Rebecca Pow
MP for Taunton Deane
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
I fully support this Government's growth agenda, but would the Prime Minister agree that that can be achieved while also protecting and restoring our precious nature and ecosystems and working with our farmers, so that we meet our legally binding target to restore nature by 2030? I know she understands that; she has precious chalk streams in her own constituency. Will she agree that, if we get this right, there will be more jobs, skills and opportunities, because every nation in the world depends on its natural environment?
Context
The MP supports the government's growth agenda but also believes in protecting nature and ecosystems.
Elizabeth Truss
My hon. Friend did a fantastic job promoting the natural environment when she was at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We are going to deliver economic growth in an environmentally friendly way. This is about improving the processes and delivering better outcomes for the environment while making sure we have a growing economy as well. Those two things go hand in hand.
Assessment
The answer avoids committing to specific measures for environmental protection beyond general statements of support.
Broad Reassurance Without Specifics
Session: PMQs
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Plastic Waste Reduction And Circular Economy Transition
08 September 2021
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the issue of plastics and waste management. The debate focuses on reducing plastic waste and transitioning to a circular economy, where all plastic waste is recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. Targets have been set for zero avoidable plastic waste by 2042 and reducing landfill waste to 10% by 2035. The Government has already implemented measures such as bans on microbeads, extended the carrier bag charge, restricted single-use plastics, and is consulting on further restrictions.']
Specific Asks
['The government is asked to continue its efforts in transitioning towards a circular economy, addressing textile-related plastic waste, innovating in recycling technologies, and banning oxo-biodegradable plastics through a call for evidence. Additionally, the UK seeks a new global agreement at the UN Environmental Assembly next February to coordinate international action on marine plastic litter and microplastics.']
Pet Abduction Bill
17 May 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Pet Abduction Bill seeks to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006, requiring dog owners to take all reasonable steps to prevent their dogs from fatally injuring other dogs. This proposal aims to addre...
Livestock Worrying Bill - Clause 1, amendment to increase penalties for livestock worrying offences
17 May 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The right hon. Member proposed an amendment to increase the penalty that can be imposed on individuals convicted of livestock worrying offences. The proposal is designed to impose an unlimited fine, m...
Hunting Trophies (Prohibition) Bill - Second Reading of the Bill
22 March 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The lead MP, John Spellar, is advocating for the Second Reading of the Hunting Trophies (Prohibition) Bill. He emphasises the need to prohibit importing hunting trophies from endangered animals, highl...
Protecting and Restoring Wetlands
31 January 2024
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
MP Siobhan Baillie, representing Stroud, advocated for wetland protection and restoration. She highlighted Slimbridge's significance as the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and called f...
Pet Theft Bill - Clause on Dog and Cat Abduction
19 January 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to amend the existing legislation to criminalise pet abduction specifically for cats and dogs, recognising them as sentient beings rather than mere property. Argues that current laws inadequatel...
Border Target Operating Model: Health Certificates and SMEs
19 January 2024
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's plan to introduce a £40 charge for importing goods from the EU will have significant consequences on food security and prices. With the UK currently importing around 46% of its food, ...
Water Companies: Executive Bonuses
05 December 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate is concerned with the detrimental impact of Conservative Governments on the UK’s water industry, particularly highlighting the sewage crisis affecting rivers, lakes, and seas. The speaker e...
Storm Babet: Flooding
23 October 2023
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Backbench Business
29 June 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Congratulates those involved in the fishing industry for their contributions to coastal communities; highlights the importance of fisheries as a supply chain that includes boat manufacturing, seafood ...
Water Industry: Financial Resilience
28 June 2023
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
1
PMQs Asked
0
Ministerial Questions Asked
42
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
2
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
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
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+768% above average
This MP:
42
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-79% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
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 Pow's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.