Peter Lamb
MP for Crawley
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
St Catherine's hospice has recently made redundancies due to years of real-terms cuts. Will the Prime Minister thank St Catherine's for its work and outline how the Government will support palliative care moving forward?
Context
St Catherine's hospice in Crawley has made redundancies due to funding cuts. Palliative care is vital for communities.
Keir Starmer
Hospices play a vital role in end-of-life care. Funding is received through providing NHS services, set out in the usual way.
Assessment
Specific support for palliative care
Session: PMQs
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Thanks the Chancellor for her response. Asks if she would meet to discuss how wellbeing economics can enhance Treasury work, considering growing evidence and its better prediction of electoral outcomes compared to traditional economic measures.
Context
Wellbeing economics offers sophisticated means of supplementing conventional economics in decision-making, revealing that cheaper interventions often have a dramatic impact on wellbeing.
Rachel Reeves
Ensures that the relevant Minister will meet the hon. Friend and others to discuss further enhancements to the Green Book. Changed evaluation rules so projects outside London and the south-east can receive funding, focusing on balanced investment across all parts of the UK.
Session: Green Book Wellbeing Guidance
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Whether she plans to update the Treasury Green Book supplementary guidance on wellbeing, given that it was last updated in 2021 and considering growing evidence for wellbeing economics in decision making.
Context
The Treasury published Green Book supplementary guidance in 2021 to assess policy and project impacts on citizen wellbeing.
Rachel Reeves
The Government published an update to the Green Book in February, reaffirming the importance of considering wellbeing. The new Green Book supports fairer and more balanced decisions on investment across all parts of the country, including rural and coastal communities, ensuring better chances for securing government funding.
Session: Green Book Wellbeing Guidance
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The Government are to be commended for the largest ever investment in police technology, including facial recognition to catch serious offenders, and a drone squad to crack down on waste crime. However, the rules around admissibility of some high-tech evidence, such as the six-month crime rule, are holding back enforcement, which could enable us to stamp out low-level crime and antisocial behaviour. Can the Minister commit to reviewing these rules to ensure that the latest technology can be used to protect our communities?
Context
Discussion about the use of high-tech evidence, like facial recognition and drones, for crime detection. The questioner highlights that current rules restrict the admissibility of some technologies.
Sarah Sackman
We will keep the rules relating to the admissibility of evidence under review. When considering whether evidence is admissible, the magistrates and judge will consider its relevance, competence, materiality and probative value.
Session: Automated Enforcement Technology Evidence
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The Government are to be commended for the largest ever investment in police technology, including facial recognition to catch serious offenders, and a drone squad to crack down on waste crime. However, the rules around admissibility of some high-tech evidence, such as the six-month crime rule, are holding back enforcement, which could enable us to stamp out low-level crime and antisocial behaviour. Can the Minister commit to reviewing these rules to ensure that the latest technology can be used to protect our communities?
Context
Discussion about the use of high-tech evidence, like facial recognition and drones, for crime detection. The questioner highlights that current rules restrict the admissibility of some technologies.
Sarah Sackman
We will keep the rules relating to the admissibility of evidence under review. When considering whether evidence is admissible, the magistrates and judge will consider its relevance, competence, materiality and probative value.
Session: Automated Enforcement Technology Evidence
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Can the Minister meet me to discuss how local services can be preserved and improved?
Context
A 24-hour urgent treatment centre was committed but the trust is now breaking that commitment.
Karin Smyth
I am happy to discuss that issue with my hon. Friend.
Session: Topical Questions
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What action are the UK Government taking to support Tamils in seeking justice for past and current injustices?
Context
Tamils in Sri Lanka seek justice for past and current injustices.
Hamish Falconer
The UK is active in seeking justice and accountability for Sri Lanka’s Tamil community. Indeed, we lead in the UN Human Rights Council on the resolution on Sri Lanka. Last year, we sanctioned Sri Lankans for human rights violations in the civil war, and we have made clear to the Sri Lankan Government the importance of improved human rights for all in Sri Lanka, as well as reconciliation.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given the chaos around the world that is being experienced by politicians playing fast and loose with international law, it is deeply concerning that Conservative and Reform MPs are speaking so flippantly of the risks of violating the Good Friday agreement by leaving the European convention on human rights. Will the Secretary of State give his assessment of the risk of that?
Context
There is global chaos around the world from politicians playing fast and loose with international law, particularly in relation to the European convention on human rights.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
As I have told the House before, I think it would be extremely irresponsible. As the House needs no reminding, the Good Friday agreement was very carefully negotiated between several parties, and it would be reckless for one party to march in and seek to remove one of its founding pillars.
Session: European Convention on Human Rights Belfast Agreement
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Despite its rural setting, Crawley’s travel-to-work area has a larger economy than many of the UK’s core cities. Despite that, it has been held back over recent years due to a lack of grid capacity at its major connection point with the national grid, resulting in the loss of several major investments under the previous Government. Will the Secretary of State look into what can be done to upgrade the connection point and unleash that restrained economic growth?
Context
Crawley, despite its rural setting, has a larger economy than many UK core cities but has faced grid capacity constraints at its major connection point to the national grid. This led to significant investment losses under the previous government.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
My hon. Friend makes a crucial point. There was this terrible backlog, where the queue had something like five times as much capacity as was required and the wrong priorities. We also had massive problems for demand connection. Our significant reform to overhaul the queue, which had not been done for years and years, will free up demand projects to connect, and I very much hope that projects in his constituency can benefit.
Session: National Grid Supply Point Capacity
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I have several residents who have been waiting almost a year for a refund from the Home Office. Given the dramatic improvements that we have seen in asylum application processing in the last year, can I trust that the Minister will put the same zeal into ensuring that the other Home Office processes work just as efficiently?
Context
Refund delays for residents waiting almost a year for refunds from the Home Office, despite recent improvements in asylum application processing.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mike Tapp)
I am aware of those three specific issues, and I reassure my hon. Friend that we are looking at them. I am happy to talk to him in more detail offline.
Session: Refund Delays
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T5. Crawley has the worst air quality in Sussex, yet under the previous Government, a new incinerator on the town’s border was approved; the town will be directly in its plume. In the context of incinerators, will the Minister set out how we can enhance air quality, and will the Government consider a moratorium on the building of new incinerators, given the oversupply in incinerator capacity?
Context
The MP noted that Crawley has the worst air quality in Sussex. A new incinerator approved under the previous government will worsen this issue.
Mary Creagh
My hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for ensuring good air quality for residents of his constituency. We have published strict criteria for incineration projects, and will back only new waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. I am happy to meet him to talk about the project in his constituency.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can the Minister reassure the House that Access to Work remains one of the potential avenues for that funding?
Context
The questioner highlights the proven track record of Access to Work in enabling disabled constituents to access employment and points out that there is a current shortfall in funding. He mentions £1 billion-worth of additional employment support funding has been announced this year.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
Demand for Access to Work has risen sharply, with spending increasing by 17% over the past year. However, Access to Work cannot replace a well-designed support programme, which is what we are determined to put in place. The Department’s new, independent disability advisory panel will help us work out the best approaches to employment support.
Session: Topical Questions
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I have met constituents who have been victims of some of the most serious offences and were waiting for years before the general election to have access to justice. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss how I can ensure that my constituents have timely access to justice?
Context
The MP has met constituents waiting for years before the general election to access justice due to serious offences.
Lammy (Justice Secretary)
The right hon. Friend is right. We have to ensure that the system works for victims. Under the previous Government, half of all magistrates courts closed, and in December 2023, the Crown court backlog had increased by 77%. We are dealing with that—we have to do so as swiftly as possible. I will of course ensure that he meets with the appropriate Minister.
Session: Court Backlogs
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What conversations have taken place with UK Research and Innovation on the support and development of new sustainable transport technologies, and on how they might benefit constituencies such as mine, Crawley?
Context
The question focuses on the support provided by UK Research and Innovation for new sustainable transport technologies, and how it can benefit constituencies.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)
My hon. Friend will know that the UK is a world leader in research and innovation. Over the spending review period, we are delivering £86 billion for research and development—a record amount. UKRI invests more than £300 million a year in transport innovation, and sustainability is a key focus. Projects include work to develop new aviation fuel production technologies that could reduce emissions by up to 80%. There is more that we can do. I know he is passionate about this issue, and either I or my Ministers will be very happy to meet him to talk more about what we can do.
Session: Topical Questions
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Crawley is home to the Tinsley House and Brook House immigration removal centres, and their associated scandal. What consideration is being given to the Home Affairs Committee’s inquiry into immigration detention, including ending the use of such centres for indefinite detention?
Context
The Tinsley House and Brook House immigration removal centres in Crawley have faced a scandal.
The Minister for Border Security and Asylum (Dame Angela Eagle)
Immigration centres are not used for indefinite detention. We can only keep anyone in detention in an immigration centre if there is a reasonable prospect of their removal. If there is not, they have to be released.
Session: Topical Questions
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Network Rail has identified that if the Croydon area remodelling scheme is not undertaken, capacity through East Croydon will be exhausted by 2030, preventing passengers from across much of southern England from being able to travel to London. Given that the Department for Transport has outlined that it is minded to approve Gatwick airport’s capacity increase, almost doubling the overall numbers, so long as 54% of passengers travel by public transport—that is in addition to the 2030 figure—will the Minister outline how it is possible to achieve that without the works being undertaken?
Context
Network Rail has identified that capacity through East Croydon will be exhausted by 2030, preventing passengers from across much of southern England from being able to travel to London. Gatwick airport's capacity is set to almost double in addition to the 2030 figure, contingent on 54% of passengers travelling by public transport.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
I appreciate the work that my hon. Friend is doing to stand up for his constituents, who rely so much on rail services. As he acknowledges, plans for a major upgrade to the Brighton main line were cancelled by the previous Government in the 2021 spending review, and they did not even acknowledge that that had happened. Network Rail is funded to progress automatic route-setting signalling technology to further enhance performance across the Brighton main line. Further decisions will be made after the spending review.
Session: Brighton Main Line Capacity
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What assessment has the Minister made of the merits of increasing local housing allowance to alleviate the pressure on housing authorities?
Context
The local housing allowance has increased, leading to an additional cost of £1.2 billion in the last financial year.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
My hon. Friend raises an important matter. I just point out that the April 2024 one-year local housing allowance increase has cost an additional £1.2 billion in the last financial year, and it will cost about £7 billion over five years. We keep local housing allowance rates under review. He is right to stress the importance of those, but future decisions on them will need to be based on the Government’s priorities and reflect the difficult fiscal conditions that the Government are dealing with.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank the Minister for his response and I am perfectly happy to accept the diligence of the civil service. Regardless, every two years a third of the civil service change their Department and countless more change to unrelated policy roles within each Department. Under the previous Government, policy expertise was completely hollowed out from the civil service. Will the Minister set out how we intend to resolve that to bring policy expertise back into the civil service and ensure we have Government teams capable of delivering for Britain?
Context
The MP is concerned about a lack of policy expertise within the civil service due to frequent departmental changes and policy role shifts.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
It is probably true to say that a long-held frustration of some Ministers has been turnaround and the pattern of career progression, where people move on after a few years just as they are becoming an absolute expert in their area. Our ambition is not just to have policy expertise, but to change the way that policy is put together in the first place. That is why the test-and-learn approach, which we discussed earlier in this session, is so important. Frankly, the old way of having a group of experts writing a White Paper, throwing it over a wall and hoping it will work first time, just does not work in today’s age. What we really have to avoid is a two-speed world, with massive innovation in the private sphere and a public sphere working in the same old ways.
Session: Civil Service Reform
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What consideration has been given to the introduction of safe leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse?
Context
Many employees experiencing domestic violence are in need of support and time off from work.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)
We strongly encourage employers to support their employees who experience domestic abuse. Many already do that through their membership of the employers’ initiative on domestic abuse, which empowers employers to take action. I will be working with the Department for Business and Trade, including through the violence against women and girls strategy, to look at issues specific to victims in the workplace.
Session: Topical Questions
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Crawley's public services, not least its schools and NHS, are set to benefit significantly from Budget measures. Does the Minister agree that Opposition parties cannot have it both ways, claiming to support investment in local public services while rejecting necessary funding measures?
Context
The Conservative Party has made £7 billion of tax cuts commitments since the Leader of the Opposition was elected.
Rachel Reeves
In the past four weeks since the Leader of the Opposition was elected, the Conservatives have made £7 billion of commitments to cut taxes, but with no idea of how they would cut public services to afford them. I do not know how they will vote on national insurance, but we can see pretty quickly how they ended up leaving us a £22 billion black hole.
Session: Topical Questions
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In five years, the cost of west sussex county council's Oracle upgrade has risen from £2.6 million to £28 million. Is that the kind of contract mismanagement that the office for local government can look into?
Context
The cost of West Sussex county council's Oracle upgrade has risen from £2.6 million to £28 million in five years.
Jim McMahon
We are currently in the process of reviewing oversight, accountability, and checks and balances to make sure that they are in place and fit for purpose, and that the early warning system works. More detail on that will follow in the English devolution White Paper before Christmas.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Employees Travelling Outside the UK: Expenses Rate
14 July 2026
Responding: Dan Tomlinson
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the outdated and underfunded subsistence rates for employees travelling outside the UK. These rates, last updated significantly in 2014, fail to reflect current inflation levels and have led to significant erosion of real value over time. For example, in Amsterdam, where the rate was set at €71 in 2013, it should now be more than €96 due to inflation, but remains unchanged. In Budapest, the rates are over 40% lower than they should be due to compounded inflation of 67%. The worst example is Ankara, where the current rate is a tenth of what it should be given Turkey's average annual inflation of 22.5%. This situation leads to under-compensation for workers, particularly cabin crew and pilots who are losing out on subsistence payments."]
Specific Asks
['I urge the Government to undertake a full review of overseas scale rates and ensure they reflect current costs, particularly in light of significant inflation over the past decade. I hope that the review will address concerns raised by employers like Virgin Atlantic regarding destinations where safety restrictions necessitate higher subsistence costs.']
Vehicle Headlight Glare Standards
29 October 2025
Responding: Simon Lightwood
Main Concerns
['The issue of vehicle headlight glare has been raised by many constituents and polling indicates that 80% of all drivers are concerned about it. On average each year, police are called to 280 collisions and six fatal collisions where headlight glare is cited as having played a role in causing the accident. The problem is exacerbated by poor alignment of headlights, increased adoption of SUV-style cars, and the replacement of traditional halogen lightbulbs with LEDs.']
Specific Asks
['The motion calls for a new standard for vehicle headlight glare to ensure that headlights do not exceed safe levels of brightness in the UK. It seeks assurances from the government about addressing this issue through the road safety strategy.']
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
Ministry of Defence
04 March 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Tan Dhesi, as Chair of the Defence Committee, emphasised the need for long-term strategic investment in defence to counter the increasing military threat from Russia and China. He criticised the UK's ...
Local Government Reorganisation
23 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-25
25 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Proposes new clause 45 to stop the automatic publication of local government members' home addresses in public registers, ensuring that such information is only published if explicitly requested by a ...
Black History Month 2025-10-23
23 October 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2025-09-09
09 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Luke Pollard, opened the debate by moving that the Bill be read a Second time. He highlighted the landmark treaty signed on 22 May securing UK operational c...
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2025-07-01
01 July 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Diego Garcia Military Base 2025-05-22
22 May 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
War in Ukraine Third Anniversary 2025-02-27
27 February 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The House has considered the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Emphasises unity in support for Ukraine, highlights work by charity HopeFull feeding over 2.5 million Ukrainians and addressing co...
Attendance
89.8%
88 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
25
25.5% of votes
No Votes
63
64.3% of votes
Abstentions
10
10.2% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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
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
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
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
1
PMQs Asked
20
Ministerial Questions Asked
17
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+49% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+250% above average
This MP:
17
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+30% above average
This MP:
89.8
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Peter Lamb's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.