Rebecca Paul
MP for Reigate
Conservative
4 Jul 2024 -
Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Five of Coughlan's Bakery stores are closing down because of recent tax hikes. This family-owned business, which has survived a world war and multiple recessions, is failing under this Labour Government's policies. How many more businesses must go bankrupt before the government understands that higher taxes do not foster economic growth?
Context
Coughlan's Bakery, founded in 1937 and operating for over eight decades, announced the closure of all its stores due to increased employer national insurance and business rates.
David Lammy
The Government backs small businesses with low corporation tax, large crackdowns on late payments, trade deals reducing costs, £365 billion in private investment since election, and over 400k more people employed than last year.
Assessment
Specific impact of recent tax hikes was not addressed.
Low Corporation TaxLarge Crackdown On Late Payments
Session: PMQs 2026-07-08
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Will the Prime Minister ensure that biological males are moved out of women’s prisons immediately?
Context
The MP raised the issue of biological males being housed in women’s prisons and mixing with the women in the daytime without adequate supervision.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
The Supreme Court ruling must be implemented in full and at all levels. I will ensure that the particular examples she has raised are looked into and that she gets a proper reply on them.
Session: PMQs
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Will the Prime Minister recognise the urgency of the situation and commit to spending at least 2.5% of GDP on defence without further delay?
Context
Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, warns about the urgency of military spending in response to Russia's increased military expenditure.
Keir Starmer
The hon. Member is right about the importance of national security, particularly at the moment. At the Budget we delivered a £2.9 billion increase in the Ministry of Defence budget. We are pleased to deliver the largest pay rise for our armed forces in 22 years, and we will set out the path to 2.5% in due course.
Session: PMQs
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Are the Minister and the Secretary of State satisfied that the Notting Hill carnival represents good value for taxpayers, given the policing cost and arrests? What discussions is the Secretary of State having with colleagues about whether the present approach is sustainable?
Context
Notting Hill carnival cost £16 million last year for policing and an additional £4.6 million this year for safety measures, with 636 arrests.
Ian Murray
It was the 60th anniversary of Notting Hill carnival. Everyone is concerned about the 636 arrests. It is a carnival that has been enjoyed by tens of millions of people over the past 60 years. Its policing is the responsibility of the Mayor of London, and we will work closely with the Mayor of London on what will happen over the next 60 years of the Notting Hill carnival. It is something that we should celebrate and enjoy, but that has to be done safely, without discrimination for anyone and without fear or favour for anyone.
Session: Access to Culture 2026-09-03
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Nearly 60 years ago, a Labour Government designated Milton Keynes a new town. Today, we are one of the fastest growing cities in the United Kingdom. Millions are also drawn to attractions such as Bletchley Park, the MK Gallery and our international festival. I cannot think of a better candidate to be the UK city of culture. Does the Minister agree with me that culture and economic growth go hand in hand? Will she meet me and my Milton Keynes colleagues to discuss the merits of our bid?
Context
Callum Anderson discussed the rapid growth and cultural attractions of Milton Keynes and its candidacy for the UK city of culture.
Stephanie Peacock
My hon. Friend is a great champion for his city. It was a pleasure to do a sporting visit to his constituency earlier this year. We have a really strong shortlist for the city of culture—and indeed for the town of culture. I look forward to visiting those on the final shortlist in the near future.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-09-03
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The Secretary of State will know that e-bikes do not require insurance, but we are seeing some pedestrians suffer catastrophic injuries. Is she giving any consideration to reviewing the rules on this issue?
Context
Paul raises concerns over e-bikes causing injuries due to their weight.
Lilian Greenwood
The hon. Lady is right to raise concerns about illegal e-bikes. New powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 mean that police can seize these bikes when they are used antisocially without giving a warning.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-16
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Can the right hon. Gentleman explain why his Department was apparently willing to appoint Mandelson as ambassador, providing him access to classified briefings, without conducting any security vetting, given that his close links with Russia and China were already public knowledge before his appointment?
Context
The Department was willing to appoint Mandelson as ambassador without security vetting despite public knowledge of his links with Russia and China.
Darren Jones
With permission, Mr Speaker, may I refer to my 11 previous statements that answered that question?
Session: Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response
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What recent progress has been made on implementing the Humble Address agreed by this House on 4 February 2026?
Context
The House agreed to a Humble Address on February 4, 2026, and the Government is expected to act on it.
Darren Jones
On 11 March and 1 June, the Government published two tranches of documents. Since then, there have been 11 occasions where this matter was discussed in the House, most recently on 3 June. The material withheld at the request of the Metropolitan police will be released once it is no longer prejudicial to their criminal investigation.
Session: Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response
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Reports say the global combat air programme is being delayed. Given that Edgewing funding runs out this month, can the Minister guarantee a new deal will be signed before June end?
Context
There are concerns about the delay in the Global Combat Air Programme and its funding which is due to run out this month.
Luke Pollard
I appreciate the hon. Lady's question. The Government support GCAP and will continue to do so.
Session: Topical Questions
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I would be grateful if the Minister could confirm exactly what conversion practices she plans to ban. Conversion practices tell people that they should be subjected to physical and emotional abuse to change their identity.
Context
No specific background provided.
Olivia Bailey
The Government aims to outlaw conversion practices that involve subjecting individuals to physical and emotional abuse to change their identity.
Session: Conversion Practices
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Does the Secretary of State share disappointment that the Chancellor deterred £17.5 billion of private investment into the oil and gas sector by retaining the energy profits levy last month, affecting thousands of Scottish jobs and overall energy security?
Context
The previous question highlighted the importance of the oil and gas sector for UK's economy, especially in terms of job creation and growth. The concern is about the Chancellor's decision to retain the EPL.
Douglas Alexander
It was the Conservative Government who introduced the EPL. They did so in response to excess profits from a geopolitical crisis, not reflecting directly on the current issue and impact on investment and jobs.
Session: Energy Profits Levy
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What discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the energy profits levy on the oil and gas sector in Scotland? The oil and gas sector is vital not just in Scotland but for the whole UK. Does the Secretary of State share disappointment that the Chancellor's decision to retain the energy profits levy deterred £17.5 billion of private investment, potentially affecting thousands of Scottish jobs and overall energy security?
Context
The oil and gas sector is crucial for the UK economy, particularly in Scotland. The question arises from concerns about government policies affecting investments and job security.
Douglas Alexander
The Chancellor met with industry leaders to discuss the impact of geopolitical volatility on energy prices, reaffirming support for Britain's oil and gas industry. The decision to retain the energy profits levy was in response to excess profits generated by a geopolitical crisis. However, it is acknowledged that this has had consequences for investment.
Session: Energy Profits Levy
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Rural areas face a wave of unauthorised developments on Travellers' sites with little action from authorities. My colleague and I, along with 30 others, are pressing for new powers for the police and local authorities. Will the Minister meet us to discuss this issue causing havoc in our countryside?
Context
Rural areas are experiencing unauthorised developments on land owned by Travellers, with insufficient action taken against them. My right hon. Friend the Member for East Surrey and 30 colleagues have been advocating for national support to empower police and local authorities.
Matthew Pennycook
Local planning authorities have enforcement powers for tackling unauthorised development with strong penalties. We are consulting on a revised national planning policy framework that includes proposals to strengthen national policy against unauthorised development. I am willing to meet the hon. Lady and other hon. Members about this issue.
Session: Topical Questions
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It has been 146 days since the Equality and Human Rights Commission laid the revised code of practice before Government. Have the Government asked the EHRC to make any changes to the code of practice? If they have, can the Minister tell us what they are?
Context
The Equality and Human Rights Commission laid the revised code of practice before Government 146 days ago, causing concern over the lack of progress.
The Minister for Equalities (Olivia Bailey)
The EHRC is an independent body. We are engaging with it to ensure that the draft code provides clarity for service providers. It is crucial that providers have legally robust guidance on how to apply the Equality Act 2010, which is why we are considering it properly. We have always been clear that proper process must be followed so that service providers have certainty over these issues and are not placed in legal jeopardy again.
Session: LGBTQ+ Rights
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One of the things that contributes to staff burnout is caring for patients in corridors. I recently visited St Helier hospital and saw that for myself, and it was very concerning and distressing. We are also seeing that at East Surrey hospital in Redhill, in my constituency. Will the Secretary of State confirm when we can expect to see the issue resolved for good?
Context
The MP highlighted that caring for patients in corridors contributes to staff burnout. She cited a visit to St Helier hospital where she observed the concerning state of corridor care, which is also evident at East Surrey Hospital.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
The hon. Member is right to describe the appalling state of corridor care in this country. In fact, under the previous Government, not only was this allowed to emerge as an NHS issue, but it was normalised, with benign nomenclature such as “temporary escalation spaces” used to endorse that normalisation, which should never have been considered normal or acceptable. We will set out our plans shortly to publish data, so that the Government can be held to account as well as the system. I am clear that I want corridor care gone over the course of this Parliament, and I am confident that when we publish all the data for this winter, it will be better than last winter. However, I want to be honest with the House and the country: even on the best days of this winter, patients are still being treated in corridors and in conditions that I do not believe are acceptable and that we should never allow to be normalised. That is why we are committed to year-on-year improvement.
Session: NHS Staff
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The Minister's response does not adequately reflect the seriousness of the situation facing pubs in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton and across the country. With eight pubs closing each week and increased costs and taxes, it is clear that business rates are going up rather than down as claimed. Will she take meaningful action to help these businesses or continue to say they are supporting them?
Context
Following Alison Griffiths' question, Rebecca Paul noted the high number of closures and ongoing challenges faced by pubs.
Kate Dearden (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade)
Without our support, pubs would face a 45% increase in total bills next year. We have reduced this to just 4%. The majority will have their bills capped at £800, 5%, or 15% next year. In addition, we have established the licensing taskforce to cut red tape and remove growth barriers.
Session: Pubs: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
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I thank the Chancellor for that response. This year, interest on debt is expected to total £111 billion, which is 8.3% of total public spending. What are the Chancellor’s plans to rebuild confidence in the gilt market, and how confident is she that we will not be reliving the worst bits of the 1970s?
Context
Interest on government debt this year is expected to total £111 billion, which accounts for 8.3% of total public spending.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
The best way to make sure that we continue to have confidence in the gilt markets is to keep the Tories and Liz Truss as far away from running the economy as possible. We have brought stability back to the economy, and there have been five cuts in interest rates. This is in sharp contrast to the disaster of Liz Truss and the clown show that we witnessed at the Reform conference at the weekend. Those two parties would lose control of spending, and push up mortgage costs and inflation. They have done it before, and they would do it all over again.
Session: Government Debt Interest Payments
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Has the minister been informed which public bodies are misrepresenting the law, and how can women and girls regain confidence in these organizations?
Context
The Equality and Human Rights Commission confirmed that at least 19 public bodies have misrepresented the law on single-sex spaces, leading to breaches of the Equality Act 2010.
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
Results from a call for input by the previous government showed that while most cases followed the law, some examples misinterpreted single-sex exemptions of the Equality Act. It is for the independent regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, to follow up on these issues through appropriate processes.
Session: Support for Trans People
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Will the Minister ensure that this money is invested in critical infrastructure such as roads and drainage?
Context
An estimated billions-worth of unspent community infrastructure levy may be available at local authority level for investment.
Matthew Pennycook
There are legitimate reasons why developer contributions can be held by local authorities. We are giving attention to cases where significant sums are being held, for instance so they can complete phased development or bring forward other sites over time.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank the Minister for her response, and I am really pleased to see that she is committed to addressing pavement parking. It is absolutely essential that it is addressed for my constituents in Redhill, where it is a real problem. As the Minister will know, Guide Dogs has been running a campaign for many years on addressing pavement parking, given the impact it has on those who are visually impaired. Given the Minister’s enthusiasm for solving this problem, can she please give us an idea of the timescale for delivering a solution—not the recommendations, but a solution—so that those with visual impairments and my constituents can navigate pavements safely?
Context
The Government published a consultation entitled ‘Pavement Parking: Options for Change’ on 31 August 2020.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
I thank the hon. Lady for her support in acting to tackle what is a nuisance not just for disabled people, but for children walking on the pavement and for parents pushing buggies and prams. It is really important that we get this right. I am working speedily with my officials to do so, and I look forward to being able to announce the outcome of the consultation and our next steps shortly.
Session: Pavement Parking
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What support has the Minister provided to prisons that have received an urgent notification since July 2024? The number of assaults on staff at Downview Prison in Banstead more than doubled between 2023 and 2024, making it extremely concerning. What steps is he taking to ensure that officers are protected in their day-to-day jobs?
Context
The number of assaults on staff at Downview Prison in Banstead more than doubled between 2023 and 2024, raising concerns about the safety of prison officers.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
I thank the hon. Member for that answer. Prison officers do an important job, and I thank every officer at Downview Prison in Banstead. It is extremely concerning that the number of assaults on staff at Downview more than doubled between 2023 and 2024. The work of the Prison Service is to make sure they are properly supported and protected in their role.
Session: Prisons: Urgent Notifications
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of increases in employer national insurance contributions on the science and technology sectors? Universities face an additional £372 million in annual costs due to the rise in employer national insurance, threatening their ability to fund cutting-edge research, recruit top talent, and support early career researchers. Does he recognise the detrimental impact that will have on research in this country? Will he explore measures to ensure that our global competitiveness in science and innovation is not undermined?
Context
Universities face additional annual costs due to the rise in employer national insurance, threatening their ability to fund cutting-edge research, recruit top talent, and support early career researchers. This situation was brought up by Rebecca Paul.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
We have put universities on a solid financial footing with new investment. This Government is finding ways to take that great start forward and get new investment into universities. The war on universities by the previous Administration has ended.
Session: Employer National Insurance Contributions
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In rolling out any legislation, will the Minister ensure that mature adults who, of their own volition, want to take part in discussions of gender issues in faith-based settings will not be restricted or inhibited from so doing?
Context
The MP asks about ensuring that mature adults can participate in discussions of gender issues within faith settings without restrictions.
Nia Griffith
We are looking carefully at how to describe the sort of behaviour that would not be criminalised by the ban.
Session: Banning Conversion Practices
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For those businesses to thrive, reform of the unfair business rates system by 2026 is critical. Will the Minister commit to the proposed 20p reduction to the small business rate multiplier?
Context
The MP mentions specific local pubs in her constituency that need reform of the business rates system to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Gareth Thomas
The Chancellor of the Exchequer committed in the recent Budget to a series of reforms to business rates, including permanently lower business rates for hospitality businesses from 2026-27. I welcome the hon. Lady's support for that measure.
Session: Hospitality Businesses
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Rail Prices: Contactless Payments
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Responding: Keir Mather
Main Concerns
The roll-out of contactless payments at Reigate station has introduced changes in ticket prices and travel times without proper consultation or clear communication to passengers. The first off-peak train is now nearly an hour later than before, impacting long-established travel patterns and making it more expensive for some commuters. Discounts such as railcards cannot be applied to pay-as-you-go contactless, disproportionately affecting families and older people. There are also fairness issues between neighbouring stations where similar problems have not arisen.
Specific Asks
The Minister should address specific cases like Reigate by restoring the long-standing off-peak position for the first morning journey or offering a lower fare option. He should review the impact on passengers who depend on discounts, particularly railcard users and families with children. The Department for Transport should investigate anomalies between geographically neighbouring stations and ensure that future changes are accompanied by clear guidance explaining any new restrictions.
Automotive Manufacturing: Employment
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Responding: Sarah Jones
Main Concerns
The automotive industry contributes £93 billion in turnover and employs around 0.8 million people across the UK, but it has seen a significant decline of 11.6% in February 2025, marking the 12th consecutive month of declining car production. Additionally, automotive manufacturers now face additional US tariff costs of around £1.9 billion, which will have a detrimental impact on competitiveness and export potential.
Specific Asks
The MP asks the Minister to confirm her plans to address challenges facing the automotive industry, particularly regarding the ZEV mandate targets and their implications for businesses.
Gender Incongruence: Puberty Suppressing Hormones
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Responding: Karin Smyth
Main Concerns
The number of children and young people presenting to the UK NHS with gender distress has increased year on year since 2009, with a significant rise in 2014. In 2016, there were 1,766 referrals to GIDS, two-thirds of whom were female. These children often suffer from neurodiversity, mental health issues and trauma. Studies have shown that puberty blockers do not provide psychological benefits and may even worsen symptoms in some cases.
Specific Asks
The NHS should reconsider the use of puberty blockers given the lack of evidence of benefit and potential harms to these vulnerable children.
Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Online Safety
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
British Steel
Thursday 16 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NHS Corridor Care
Wednesday 8 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed deep concern about the issue of 'corridor care' in NHS, highlighting that treatment in corridors is not care due to lack of proper equipment and dignity. Stressed the importance of accurate ...
Prisoner Early Release
Monday 29 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Draft Conversion Practices Bill
Thursday 25 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Puberty Blockers
Tuesday 23 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
As a consultant paediatrician, Caroline Johnson highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the PATHWAYS clinical trial that involves administering puberty-suppressing hormones to children with gender...
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression
Monday 22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Monday 15 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
Monday 1 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Pornography and violence against women
Tuesday 9 December 2025
The petition addresses the concern that pornography is fuelling violence against women and girls, with mainstream pornography often depicting violent and coercive content that normalises sexual violen...
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Attendance
83.5%
71 of 85 votes
Aye Votes
39
45.9% of votes
No Votes
32
37.6% of votes
Abstentions
14
16.5% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
9 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
8 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
8 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
7 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
7 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
4 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
2 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
1 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
1 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
1 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
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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: 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
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
4 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
3 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
3
PMQs Asked
21
Ministerial Questions Asked
37
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
85
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-18% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+57% above average
This MP:
21
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+657% above average
This MP:
37
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+21% above average
This MP:
83.5
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 Rebecca Paul's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.