Samantha Dixon
MP for Chester North and Neston
Lab
1 Dec 2022 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
As our 2,000-year-old Roman walls are an important historic monument of world renown, will the Prime Minister join me in Chester to walk the walls and explore how the Government can support the upkeep of these important structures, which, unlike the Conservative party, are stable, solid and in no danger of imminent collapse?
Context
The Prime Minister is invited to walk the Roman walls in Chester.
Rishi Sunak
I join the hon. Lady in paying tribute to the history of her local community. I am pleased that the city of Chester is benefiting from so much investment from the Conservative Government, so that it can maintain its local infrastructure.
Assessment
Visiting Chester to discuss support for historical monuments
Changing Subject
Session: PMQs
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Why does it seem acceptable to pump sewage into the River Dee, impacting tourism and local communities? The Prime Minister needs to address this unacceptable situation immediately.
Context
Sewage is being pumped into the River Dee, a beautiful river flowing through Chester, for the next 27 years.
Rishi Sunak (Prime Minister)
The Government have committed £56 billion to upgrade infrastructure and monitor storm overflows, with strict targets and unlimited fines for non-compliance. However, Labour did not vote on these policies.
Assessment
Did not address why sewage pollution is acceptable or commit to immediate action against it
Session: PMQs
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Because of Government plans to mothball HMS Albion, key artefacts from the ship, including the sword of peace, were given to Chester town hall for safekeeping. When would he like the artefacts back? Exactly when is HMS Albion going to be put to sea again?
Context
The MP is asking about the return of HMS Albion artefacts and when the ship will be put to sea again after it was planned for mothballing.
Grant Shapps
We never announced that she was being mothballed, so I am very interested to hear about these artefacts. Once again, I can clarify that both those ships—both used by our Royal Marines—will remain in active service.
Session: Defence Funding Efficient Spending
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The Prime Minister's Network North commitment means over £36 billion of former HS2 money will be put into projects across the north and midlands, including the electrification of the north Wales main line. When will the north Wales main line actually receive an allocation of real money so it can start work?
Context
Summer has arrived, and cross-border connectivity is essential for visitors to Chester and north Wales. The Government made a commitment in October 2021 to electrify the north Wales main line.
Huw Merriman
Over £36 billion of former HS2 money is being put into projects across the north and midlands, including the electrification of the north Wales main line. Project time and resource allocation will advance such projects.
Session: Reliability of Rail Services
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What steps is he taking to help improve the reliability of rail services for passengers?
Context
The reliability of rail services has been a concern, with issues affecting passengers across the network.
Huw Merriman
Performance varies across the network, and I meet regularly with Network Rail and train operators to encourage greater collaboration on day-to-day performance. The pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Rail Reform Bill is ongoing.
Session: Reliability of Rail Services
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Given the prediction that 17% of crops will be lost, what assessment has the Secretary of State made of the number of farming businesses that will stop producing food? How will he ensure that the farmers flood fund reaches all those in need?
Context
The MP noted predictions that 17% of crops will be lost due to wet spring conditions. She asked about the number of farming businesses potentially stopping production.
Steve Barclay
We are continually engaging with the sector, had a farm to fork summit as part of engagement, and are looking at easements in schemes like the sustainable farming incentive. More details will be shared shortly.
Session: Topical Questions
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We condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow and note your condemnation. However, recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities require more immediate support from the UK, beyond financial aid through the International Fund for Ukraine. When will this additional support be provided?
Context
Recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities have raised concerns about the UK's support for Ukraine.
Grant Shapps
ISIS has claimed responsibility for Moscow's attack; no link to Ukraine. Recent attempts include 27 contracts through the International Fund for Ukraine with £900 million.
Session: Topical Questions
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Environmentalists such as those at Chester zoo were shocked to see that the Government have ignored the advice of their own experts and authorised the use of neonicotinoid pesticides for the fourth year in a row. Will the Minister tell me how that is line with our national and international obligations to reduce the overall risk from pesticides, and how it reduces our biodiversity loss?
Context
Environmentalists were shocked by the Government's decision to authorise neonicotinoid pesticide use, conflicting with national and international obligations.
Rebecca Pow
The hon. Lady will know from reading the details of the derogation that those pesticides will be used only if they hit the criterion; in many cases, they never do.
Session: Biodiversity Loss
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In the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside between April and June last year, the 62-day cancer waiting time target was not met. If the target had been achieved, around 150 extra patients would have been treated on time. What would the Secretary of State like to say to those 150 patients?
Context
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside failed to meet the 62-day cancer waiting time target between April and June last year.
Andrew Stephenson
The 62-day backlog has fallen by 27% since its peak in May 2020. We know there is more to be done, and that is why we are bringing forward more measures as early as possible.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Secretary of State recognise that local authorities and housing associations need certainty and stability over time, so that they have the confidence and security to invest in affordable social and council housing stock, rather than the Conservatives' last-minute, unplanned changes that wreak chaos and instability?
Context
The questioner highlights the pressures on local authorities due to resource reductions over a decade, emphasizing the need for certainty in funding and stability.
Michael Gove
I certainly agree that housing associations do fantastic work in providing homes for social rent as well as shared ownership homes, and we work in partnership with them. We are aware of the many pressures they are under. The hon. Lady says that they need certainty and stability, but that is why it would be so damaging if there were a Labour Government with their £28 billion black hole, which would mean either more borrowing or tax increases, and higher interest rates for those aspiring to get on the housing ladder.
Session: Social Rented Housing
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What steps he is taking to increase the provision of social rented housing? Local authorities have been stripped of resources for the past 14 years, and even Conservative Members agree with that. Does the Secretary of State recognise that local authorities and housing associations need certainty and stability over time, so that they have the confidence and security to invest in affordable social and council housing stock, rather than the Conservatives' last-minute, unplanned changes that wreak chaos and instability?
Context
Local authorities have faced resource reductions for the past 14 years, affecting their ability to invest in affordable social housing. The questioner emphasizes the need for certainty and stability.
Michael Gove
Our £11.5 billion affordable homes programme will deliver thousands of affordable homes for rent and to buy right across the country. The levelling-up White Paper also committed us to increasing the supply of social rented homes, and a large number of the new homes delivered through our affordable homes programme will be for social rent.
Session: Social Rented Housing
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Given that the House has shown its majority support, will the Minister confirm that the Government will introduce primary legislation early in the new year to establish a compensation scheme?
Context
The publication of the final report into the infected blood scandal is delayed, causing distress among victims. The House has shown support for primary legislation to enable a compensation scheme.
John Glen
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is working through its next stage, with the Minister ensuring an appropriate response at that time.
Session: Infected Blood Inquiry
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What progress has his Department made on implementing the interim recommendations of the infected blood inquiry? The publication of the final report into the infected blood scandal has yet again been delayed, causing dismay for hundreds of people, including some Chester constituents who are still waiting for justice. Given that the House showed majority support, will the Minister confirm that primary legislation will be introduced to enable a compensation scheme?
Context
The interim recommendations of the infected blood inquiry have been made, but there is concern over their implementation and delays in publishing the final report. Victims and families are seeking justice and compensation.
John Glen
The Government are committed to updating Parliament on next steps within 25 sitting days of publication of the final report. The Victims and Prisoners Bill will now work through its next stage, with the Minister working with colleagues across government to ensure an appropriate response.
Session: Infected Blood Inquiry
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The hospitality sector is very important to Chester. Talking to the Chester business improvement district this morning, and following comments from chef Gary Usher, it is clear that the damaging impact of sky-high energy bills is still felt extremely significantly. What hope can the Minister offer hard-pressed restaurateurs in Chester and across the country?
Context
The hospitality sector in Chester faces significant challenges due to high energy bills, affecting restaurateurs.
Amanda Solloway
I am aware of the challenges facing all the industry. I have ongoing talks with UKHospitality and other groups. There are things that we can do, such as blend and extend, and we are looking at the brokers, and ensuring that third-party intermediaries are doing their jobs correctly.
Session: Topical Questions
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Throughout the pandemic, people across the country made extraordinary and heart-wrenching sacrifices, yet as they did so, a small minority were instead making millions of pounds by ripping off the taxpayer. With conflicts of interest, defective goods and exorbitant profit margins, it has been greedy and grubby and this Conservative Government have enabled it all. As taxpayers, we want our money back, so Labour will create a covid corruption commissioner to chase down every pound we can. Does the Minister have any idea just how angry people are that our country has been taken for a ride?
Context
The question stems from concerns about fraudulent practices in PPE procurement during the pandemic, with significant losses to public funds.
Laura Trott
The hypocrisy is absolutely astonishing. During the pandemic the shadow Chancellor wrote that the strategy of turning to big-name UK manufacturers was not delivering the supply that was needed. Yes, we procured things very fast—we needed to do that to get things to the frontline—and we are trying to get back every single penny that was lost to fraud.
Session: Public Spending Value for Money
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What steps he is taking to ensure value for money in public spending. Last year, Government officials admitted that they were paying companies to burn and destroy 15,000 pallets of unusable personal protective equipment each month. Does the Treasury have any idea how much wasted PPE has gone up in smoke this year?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the efficiency of public expenditure in ensuring value for money.
Laura Trott
Value for money is at the heart of Government spending. During the pandemic, our priority was to get PPE to the frontline as quickly as possible despite an unprecedented global increase in demand. The Department of Health and Social Care continues to seek to recover fraud losses.
Session: Public Spending Value for Money
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Upgrading homes to energy performance certificate band C would create a huge economic and social boost to Britain. In my constituency of Chester more than half of homes are below EPC C and almost 20% of the housing stock is classed as historic, as it was built before 1919. What plans does the Department have to upskill the workforce and speed up the roll-out of energy efficient homes, including historic buildings, such as the ones in my constituency?
Context
The MP highlighted the economic and social benefits of upgrading homes to EPC C, noting that over half of homes in her constituency are below this level. She also mentioned nearly 20% of housing stock is from before 1919.
Amanda Solloway
The hon. Lady makes a good point about upskilling the workforce. Good progress has been made and around half of all homes will now reach the Government's ambition of EPC C by 2035, compared with just 14% in 2010.
Session: Household Energy Efficiency
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If she will make an estimate of the number of households that had energy efficiency measures installed in (a) 2010 and (b) 2022. In 2010, Government schemes were aimed at low-cost, easy-to-install measures. In 2022, our funding schemes focused on high-cost measures.
Context
The MP sought to understand the change in number of households receiving energy efficiency measures over two distinct years, highlighting a significant drop from 960,000 in 2010 to around 200,000 in 2022.
Amanda Solloway
In 2010, 960,000 measures were installed. In 2022, around 200,000 measures were installed. In 2010, Government schemes were aimed at low-cost, easy-to-install measures. In 2022, our funding schemes focused on high-cost measures.
Session: Household Energy Efficiency
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Some 28% of people in Chester have a mortgage and they are still bearing the burden of the Government's disastrous mini-budget. They deserve peace of mind that mortgage rates will come down soon, so what is the Chancellor going to do about it?
Context
Recent increases in mortgage rates have impacted many homeowners in Chester.
Jeremy Hunt
Interest rates have risen globally due to inflation concerns. The Government supports the Bank of England in its efforts to control inflation, which is necessary for bringing down mortgage rates.
Session: Topical Questions
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Chester, like city centres up and down the country, as well as rural and coastal areas, is seeing rents going up and the supply of long-term private rented lets going down. What progress has been made in tackling the issue?
Context
Rent prices are rising, and the supply of long-term private rentals is decreasing. The Government consulted on short-term lets earlier this year.
Michael Gove
I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that question. The abuse of short-term lets is a significant issue, and we will respond to the consultation shortly.
Session: Topical Questions
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With almost 20% of housing stock being pre-1919, what plan does the Department have to improve skill levels in retrofitting these buildings?
Context
Almost 20% of the housing stock in the constituency is pre-1919, requiring specific skills for retrofitting.
Amanda Solloway
Retrofitting is important and skills are an issue. We aim to enhance our skill bases through this project.
Session: Topical Questions
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Winter is approaching and many worried pensioners will have to choose between heating and eating. The Government should take real action to tackle the cost of living crisis. When will we see meaningful action?
Context
The question highlights the struggles pensioners face during winter due to rising costs, suggesting that more needs to be done.
Laura Trott
With respect to the hon. Lady, that is exactly what we are doing. That is why we have put the cost of living payments in place, which are worth £900 to all those on pension credit, and why a cost of living pensioner payment worth £300 is coming out in the winter.
Session: Inflation and Food Prices Pensioners
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What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of (a) inflation and (b) food prices on pensioners' incomes. The reality for many worried pensioners is that this winter there will be a choice between heating and eating, while the Government tiptoe around real issues.
Context
The question arises from concerns about the rising cost of living, particularly inflation and food prices, affecting pensioners' financial stability.
Laura Trott
In April, the state pension saw its largest ever rise of 10.1%, thanks to the triple lock protecting pensioners.
Session: Inflation and Food Prices Pensioners
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What steps is the Secretary of State taking to improve the development of children's early speech and language skills, especially in schools such as the wonderful Chester Blue Coat Primary School where 39 languages are spoken?
Context
The Secretary of State is working on improving children's early speech and language skills in schools.
Claire Coutinho
I thank the hon. Lady for that question. This is really important. We are trying to make sure that all staff in early years settings are better equipped. We will be setting out a practice guide specifically on early years speech and language, as well as working with the NHS on better diagnostics.
Session: Topical Questions
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Good-quality childcare is essential to a child's early development, to parents and to the economy. The owners of the Best Friends Day Nursery and the Spinney Day Nursery in Chester have told me of the real struggle faced by so many nurseries across the country, despite the Government's latest funding announcement. Many have been forced to close, including five nurseries in the Hoole area alone in five years. What more will the Government do to alleviate the situation set out by my constituents?
Context
Nurseries in Chester have reported difficulties despite the government's funding announcement. Five nurseries closed over five years.
Claire Coutinho
As I have mentioned, we are putting the single largest ever investment into childcare over the next few years, to provide funding to settings such as the one she mentioned. We are also looking at things such as workforce, which we know can be a challenge, making sure that we remove barriers to additional routes to entry.
Session: Childcare
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Is he aware that Avanti has cancelled further services into Chester and north Wales for the peak tourism period? When will this erratic behaviour of cancelling and reinstating services stop?
Context
Avanti has decided to cancel further train services into Chester during the peak tourism season, causing concern.
David Davies
Acknowledges widespread concerns about Avanti's performance, confirms discussions with Department for Transport. Suggests union working rules may be hampering train supply frequency.
Session: International Tourism
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Will the Government commit to the rapid electrification of the north Wales train line, which will transform the north Wales and Cheshire regional economy?
Context
Chester station is crucial for connectivity between England and north Wales, benefiting rail users and businesses on both sides of the border.
David Davies
That is one of the best questions I have heard from anyone on the Opposition Benches so far this morning. Yes, I think electrification of the north Wales coast line would be a very good idea, or certainly improvements would be. As the hon. Lady will be aware, various improvements to the Welsh railway structure are being discussed in the rail network enhancements pipeline, and I look forward to it being published shortly.
Session: Cross-border Transport Connectivity North Wales
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What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on cross-border transport connectivity with north Wales.
Context
None provided in the parliamentary record.
David Davies
I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of transport matters. HS2 will benefit people travelling from north Wales to London, with the interchange at Crewe providing shorter journey times to north Wales than is currently possible on the west coast main line.
Session: Cross-border Transport Connectivity North Wales
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Small and medium-sized businesses are the beating heart of Chester and our country's economy, yet their costs have become crippling, with extortionate energy bills, staff shortages and businesses forced to shut their doors for good. Reports show that a record number of people are off work due to health reasons, notably an increase in mental health issues. What is the Government's plan to put that right and help businesses in Chester and up and down the country?
Context
The question is prompted by concerns over increasing costs, staff shortages, and the closure of businesses in Chester due to energy bills, health-related absences, and other issues.
Kevin Hollinrake
The hon. Lady raises an important point. The first thing we will do for any business is to ensure that the economy is growing, as it is. We are seeing much higher rates of growth than anticipated by many, and we are cutting the costs of doing business by halving inflation, which again is incredibly important for business. In the short term, we are providing support with £13.6 billion of business rate discounts. We put £23 billion into energy discount schemes, too. We also have a big programme, across government, to try to get 9 million people who are economically inactive back to work.
Session: Small Businesses Growth
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Two weeks ago I visited West Cheshire Foodbank in my constituency, where volunteers told me that for the first time a couple who were both pensioners had turned up in tears because they could not afford the cost of living and the basics. The Government have failed to fix the issues with pension credit uptake, with over a third of those entitled not claiming. Given that there are 400,000 more pensioners in poverty today than when Labour left office, why should the pensioners forced to visit the food bank in Chester trust a Government who have repeatedly let them down?
Context
A foodbank visit revealed pensioners struggling with the cost of living, leading to concerns about pension credit uptake.
Laura Trott
I am sorry to hear about the pensioners involved. If they are eligible for pension credit and not claiming, I assume the hon. Lady is helping them. As a Department we are happy to give any assistance to those individuals. We are doing all we can to boost pension credit uptake. There was a campaign before Christmas, which I am sure she was part of, to get people to claim the cost of living payment, which we will repeat this year. We saw a 177% increase in claims just before Christmas. There will also be the pension credit week of action for the summer on 12 to 16 June, which I hope many hon. Members will take part in.
Session: Pensioners in Poverty
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What recent estimate has been made of the number of pensioners in poverty?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the number of pensioners living below the poverty line.
Laura Trott
In 2022, there were 200,000 fewer pensioners in absolute poverty than in 2010.
Session: Pensioners in Poverty
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Will the updated integrated review halt cuts to Army numbers?
Context
Ministers plan to cut the size of the Army, while NATO has agreed to increase high readiness forces. Concerns about whether the updated integrated review will halt these cuts.
James Heappey
My right hon. Friend has been clear all along that if facts change, so will our approach to force structure. Force size and readiness are not necessarily directly connected. We study lessons from Ukraine carefully and the last IR is being looked at.
Session: NATO Obligations
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What steps he is taking to ensure that the UK meets its obligations to NATO?
Context
The UK is committed to NATO, but there are concerns about meeting the financial obligations.
James Heappey
Our commitment to NATO and Euro-Atlantic security is unconditional. We have enhanced our force posture in Estonia and sent warships and fighter aircraft to south-east Europe and the Mediterranean. We contribute to every NATO mission and declare the UK's nuclear deterrent to NATO.
Session: NATO Obligations
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What is being done to resource schools to raise awareness and challenge behaviours that lead to abuse?
Context
The question highlights the lack of awareness, education, and prevention regarding gender-based harassment in educational settings.
Sarah Dines
Range of work and training going on within schools; Ask for ANI scheme in pharmacies, Enough social media campaign cutting through. Government committed to assisting young people understand what is acceptable.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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York and Chester have many similarities, and it would appear that a complete absence of any access to dental services is another one. Can I impress on the Minister the urgency of improving access to NHS dentistry, because it is essential that my constituents do not have to travel for miles and worry for months?
Context
York and Chester have issues with the lack of dental services accessibility.
Neil O'Brien
We will be setting out further steps shortly, but there are 6.5% more dentists doing work for the NHS than in 2010 and we have started the reforms with more units of dental activity bands and a minimum UDA.
Session: Topical Questions
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What long-term commercial links are the Government building with Ukraine to ensure that reconstruction efforts are successful and sustainable?
Context
Support from the UK towards Ukraine, focusing on long-term commercial support.
James Cleverly
The hon. Lady makes an incredibly important point. We are proud of the role that the UK has played in helping Ukraine to defend itself against the initial attack by Russia, and increasingly it is pushing Russian forces back in the east and south of the country as it successfully repulses the illegal invasion. She is right to say that we should be thinking about what happens next, and the reconstruction and reform programme. We will be hosting an event in June this year where the international community will come together to discuss the long-term relationship with Ukraine, to ensure its safety and economic rebound.
Session: Ukraine Humanitarian Support
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The Conservatives' promise of great bus services for everyone everywhere is clearly another empty promise. The Minister was right that the only way to solve this is through the devolution of powers and funds to places such as Chester. Will he therefore urge the Secretary of State to take seriously the devolution bid put forward by Cheshire and Warrington, so that we can get buses going where Cestrians need them?
Context
Conservative promises of great bus services are seen as empty. The Minister has previously noted the need to devolve powers and funds to areas like Chester.
Richard Holden
We always look forward to working with local authorities on whatever plans they bring forward, but I remind the hon. Lady that this Government put in over £2 billion of support during the pandemic.
Session: Topical Questions
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Neonicotinoids and other Pesticides — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
05 March 2024
Responding: Mark Spencer
Main Concerns
["Ms Dixon is concerned about the Government's decision to approve emergency authorisation for neonicotinoid use on sugar beet for the fourth consecutive year, which goes against expert advice and international obligations. She notes that these decisions are being made despite evidence of harm to bees and other pollinators, with one teaspoon of neonicotinoids capable of killing 1.25 billion honeybees. The emergency authorisation allows seed coating with neonics, leading to only 5% reaching the crop while the rest accumulates in soil and waterways, posing significant risks to wildlife."]
Specific Asks
['Ms Dixon asks the Minister to comment on the assessment of the impact of their emergency authorisation over the last four years. She also questions why they have ignored expert advice that puts vital pollinators at risk and seeks a commitment for future decisions on this issue to be put to parliamentary vote. Lastly, she inquires about the timeline for publishing the long-awaited strategy on sustainable pesticide use.']
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Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
16 May 2024
The petition addresses the long-standing issue of people affected by the contaminated blood scandal, who have waited too long for justice and redress.
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Attendance
86.7%
72 of 83 votes
Aye Votes
29
34.9% of votes
No Votes
43
51.8% of votes
Abstentions
11
13.3% of votes
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VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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Noes: 107
Passed
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VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
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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
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VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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Noes: 160
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
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23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
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23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
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: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
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: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
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16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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VOTED NO
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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: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
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 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
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
35
Ministerial Questions Asked
26
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
9
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
83
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
-46% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+156% above average
This MP:
35
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+437% above average
This MP:
26
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-5% below average
This MP:
9
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.4
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+25% above average
This MP:
86.7
Average:
69.5
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 Samantha Dixon's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.