan to tackle the rip-off prices facing drivers?
Context
Labour has revealed that the Government's delay to phase out petrol and diesel cars to 2035 is set to cost drivers £13 billion in higher fuel costs. Additionally, car insurance costs have increased by 50% over a year.
Guy Opperman
I suggest that the hon. Member reads at speed the plan for drivers, and goes back into history and remembers Gordon Brown's fuel duty escalator. Perhaps his constituents do not remember the 6% increase that was introduced by the Labour Government, but my constituents definitely do.
Session: Motoring Costs
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What assessment he has made of the impact of trends in the level of motoring costs on drivers?
Context
The hon. Member is concerned about the rising fuel prices and the impact of higher motoring costs.
Guy Opperman
Nationally, we have substantially reduced fuel duty. Locally, I hope that the hon. Member will welcome the £33 million investment with his local council into the A34, which will help his local residents.
Session: Motoring Costs
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The Chancellor has failed to bring in a proper windfall tax, while oil and gas giants are raking in record profits. Does the Minister agree that there are still huge holes in the Government's levy, meaning that households in Northern Ireland will lose out on billions of pounds that could be used to address the cost of living burden?
Context
The current windfall tax has been criticized as inadequate, with businesses like oil and gas companies profiting significantly.
Steven Baker
I note that the hon. Gentleman said “a proper windfall tax”, which indicates, of course, that what a windfall tax should be is a contested matter. Really, if I may say so, his question is rather out of scope for the Northern Ireland Office. Many of those matters are devolved; others are reserved to the Treasury.
Session: Cost of Living
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What steps his Department is taking to help support people in Northern Ireland with rises in the cost of living?
Context
The question follows a period where the cost of living has risen sharply, impacting individuals and businesses across Northern Ireland.
Steven Baker
The UK Government are committed to supporting Northern Ireland through the recent increase in the cost of living. That is why we are taking steps such as lowering the cost of energy; targeting support at the most vulnerable through a £900 cost of living payment in 2023-24 for households on means-tested benefits; delivering £600 energy payments to businesses and households; the £300 cost of living payment for pensioners; and an additional £150 disability cost of living payment for individuals entitled to disability benefits.
Session: Cost of Living
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Between 18 September and 12 November 2022, TPE pre-cancelled between 250 to 450 trains weekly using P-coded notices. This system was introduced for exceptional circumstances but now appears abused by private operators. Does the Minister agree this is an abuse and has he spoken to TransPennine Express about it?
Context
Concerns about the routine use of P-coded notices by private rail operators, specifically TransPennine Express and Avanti.
Huw Merriman
I will speak to the Office of Rail and Road about P-coding, as I feel it needs a good look. Concerns are present due to current levels on TPE. Performance-related fees take into account P-coding, similar to other cancellations.
Session: TransPennine Express Operational Performance
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I am concerned about the recent operational performance of TransPennine Express. The Department manages TPE in partnership with Transport for the North through Rail North Partnership. Are you having discussions with TPE to stabilise the current service provision?
Context
Navendu Mishra expressed concern over TransPennine Express's recent poor service, highlighting issues with high levels of absence and industrial action affecting the operator.
Huw Merriman
The Department, which manages the TPE contract in partnership with Transport for the North through the Rail North Partnership, is in regular dialogue with the operator. We seek to stabilise current service provision and provide reliable timetables despite challenges from high levels of absence, industrial action, and higher than predicted driver departures.
Session: TransPennine Express Operational Performance
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I am concerned that there has been an increase in backlogs of cases in Crown courts. What recent estimate does he have of the size of the backlog of criminal court cases in my Stockport constituency?
Context
The MP inquired about the backlog of criminal cases in their constituency, citing concerns over delays and efficiency.
Mike Freer
The outstanding case load in Crown courts was 1,598 in Newcastle upon Tyne at end of June 2022. In Birmingham and Manchester it was 1,748 and between 1,259 and 1,271 respectively. We are taking action to improve waiting times for those who use our courts.
Session: Backlog of Criminal Court Cases
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Bus drivers worked tirelessly during the pandemic but now face reduced pay and poor working conditions leading to a mass exodus from the industry. What steps is the Government taking to improve their pay and conditions and address this critical shortage?
Context
During the pandemic, bus drivers worked under considerable risk to health. Now facing reduced pay and conditions, many are leaving due to fire-and-rehire tactics by employers.
Andrew Stephenson
Similarly, my grandfather was a bus driver so I stand in solidarity with them. The Government has supported buses with record funding, doubling it compared to previous spending reviews. We also announced an additional six months of the covid-19 support package for £150 million.
Session: Bus Driver Shortages
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During the pandemic, bus drivers worked tirelessly at risk to their health. Now many face reduced pay and poor conditions, with employers using fire-and-rehire tactics. As a result, drivers are leaving in droves due to these issues. What steps is the Government taking to improve pay and conditions for bus drivers and address this shortage?
Context
Bus drivers kept essential services running during the pandemic but now face reduced pay and poor working conditions, leading to a significant shortage of drivers.
Andrew Stephenson
I join in paying tribute to bus drivers who worked throughout the pandemic. The Government provided £1.7 billion funding for local buses during this period. We do not intervene on pay levels in private businesses except setting national minimum wage and living wage.
Session: Bus Driver Shortages
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The Government are currently missing a range of targets for the mental health care of veterans, and sadly veterans continue to face a postcode lottery when accessing services. We know that veterans face a wait of 37 days for face-to-face appointments offered through the transition intervention and liaison service, against a target of 14 days. The average wait time for treatment is 70 days, a jump from 57 days in 2018-19.
Context
Veterans face long waits for mental health services, and the Government have missed numerous targets. The target wait time for face-to-face appointments is 14 days but veterans face a wait of 37 days.
Leo Docherty
I do not accept that characterisation from the hon. Member. Op Courage is very successful. Clearly there is always more to do, which is why we are putting more money into it. Importantly, we are putting veterans themselves at the heart of Op Courage as peer support workers.
Session: Former Service Personnel Mental Health Services
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What steps he is taking to improve provision of mental health services for former service personnel. The Government are currently missing a range of targets for the mental health care of veterans, and sadly veterans continue to face a postcode lottery when accessing services. We know that veterans face a wait of 37 days for face-to-face appointments offered through the transition intervention and liaison service, against a target of 14 days. The average wait time for treatment is 70 days, a jump from 57 days in 2018-19.
Context
The question arises from the need to address the mental health support gap for veterans, who often face difficulties in accessing proper care.
Leo Docherty
I do not accept that characterisation from the hon. Member. Op Courage is very successful. Clearly there is always more to do, which is why we are putting more money into it. Importantly, we are putting veterans themselves at the heart of Op Courage as peer support workers.
Session: Former Service Personnel Mental Health Services
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Would the Minister agree that selling off this precious public asset to an overseas competitor without a remit for commissioning innovative British content would harm the UK's creative economy?
Context
The MP cites a chief executive's views on Channel 4 as essential for British entrepreneurs and the broadcasting ecosystem, questioning how selling it would affect these entities.
John Whittingdale
I agree selling off Channel 4 with no remit would be a mistake, but we think looking at its ownership is right due to competition from streaming services. This could provide access to greater capital needed for future success.
Session: Channel 4
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What plans the Government have to privatise Channel 4. Given its success story as an iconic institution investing £12 billion in independent production and regional TV, why would the Conservative Government seek privatisation again despite concluding it was a bad idea four years ago?
Context
The Labour MP questions the government's plans for Channel 4, referencing previous statements and concerns.
John Whittingdale
As part of our ongoing strategic review of public service broadcasting, we are consulting this summer on Channel 4's ownership model and remit. We intend to engage stakeholders to inform decisions, but not necessarily to privatise.
Session: Channel 4
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Will the Government continue Nightingale courts until the backlog is cleared?
Context
The Crown court backlog has reached a new record high due to the pandemic, affecting judicial efficiency.
Chris Philp
We are continuing Nightingale courtrooms. We have said to the judiciary that there will be no constraint on Crown court sitting days this current financial year; the judiciary can list as many cases as they are physically able to.
Session: Court Capacity
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What steps his Department is taking to increase court capacity. The Crown court backlog has reached a new record high of nearly 60,000 cases due to decade-long Conservative cuts and closures. Will the Government commit to continuing Nightingale courts until the backlog is cleared?
Context
The pandemic has affected court capacity, leading to delays and backlogs.
Chris Philp
We are continuing Nightingale courtrooms. We have said to the judiciary that there will be no constraint on Crown court sitting days this current financial year; the judiciary can list as many cases as they are physically able to. Thanks to steps taken, Crown court case numbers are beginning to edge down for the first time.
Session: Court Capacity
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My hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) is spot on, is he not? The Government must address the vast deserts where no legal aid providers exist. The disabled and vulnerable in most of England and Wales have been denied access to justice due to the Government's inaction. How can the Minister possibly justify a situation where 37 million people in Stockport, Hull and across the rest of England and Wales do not have access to a community care legal aid provider? He talks tough, he promises all sorts; he does nothing. Get on with it!
Context
The question highlights the issue of legal aid deserts, particularly in Stockport, where millions lack access to a community care legal aid provider.
Alex Chalk
It is always a pleasure to hear from the hon. Gentleman. What a shame that when there was a Labour Government, he did nothing to stand up to the Labour Prime Minister who decried “fat cat” legal aid lawyers and said that he was going to “derail the gravy train of legal aid”. Where was the hon. Gentleman then? Nowhere. This is the Government who are getting behind legal aid and getting behind the civil legal aid service, and who, by the way, funded the community justice fund, which provided support for the Disability Law Service that he wants to see, and so do I.
Session: Legal Advice Deserts
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What steps he is taking to tackle legal advice deserts. In Greater Manchester, we are lucky that the Greater Manchester Law Centre provides an excellent service for people across the city region, but in my constituency of Stockport there are no community legal aid providers; it joins the 78% of local authorities in England and Wales that do not have that service. Does the Minister agree that these legal aid deserts are denying vital support to millions of people, and will he make representations to the Treasury to ensure that there is the necessary funding for every area to have an acceptable number of legal aid providers?
Context
The question addresses the lack of community legal aid providers in Stockport, which joins the majority of local authorities without such services.
Alex Chalk
Legal advice and legal aid underpin a fair, rules-based society. The Legal Aid Agency keeps market capacity under continual review to ensure provision across England and Wales, and legal advice is always available through the Civil Legal Advice telephone service. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question. Legal aid is essential, which is why I am delighted that when the law centres sought support from the Government, every penny piece requested was provided—including, by the way, to Greater Manchester Law Centre, which received £140,000. We are standing behind excellent legal aid providers, including those who provide it digitally and remotely, because when it comes to legal advice, what matters most is quality, not necessarily geography.
Session: Legal Advice Deserts
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According to the charity Leonard Cheshire, it would take just 1% to 3% of annual transport spending to make the rail network accessible by 2030. What steps has the Minister taken to ensure that this will be a reality as soon as possible?
Context
The question pertains to the limited accessibility of railway stations in Greater Manchester, where only 40% of stations have step-free access compared to a regional average of 63% and national average of 61%. Mayor Andy Burnham has proposed full accessibility by 2025, supported by Leonard Cheshire's report suggesting 1-3% annual transport spending is required.
Chris Heaton-Harris
I met with Network Rail's chief executive yesterday to discuss how we can speed up the delivery of elements of our accessibility programme. I read Leonard Cheshire's report, but I think it has underestimated the figures involved in improving our network.
Session: Rail Network Accessibility
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What steps are being taken to improve accessibility for people with physical and hidden disabilities who use the rail network? Only 40% of railway stations in Greater Manchester have step-free access—that is 38 out of 93 stations. This is significantly lower than the north-west region as a whole, which is at 63%, and the national average at 61%. Mayor Andy Burnham has called for all railway stations in Greater Manchester to be fully accessible by 2025.
Context
The question pertains to the limited accessibility of railway stations in Greater Manchester, where only 40% of stations have step-free access compared to a regional average of 63% and national average of 61%. Mayor Andy Burnham has proposed full accessibility by 2025, supported by Leonard Cheshire's report suggesting 1-3% annual transport spending is required.
Chris Heaton-Harris
We are spending hundreds of millions of pounds on improving our network and continue to do so. I met with the chief executive of Network Rail yesterday to discuss how we can speed up the delivery of elements of our accessibility programme.
Session: Rail Network Accessibility
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people already experience low levels of democratic engagement, and racism, hostility and discrimination. With many lacking ID, the Government's voter ID plans are set to systematically exclude GRT people. Instead of working to break down barriers and improve accessibility, why are Ministers putting their energy into creating barriers to voting for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people?
Context
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people already experience low levels of democratic engagement and face racism, hostility, and discrimination. With many lacking ID, the Government's voter ID plans are set to systematically exclude these groups from voting.
Michael Gove
We do not want to create any barriers to anyone voting. We take seriously our responsibilities to ensure that all groups within society, including Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, have full access to all of their democratic rights.
Session: Democratic Inclusion
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What assessment has been made of the steps taken by HM Courts and Tribunals Service to mitigate the risks of covid-19 infection on the court estate?
Context
The question is prompted by concerns over the adequacy of measures taken to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 infections within the court estate.
Chris Philp
We have invested £0.25 billion this year to make our courts covid-safe, including plexiglass screens, nightingale courts, social distancing, and an enhanced cleaning regime. We work closely with Public Health England to ensure that our courts are safe.
Session: Covid-19 Court Estate
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I would like to associate myself with the comments regarding the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire) and I wish him a speedy recovery. I also want to thank the hard-working colleagues in the NHS who are doing everything they can to ensure that cancer care and treatment can continue. However, unfortunately, due to the unprecedented demand on ICU capacity caused by the pandemic, an increasing number of urgent priority 2 cancer surgeries have been cancelled. Can the Minister assure me that everything is being done to work with the Treasury to increase capacity available to the NHS by continuing to commission the independent sector to ensure that urgent care and treatment can continue so that cancer does not become the forgotten 'c' in this crisis?
Context
The MP expressed concern about the cancellation of urgent priority 2 cancer surgeries due to increased demand on ICU capacity caused by the pandemic.
Jo Churchill
I can unreservedly say yes to that. The NHS is under huge pressure and there have been some instances where, for totally understandable and unavoidable reasons such as staff ICU capacity or the safety of patients themselves, treatment has been rescheduled. Any such decisions are always made as a last resort. However, we have changed the way we operate, making sure that we have covid-secure cancer hubs, consolidated surgery and centralised triage to prioritise those patients whose need is most urgent. We have utilised the independent sector, and will continue to do so, to increase capacity. These measures, and, as the hon. Member said, the tremendous efforts of our NHS cancer workforce and their teams, are helping to ensure that those who need treatment can continue without delay.
Session: Covid-19 Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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What assessment has been made of the effect of the second wave of covid-19 on (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment of cancer cases that were delayed due to the pandemic?
Context
The MP raised concerns about the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on cancer diagnoses and treatments that were delayed during the initial outbreak.
Jo Churchill
First, I am sure the whole House will want to join me in sending our best wishes to my right hon. Friend the Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire) and his family for his treatment. We look forward to seeing him back in this place in due course. The NHS has been clear since the beginning of the pandemic that the continuation of urgent cancer treatment must be a priority. Latest data showed urgent cancer referrals continuing to increase, with nearly 88% of all patients seeing a specialist within two weeks of referral and nearly 96% of patients receiving treatment within 31 days of a decision to treat. However, I must caveat that by saying that the context for this data was before the recent rise in coronavirus cases. The NHS is open. It is hugely important that any person worried about any symptom comes forward and knows that care is there.
Session: Covid-19 Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of being evicted when current eviction prohibitions are lifted after the pandemic. The hon. Member mentioned local organisations in my constituency campaigning to end section 21 evictions. When will you deliver your manifesto commitment to do so?
Context
Eviction bans during the pandemic have provided temporary relief, but many fear for their housing security once protections end. Local organisations campaign against section 21 evictions.
Kelly Tolhurst
We have taken significant steps during the pandemic, including extending eviction bans and introducing six-month notice periods. We are committed to abolishing no-fault evictions but did not specify a timeline.
Session: Private Rented Sector
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I am concerned about the security of tenure for tenants in the private rented sector, with hundreds of thousands at risk of eviction once pandemic protections are lifted. Local organisations have called for an end to no-fault evictions under section 21. When will you deliver your manifesto commitment to abolish such evictions?
Context
Private renters face issues such as no-fault evictions, leading to insecurity and potential homelessness. The government has previously taken steps like extending eviction bans during the pandemic.
Kelly Tolhurst
We are committed to abolishing no-fault evictions and have already extended eviction bans during the pandemic, including a six-week extension last week. We also introduced a six-month notice period to give tenants time before court proceedings start.
Session: Private Rented Sector
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If the Government have refused to provide any more funding for the May 2021 elections, what steps are they taking to ensure that there is not a huge shortage of electoral staff?
Context
Concerns about the potential shortage of electoral staff due to a significant portion being from vulnerable demographics, without additional funding for election running.
Penny Mordaunt
One of the partners we are working with is public health organisations and authorities, and the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: we want to ensure that everyone, whether they are officers or volunteers, is safe. We also anticipate, for example, that we will have extra demands on postal votes and so forth, and we are determined to ensure that we have the supply to meet that demand.
Session: May 2021 Local Elections Covid-19
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What plans does the Government have to ensure that the May 2021 local elections are covid-19 secure?
Context
Concerns about the May 2021 local elections being held amidst the pandemic, with no clear plan from the government on how to ensure safety and security.
Penny Mordaunt
The UK Government are working with local returning officers, the Electoral Commission and public health bodies to identify and resolve the challenges involved in delivering the elections next May.
Session: May 2021 Local Elections Covid-19
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What impact assessment has the Minister made of removing funding for the free over-75s TV licence? Many people will be isolated at home during this latest lockdown. Age UK estimates that 2 million over-75s live alone; research by the Library has revealed that more than 3,000 households in my constituency may lose access to their free TV licence.
Context
With the latest lockdown, concerns about isolation and loss of access to free services like TV licences are raised. Age UK estimates that 2 million over-75s live alone; research shows that more than 3,000 households in Stockport may lose access to their free TV licence.
Matt Warman
The hon. Gentleman is right to raise the issue of the over-75s TV licence. The Government remain deeply disappointed with the BBC's decision to restrict the over-75s licence fee concession. We recognise the value of free TV licences for over-75s.
Session: Loneliness Winter 2020-21
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What steps he is taking to tackle loneliness in winter 2020-21. As winter approaches, loneliness will be a concern for many people.
Context
As winter approaches, concern about increasing loneliness prompts the question.
Matt Warman
As part of our £750-million charity funding package, we have put £18 million into charities that tackle loneliness and provide support through online social groups, virtual buddying, telephone helplines and other activities. That is on top of £44 million going towards mental health as part of the same package.
Session: Loneliness Winter 2020-21
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Does the Minister agree that by failing to consult properly with the Public and Commercial Services Union, the courts service risks making a bad situation worse?
Context
The MP notes alarming number of outbreaks at courts and tribunals, questioning the lack of proper consultation with staff union over risk assessments.
Alex Chalk
Pays tribute to HMCTS staff for keeping courts running in difficult circumstances. Staff have ensured proper social distancing measures are in place.
Session: Access to Justice
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What steps he is taking to help ensure access to justice. Court users deserve protection from covid while accessing justice, yet there have been numerous outbreaks at courts and tribunals.
Context
The MP is concerned about ensuring individuals can access the justice system effectively.
Alex Chalk
Access to justice is a fundamental right and the Government are committed to ensuring timely support. In 2018-19, £1.7 billion was spent on legal aid. Measures include additional Saturday court sittings, funding for not-for-profit providers, and remote hearings.
Session: Access to Justice
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Currently, nearly 40% of stations in Britain do not have step-free access. Some upgrades are planned for Davenport and Heaton Chapel stations in my constituency of Stockport, but if updates to stations continue at this rate, our rail network will not be fully accessible until 2070, so what plans does the Minister have to ensure that more trains and platforms are made accessible?
Context
The MP highlights the current situation where nearly 40% of British stations lack step-free access. He mentions planned updates but raises concerns about the slow pace of improvements, estimating full accessibility until 2070.
Chris Heaton-Harris
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, because, as he knows, much of our station infrastructure is Victorian and therefore not accessible to many disabled passengers, and it is a huge shame that it is taking a long time to rectify that. Only around a fifth of stations have step-free access to and between all platforms, although 75% of journeys are through step-free stations, compared with 50% in 2005. However, there is a lot more to do, and we have an ambitious target to get this all sorted as quickly as possible.
Session: Rail Network Accessibility for Disabled People
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Does the Minister accept that the Government have a responsibility to ensure that local authorities have the funds available to operate low-cost travel schemes like the System One scheme? Is it unacceptable for the Treasury to devolve cuts affecting young people?
Context
Concerns that local authorities lack funds to operate low-cost travel schemes such as the System One scheme in Greater Manchester, impacting young people's access.
Gillian Keegan
Of course we have taken very seriously the issue of ensuring that children can get to school and colleges; there has been not only an extra £2 billion in funding to help people to walk to school and to make it safe for them to get to school, but £44 million for dedicated transport. So the Treasury is putting a lot of investment into this area.
Session: Further Education Public Transport and Covid-19
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What discussions have you had with the Secretary of State for Transport on ensuring young people can travel and continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic?
Context
During the COVID-19 outbreak, there are concerns about young people's access to public transport for further education.
Gillian Keegan
We have been working closely with the Secretary of State for Transport to ensure that young people can travel and continue to travel to their place of education during the coronavirus pandemic. We have made £44 million available to fund additional dedicated transport to schools and colleges, and we will announce additional funding shortly.
Session: Further Education Public Transport and Covid-19
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
25 April 2024
Responding: Andrea Leadsom
Main Concerns
['Navendu Mishra is concerned about the surge in premature deaths from liver disease, with mortality rates rising to their highest levels in decades. Hospital admissions due to liver disease have increased by nearly 80% over the past decade, driven primarily by obesity, alcohol consumption, and viral hepatitis. The north of England is disproportionately impacted, with Stockport having a higher than average premature mortality rate for liver disease. Mishra highlights that risk factors such as obesity, viral hepatitis, and alcohol are most prevalent in disadvantaged communities, leading to significantly higher mortality rates compared to affluent areas.']
Specific Asks
['Mishra calls on the government to commit sustainable funding for new technology to improve early detection of liver disease in primary care. He also urges the Minister to introduce a nationally endorsed pathology pathway to enhance early diagnosis and ensure that every community diagnostic centre has an assessment for fibrosis.']
Proposed Merger of Three UK and Vodafone — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
19 September 2023
Responding: John Whittingdale
Main Concerns
['Navendu Mishra is concerned about the proposed merger between Three UK and Vodafone, citing higher prices for consumers, potential job losses of up to 1,600 roles, threats to national security due to the involvement of a Chinese company, CK Group, and reduced investment levels in the sector. He also highlights that 2.2 million households are struggling with mobile service costs and predicts bills could rise by over £300 per year for UK customers.']
Specific Asks
['Mishra asks the Minister to provide assurances about preventing Chinese security services from obtaining confidential data, assess the merger through the investment security unit, call in the acquisition for a further national security assessment, and meet with Unite the union to discuss these concerns as a matter of priority. He also urges the Government to reinstate yearly meetings with the Intelligence and Security Committee.']
Bhopal Gas Explosion Investigations — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
15 November 2022
Responding: Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the tragic industrial disaster in Bhopal, India, which occurred 38 years ago and resulted in up to 10,000 deaths within the first 72 hours, with over half a million people exposed to deadly gas. By 2002, Greenpeace reported that 150,000 victims were chronically ill, with one person dying every two days. Despite Union Carbide settling for $470 million, it resulted in only £380 being awarded per victim, equivalent to a measly and unjust 5p per day over 38 years.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the government to lobby Dow Chemical Company to provide unpublished findings of all studies on the effect of methyl isocyanate on living systems, to request meetings with Dow executives regarding liability disparities between the USA and India, and to investigate why there was a disparity in treatment and compensation for Bhopali victims compared to American victims. Additionally, I urge the government to support environmental remediation efforts and provide political backing for high-level clean-up works.']
Delays in the Asylum System — [David Mundell in the Chair]
07 July 2021
Responding: Chris Philp
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the delays in the asylum system and the mistreatment of asylum seekers. He mentions that over half of the almost 40,000 people in detention centres have been waiting for a decision for more than a year, with many having waited up to five years. The average wait time for an asylum decision is 51 days, with some cases taking up to 82 days. He also highlights issues such as the Aspen card handover debacle and the poor treatment of women in the asylum process. Additionally, he notes high levels of mental health problems among asylum seekers, with refugees being five times more likely than the general UK population to have mental health needs.']
Specific Asks
['The MP urges the government to enable asylum seekers to work, lift the ban on their right to employment and improve the dispersal system for better distribution across local authorities. He also calls for reforms in the registration, screening, and decision-making process as proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council.']
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 1
07 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to confer primary care functions on integrated care boards, thereby ensuring better coordination and integration of health ser...
Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
East Midland Railway Collision
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments
10 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment seeks to make minor and consequential changes to the bill, ensuring consistency in the provisions. It includes technical adjustments to align with existing regulations and improve clarit...
Water Companies
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Health and Social Care Bill
01 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, moved the Second Reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. He emphasised the personal significance of the NHS in his life due to a ra...
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
11 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Local Government Finance 2025-12-17
17 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
79.6%
78 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
28
28.6% of votes
No Votes
50
51.0% of votes
Abstentions
20
20.4% 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
VOTED NO
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
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
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
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
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
7
PMQs Asked
43
Ministerial Questions Asked
115
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
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
+91% above average
This MP:
7
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+221% above average
This MP:
43
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+59% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2266% above average
This MP:
115
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 (%)
+15% above average
This MP:
79.6
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 Navendu Mishra's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.