Sajid Javid
MP for Bromsgrove
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
British Jews have faced vile abuse recently. While welcoming all actions taken by the government to combat hate crime, can you consider urgently revoking visas of foreign nationals who commit such acts?
Context
Recent hate crimes against British Jews have increased, and the House welcomes actions to fight this.
Rishi Sunak
We agree with fighting hate crime. Additional £3 million has been provided to support the Community Security Trust, and we work with police to ensure that hate crime is met by law. We have power under existing immigration rules to cancel a person's presence if it is not conducive to public good.
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In the UK, sadly, every 90 minutes someone takes their own life. Indeed, for men under the age of 50 and for women under the age of 35, this is now the biggest killer. When I was the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, I met many brave families and campaigners, and I committed to them that the Government would publish a comprehensive, cross-departmental suicide prevention strategy. That was more than a year ago and still there is no strategy. Will he please commit his Government to publishing the strategy within days of Parliament's return from the summer recess?
Context
Every 90 minutes, someone takes their own life in the UK. In Bristol South, this issue affects men under 50 and women under 35 disproportionately.
Rishi Sunak
When someone takes their own life, the effect on their family and friends is devastating. I know that the loss of my right hon. Friend's own brother was an enormous source of pain for him. I want to reassure him that we are actively addressing suicide rates, through our national suicide prevention strategy, backed by funding, and, in particular, by rolling out 100 suicide prevention voluntary community and social enterprises. I can tell him that we will publish the new updated national suicide prevention strategy later this year.
Assessment
Did not commit to publishing the strategy within days of Parliament's return from the summer recess
Later This Year
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From rainforests to coral reefs, the world's ecosystems are at risk of catastrophic decline. My right hon. Friend welcomed this conclusion from Professor Dasgupta's review. Given that COP26 has been delayed until later this year alongside our presidency of the G7, does my right hon. Friend agree that the UK now has a unique opportunity to show global leadership in protecting nature?
Context
The Dasgupta review concluded that ecosystems worldwide are at risk of catastrophic decline, presenting an economic as well as moral failure. The UK will host COP26 and the G7.
Boris Johnson
My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct, and I thank him for his work in this area. We want COP26 to be a landmark event not just for tackling climate change but also for biodiversity, aiming to reverse habitat and species loss seen over the last century.
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The Government has acknowledged the importance of supporting disadvantaged children. Will my right hon. Friend give an assurance that we will do whatever it takes to make up for lost ground and never again contemplate closing schools?
Context
An independent study suggests that year 7 pupils' writing ability is about 22 months behind expectations, with the most disadvantaged students hit hardest by school closures.
Boris Johnson
We are investing in one-on-one tutoring as part of our national tutoring programme to support children's academic attainment.
Assessment
Committing to doing everything necessary to help year 7 pupils catch up academically, pledging not to close schools in future
General Commitment
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The World War Muslim Memorial Trust has proposed establishing a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum honouring Muslims who have fought for British armed forces. Will the Chancellor personally consider this proposal to ensure it becomes a reality?
Context
A proposal exists to establish a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum honouring Muslims who fought for Britain, including an estimated 750,000 with tens of thousands making the ultimate sacrifice.
Jeremy Hunt
My right hon. Friend is correct; we must remember sacrifices of all nationalities, including Muslims who died in WWII. My officials will engage to identify how best to support this vision.
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The colour of someone's skin should not have an impact on the reliability of medical devices, but we know that that is what happened during the pandemic for many black and Asian patients. When I was the Health Secretary, I commissioned an independent review of the equity of medical devices from Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead. Her report was handed to the Department in June last year, but the Department has not yet published it or responded to it. I know that my right hon. Friend cares about health inequalities as much as I do, so may I ask her to publish the report, along with a full Government response, as a matter of urgency?
Context
An independent review of the equity of medical devices for black and Asian patients was commissioned but not yet published.
Victoria Atkins
I thank my right hon. Friend for commissioning that vital piece of work. I am giving the matter my closest attention, and I hope very much to be in a position to respond to his points in due course.
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We are seeing a sad increase in suicide rates across the country. In 2012, the then Government published a 10-year cross-Government suicide prevention plan. This year, the Government committed to a new 10-year plan that would be published before the start of 2023. There is no sign of that plan yet, but maybe I am wrong, and perhaps the Government are about to publish it. Can my right hon. Friend show that he takes suicide prevention seriously and publish this plan as soon as possible?
Context
The previous Government committed to a new 10-year suicide prevention plan, but it has not been published yet.
Maria Caulfield
I thank my right hon. Friend and pay tribute to him for all his work in this area; he has driven this agenda forward. I want to reassure him that we are looking at that.
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Will the Online Safety Bill include a provision for companies to report such content to the NCA, and will it be brought forward this year?
Context
The independent inquiry into child sexual abuse reported that there were 8.8 million attempts to access illegal imagery online in the UK.
Sarah Dines
The Government are committed to tackling child sexual abuse. Good work is being done by the NCA and GCHQ. There will be some news imminently.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
World ME Day
01 May 2024
Responding: Andrew Stephenson
Main Concerns
['There is a lack of progress in addressing myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), with patients often misdiagnosed or dismissed. The condition can start after a viral infection and lead to drastic changes in physical ability, loss of mental focus, and social isolation. The interim delivery plan published by the Government last year has not been followed up with a final version as promised, raising concerns about further delays due to upcoming election.']
Specific Asks
['The Minister should commit to publishing the final cross-Government delivery plan for ME before the summer recess or at the latest just after. The plan must address medical understanding, data collection, and support for research initiatives like DecodeME and LOCOME.']
International Women’s Day 2025-03-06
06 March 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The hon. Member congratulates Parliament on being the most diverse with 41% female Members and highlights the importance of reaching out to men to protect women, noting that one woman is killed every ...
Infected Blood Inquiry Report
20 May 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Smoking Reduction and Tobacco Control Bill - Clause 1
16 April 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves the Bill, stating its purpose is to prevent future generations from starting smoking. Argues that the only product that kills two thirds of its long-term users if consumed as intended is tobacco...
The Communications Act - Clause 82 and various amendments
12 September 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves amendment (a) to Lords amendment 182, introducing a series of consequential amendments aimed at improving the regulation of internet companies and social media platforms. The speaker highlights ...
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Report
22 May 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Ireland Protocol
27 February 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan
30 January 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
26 January 2023
General Debate
Led by this MP
Emphasised the importance of Holocaust Memorial Day and the ongoing issue of genocide prevention. Highlighted the duty to spread understanding and compassion between communities, noting the rise in an...
Online Safety Bill
17 January 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
NHS Winter Pressures
09 January 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
4
PMQs Asked
4
Ministerial Questions Asked
49
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
28
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
+9% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-71% below average
This MP:
4
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+912% above average
This MP:
49
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
+195% above average
This MP:
28
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
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This page tracks Sajid Javid's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.