Saqib Bhatti
MP for Meriden and Solihull East
Con
12 Dec 2019 - Present
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Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Yesterday, I met three constituents in Parliament: Duncan Hawley, his wife Nicola and his 10-year-old daughter Hattie. Duncan is a sheep farmer, and he has stewarded his family farm for most of his life. He is outraged, hurt and worried about the Government's deeply damaging family farm tax. He is deeply worried about food security, food inflation and whether he will even be able to pass that farm on to future generations. My question to the Deputy Prime Minister is simple: why have this Labour Government declared war on British farmers?
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A constituent, Duncan Hawley, is concerned about the government's inheritance tax decision, which he believes to be damaging for British farmers.
Angela Rayner
I say to the hon. Gentleman and to Duncan and Nicola that this Government have not declared war on farmers. The vast majority of farms will not pay any inheritance tax. We have protected them. We have been as generous as we can.
Assessment
The specific issue about declaring war on British farmers was not addressed directly
Changed Subject
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Week in week out, as I meet businesses in my constituency, I hear about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work in sectors such as life sciences, automotives and financial services. Does my right hon. Friend agree that artificial intelligence will transform the way in which humanity will live in the 21st century? Through his upcoming global AI summit, will he ensure that appropriate guardrails are put in place to protect society as we become world leaders in this technology?
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AI is transforming sectors such as life sciences, automotives, and financial services.
Rishi Sunak
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the incredible power of AI to transform not just businesses and our productivity, but public services such as health and education. However, we do need guardrails to allow us to make the most of the opportunities of AI, and to address risks. We have a responsible, proportionate regulatory approach that balances risk with innovation, and I look forward to working with international partners at our upcoming AI safety summit on how we do that at a global level.
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Thanks to this Conservative Government and £1.8 million from the brownfield land release fund, Conservative-led Solihull council is getting on with regenerating Kingshurst village centre, creating space for new businesses and new homes. When it comes to economic regeneration, none of the Opposition parties has a viable plan—Greens, Liberal Democrats or Labour—and a Labour candidate scared local people into thinking that the development will not go ahead despite spades in the ground. Does the Prime Minister agree that while the Opposition talk down opportunity and job creation, Conservative-led Solihull council delivers for our people?
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Thanks to the government's funding, Conservative-led Solihull council is regenerating Kingshurst village centre. Opposition parties are accused of talking down economic opportunities.
Rishi Sunak (Prime Minister)
I agree with my hon. Friend. The local Conservatives in Solihull are delivering dozens of new family homes, flexible commercial space and an integrated health, social care and community hub. Only the Conservatives can deliver for this area.
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On Saturday, I joined my 17-year-old constituent Alfie Ford in walking to raise funds for the National Autistic Society. Alfie's mission is to walk 15,000 steps every day in the month of April to raise awareness of autism and to show that every autistic person deserves the best chance in life. This Saturday, he is walking from Birmingham City football club to Edgbaston stadium and back again. Will the Prime Minister join me in wishing Alfie the very best for his walk, and for his noble mission to change for good how people think about autism?
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A 17-year-old constituent, Alfie Ford, is walking to raise funds for the National Autistic Society, aiming to walk 15,000 steps every day in April.
Rishi Sunak
I praise Alfie for his fantastic efforts. He is an inspiration not just for his community but for many others, and I wish him the best of luck for Saturday. Our autism strategy sets out our ambition to ensure that autistic people across all parts of the country get the support they need to live fulfilling and happy lives, and I look forward to seeing Alfie's progress on the rest of his journey.
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My constituent Mikey Akers said he is ashamed of those who judge him without knowledge or understanding. The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Dyspraxia Foundation reported that 5% of children have speech and communication needs, suggesting more awareness raising is needed. Will you convene a meeting with the Prime Minister to raise awareness about verbal dyspraxia?
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A constituent, Mikey Akers with verbal dyspraxia, expressed frustration about societal judgment towards people with disabilities.
Dominic Raab
I thank my hon. Friend for being a doughty champion and highlighting Mikey's campaign. All children and young people should receive the support they need to make the very best of all their talents and potential. I will certainly make sure that he gets a meeting with the relevant Minister.
Assessment
The answer does not specifically mention convening a meeting with the Prime Minister, only with the relevant minister.
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Last month I hosted a careers fair at the Woodlands campus where talented apprentices were trained. Will the PM visit Solihull College to meet these apprentices and then also visit Birmingham Airport to see aviation industry recovery from the pandemic?
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The Woodlands Campus of Solihull College trains apprentices in various industries, and Flybe chose Birmingham Airport as its headquarters.
Boris Johnson
I am thrilled to visit my hon. Friend in Meriden at any time.
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Last week my constituent Edna Constable turned 100 years old. She lived through the second world war, and now she is living through a pandemic. Will my right hon. Friend join me in wishing her a belated happy birthday, and will he pay tribute not just to the care workers taking care of her in Fountains care home but to care workers across my constituency and across the rest of the country, who go over and above to protect the most vulnerable in our society?
Boris Johnson
I thank my hon. Friend very much. I want to thank all the staff at Fountains care home for everything they have been doing to look after people throughout the pandemic. In particular, I want to join my hon. Friend in wishing the centenarian Edna a very happy 100th birthday.
Session: PMQs
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Common sense prevailed with all English clubs withdrawing from the European super league. Should clubs further protect the game by putting fans at the heart of decisions?
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Concern over ensuring that football clubs put fans at the heart of decision-making.
Boris Johnson
Agrees with the need for governance investigation to promote fan involvement in decision-making.
Session: PMQs
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It has been almost 12 months since I and many of my colleagues were elected to this House for the first time, and it was a great privilege to deliver my maiden speech on Second Reading of the Environment Bill and be on the Bill Committee for this landmark piece of legislation. Does my right hon. Friend agree that protecting the environment is not only a moral duty but presents an economic opportunity, including the creation of jobs for my constituents in Meriden?
Context
The Environment Bill is a landmark piece of legislation aiming to protect the environment.
Boris Johnson
It is crucial to understand that the 10-point plan for the green industrial revolution is about jobs, jobs, jobs. This plan, whether it is retrofitting homes or making wind turbines, will generate 250,000 jobs across the country in just the first few years.
Session: PMQs
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My constituents understand the need for more housing, but they want to protect the precious green belt. Can the PM confirm that his Government will be brownfield first and do everything to protect our green belt?
Context
Residents of Meriden are concerned about pressures on the green belt as there is a need for more housing. The majority of Meriden's land is green-belt.
Boris Johnson
Our planning reform will not change. The Government's approach is different from Labour's, as they said: “The Green Belt is a Labour achievement, and we intend to build on it.” Our housing targets focus on brownfield.
Assessment
Did not explicitly confirm the PM's commitment to protecting green belt land
Differing From Labour'S Approach
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Bhatti asked Raab to join him in calling for reversing the closure of the local police station. He sought reassurances about protecting communities from knife crime post-lockdown.
Context
A stabbing incident occurred in Gorton recently, prompting a call to reverse the decision to close the local police station.
Dominic Raab (First Secretary of State)
Raab did not directly address the call for reversing police station closure but mentioned government's commitment to protecting communities from knife crime as lockdown eases.
Assessment
Direct reversal of local police station closure decision was not addressed.
Sidestepping
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Does the Prime Minister agree that through the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection, which will oversee this Government's and future ones' adherence to their environmental pledges, it is the Conservatives who are driving the environmental agenda? Will he join me in praising the Conservative-led Solihull Borough Council for its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030?
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The question addresses the establishment of an Office for Environmental Protection to monitor environmental commitments.
The Prime Minister (Boris Johnson)
It of course brings me great joy to congratulate Solihull Borough Council on its path-breaking leadership. The council is following in the footsteps of the national Government and my right hon Friend, who led the way in setting a target for carbon zero by 2050. This Conservative Government are going to leave our country and our environment in a better state for the next generation.
Session: PMQs
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This policy has created a huge amount of consternation in my constituency, and it puts a huge amount of green-belt land at risk, especially in historical, beautiful villages such as Hampton-in-Arden, because there is one way in and one way out. There is a small GP surgery, and a school with just one form entry. My constituents fear that they will be overwhelmed and their green belt will be overrun. Would it not be better for the Minister to focus on growing housing in places like Birmingham, which needs more housing, and on ensuring a brownfield-first, infrastructure-first approach?
Context
The MP expresses concern over a policy that has caused distress in his constituency, particularly in historical villages like Hampton-in-Arden. He highlights potential risks to green belt land and infrastructure, suggesting Birmingham as a better area for housing development.
Matthew Pennycook
We need more housing in all parts of the country. We do have a brownfield-first approach, and we do want to see infrastructure delivered in a timely manner alongside housing developments, but it is absolutely right that we focus development within reasonable walking distance of train stations within settlements, or well connected stations outside settlements, including those in the green belt. As I have said, these are some of the most sustainable locations for new housing in the country. We have defined well connected stations by the 80 travel-to-work areas of the country, and we have also linked minimum density requirements to service frequency. There is a link between the number of trains that a station receives per hour and the amount of development that we want to see. However, I am more than happy to speak to the hon. Gentleman about the particular issues in his constituency.
Session: Train Stations Walking Distance Definition 2026-09-07
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The ECHR has been subject to significant abuse, costing over £4.9 billion annually. If reforms do not succeed, should Britain leave the ECHR and forge its own path on human rights law?
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The Home Office analysis shows that the ECHR has been abused, costing around £4.9 billion.
Alex Norris
We agree that reform of article 8 is necessary. The Home Office has been clear about restoring order and control in this area, but specifics on leaving ECHR were not provided.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-13
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Just a few months ago, the TES reported that the Government had frozen the high needs funding block, which special schools rely on. Headteachers are warning that the Government's decision means that children will not get the support they need due to a lack of funding. How can she justify freezing the high needs funding block when the demand for special schools is rising and the Government's reforms are years away?
Context
The TES reported that the Government had frozen high needs funding, affecting special schools. Headteachers warn this will impact children's support due to rising demand.
Georgia Gould
When we came into government, we made a significant increase to the high needs block because investment in special educational needs and disabilities was desperately needed. The current system has been failing for a long time, but we are reforming it with investments of £4 billion into early intervention, £3.7 billion into capital places, and £200 million into teacher training and supporting local authorities.
Session: SEND Improvement
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The Government is making a 22% cut to funding, which will have serious consequences for millions of children. It is described by senior headteachers as a 'funding cut dressed up as an initiative'. Why are the Government doing this?
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Senior headteachers describe a recent cut to PE and sport funding as 'a funding cut dressed up as an initiative', affecting millions of children.
Georgia Gould
Only half of children meet the chief medical officer's recommendation. The current system needs to be transformed. A partnership model with national resources and local schools will improve this situation.
Session: PE and Sport Premium Primary Schools
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That example, and the example mentioned by my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith), illustrates Labour Government spin perfectly. That £3 billion is short-changing parents and children with special educational needs. The decision to cut schools was rolled out without scrutiny, slipped out before the Christmas recess. Some 46 free schools and 18 special schools have been axed, with a further 59 in doubt. Why did the Secretary of State cancel the much-needed special schools and make life harder for families and children with SEND?
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The question addresses the cancellation of special schools without adequate scrutiny and the impact on families and children with SEND.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
We are giving councils significant extra capital investment to create places and provision much more quickly than many of them would otherwise have been able to. We are offering most local authorities a choice between continuing with their free school or accepting some alternative funding to deliver the same number of specialist places. Some projects without trusts appointed, which had opening dates very far into the distance, would not have created the places that we need as quickly as we need them. This is about bringing forward the places, giving parents confidence, and making sure that we are not sending children far away from home.
Session: SEND High-quality School Places
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Saqib Bhatti criticized the government's failure to meet the promised publication date of the draft guidance and called on the Secretary of State to act immediately to protect children from potential long-term psychological harm by providing schools with clear guidelines. He urged the ministerial team to put ideology aside and prioritize practical action.
Context
The Education Secretary promised to publish the draft non-statutory guidance by April last year but missed that deadline. Schools are still waiting for clarity on how to handle sensitive issues related to gender questioning.
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
This is a serious issue requiring careful thought, especially when considering consultation feedback and expert advice. The department aims to take its time in ensuring the guidance benefits children.
Session: Gender Questioning Guidance in Schools
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I note that the Minister, in response to my hon. Friend the Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford), said that the Budget gave much clarity, but the reality is that the Office for Budget Responsibility analysis highlighted a £6 billion funding gap. I almost feel sorry for the Education team, because the Chancellor has backed them into an uncomfortable corner with her own Back Benchers with nowhere to turn, but they do need to be honest with parents and teachers who rely on these provisions. So again we ask: how do they intend to fill the £6 billion black hole hanging over the Department? Will there be cuts to services or to schools?
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The Office for Budget Responsibility identified a £6 billion funding gap in the Department for Education's budget. This highlights uncertainty about how to address the shortfall.
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
The Chancellor and the Secretary of State have been crystal clear that any remaining deficits will come from across Government. Opposition Members know that but are seeking to spread fear among parents. As we have heard across the House, there is already enough fear about the system. We are acting. We are putting £3 billion into desperately needed specialist places. We are putting £200 million into teacher training, which is something that has been asked for across the House. We have changed Ofsted. We are putting money into early intervention for children. We will back children and families across the country.
Session: SEND Funding Shortfall
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The Minister will be aware of the horrific case of Harvey Willgoose, who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil who had previously brought an axe into school. Parents are rightly worried about such situations, so does the Minister agree that safety must come first and that any child who brings a knife into school must be expelled, regardless of their background—no ifs, no buts?
Context
The question relates to a specific case where a student was stabbed by another who had previously brought an axe into school. The issue revolves around whether children bringing knives should be expelled regardless of background.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Olivia Bailey)
The case that the hon. Member raises is absolutely horrific. If a child has brought a knife into school, I do not think that there is a headteacher anywhere in the country who would think that that child should continue to be in school.
Session: SEND Pupils Suspensions and Exclusions
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The Meriden gap is a vital route for migrating wildlife, and it is under huge threat from the Government’s planning agenda and the dubiously vague definition of grey belt. My constituents in villages such as Balsall Common and Berkswell have already made huge sacrifices for projects like HS2. Now villages such as Hockley Heath, Dorridge, Knowle, Marston Green and Meriden are all under significant threat. Will the Leader of the House please write to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and try to figure out how we can protect vital routes like the Meriden gap and while not increasing the housing burden when my constituents have already made significant sacrifices?
Context
The Meriden gap is a vital route for migrating wildlife and it is threatened by the Government's planning agenda. Villages such as Hockley Heath, Dorridge, Knowle, Marston Green, and Meriden are all under significant threat.
Alan Campbell
I will draw that to the attention of the Secretary of State, but as the hon. Gentleman knows, there is a balance, which the Government want to achieve, between protecting nature and making sure that we have the houses this country needs.
Session: Business of the House
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I welcome the Minister once again to her place. SEND is a huge issue for every parliamentarian in this House, but for months parents and children across the country have been left in the dark with no clarity as to how the Government will support children with special educational needs. There has been much speculation that EHCPs might be scrapped—speculation caused by the Labour Government—and the Minister gave no answers in the packed Westminster Hall debate before the recess. I wrote to her after that debate. That was over a month ago, and I have yet to receive a letter providing any clarity. Will she give clarity to the parents she speaks about, confirm when the White Paper might be published and tell us whether the Government will be amending the 2014 legislation and scrapping EHCPs?
Context
There has been speculation about the future of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), causing uncertainty for parents and children. The previous debate in Westminster Hall did not provide clarity on these issues.
Georgia Gould
The previous Government had 14 years to deliver this reform. Where was any of this urgency when they were in power? I ran a council in which I saw every day the broken system we were left to operate—the one that the last Conservative Secretary of State for Education called “lose, lose, lose”. I can assure the hon. Gentleman that this is urgent for me. I have seen the problems and heard stories from across the House about the challenges that we face. We are determined to work with families, teachers and experts to get the reforms right and ensure that we do not make the mistakes that the previous Government made.
Session: Children with SEND Mainstream Schools
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I was in the King Edward’s school RAF combined cadet force, and until recently I was on the board of the West Midland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association. I was pleased to learn of the Government’s lofty ambition to increase cadet sizes, but I was worried by the comments of the Public Accounts Committee, which said recently that there was a distinct lack of “detail and funding” to achieve those numbers. Without the funding and without the detail, these plans and numbers are meaningless, are they not?
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The MP expresses concern about the Public Accounts Committee's comments that there is a lack of detail and funding to achieve the government’s ambitious target to increase cadet numbers by 30%.
The Minister for Veterans and People (Al Carns)
There are two different issues here. The first one is about expanding the cadet forces by 30% by 2030—there is £70 million behind that, and the plan for how to deliver it is being developed. The second point, on the Public Accounts Committee, is about the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations and is primarily about infrastructure, which we are working on now. That is a legacy issue. We are trying to rejuvenate it and make sure that the accommodation, and indeed the infrastructure, is fit for purpose for the cadets and the reserves as we move forward.
Session: Cadets
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Time and again, we Conservative Members asked the Government to hold a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. Time and again, Government Ministers insisted that the five local inquiries would be enough, despite a suspected 50 towns having grooming gangs operating in them, as reported by Charlie Peters from GB News. Now, after the Casey review and the announcement of the national commission, what reassurances can the Minister give victims that the 50 suspected towns will be investigated? If a town or city where a grooming gang is suspected to operate refuses to have an inquiry, can the Minister compel the commission to investigate? In other words, do the Government have any accountability whatever?
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Conservative Members have repeatedly asked the Government to hold a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, despite local inquiries being deemed insufficient by some. The MP references a suspected 50 towns with grooming gang operations and questions the accountability of the commission.
The Minister for Equalities (Seema Malhotra)
The shadow Minister may not have listened closely to the statement on Monday, because that was confirmed by the Home Secretary. He may want to know that earlier this year, the Financial Times told us the reality of what went on inside the previous Government after Alexis Jay’s report. The FT said that No. 10 urged Home Office Ministers to do more to ‘engage with Alexis’ and draw up a…plan for her recommendations. One veteran admitted that The report came out at an unfortunate time and was maybe to some extent forgotten or deprioritised. Forgotten or deprioritised—yet now the Conservatives have the cheek to lecture this Government about the action we are taking to support and protect victims.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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Will the Minister give assurances to my constituents, the House and the British public that such vile sexual predators will have the book thrown at them and that protecting our children is the only thing that matters?
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A case involving Daniel Clarke, a sexual offender who was sentenced to seven years for horrific acts against six vulnerable children, has raised concerns about the leniency of such sentences. The MP wrote to the Attorney General requesting a review but did not receive an immediate response.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
I am pleased that the review is taking place. The Government is addressing the recommendations of the Alexis Jay review, putting measures in our Crime and Policing Bill and strengthening the Victims and Courts Bill to ensure perpetrators feel the full force of the law.
Session: Victims of Sexual Abuse
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The Minister will know that our creative sectors, including our artists, writers, publishers and the fashion industry to name a few, are all fighting for their professional lives as artificial intelligence companies use their intellectual property for AI models. Why will the Government not put an end to the AI copyright issue and back the amendments from the Lords, which have such overwhelming support?
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The creative sectors in the UK, including artists, writers, publishers, and fashion industry professionals, are facing challenges as AI companies use their intellectual property for AI models without proper compensation.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
For a start, we will have that debate this afternoon. I am determined that through this whole process we will get to a place where creators of every different kind, whether in music, word or images, will be able very easily to protect their copyright and gain remuneration. I also want to get to a place where AI companies will pay for the work that they look at and use to create their systems.
Session: Topical Questions
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Just a few weeks ago, I held a roundtable in my constituency with UKHospitality and hospitality businesses, such as hotels, night-time economy businesses and pubs. It was just after the first national insurance rise payment, which means that those businesses are devastated and are having fewer jobs, fewer apprentices and less investment. What they are worried about, as they look to the future, is whether the Chancellor will be raising taxes again in the coming months. Can the Minister assure my businesses that the Chancellor will not be coming back for more?
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Businesses in Saqib Bhatti's constituency are worried about future tax increases after the first national insurance rise. They fear fewer jobs, apprenticeships, and investment.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
What the sector is doing is welcoming the trade deals done by the Government yesterday. What it is worried about is a Conservative party that cannot bring itself to welcome a single trade deal with any country around the world. The party of Robert Peel has turned its back on the entire world.
Session: Night-time Economy
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The Government have committed to 50 million visits by 2030. However, there is concern in the tourism sector over a reported cut to the VisitBritain budget. Will the Minister confirm whether there will be any cuts and how much?
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There are concerns within the tourism sector about a purported cut to VisitBritain's budget. This question seeks clarity on this issue, with the aim of supporting government ambitions for UK visitor numbers.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
I am discussing funds that might be available for the GREAT campaign in the next year. We face financial challenges but are serious about developing a UK-wide visitor economy strategy by incorporating ideas from stakeholders such as the hon Gentleman.
Session: Promoting Coastal Britain
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Parents up and down the country are anxious about the use of puberty blockers on under-18s, so I was disappointed to read that the Health Secretary has failed to intervene in an NHS puberty blocker trial, despite grave concerns about children’s safety. The landmark Cass review said that more evidence was needed, but will the Minister show moral courage and common-sense leadership to ensure that these dangerous and irreversible drugs are never tested on our children?
Context
A trial of puberty blockers on children has raised concerns about safety and ethics, despite a recommendation by Dr Hilary Cass that more evidence is needed.
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
The Government’s position on this issue has been clear. We have accepted all the recommendations brought forward by Dr Hilary Cass. I have met Dr Hilary Cass to discuss this issue. Given the question the shadow Minister has asked, he perhaps misunderstands the recommendations that Dr Cass brought forward.
Session: Topical Questions
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According to VisitBritain, the estimated value of inbound tourism in 2024 will be in the region of £31.5 billion. Tourism businesses that rely on seasonal tourism express great concern about the reduction in national insurance thresholds and the rise in employer national insurance contributions, which mean many more workers may fall into a damaging tax trap, potentially reducing employment numbers. Does the Minister have an impact assessment of the effect of those NI rises, and what does it say about how many jobs will be created or lost as a result?
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Tourism businesses are concerned about the impact of rising national insurance thresholds, which could affect how many workers they can employ.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
One of the problems with the Conservatives is that they want us to endlessly spend more money on things but do not find the funding. It is crucial to extend the tourist season in the UK and ensure international visitors explore beyond London and the south-east to other parts of the country. We hope this will be incorporated into our national tourism strategy this autumn, which will be the first of its kind for the UK.
Session: Electronic Travel Authorisations Tourism
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Three weeks ago, the Government announced five local inquiries into rape gangs, which crucially cannot compel witnesses to give evidence. We still do not know where all the inquiries will be, and we do not know how the towns will be chosen. As Charlie Peters from GB News originally reported, grooming gangs are suspected to have operated in 50 towns. Does the Minister recognise that the failure to announce a meaningful national statutory inquiry means that women and girls from across the country, who are not from the five selected towns, will be denied justice and a fair hearing? If the victims want a national statutory inquiry, why doesn’t the Minister?
Context
The Government announced five local inquiries into rape gangs, but these inquiries cannot compel witnesses to give evidence. Victims in towns not selected for the inquiry may lack justice and a fair hearing.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)
I have spent time with the victims that the shadow Minister speaks about. In fact, I will be going to see more victims from across the country. I speak to these victims every single week—week in, week out—unlike many of those sitting on the Opposition Benches. Previously, absolutely nothing was done to try to get to the truth in some of these towns. We will do whatever we can to root out this crisis, which is what everybody in this House wants to see, although some Members wish to use it for political ends. We have offered to open up cases, and we have set the taskforce to do exactly that with any victim who wishes to come forward.
Session: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
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Businesses in my constituency and across the country are still reeling from the Chancellor’s damaging Budget. She made a commitment at the Confederation of British Industry conference that she would not come back for more taxes. Does she stand by that commitment?
Context
Businesses are reeling from the Chancellor’s Budget. A commitment was made at the CBI conference not to come back for more taxes.
Rachel Reeves
I had to do a once-in-a-generation Budget in October to fix the mess in the public finances left by the previous Government. I will never have to do a Budget like that again because we have now fixed that terrible inheritance.
Session: Economic Growth
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Can the Secretary of State provide further detail on revenue and capital spending under the national youth strategy? Can she guarantee that the Chancellor will not balance the books by putting the burden on young people?
Context
The cost of borrowing has reached its highest point since 1997, indicating potential spending cuts. The national citizenship service was cancelled.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
Young people should be the focus of this House. We have already announced that £100 million of dormant assets funding will be dedicated to the provision of services, facilities and opportunities to young people, and for 2025-26, we are allocating over £85 million of capital funding to creating fit-for-purpose, welcoming spaces for young people, including through the new better youth spaces fund. We are being driven by the needs of young people.
Session: National Youth Strategy
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The truth of the matter is that the tourism industry has really struggled over the last few years, partly because of Brexit and partly because of covid. Under the last few years of the Conservative Government, it did not get back to its pre-covid level of 41 million visitors to the UK—it is now at 38 million. As I said, I want us to get to 50 million by 2030. The only way we are going to do that is if we significantly improve the offer at every stage of the experience of visitors coming to the United Kingdom.
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Continuation from previous exchange, focusing on the negative impact of budget changes.
Chris Bryant
Yes, there are undoubtedly challenges for the hospitality industry—I said this in a speech yesterday afternoon—but the thing that really worries me is that historically we in this country have seen a job in the industry as something that someone has to do when they have not got another job. I want to change that so that it is a career to be proud of; something respectable that someone might do for their whole life.
Session: Tourism Coastal Towns
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Will he agree to meet us to see how we can make this Budget work for the people of Solihull?
Context
The MP is concerned about the need for infrastructure and A&E services improvement in Solihull borough due to an anticipated population increase.
Wes Streeting
I know, not least because of the mismanagement of the NHS during the last 14 years, that communities right across the country, including the hon. Gentleman's constituents in Solihull, are struggling with poor services and crumbling estates. We would be happy to receive representations from him, but he has to level with his constituents. If he wants money to be spent in his community, he must support the investment and be honest about the fact that he supports the means of raising it.
Session: Autumn Budget Impact
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Small business owners are some of the hardest-working people that I know. The Labour party struggled to define them over the weekend. Does the Chancellor agree that any rise in fuel duty would be a tax on those hard-working people?
Context
Small business owners are working people, struggling with fuel prices.
Rachel Reeves
The previous Government factored into their forecasts an increase in fuel duty this year.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will he be setting a target, and can he today promise that there will be no cuts to R&D expenditure?
Context
The Secretary of State cut £1.3 billion-worth of funding for R&D in his first act as Secretary of State.
Peter Kyle
Let us just be honest about what this Government inherited. That £20 billion black hole affects every single Department across Government. My Department inherited a situation where the previous Government committed to an exascale project to which not one single penny had been committed, and I had to make the difficult decision to move forward.
Session: Research and Development
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Does the Minister agree that the Secretary of State for Wales is right and that Wales is a blueprint for what a Labour Government will do in England, or will they drop the bluster, get serious and commit to the dental reforms set out in the dental recovery plan?
Context
The MP references the Secretary of State for Wales' statement at a Labour party conference, suggesting that Wales could serve as a blueprint for NHS dentistry reforms. He notes that less than 60% of dentistry courses are being completed in Wales compared to pre-pandemic figures.
Stephen Kinnock
I find it extraordinary that yet again we see a total lack of humility and contrition from the Opposition. We now have some grown-ups in charge in Westminster, who will work with colleagues in Cardiff Bay to ensure that a rising tide lifts all boats and improve NHS dentistry across the UK.
Session: NHS Dental Contracting Framework
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I welcome the right hon. Member and his new team to their places in the Department. The shadow Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Member for Louth and Horncastle (Victoria Atkins), prioritised access to care, including NHS dentistry, when she was Secretary of State. The dental recovery plan that she launched announced new dental vans to provide access to care to our most rural communities and coastal communities in England. We had agreed with NHS England that the first vans would be on the road by this autumn, and I know that that timescale was welcomed by colleagues across the House. Will he confirm that dental vans will be on the road by this autumn?
Context
The previous Government's shadow Secretary of State announced a dental recovery plan including new dental vans to provide access to care for rural communities and coastal areas in England. The first vans were expected to be on the road by autumn.
Wes Streeting
I could not have picked a better example of the previous Government's desperately low ceiling of ambition than the fact that, after 14 years, they laud their triumph of dental vans roaming the country in the absence of actual dentists and dental surgeries. What an absolute disgrace. I accept that the shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care was just the last in a very long list of Health and Social Care Secretaries who had the chance to fix the problems. It was not all on her, and it is important that I say that—not least because of the Conservative leadership election that will be taking place soon.
Session: NHS Dental Contracting Framework
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Does the Chancellor agree that central banks' cheap money policies have not been without consequences and should focus on productivity?
Context
The former Bank of England chief economist criticized excessive money printing contributing to global inflation.
Jeremy Hunt
I agree. The Bank of England has said there were problems with its inflation forecasting, but we are supporting it as it brings down inflation.
Session: Topical Questions
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I would like to put on record my respect for her and her excellent stewardship. I would like us to join Horizon Europe, but is it not right that we should get the right deal for our UK scientists, our UK businesses and our UK taxpayers? Any commentary before a deal is done will only undermine our science industry.
Context
The questioner respects the Secretary of State's stewardship but also emphasises getting the right deal.
Chloe Smith
That is exactly right, and it is right for two reasons. The first is that billions of pounds of taxpayers' money are at stake and we need to be responsible stewards of that money. That is why we are focused on getting the right deal. The second point is that my Department exists to forward and further the frontier of science in this country.
Session: Horizon Europe
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I thank the Minister for his time on this previously. What progress has been made in revising the relationships, health and sex education curriculum guidelines specifically on understanding the implications of cold water shock on the body?
Context
Four individuals fell through the ice at Babbs Mill lake in Kingshurst, leading to tragedy. West Midlands Police officers were recognised for their bravery in forming a human chain and breaking through the ice to save them.
Nick Gibb
Swimming and water safety are in the national curriculum, and the Government are updating the school sport and activity action plan which will set out actions to help all pupils take part in sport and keep fit, including swimming and water safety. The plan will be published this year.
Session: Topical Questions
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Thanks to the Government's brownfield land release fund, Solihull Council is getting on with the job of regenerating Kingshurst village centre, including by building new environmentally friendly houses. With that in mind, will the Secretary of State accept my invitation to see at first hand the progress of the regeneration of Kingshurst village centre, and see how it can be supported further by a successful levelling-up fund round 3 application?
Context
Solihull Council is using the Government's brownfield land release fund to regenerate the Kingshurst village centre.
Michael Gove
Once again, my hon. Friend makes a brilliant case on behalf of the residents of Solihull borough.
Session: Topical Questions
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With the quick thinking by the Chancellor and Prime Minister, the tech sector's future looks bright. Can my right hon. Friend confirm his ongoing ambition for this sector, especially regarding HSBC's merger?
Context
The tech sector faced challenges but was saved without taxpayer cost. Now, there is ambition to ensure start-ups have access to necessary funding.
Jeremy Hunt
My hon. Friend is correct. The HSBC takeover provides a solution for Silicon Valley Bank issues, and we aim to give tech companies more financing options in the future.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Secretary of State will be aware of the tragic incident that occurred in my constituency on the icy lake in Kingshurst, where four children tragically lost their lives. Will she agree to meet me to discuss my campaign to educate children on water safety, to avoid such tragedies in future?
Context
A tragic incident occurred in Saqib Bhatti's constituency on the icy lake in Kingshurst, where four children tragically lost their lives.
Gillian Keegan
Yes, I am committed to seeing what we can do to improve that, and I will definitely meet my hon. Friend.
Session: Topical Questions
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A number of constituents have written about unused childcare vouchers from the pandemic. Can we reduce restrictions on refunds and allow parents to take advantage of it during the cost of living crisis?
Context
Constituents are unable to use childcare vouchers during the pandemic, leading to a build-up of unused vouchers.
Mims Davies
I thank my hon. Friend for raising the issue but I would be keen to meet him and hear more about it.
Session: Topical Questions
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Arden is one of the most successful schools in my constituency and the country, despite the majority of its buildings having been built pre-1958 and it accommodating three times as many pupils as was originally intended. Will my hon. Friend meet me to discuss Arden's proposal for investment through the school rebuilding programme so that we can support it to be the best that it can be?
Context
Arden School in Meriden needs investment through the school rebuilding programme to improve its infrastructure, despite accommodating three times as many pupils as intended.
Jonathan Gullis
My hon. Friend is a doughty champion for the constituency of Meriden and indeed for the school rebuilding programme. He will understand that I cannot comment as the bid is in and the Department must go through a process, but I am more than happy to arrange a meeting for him with my noble Friend Baroness Barran, who is the Minister responsible for this portfolio area.
Session: Topical Questions
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What assurances can my hon. Friend give the businesses in my constituency, especially those in the hospitality sector, that the Government will keep them in mind in terms of future support?
Context
The MP met business owners who expressed concerns about supply chain costs and the cost of living.
Helen Whately
It is good to hear that my hon. Friend has been speaking to the hospitality sector in his constituency, no doubt drawing on his expertise in those conversations. As he said, we provided substantial support to that sector during the pandemic. We recognise the ongoing challenges for businesses as we recover, which is why we are giving thousands of hospitality, leisure and retail businesses a 50% cut in business rates this financial year—worth up to £110,000 per business.
Session: SMEs
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Does my hon. Friend share my disappointment that the Scottish Government dug their heels in and refused to get behind the UK Government's drive for greater nuclear energy capacity?
Context
The MP asked about the Scottish Government's stance on nuclear energy capacity.
Iain Stewart
My hon. Friend makes a very important point. Nuclear energy is a safe, clean and reliable source of power and it will play an important role in the UK's energy mix and transition. In particular, the new technology of small modular reactors offers huge opportunities. Scotland has a long tradition of nuclear power and we hope that the Scottish Government will be open-minded about working with us on it.
Session: Government’s Energy Security Strategy
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I believe the Conservatives are and ought to be the party of hard-working families. According to a report released yesterday, reducing the cost of childcare can increase GDP by 10% and increase access to opportunities for women in the workforce. Does my right hon. Friend the Chancellor agree that helping hard-working families with childcare costs is good for the economy and that it is the Conservative thing to do?
Context
A report suggests reducing childcare costs can boost GDP by 10% and improve workforce opportunities for women.
Helen Whately
I completely agree with my hon. Friend. In fact, we do support families with the cost of childcare. One thing we do is to provide families with access to tax-free childcare, which means they can get a 20% reduction on the cost of childcare, up to a cap of £2,000 a year.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am pleased that the Government are well on their way to delivering on their pledge to deliver 20,000 police officers, 867 of whom are in the west midlands, but does my right hon. Friend agree that the decision by the Labour police and crime commissioner to close Solihull police station goes a long way to undermining safety and security for my constituents in the north and the south of my constituency?
Context
The question is regarding the decision by a Labour police and crime commissioner to close a local police station, undermining safety.
Kit Malthouse
My hon. Friend will know that there was a passionate Adjournment debate just the other night to discuss issues in west midlands policing. As I said during that debate, it is strange that at a time of unprecedented expansion in UK policing, the impression is being given, in his constituency and elsewhere, of a retreat. I was in the west midlands on Thursday and I know that the chief constable and others are working hard to get on top, but I would hope that in the light of the expansion of policing in my hon. Friend's part of the world, their property strategy would be reviewed again.
Session: Police Funding
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What steps is her Department taking to ensure that the police are adequately funded to enable them to reduce crime?
Context
The question arises from the ongoing debate about adequate police funding to reduce crime.
Kit Malthouse
The Government are proposing a total police funding settlement approaching £17,000 million in 2022-23, an increase of up to £1,100 million compared with this year. Assuming full take-up of precept flexibility, overall police funding available to police and crime commissioners will increase by a whopping £796 million next year.
Session: Police Funding
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Rural Pubs: Fiscal Support — [Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
17 June 2026
Responding: Dan Tomlinson
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the impact of government policies on rural pubs. He highlights that these establishments are crucial to local economies, providing over 300,000 jobs and contributing almost £11 billion annually. Rural pubs also attract tourism and provide social and historical value to communities, serving as meeting places for friends and essential services such as post offices and wi-fi hubs. The MP cites research showing that pub closures can have severe impacts on community well-being, including increased loneliness and mental health issues.']
Specific Asks
['The MP asks the government to recognise the significant impact of rural pub closures and addresses concerns about tax rises and business rate increases affecting pubs. He requests specific measures to improve the fiscal landscape for these businesses.']
Use of Stop and Search
12 March 2025
Responding: Dame Diana Johnson
Main Concerns
['The year ending September 2024 saw a 12% increase in knife-enabled crime. The West Midlands police area recorded the highest rate of knife crime offences with 180 per 100,000 population, up from 167 in 2022. Several tragic incidents such as the death of Jack Donoghue and Reuben Higgins have highlighted the devastating impact of knife crime on families and communities.']
Specific Asks
['Calls for more stop and search powers to prevent violent crimes and save lives, suggesting a focus on high-risk areas with legitimate support from local people.']
Fly-tipping and Illegal Dumping — [SIR MARK HENDRICK in the Chair]
24 May 2022
Responding: Jo Churchill
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the significant increase in fly-tipping incidents, noting that there were more than 1.1 million instances in England in 2021 alone, a 16% rise from the previous year. This crime undermines communities and poses serious environmental and public health risks. The economic cost of fly-tipping to local authorities was £11.6 million last year, up from £10.9 million in 2019-20. The MP also highlighted the social damage caused by fly-tipping, particularly its impact on community spirit and pride.']
Specific Asks
['The MP calls for increased support for parish councils to tackle fly-tipping, suggesting that further powers could be given to them. He asks if the Government is considering such measures and whether they can provide more education to the public about fly-tipping. Additionally, he enquires about future rounds of the fly-tipping intervention grant and requests that any fines issued to fly-tippers should benefit local councils.']
Jaguar Land Rover: Redundancies
09 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Early Release of Prisoners
07 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Calls on the Government to exempt from automatic early release under the Sentencing Act 2026 offenders who have been convicted of sexual offences against adults or children, including rape and groomin...
Opposition Day
07 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Steel Tariffs
17 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Health and Social Care Bill
01 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, moved the Second Reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. He emphasised the personal significance of the NHS in his life due to a ra...
Climate Change (Political Declaration) Bill - Amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition
21 May 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Cummins has opened debate on an amendment proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, without specifying her own position or arguments.
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
19 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
High Speed 2 Reset
19 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Debate on the Address
14 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The UK labour market is performing well with high employment rates, low unemployment compared to OECD countries, and rising real wages. The government's economic management has put the country in a be...
Backbench Business
13 April 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr Stafford moved that the House believes SEND is an issue affecting every constituency, acknowledges challenges families face in navigating a complex and under-resourced system, and supports reforms ...
NICE Enhertu Cancer Treatment
18 September 2023
The petition calls for the National Institute for Health Care and Excellence (NICE) to approve the use of the drug Enhertu for NHS cancer treatment among patients with the HER2 mutation, beyond its cu...
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Attendance
54.1%
53 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
30
30.6% of votes
No Votes
23
23.5% of votes
Abstentions
45
45.9% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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 NO
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 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
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
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
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
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 NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
12
PMQs Asked
57
Ministerial Questions Asked
114
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
2
Statements / Bills
1
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
+228% above average
This MP:
12
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+325% above average
This MP:
57
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2246% above average
This MP:
114
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-79% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-22% below average
This MP:
54.1
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 Saqib Bhatti's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.