Paul Kohler
MP for Wimbledon
Lib Dem
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Will the Prime Minister ensure sufficient resources are committed to fully investigating multi-perpetrator, multi-jurisdictional human trafficking abuse facilitated by Mohammed al-Fayed, meeting victims like 'Isabella' for understanding their experiences?
Context
The Prime Minister has spoken about treating justice as non-optional for Epstein's enablers. Is the same principle applied to those who assisted Mohammed al-Fayed in abusing women and girls?
Keir Starmer
I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that really important case on behalf of really important victims, and I am sure that the thoughts of the whole House are with those victims.
Assessment
commitment to full investigation
Safeguarding Minister Meetings
Session: PMQs
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Q12. The playing of music and loud videos without headphones on public transport is becoming increasingly common. The various byelaws outlawing such antisocial behaviour are clearly not working, and the planned cuts to the British Transport Police are bound to make matters worse. Will the Prime Minister back the Lib Dem plan to introduce effective enforcement and a publicity campaign to persuade people to plug in their headphones? You never know, Mr Speaker; after that, we could perhaps encourage the uncivil minority to take their feet off the seats.
Context
The MP raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of loud music and videos without headphones on public transport, citing planned cuts to British Transport Police as exacerbating the issue.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
The hon. Gentleman raises an important question about antisocial behaviour. [Interruption.] The Conservatives are laughing about it; that really sums up what they did in the past 14 years. He knows that there are already strict rules in place to prevent antisocial behaviour, including fines of up to £1,000. We are focused on tackling antisocial behaviour. It is not low-level; it affects people, their communities, their sense of safety and what they can do with their own lives. That is why an additional £1.2 billion has been set aside for policing—13,000 new neighbourhood police officers, new respect orders and a named officer in every community. We take this seriously; the Conservatives laugh about it.
Session: PMQs
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The May review of the ICRIR describes a 'toxic', 'divided' and 'disrespectful' senior culture, along with structural weaknesses in the governing legislation. It raises concerns that the Government's forthcoming troubles Bill will make matters worse. Will the Secretary of State accept responsibility for implementing Peter May's 19 recommendations? What is the status of the Northern Ireland Office plan and how will the troubles Bill be amended to address the review's findings?
Context
The May review highlighted a toxic, divided senior culture within the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR), noting structural weaknesses in governing legislation. It also raised concerns that the Government's upcoming troubles Bill could exacerbate these issues.
Hilary Benn
The responsibility is held jointly with the independent commission established under legislation put in place by the previous Government. The troubles Bill aims to reform how the commission works based on uncovered issues. We have a joint plan and I have expressed clear dissatisfaction with the board of the legacy commission because their practices are unacceptable, although acknowledging that committed staff must continue their work.
Session: Replacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
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Does the Secretary of State agree that restorative justice has an important role to play in reconciliation? Will he meet me to discuss supporting my amendments for a restorative justice pathway?
Context
Stakeholders, including victims and survivors of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, are seeking answers rather than retribution. They want a restorative justice pathway for reconciliation.
Hilary Benn
I am always happy to meet him and the House will have an opportunity to consider his amendments. Most victims are looking for answers, and part of the focus is on helping families find closure. Each family must find their own way to reconciliation.
Session: Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation
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Will the Secretary of State commit himself to a specific time-bound plan to make dual market access work, or does he accept that Northern Ireland got the worst of both worlds?
Context
The MP referenced a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses about difficulties facing small businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor framework.
Hilary Benn
I do not accept that Northern Ireland has the worst of both worlds. However, the hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the issue facing small businesses, highlighted by the FSB report and others, including Lord Murphy's independent report. As he will have noticed, in the Budget the Chancellor announced a £16.6 million package which will include a comprehensive one-stop-shop regulatory support service to help precisely those businesses to trade more between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Session: Economic Impact of Government Policies
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Happy new year, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State was sitting alongside the Minister for the Armed Forces on Monday, when I asked him whether he was listening to the concerns of veterans regarding the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. The Minister convinced me that he is listening, and we just heard the Secretary of State do likewise, but is anyone acting on those concerns? Before Christmas, at the Dispatch Box, the Secretary of State promised to write to me detailing which veterans groups he had met, but I have heard nothing since. I also wrote to the Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to request a meeting to discuss veterans’ ongoing concerns, but I have heard nothing since. Will the Secretary of State please detail all the veterans groups he has met, and meet me to discuss their continuing concerns?
Context
The MP is concerned about the lack of action despite meetings with ministers and assurances that their views are being heard.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
I apologise to the hon. Gentleman that he has not received the letter to which he referred, and I assure him that I will remedy that very promptly. Defence Ministers and I have met a large number of organisations, and I would just point out that none of the six protections that the Government have put forward were contained in the previous Government’s legacy Act—not a single one. We intend to continue to listen, and to respond to the concerns that have been raised.
Session: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
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What assessment has his Department made as to the effect that ceasing to be a signatory of the ECHR would have on the Good Friday agreement, the Windsor protocol, the new legacy framework and Northern Ireland’s institutions in general?
Context
The Secretary of State criticized the current Opposition's position regarding withdrawal from the European convention on human rights, highlighting Winston Churchill’s historic support for it.
Hilary Benn
The Government are absolutely committed to the European convention on human rights. I very much regret that the current Opposition have moved away from that historic support, which goes right back to Winston Churchill, as the hon. Member has set out. It is highly irresponsible to suggest picking away at one of the essential foundations of the Good Friday agreement.
Session: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023
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I would not be here today without Wimbledon police station; in 2014, two brave officers from that station saved me from a murderous attack. Wimbledon police station is now under threat, with its front counter due to close. Does the Home Secretary agree that local police stations such as Wimbledon’s are critical to neighbourhood policing and community safety?
Context
Wimbledon police station is under threat, with its front counter due to close. Local stations are seen as critical for neighbourhood policing and community safety.
Sarah Jones (The Minister for Policing)
I am very sorry to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s incident; that must have been absolutely terrifying. We need to ensure that our neighbourhood police are responsive and are there when we need them most, which is why we are targeting the resources we have to ensure that we have neighbourhood policing. The response teams must be there when we need them through any means of getting in touch with them, whether it is on the phone, online or in person, and we need to ensure that they are there.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can the Secretary of State tell us what steps she is taking as a senior Labour politician to sort out the mess caused by the Labour Mayor of London’s failure to reach an agreement with his Labour friends in the RMT?
Context
The Evening Standard reported that there have been 149 incidents of industrial action on TfL since Sadiq Khan became Mayor, causing inconvenience to millions of people and disrupting businesses.
Heidi Alexander
I understand everyone’s frustrations with the tube strikes; I use public transport in London every week, and I know that when the tube is down, not only are there queues for buses, but there is gridlock on our roads. It is right that the Mayor of London has called for the RMT to get back around the table with TfL. That is what this Government want, and it is what the travelling public want. I will be talking to the director of operations at Transport for London, Claire Mann, this afternoon, to understand what the next steps are in resolving this dispute.
Session: Transport Economic Growth
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As I am sure the Minister knows and agrees, improving bus services must include making them safer for women and girls. Concerningly, sexual offences on the UK bus network have increased in recent years; for example, they increased by 13% on London buses in the first six months of this year. What is his Department doing to ensure that women and girls feel safe using the bus network, and can he share with the House any more information on the work being led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, which he alluded to in yesterday’s debate on the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill?
Context
Sexual offences on UK buses have increased, including a 13% rise in London this year.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
As I intimated in last night’s debate, the Bill requires local transport authorities and bus providers to give training to their staff. They will also have the power to introduce byelaws in order to clamp down on antisocial behaviour, and violence against women and girls in particular. On police officers being able to use buses for free across the country, I share the hon. Gentleman’s ambition. I have already commissioned work with the Confederation of Passenger Transport to explore how we could deliver that.
Session: Bus Services
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Worcester Park is a station that my hon. Friend the Member for Sutton and Cheam (Luke Taylor) and I know well as it is on the boundary of both our constituencies, and I confirm that my constituents face the same issues of overcrowding. SWR acquired 90 high-capacity Arterio trains to address this issue back in 2019, yet six years later only a handful have entered service. The UK taxpayer is currently spending over £5 million every month on leasing the Arterio fleet, and over £0.5 million additionally every month to store the unused trains. Will the Minister confirm how many Arterio trains are now in use, whether the issues delaying roll-out have now been addressed, and whether he thinks that spending millions of pounds every month on unused trains is a good use of taxpayers’ money?
Context
South Western Railway acquired 90 high-capacity Arterio trains in 2019 to address overcrowding issues, but only a handful have entered service. The UK taxpayer is currently spending over £5 million every month on leasing the Arterio fleet, and over £0.5 million additionally every month to store unused trains.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
I am aware that another two of those trains are now in operation. The new managing director is aware that this is a challenge and we are already beginning to see progress.
Session: Train Frequency Sutton and Cheam
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I thank the Minister for her answers and for all she did on this issue in her previous role as Chair of the Transport Committee. Regulations prohibiting pavement parking already exist in London, but that alone will not solve the problem. At All Saints’ primary school in south Wimbledon, for example, pavement parking is a long-running issue, forcing parents and children into the road and obvious danger, and it is proving very difficult to solve. Has the Minister considered how the public can be better educated and restrictions enforced? Are the Government planning to create a new offence of obstructive parking, as the Minister recommended in her previous role?
Context
Regulations prohibiting pavement parking already exist in London, but enforcement remains an issue. At All Saints’ primary school in south Wimbledon, for example, pavement parking is a long-running issue, forcing parents and children into the road and obvious danger.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
I thank the hon. Member for his question, and he is right to raise the impact that pavement parking has on the ability of children to walk safely to school, which we want to encourage. There are many things we can do, and he is right to say that part of the mix is communication and publicity to explain the dangers that pavement parking poses to pedestrians.
Session: Pavement Parking
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There is a national shortage of SEND specialists such as therapists and educational psychologists which negatively impacts local authorities' ability to produce education, health and care plans timely. In London, there has been almost no growth in educational psychologist numbers despite increased demand. Will the Minister update on addressing this issue and meet me to discuss London's challenges?
Context
Merton council reported a national shortage of special educational needs and disabilities specialists, particularly therapists and educational psychologists. This impacts the ability to produce education, health and care plans in a timely fashion.
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
We are aware that local authorities have been impacted by increasing demand for education, health and care plans along with workforce capacity issues. To improve service delivery and communication between schools and families, we aim to ensure early identification of needs is as effective as possible. I am open to continuing engagement on these important matters.
Session: SEND Support
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In 2017, South Western Railway ordered 90 new Arterio trains to boost capacity. With only five currently operational after six years and an empty one passing Wimbledon’s platform this morning, what steps will be taken with SWR in government hands from May to ensure these trains are brought into service?
Context
South Western Railway ordered 90 new Arterio trains to increase capacity in 2017, but only five are operational six years later. Issues with lighting on platforms and CCTV cameras were cited as the reason.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
The Rail Minister is seized with this issue and has spoken to me. It involves lighting on platforms, CCTV visibility, and the guard’s role. We are across the detail, and resolving these issues before public ownership in May.
Session: Railway Capacity
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Last month, more than 4,000 litres of diesel spilled into the River Wandle from a Transport for London garage in the Secretary of State’s previous constituency. Will the Secretary of State meet me and my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Bobby Dean) to discuss what can be done to restore the wildlife and to ensure that that cannot happen again?
Context
More than 4,000 litres of diesel spilled into the River Wandle from a Transport for London garage in Wimbledon.
Steve Reed
I agree that what happened on the River Wandle is shocking; it runs very close to my constituency as well, so I am aware of the situation. The Environment Agency is investigating and, if there was inappropriate behaviour, there will be swift action. I would be happy to arrange an appropriate meeting for the hon. Gentleman.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am proud to have half of Morden town centre in my constituency. It is an area ripe for rejuvenation but struggles like many others across the country. Despite years of promising regeneration, Labour-run Merton council has failed to deliver. Will the Minister meet me to discuss why this has happened and what support the Government can now give?
Context
Morden town centre in Wimbledon is struggling despite its transport links and potential for rejuvenation. The Labour-run Merton council has failed to deliver on promises of regeneration, with the latest delay until at least 2027.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris)
I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s invitation to discuss the matter further. I will sit down with him to talk about why there has been little progress over the last 14 years and how we can support Merton council in revitalising Morden town centre, building on their current investment of £300,000.
Session: Town Centre Regeneration
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It is over 15 years since the end of the bloody civil war in Sri Lanka, but those responsible for the many war crimes committed during that conflict, including the targeting of civilians and sexual violence, have still not been held accountable. In opposition, the Foreign Secretary called on the Government to follow the example of our allies, including the US and Canada, in imposing sanctions against individuals suspected of committing these appalling acts. Now he is in government, will he commit to finally doing so?
Context
Following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka over 15 years ago, there has been ongoing concern about accountability for alleged war crimes, including targeting civilians and sexual violence. The UK government previously called for sanctions against individuals suspected of these acts.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Catherine West)
In October 2024, the UK and our core group partners got a resolution on Sri Lanka in the UN Human Rights Council, outlining just what the hon. Member says. It renewed the mandate of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to report regularly on Sri Lanka, and to protect and preserve evidence to use in future accountability processes. We consider a range of justice and accountability options, including sanctions, and keep evidence for any potential designations under close review.
Session: Sri Lanka
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Too many of Britain’s roads are in a shocking state of disrepair, as the Secretary of State says. In my constituency, Labour-run Merton council has the worst roads in London and the second worst in the country. Some 40% of our local roads are rated as poor by her Department. Although I welcome the coming year’s increase in funding, that is only a short-term measure and not based on need; Merton and others have received less than authorities whose roads are in a better condition. As Labour-run Merton has failed to maintain its roads and has not been bailed out by its friends in the Government, will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss what action can be taken?
Context
Paul Kohler highlights the poor condition of roads in his Labour-run Merton constituency, which ranks among the worst in London and the UK with over 40% of local roads rated as poor.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to ensure that roads in his constituency and across London are maintained to an adequate standard. The increase of £500 million in this year’s allocation to highways maintenance represents an average 40% increase for local authorities. It will be making the difference, and I would be happy to discuss this issue with him further.
Session: Local Road Condition
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Will the Secretary of State review the Tories’ decision on classifying HS2 as an England and Wales project, thus depriving Wales of funding, and commit to a high-speed rail link from Birmingham to Crewe?
Context
The previous government decision to classify HS2 as an England and Wales project deprived Wales of billions in Barnett formula funding. Baroness Randerson was a strong advocate for improved transport links to Wales.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I have met Ken Skates, the Welsh Minister for Transport, and am working closely with the Secretary of State for Wales on public transport improvements in Wales. We hope this will be Baroness Randerson’s lasting legacy.
Session: Railway Capacity
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What is more important: addressing child hunger or bankers' bonuses?
Context
Over one in four children are living in poverty. This could be addressed by scrapping the two-child benefit cap and reversing the tax cut on banks.
Alison McGovern
The hon. Gentleman raises the issue of children living in poverty, and our taskforce is doing extensive work to address it.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Minister agree that leaseholders deserve transparency regarding their service charges rather than unexpected increases? What actions will be taken to give the housing ombudsman the authority to demand compensation for unreasonable service charge hikes?
Context
Clarion Housing Association tenants are facing a significant increase in service charges, with some seeing an additional £1,000 or more this year.
Matthew Pennycook
The Minister acknowledges concern over rising charges and highlights measures in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 designed to enhance transparency. Further details on implementing these provisions are available from a written ministerial statement.
Session: Social Housing Service Charges
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What assessment has the government made regarding the impact of service charges on residents in social housing? The Minister acknowledges that variable service charges can be challenged at tribunals and by the housing ombudsman, but what additional measures will provide leaseholders with better protection from unaffordable charge increases?
Context
Residents in Wimbledon's social housing face significant financial strain due to rising service charges. For example, Clarion Housing Association tenants are seeing a 50% increase this year.
Matthew Pennycook
The Government recognise the financial strain on leaseholders and are exploring additional measures. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 aims to enhance transparency of service charges, making them easier to challenge if deemed unreasonable.
Session: Social Housing Service Charges
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Can the Secretary of State tell us what she has learned from her Department's experience with Northern Rail? What else is she planning beyond nationalisation to improve the rail network?
Context
Northern Rail has been publicly owned for the past four years, but still has some of the worst cancellation and punctuality rates in the country.
Louise Haigh
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his party's support in passing the public ownership Bill yesterday in the other place. He is right, and I have made clear to Northern Rail that its performance is not acceptable. We are addressing that through new agreements on rest-day working to drive down cancellations, and crucially through integrating operations with Network Rail to deliver savings and better performance.
Session: Topical Questions
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I express my party's sympathy for John Prescott's family, friends, colleagues, and former constituents. I welcome comments on simplifying ticketing to get people back on the railways but affordability is critical too. Alongside a 50% hike in bus fares, the Chancellor announced an above-inflation rail fare increase of 4.6% from March 2025 just when public ownership of the railways begins.
Context
The question comes in the context of rising bus fares and an above-inflation rail fare increase. The government's plan for public ownership of railways is also mentioned.
Louise Haigh
A priority for this Government is to keep public transport affordable, but our absolute priority is fixing the mess in the railways inherited after 14 years of under-investment and decline.
Session: Railway Ticketing
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What advice would the Minister give to the hospitality industry and businesses facing a hike in national insurance costs and an increase in last year's business rates?
Context
The hospitality industry is struggling due to labour shortages, debt from the pandemic, and high business rates.
Gareth Thomas
Businesses are advised to look at measures taken in yesterday's Budget, including long-term reforms of business rates from 2026-27. For example, an average pub with a rateable value of almost £17,000 will save over £3,300 next year.
Session: Night-time Economy
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What steps are being taken to support the night-time economy given its critical role in local economies and communities, especially with ongoing issues such as labour shortages, debt from covid, inflation, and increased national insurance costs?
Context
The hospitality industry, a key part of the night-time economy, is facing significant challenges including post-Brexit labour shortages and high business rates.
Gareth Thomas
Businesses are advised to look at measures taken in yesterday's Budget, including long-term reforms of business rates from 2026-27. For example, an average pub with a rateable value of almost £17,000 will save over £3,300 next year.
Session: Night-time Economy
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I congratulate the Secretary of State on saying recently that it is ridiculous for HS2 to end at Old Oak Common. Can she confirm whether funding for the work necessary at Euston station has now been secured and what she is doing to reverse the Tories' equally absurd decision to end the northern leg at Birmingham?
Context
The questioner congratulates the Secretary of State on recent statements about HS2 and asks for confirmation regarding funding and future plans.
Louise Haigh
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his comments. As I said earlier, nowhere is the legacy of the previous Government more pertinent than the mess in which they left HS2. Even under their disgraced plans, Euston was always going to be part of the position on HS2, and we will shortly be making a full announcement about the future of HS2 and, crucially, about its cost controls.
Session: Topical Questions
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In London, connectivity is provided by Transport for London, but in my constituency of Wimbledon, despite its wonderful tube, tram, train and bus connections, my constituents suffer from repeated track and signal failures on the District line, while South Western Railway is labouring with ageing rolling stock and decreased frequency of service at stations such as Malden Manor and Worcester Park. What are the Government planning to do to address the capital funding crisis that they inherited from the Tories across London's transport system, and will the Minister meet me to discuss the problems affecting the District line and South Western trains?
Context
The MP is concerned about repeated track and signal failures on the District line and decreased frequency of service at stations due to ageing rolling stock.
Simon Lightwood
The Government remain committed to supporting London and the transport network on which it depends. We are working with the Mayor of London on funding plans for transport in the capital, to provide value for money and lasting benefits to the public. I would, of course, be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss these matters.
Session: City Regions Connectivity
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After waiting seven years for the Grenfell inquiry to report, the bereaved families and survivors have now been told that they must wait two or possibly three years for a decision on whether and whom to prosecute. Can the Minister tell me what is being done to address these delays and whether things such as artificial intelligence are being contemplated?
Context
The MP is concerned about the long delays in making a decision on whether to prosecute those involved in the Grenfell tragedy.
Heidi Alexander
The Government fully support the Metropolitan police and Crown Prosecution Service completing their investigations. All forms of technology will be considered as part of that process.
Session: Criminal Justice System Progress of Cases
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Stations: Step-free Access
18 March 2025
Responding: Kate Dearden
Main Concerns
['More than 60 million people in the UK have a disability, taking 28% fewer journeys than those who do not. According to Transport for All, only 30% of disabled respondents said they used trains with confidence, and 10% do not use them at all due to issues such as overcrowded trains and inadequate toilet provision. Currently, only about a quarter of train stations are fully step-free from street to platform.']
Specific Asks
['The Government needs to commit to the Access for All scheme and provide new impetus to it. There is an urgent need for consistency in delivery, local partnerships, and ensuring that what is delivered makes sense to those impacted.']
European Entry and Exit System
08 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Ireland Office
29 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate addresses the lack of an agreed budget for Northern Ireland, with Departments forced to rely on emergency contingency powers. The Finance Minister's draft multi-year budget remains unresolv...
Belfast: Violent Disorder
10 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Russian Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
04 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Defence Readiness
20 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Supreme Court Dillon Judgment
14 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Dunmurry Police Station Attack
27 April 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Local Government and Regeneration Bill - Lords amendments engaging Commons financial privilege and other Lords amendments to be discussed
21 April 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to disagree with Lords amendment 2. Proposes several Government motions to disagree with multiple Lords amendments and offers alternatives in lieu of others.
Protest Policing
11 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East
02 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
55.1%
54 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
36
36.7% of votes
No Votes
18
18.4% of votes
Abstentions
44
44.9% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
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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 NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
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01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
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01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
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23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
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23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
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
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
2
PMQs Asked
27
Ministerial Questions Asked
53
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+101% above average
This MP:
27
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+991% above average
This MP:
53
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 (%)
-20% below average
This MP:
55.1
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 Paul Kohler's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.