Neil Shastri-Hurst
MP for Solihull West and Shirley
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Will the Prime Minister personally commit to meeting me to discuss how we can prevent others from experiencing the unimaginable pain that Rob's family and friends have endured?
Context
Robert Clancy, a valued member of the MP's staff, took his own life at age 29. Successive Governments have done much to deal with suicide but more can be done.
Keir Starmer
I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising the case of Robert Clancy. We are happy to work across the House on all that we can do in relation to suicide. I am pleased that we have been able to put in place a strategy; that is the action of this Government, but it needs to be the action of all of us, and I will make sure that the hon. Gentleman gets the meeting that he is asking for.
Session: PMQs
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I am sure the Prime Minister will join me in celebrating the opening of the new Brixton blood donation centre in my constituency, which in three months has seen over 3,700 people donate, more than 1,000 of them first-timers and 10% of them black. However, given that sickle cell anaemia is the fastest growing genetic condition in the UK, that is not enough. Demand for the Ro blood subtype—more common in people of African descent—is rising by 10% to 15% annually, and it is crucial for treating sickle cell. Rules around travellers as well as inaccurate iron tests mean that we are seeing willing black donors turned away for four to twelve months.
Context
The MP is concerned about the UK government's approach to China, considering it a hostile state.
The Prime Minister
I will leave that to you, Mr Speaker. I do not think it is for me to suggest that you donate your blood, although I am sure that you do and that we can support this jointly. We should take that up across the House under your leadership, Mr Speaker. Let me join my hon. Friend in welcoming the new Brixton blood donor centre and the lifesaving support that it provides. Increasing donor diversity is a priority for the NHS, and we are working to increase Ro blood donations by engaging with communities who are more likely to have that blood type.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not commit to reviewing specific rules but suggested involving Mr Speaker in facilitating a biannual blood drive in Parliament.
Leaving It To Mr Speaker
Session: PMQs
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In my constituency, schools are closing due to VAT on school fees and increases in national insurance contributions under this Government's policies. Will the Prime Minister do the decent thing, abandon this policy and apologise?
Context
A pattern of school closures is reported across the country as a result of policy changes. This has led to staff being unemployed and parents seeking alternative education options.
Keir Starmer
I understand concerns of those saving to send children to private school for aspiration and opportunity. Every parent shares this aspiration regardless of school choice. Under last Government, we did not have enough teachers in basic subjects in state secondary schools; Tories tolerated that whereas I am proud to increase national minimum wage by over 16%.
Assessment
No commitment or apology was given regarding the policy and its consequences on school closures, jobs, and families
Session: PMQs
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We know that the Kremlin uses disinformation and misinformation to thwart Ukraine's effort and that of its allies in the fight against Russian aggression. In recent weeks, there has been evidence that Meta has permitted Russian state propaganda, including threats that Britain should be punished for its assistance to Ukraine, to be targeted at individuals. What steps are the Foreign Office and the Government more widely taking to hold Meta to account?
Context
The MP is concerned about the spread of Russian state propaganda through Meta, targeting individuals with threats against Britain's assistance to Ukraine.
Ed Miliband
On the end point made by the hon. Gentleman, Russia can make its threats, but we will not be deterred from our solidarity and support for Ukraine. I undertake to work on that, and specifically on the Meta issue that he raised, with my colleagues across Government.
Session: Ukraine 2026-09-01
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What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine, given the intensification of Russian aggression in recent weeks?
Context
The MP is concerned about the diplomatic steps the UK is taking to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Ed Miliband
This Government are determined to follow the leadership of every British Government since the Russian invasion and stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine against Russian aggression. My first Foreign Minister call was with my Ukrainian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sybiha, and I had the privilege of meeting President Zelenski, alongside the Prime Minister, in my second week in this role.
Session: Ukraine 2026-09-01
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There are now over 1 million young people not in education, employment or training, which is the highest number in more than a decade. When the history books are written on this period of Government, does the Secretary of State agree that the story will be of a lost generation?
Context
Over a million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET), which is the highest number in over a decade.
Pat McFadden
The number rose by a quarter of a million in the last three years during which the hon. Member's party was in power, and the Conservatives did precisely nothing about it. We are responding with a youth guarantee that puts work and opportunity at the heart of welfare reform.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-06-29
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What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that public appointments are made purely on merit without political patronage or ideological bias?
Context
The Cabinet Office is responsible for public appointments, which must be based on merit and not political connections.
Darren Jones
Public appointments should be made through independent panels. Reforms continue to ensure that the best candidates lead without political conflicts.
Session: Topical Questions
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Space has a crucial role to play in our national resilience. Responsibility for it cuts across Government Departments. With that in mind, and given the Cabinet Office's role in cross-Government co-ordination, can the Minister confirm when the National Space Council will next convene?
Context
The question stems from the importance of space in national resilience planning, which involves multiple Government Departments.
Angela Eagle
I will get back to the hon. Gentleman. I have to confess that I have not had my briefing on space yet.
Session: National Resilience Planning
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What steps his Department is taking to improve cross-Government co-ordination on national resilience planning?
Context
The question arises from the need to improve cross-government co-ordination on national resilience planning.
Angela Eagle
We are driving a step change in national resilience through our resilience action plan. Central to that is our national security risk assessment, which embeds clear accountability for lead Government Departments across all risks. We are further enhancing this co-ordination by publishing updated guidance this year.
Session: National Resilience Planning
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What steps will the Minister take to ensure streets are safer considering sentencing policies?
Context
Shopkeepers face abuse, threats, and loss from shoplifting. The Sentencing Act 2026 presumption may mean shorter sentences are suspended.
Sarah Jones
We have introduced a new offence of assaulting shop workers and are using every tool available. Unfortunately, the previous Government did not provide promised prison places.
Session: Topical Questions
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Imagine a scenario in which two individuals are both charged with the same offence and the factual matrix of each case is identical. However, the first defendant has a string of previous convictions, whereas the second has none. Under the Government's proposal, the first defendant would be able to elect for a jury trial, depending on the length of the potential sentence, whereas the second would not. How does that align with the Solicitor General's assessment of the rule of law?
Context
The MP is questioning how restricting jury trials aligns with the rule of law, using a hypothetical case to illustrate.
Ellie Reeves
Access to a jury trial is determined by the seriousness of the alleged offending, not by who the defendant is. As the hon. Gentleman will know, likely sentence is already used to determine court allocation and is a feature of our system. Every defendant in the Crown court will receive a fair trial, and that is not affected by the mode of trial decision.
Session: Jury Trials
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What advice has been provided to the Government on the potential impact of restricting the right to jury trials on the rule of law?
Context
The MP is concerned about the potential impact of restricting right to jury trials on the rule of law.
Ellie Reeves
This Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a backlog of 80,000 criminal cases in the Crown court. That is why we are investing over £2.5 billion in our courts to fund unlimited sitting days, boost legal aid and, ultimately, speed up justice for victims. Let me be clear: jury trials will remain a cornerstone of our justice system, but justice delayed is justice denied.
Session: Jury Trials
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The Government's constant refrain is that they are “working at pace”, but the reality is that our adversaries are doing exactly that. In an increasingly unstable world, the lack of a defence readiness Bill is a significant disadvantage. Will the Minister set out when the Bill will be published, and the specific date on which it will come before the House?
Context
The hon. Member is concerned about the lack of a specific timeline for introducing the defence readiness Bill despite the urgent need in an unstable world.
Luke Pollard
It is so disappointing that all the hon. Gentleman wants is a timetable; he does not say what measures he wants to see in the defence readiness Bill. He does not care what is in it. We care about the content of the defence readiness Bill: we will get it right, and we will bring it before this House.
Session: Defence Readiness Legislation
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Whether he plans to introduce a defence readiness Bill given the strategic defence review recommendation, and whether such measures are included in the Armed Forces Bill coming before the House tomorrow.
Context
The hon. Member is concerned about the lack of a defence readiness Bill despite the strategic defence review recommendation.
Luke Pollard
Yes, we have accepted the strategic defence review recommendation that we introduce a defence readiness Bill. As the hon. Gentleman will know, readiness measures are already included in the Armed Forces Bill, which will be before the House again tomorrow. Engagement across Government and with industry is under way on the defence readiness Bill.
Session: Defence Readiness Legislation
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If the Government are determined to go down the route of curtailing trial by jury, will they commit not to change any of the rules around trial by jury until they have recruited 7,000 magistrates over three years?
Context
The question concerns the Government's plan to recruit additional magistrates, as indicated in their impact assessment.
David Lammy
Magistrates play a hugely important role. I was sad that they were cut back under the previous Government. There used to be about 29,000. We need a new generation of magistrates, and I want them to come from all backgrounds.
Session: Topical Questions
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To avoid embarrassment of U-turn or watering down policy, can the Solicitor General give categorical assurance there will be no change?
Context
The legal profession, the Opposition Benches, and a significant number of Government MPs are united against proposed changes to jury trials.
Ellie Reeves
I am sure the hon. Gentleman listened to what the Deputy Prime Minister had to say at Justice questions two days ago. The reality is that the last Conservative Government left the justice system on its knees, with a backlog of 80,000 cases, which, without both investment and reform, will simply go up. That is why we are funding unlimited sitting days, increasing spending on criminal defence lawyers and investing in crumbling courts.
Session: Courts and Tribunals Bill
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Is the Government asking Parliament to weaken a fundamental safeguard based solely on hearsay, as the case for curtailment does not rest on hard evidence?
Context
The government's case for curtailing jury trials is based on an impact assessment that rests on assumptions rather than hard evidence.
David Lammy
Sir Brian Leveson spent months delivering part 1 and part 2 of his reforms. We are building on that. I have set out that this is a 20% saving. If the hon. Gentleman was Health Secretary—I am not sure he ever will be, but if he were—and he was told that a 20% saving could get the waiting list down, he would take it in an instant; so am I.
Session: Jury Trials
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Will the Secretary of State confirm whether the defence investment plan will be published before the House rises on 26 March?
Context
The MP is questioning the timeliness of publishing the defence investment plan, noting previous government's delays.
John Healey
We are working flat out to deliver the defence investment plan. It will reflect the strategic defence review and we are putting £270 billion into defence in this Parliament, which is a significant increase.
Session: Defence Investment Plan
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Can he provide some clarity on when the George hotel will close?
Context
Concerns have been raised about a specific hotel in Solihull.
Alex Norris
The George hotel will be closed, but no specific date is given in the Chamber. The closure is part of a commitment to end asylum hotels opened by Conservatives and close them under Labour.
Session: Asylum Seekers Hotels
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How many asylum seekers were accommodated in hotels on 30 September 2025 and 30 June 2024?
Context
Asylum accommodation has been a contentious issue with high numbers reported.
Alex Norris
In June 2024, there were 29,561 asylum seekers in hotels. By September 2025, that number had reduced to 36,273. The next release of statistics will be at the end of this month.
Session: Asylum Seekers Hotels
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One of the contributing factors to the court backlog is the state of disrepair of our court infrastructure. Will the Minister set out how many of the more than 500 Crown court rooms are currently unusable because of their state of disrepair?
Context
The state of disrepair of court buildings is a factor contributing to the backlog. The question seeks information on unusable Crown court rooms.
The Minister for Courts and Legal Services (Sarah Sackman)
The hon. Gentleman is right that the crumbling and decaying state of our court estate has become a metaphor for the justice system that we inherited from the previous Government. It is why we are opening new courts in Blackpool and putting shovels in the ground in inner London, and why we have increased the court estate budget by £28 million, so that we can improve maintenance and keep as many court rooms running as possible.
Session: Court Backlogs
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When will we see a reduction in shoplifting levels rather than an increase as they have under this Government?
Context
Shoplifting levels have risen under the current government, causing significant challenges for retailers.
Sarah Jones
As we were discussing earlier, targeting shoplifting is an absolute priority for this Government. We have a raft of interventions and we are taking legislative action to protect our retail workers, who have been particularly affected by a massive increase in abuse as well as a rise in crime.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister use their arts of persuasion on the Prime Minister to ensure an independent inquiry, so that we can find out the extent of this issue and how we can prevent it from happening again?
Context
Veterans are experiencing hearing loss linked to defective 3M hearing equipment.
Al Carns
Anyone with hearing loss from equipment can absolutely apply for compensation through the war pension scheme or the armed forces compensation scheme. Broader work is happening on those specific bits of capability outside this place.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can the Minister solve this equation? VAT is pushing more students into the state sector and increases in national insurance are squeezing staff budgets, yet the Government say their ambition is to improve school standards and staff retention. How does that add up?
Context
VAT is pushing more students into the state sector, increases in national insurance are squeezing staff budgets, yet the Government say their ambition is to improve school standards and staff retention.
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
This is just scaremongering from the Conservative party, because the Tories have no plan for the future of our education system. They have no plan to deliver high and rising standards. Their only education priority is to hand tax breaks back to private schools, which means cutting free breakfast clubs, cutting school-based nurseries and cutting school building.
Session: School Costs and Employer’s National Insurance Contributions
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I concur with my hon. Friend the Member for South Suffolk that it is deeply disappointing that France has blocked EU countries from allowing SAFE funds to be used for the procurement of British weapons. With that in mind, what has the Minister done to ensure that actions are being taken to guarantee a multilateral, NATO-wide procurement strategy, with the UK at its centre?
Context
The issue of France blocking European Union countries from allowing SAFE funds to be used for the procurement of British weapons. This is in the context of a multilateral, NATO-wide procurement strategy.
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
I have met a number of my equivalents bilaterally. We welcome the ReArm initiative and it is in all our interests for SAFE to allow member states to partner with the UK. We will continue to emphasise the need for EU defence financing and wider defence industrial initiatives to include third countries like the UK. As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State said in answer to an earlier question, we want to conclude a UK-EU defence and security pact that will give us access to that scheme.
Session: NATO Defence Industrial Capacity
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Will the Solicitor General tell the House which crimes are to be included, and the date by which that will be achieved?
Context
The MP, as a former trauma surgeon, has seen the devastating effects of knife and other serious violent crime. The Government have committed to halving knife crime within a decade.
Lucy Rigby
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that knife crime is still too high—more than 50,000 instances in the year to June 2024. He is also right to highlight that this Government are taking strong action to combat knife crime.
Session: Knife Offences
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Will the Minister answer a simple question: since the Budget, have unemployment rates gone up or down?
Context
Following the initial question about potential impacts of the budget on unemployment, the MP seeks clarification on whether unemployment rates have increased or decreased since the Autumn Budget announcement.
Alison McGovern
I have just given the OBR's assessment. It is worth noting that there are still a significant number of vacancies in the economy. We are determined that the Department for Work and Pensions will be reformed to serve employers better, so that they can fill those vacancies.
Session: Budget 2024 Unemployment
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What assessment has she made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on levels of unemployment?
Context
The question follows the announcement of the Autumn Budget 2024, which is expected to have implications for employment levels. The MP is seeking a direct assessment of how these policies will affect unemployment rates.
Alison McGovern
The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts that unemployment will fall to 4.1% next year and remain low until 2029. We are taking action to support jobs and growth, and to transform employment support to get Britain working.
Session: Budget 2024 Unemployment
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Will the Minister work with the Treasury to resolve the issue and ensure that businesses are protected from hefty bills they should not have been sent?
Context
Companies in the west midlands are affected by retrospective charging of steel safeguarding duties, imposed during the chaotic Brexit transition period.
Jonathan Reynolds
The duties relate to taxation during a period of political uncertainty. We will get her the meeting she needs and ensure that she gets answers for her constituents.
Session: Business Confidence
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After the Budget, I spoke with many business leaders who told me they are pausing recruitment and freezing growth plans. What does the Secretary of State say to businesses that no longer have confidence in the Government?
Context
Business leaders in Solihull West and Shirley are concerned about the impact of recent decisions on taxation and the Employment Rights Bill.
Jonathan Reynolds
The Conservative party made promises without a plan, while we fix foundations and improve the business environment through political stability, openness to the EU, and willingness to use our mandate.
Session: Business Confidence
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With 17 inmate deaths this year at HMP Parc, which has been under G4S control since its opening in 1997, what consideration has the Lord Chancellor made of returning the prison to Ministry of Justice control?
Context
Since the beginning of this year, 17 inmates have died at HMP Parc. It has been under G4S management since opening in 1997.
Nicholas Dakin
HMP Parc is receiving a lot of attention. The Minister for prisons in the other place will be answering questions tomorrow regarding this and other matters.
Session: Topical Questions
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There is significant variability in the provision of veteran services across the nations. What steps is the Secretary of State taking, alongside his Cabinet colleagues, to ensure parity of services across the nations, and in particular in Scotland?
Context
The question focuses on the uneven distribution of resources and support for veterans in different regions, with specific concern about Scotland.
Kirsty McNeill
The Minister for Veterans and People is leading this work. The Prime Minister recently made an announcement on giving veterans a social housing exemption, which, I can confirm, will bring England in line with Scotland, where veterans are already exempt from the local connection requirement to access social housing. We are creating a level playing field across the nations to support veterans, as I mentioned in my first answer.
Session: Support for Veterans
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Chiltern Railways has an old fleet over 30 years of age, necessitating additional capacity. The Department is committed to reducing overcrowding by moving rolling stock where needed. Can the Minister elaborate on specific steps being taken to reduce crowding on the Chiltern main line?
Context
The MP is concerned about overcrowding due to the aging fleet and seeks specific steps to address this issue for constituents in Solihull.
Simon Lightwood
Chiltern's business case assesses like-for-like and enhanced capacity options. Like-for-like offers similar capacity but with modern trains, while enhanced capacity would run more services to relieve crowding. Both are under consideration ahead of further market engagement for a final decision based on value for money.
Session: Chiltern Railways Capacity
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If she will take steps to help expedite the approval of additional trains to increase capacity on Chiltern Railways. Chiltern Railways has the oldest fleet and needs additional capacity to meet constituent demands in Solihull West and Shirley.
Context
The question arises from the need to increase passenger capacity on Chiltern Railways, which has an aging fleet over 30 years old. The MP seeks steps to expedite train approval for improved service.
Simon Lightwood
Officials will continue to work with Children Railways to support its fleet renewal programme, exploring options to expedite procurement of additional trains while ensuring robust assurance steps are followed for value for money.
Session: Chiltern Railways Capacity
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Does the Solicitor General agree that there is an urgent need to address the gap in fees for prosecuting and defending counsel?
Context
The question highlights the issue of delays in rape cases due to difficulties in securing experienced prosecutors, often attributed to disparities in fee structures.
Sarah Sackman
We know that the availability of sufficiently experienced prosecutors is a problem that needs to be looked at. That is why, in appropriate cases, we are looking at using associate prosecutors to clear the backlog in our courts more generally, but for the most serious crimes of rape and violence against women and girls, we need specialist prosecutors. The Government will be looking closely at both recruitment and retention.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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When does the Secretary of State anticipate that the Horizon shortfall scheme appeal process will be fully operational?
Context
Postmasters have been adversely affected by errors in the Horizon IT system.
Jonathan Reynolds
We have moved at pace to put the scheme in place due to legislation from the last Parliament. We are working on letters and information distribution.
Session: Topical Questions
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I congratulate the Minister and the rest of the Front-Bench team on their appointments. As a former orthopaedic surgeon, I am mindful of the impact of osteoporosis on many constituents in Solihull West and Shirley. Currently half of the country has access to fracture liaison services, which can prevent fractures when delivered well. The last Conservative Government made a commitment to roll out these services across the whole country by 2030. Will the Minister honour that commitment?
Context
More than 67,000 people suffer a fracture every year in England. Half the country has access to fracture liaison services, which are known to prevent fractures when delivered well.
Andrew Gwynne
We are committed to improving these services in specific parts of the country, but we are not looking at health rationing or cutting back on treatment as written about in “ConservativeHome”. We will be looking at detailed plans for improvement.
Session: Fracture Liaison Services
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I am concerned about the provision of fracture liaison services in all hospitals. More than 500,000 fragility fractures occur every year, and up to 40% of fracture patients will suffer another fracture. I praise the campaigns by The Mail on Sunday and the Royal Osteoporosis Society for their work.
Context
More than 500,000 fragility fractures occur annually in the UK, with up to 40% of fracture patients suffering another fracture.
Andrew Gwynne
The Government is committed to expanding access to fracture liaison services. The Department is working closely with NHS England to develop plans for better quality and access to these important preventive services.
Session: Fracture Liaison Services
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Space Weather
02 July 2025
Responding: Chris Bryant
Main Concerns
['The threat posed by space weather, based on historical events such as the Carrington event in 1859 and a near-miss storm in 2012 estimated to cost over $2.6 trillion globally if it had hit Earth. Modern Britain’s reliance on digital infrastructure makes it vulnerable; severe storms could leave parts of the UK without electricity for days or weeks, disrupting essential services like supermarkets, mobile networks, hospitals, and water supply.']
Specific Asks
['The Government to publish a delivery plan with clear targets and funding for the 2021 strategy, bring forward statutory requirements for critical infrastructure operators to mitigate risk, and ensure that the armed forces are equipped and trained to operate in space weather blackout conditions.']
Criminal Justice Reform
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
08 July 2026
General Debate
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The House recognises the threat posed by Russia and China, as well as the uncertainty regarding US reliability within NATO. It acknowledges the UK's current military shortfalls and calls for a program...
Rochdale Grooming Gang: Offender Deportation
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Sudan
25 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Neuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDAS
25 June 2026
General Debate
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Welcomes the debate and highlights the need for early diagnosis and treatment of PANS and PANDAS. Emphasises that many families are struggling due to long wait times, misdiagnosis, and a lack of aware...
Reserve Forces and Cadets Act - Schedule 6
22 June 2026
Bill Debate
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I move that the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to enhance support for reserve forces and cadet organisations, recognising their significant contribution to community resilience and ...
Steel Tariffs
17 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Defence Investment Plan
15 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Backbench Business
13 April 2026
General Debate
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Mr Stafford moved that the House believes SEND is an issue affecting every constituency, acknowledges challenges families face in navigating a complex and under-resourced system, and supports reforms ...
Attendance
76.5%
75 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
46
46.9% of votes
No Votes
29
29.6% of votes
Abstentions
23
23.5% 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 AYE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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 NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
3
PMQs Asked
35
Ministerial Questions Asked
77
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
-18% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+161% above average
This MP:
35
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1484% above average
This MP:
77
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 (%)
+11% above average
This MP:
76.5
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 Neil Shastri-Hurst's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.