Seamus Logan
MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
SNP
4 Jul 2024 - Present
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The Energy Secretary will shortly choose between six National Energy System Operator pathway options for the strategic spatial energy plan, which will shape where and when energy infrastructure is developed over the next 25 years. ScotWind is key to Scotland's industrial future: it represents £78.5 billion of potential investment, part of an overall package that Crown Estate Scotland estimates could support more than 21,000 jobs. However, this week the GMB union in Scotland, among others, has warned that the wrong pathway could deny energy transition opportunities for our world-class, skilled and experienced Scottish energy workers and industries. Given the last Administration's betrayal at Grangemouth and Ardersier, can the Prime Minister commit today to selecting a pathway that will enable the full ScotWind pipeline, including floating offshore wind and the grid investment, to deliver Scotland's energy potential?
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The question addresses the imminent decision on six pathway options for the strategic spatial energy plan, which could shape Scotland's energy infrastructure development over 25 years. The ScotWind project, with an estimated £78.5 billion investment and potential to support 21,000 jobs, is crucial for Scotland's energy transition. The GMB union warns that the wrong pathway choice could impact skilled workers negatively.
Andy Burnham
That is exactly what I mean when I talk about supporting an industrial transition so that we can reindustrialise Scotland and other parts of the country. It must be done in a pragmatic way so that we can make the transition work rather than being too ideological about it, as other parties are, so I will work with the hon. Gentleman. I intend to visit Scotland soon to look in detail at the issues in the Aberdeen community, because I know that people have struggled with the impact of transition. Let us see what we can do to build common cause, and let us also look at Grangemouth, which could be the home of sustainable aviation fuel. I am interested in making progress on all those issues, and I will work with the hon. Gentleman on that.
Assessment
Commitment to selecting a specific pathway for ScotWind
Working With The Hon. Gentleman
Session: PMQs 2026-09-02
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Can the Minister confirm her Department's continuing support for the Acorn Project at St Fergus in my constituency?
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The government faces difficulties with defence investment and needs an extra £5 billion. The question asks about continued support for a specific project.
Katie White
I can.
Session: Climate Change Resilience Planning 2026-07-07
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Given that benefit fraud is estimated at around £9 billion, and that the WASPI women are apparently willing to have the cost of their just compensation claim capped at around a third of that figure, can someone from the ministerial team confirm that the Government are willing to change course and negotiate with the WASPI women?
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Benefit fraud is estimated at £9 billion, while the WASPI women are willing to cap their compensation claim at a third of this amount.
Torsten Bell
The hon. Member will know that a judicial review claim has been filed, and that we cannot comment on live litigation. There are legitimate views on raises in the state pension age, particularly the 2011 acceleration put in place by the coalition Government, but the investigation that is being considered by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is not about those increases; it is purely on the narrow point about communication. The Government have made their position clear on that and set it out in the decision document placed in the House of Commons Library.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-06-29
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The MP responded to a previous question by calling for additional spending on benefits and noted the number of households avoiding the benefit cap.
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An MP called for more money to be spent on benefits. The MP mentions that 100,000 households are avoiding the benefit cap.
Stephen Timms
If there is a plan, I would like to see it. The comments are further examples of dissatisfaction with the system left by the previous Labour Government after 14 years. We are reforming the benefit system to ensure it does its job properly and will continue this programme.
Session: Benefit Cap 2026-06-29
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Scotland is the first in the UK to implement a miscarriage patient charter based on the Tommy's model. Will the new Secretary of State consider replicating this system across the rest of the UK?
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Scotland has implemented the Tommy's graded model of miscarriage care, a patient charter for women suffering from miscarriages.
James Murray
The hon. Gentleman raises a sensitive and important issue regarding support for women who suffer miscarriages and their families, ensuring proper NHS provision.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Scottish White Fish Producers Association is concerned that the worst elements of the common fisheries policy could reappear in these negotiations. For exporters, time is everything. Even small delays at the border can mean lost value for highly perishable goods. The SPS agreement must deliver faster, more streamlined export processes, because without that, the benefits will not be felt by fishermen, processors or coastal communities who rely on trade with the EU.
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65% of all UK seafood is exported to the EU, and delays at borders can significantly reduce the value of these perishable goods.
Angela Eagle
Now that certain democratic processes have taken place, I am looking forward to being able to come north of the border. I can assure the hon. Member that I am well aware that 65% of all UK seafood is exported to the EU, and therefore the more friction we can take away from that border crossing, the more certainty there is and the more value those exports have.
Session: UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement
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What discussions has she had with Scottish fisheries on the UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement? The Scottish White Fish Producers Association is concerned that the worst elements of the common fisheries policy could reappear in these negotiations. For exporters, time is everything. Even small delays at the border can mean lost value for highly perishable goods. The SPS agreement must deliver faster, more streamlined export processes, because without that, the benefits will not be felt by fishermen, processors or coastal communities who rely on trade with the EU.
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The Scottish White Fish Producers Association is concerned about the potential re-emergence of common fisheries policy elements in negotiations, highlighting that delays at borders can significantly impact highly perishable goods exported to the EU.
Angela Eagle
I have engaged directly with Salmon Scotland on the UK-EU SPS agreement, and colleagues have discussed the deal with the Scottish Fishermen's Federation. We will continue that close engagement as negotiations progress, and we are committed to supporting businesses and providing clear guidance, so that they are ready to benefit from the agreement from day one.
Session: UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement
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These women were not properly informed about changes to their state pension. So said the PHSO on 21 March 2024, just in time for the election when many Labour Members promised to address the issue if elected—a broken promise. Can I ask why the last ministerial meeting with the WASPI women took place in September 2024? Secondly, can he tell the House what work has been undertaken on a properly structured compensation scheme?
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The Public Health Service Ombudsman stated in March 2024 that these women were not properly informed about changes to their state pension.
Torsten Bell
The hon. Member raises questions about Labour Members' promises in 2024 and the last ministerial meeting with the WASPI women, which took place in September 2024. He is right that Labour opposed accelerating the state pension age but lost those votes and the court upheld the decision. The debate here focuses on communications rather than decisions. On compensation, our manifesto did not make a commitment to bring forward such measures.
Session: State Pension Age Changes Compensation
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What recent assessment has the government made of the potential merits of implementing the recommendations in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report entitled 'Women's State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues', published on 21 March 2024?
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The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published a report on 'Women's State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues' on 21 March 2024, recommending certain changes.
Torsten Bell
The Government made their decision on this case on 29 January 2026, after giving the PHSO's report careful consideration. The detailed reasons for our decision were set out in our response, which has been placed in the Library of the House.
Session: State Pension Age Changes Compensation
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Cancer patients, like so many other patients, are worried and concerned about the resident doctors strike in England, which is reportedly costing around £50 million a day, not to mention its impact on waiting lists. Meanwhile, in Scotland, we have a Health Secretary and a Government who are competent in negotiations and have none of this industrial action. The final bill for this industrial relations shambles could be as high as £3 billion. What can the Secretary of State reveal to the House about the special skills he has in dealing with the BMA?
Sharon Hodgson
Patients are 30 times more likely to wait two years for care in Scotland than in England. Labour has ended austerity and provided Scotland with the biggest funding increase since devolution. The question is: where has the money gone?
Session: Cancer Treatment
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Sheep shearing may not be on the Home Secretary's bucket list, but in another U-turn, following pressure from NFU Scotland, the Government have apparently listened to the farming industry and agreed to a sheep shearing visa extension for one year. The Home Secretary is looking a little sheepish in her place, so in order to avoid being accused of woolly thinking, if she cannot commit to a longer-term extension for the farming sector, will she transfer powers to the Scottish Parliament so that farmers, fishers, and the hospitality and care sectors can deal with their labour shortages?
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Following pressure from NFU Scotland, the government extended the sheep shearing visa for one year. The question arises if this extension can be made longer-term or transferred to Scottish Parliament.
Mike Tapp
I think that was a close shave for really poor humour. The sector has been supported for 14 years to enable it to train up UK workers, reduce reliance on migrant labour and provide a sustained workforce within the United Kingdom. We have extended the immigration concession for sheep shearers to cover this shearing season, but after this final extension, we expect the sector to complete its transition to using domestic labour.
Session: Worker Visas Rural Businesses
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What discussions have been had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the potential impact of changes to worker visas on businesses in rural economies?
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Discussions were held to address the impact of changes to worker visas on rural economies, particularly focusing on the contribution of rural businesses.
Mike Tapp
We value the contribution that rural businesses make, and our immigration system takes account of their needs. Immigration is not a sustainable solution to the challenges facing our rural economies, and we are committed to controlling migration across the whole UK.
Session: Worker Visas Rural Businesses
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The Foreign Secretary has referred to the UN report published on 19 February, which said that the horrific events in El Fasher bore all the “hallmarks of genocide”. Does she agree with that assessment?
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The questioner refers to a UN report published on 19 February that described the events in El Fasher as bearing all the hallmarks of genocide.
Yvette Cooper
The account in that report is truly appalling and shocking. It describes deliberate ethnic targeting of particular groups, as well as some of the most horrendous torture, and the use of rape as a weapon of conflict. The long-standing position of successive British Governments is that any formal determination on genocide is a matter for the courts. However, we should be clear that the evidence of atrocities committed by the armed forces across Sudan is staggering and horrendous, and the perpetrators must be held to account.
Session: Sudan Humanitarian Situation
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My constituent Pelin Omar has asked me about the ceasefire that was announced on Sunday between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which has already unravelled, with fighting resuming in less than 24 hours. What is the Foreign Secretary doing to promote humanitarian access, international monitoring and a long-term reconciliation between the Kurdish people in Aleppo and northern Syria and the Syrian Government? Do the Government support more devolved government as a solution to bring about lasting peace for the Kurdish people?
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The Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces announced a ceasefire that quickly unraveled, with renewed fighting.
Hamish Falconer
Many across the House will be aware of the fast-moving situation in north-east Syria, which is of concern to the British Government. We are calling for de-escalation, and we want a halt to the advance into the north-east. We continue to focus on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Over 16.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and we are delivering up to £104 million of assistance this year.
Session: Topical Questions
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The MP requested an update on a working group's proposals and Government intentions regarding earlier retirement ages for prison officers.
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Ministers have responded to previous inquiries regarding the “68 is too late” campaign, indicating willingness to amend or review pension provisions.
Jake Richards
Government regularly meets trade unions and POA, thanking prison officers for their difficult work. Updates will be provided to the House in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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Almost 500 days since this government took office, its policies regarding cost-of-living issues such as national insurance increases, taxes on agriculture, offshore energy job losses due to the energy profits levy, and poor support for fisheries through coastal growth fund inadequacies have been problematic. Will the Chancellor address these issues or will there be another failed budget?
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Over the past year, various policies have negatively affected the north-east of Scotland including national insurance hikes, agricultural sector taxation, offshore energy sector impacts, and a raw deal for the fishing industry.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)
It will not surprise the House that I am not going to prejudge announcements from the Chancellor. However, I do not recognise the characterisation offered by the hon. Gentleman regarding this Labour Government’s first 15 months in office.
Session: Cost of Living
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In 2024-25, the NHS trust in the Secretary of State’s constituency collected £2.4 million from patient and visitor parking and a further £1 million from staff parking. Given that those costs fall hardest on the poor and the most seriously ill, will the Secretary of State consider abolishing this inequitable burden on the sick, their relatives and those who care for them?
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The MP highlighted the financial burden of patient and staff parking charges in NHS trusts, particularly those collected by the Secretary of State's constituency trust.
Wes Streeting
If I were the hon. Gentleman, I would be more worried about the situation close to home and the SNP’s abysmal record of failure: while waiting lists are falling in Labour-led England and Labour-led Wales, in SNP-led Scotland they are rising, despite the biggest funding settlement since devolution began. It is a record that should make him and his party blush.
Session: Topical Questions
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Is the Foreign Secretary ready to admit that no matter how people try to spin it, Brexit has been an all-out disaster for Scotland and these islands?
Yvette Cooper
The Chancellor accepted that Brexit has caused huge damage to the economy. This week sources suggest that the Prime Minister is being advised to go further in his realignment with the European Union, as the Office for Budget Responsibility is reportedly forecasting a new black hole of around £20 billion.
Session: Topical Questions
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What steps is he taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce the number of children in poverty given that the Child Poverty Action Group estimates more than 100 children are dragged into poverty every day due to government policies such as the two-child cap, equating to almost 3,400 children by the autumn statement?
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The Child Poverty Action Group estimates that more than 100 children are being dragged into poverty every day due to government policies, especially the two-child cap. This amounts to almost 3,400 children between now and the Chancellor's autumn statement in November.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
This Government are acting now. We have already announced that all children in families in receipt of universal credit will receive free school meals, lifting 100,000 children out of poverty. We have capped the cost of school uniforms and introduced a new crisis and resilience fund. Our Child Maintenance Service reforms will lift 20,000 children out of poverty, and much more will be done when the child poverty taskforce reports later this year.
Session: Child Poverty
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By this time next year, how many jobs will GB Energy have created in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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The MP is inquiring about the impact of GB Energy on employment in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, highlighting a specific interest in job creation by this time next year.
Ed Miliband
GB Energy will create thousands of jobs across the country, including in Aberdeen. Here is why GB Energy really matters: we have chosen to put its headquarters in Aberdeen, as we recognise that Aberdeen is the clean energy capital of our country—not just for oil and gas, which is important, but for the future.
Session: Clean Power Jobs
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I have been in correspondence with the Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending last October, but he sits in the other place. In January, I was advised by the Minister here that the Secretary of State was awaiting advice about the range of terms and conditions issues for prison officers. Later in the spring, again from the Dispatch Box, it was said that the situation is being kept under review. Given this nine-month duration of inquiry, can you provide an update on progress with the advice received and what exactly is being reviewed?
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Seamus Logan has been seeking updates on the review of terms and conditions of service for prison officers since October. He had received responses indicating that the situation was being 'kept under review'. The Minister had a recent meeting with Seamus Logan to discuss these issues.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
We are fully engaged with the Prison Officers Association on this issue. The hon. Member and I had a useful meeting recently to explore these issues, reaffirming that the Lord Chancellor and the Department are committed to addressing concerns related to prison officers.
Session: Prison Officers Terms and Conditions of Service
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May I begin by acknowledging the passing of Mr Alex Sim from Peterhead, whose funeral is taking place at the moment? On Wednesday 5 March, the Prime Minister stated that they want to tackle labour shortages in the fishing industry. However, it is not just a question of fishing; Moray Chamber of Commerce informed me about hospitality sector business closures linked to recruitment issues. Can you tell me what progress has been made on this issue since our discussions with the Scottish Government? When will we be informed about specific measures for these industries?
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The question follows discussions about labour shortages in the fishing industry, with concerns raised by Moray Chamber of Commerce regarding business closures due to staffing issues. The Prime Minister previously acknowledged the need to tackle such problems.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)
We work closely with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on this issue. However, we must also focus on addressing the underlying causes of recruitment problems. The hon. Gentleman will welcome news that through our new labour market evidence group, we are engaging with devolved Governments to gather and share data and evidence on workforce status, training levels, and participation across all parts of the domestic labour market. This ensures an immigration system informed by comprehensive data.
Session: Temporary Worker Visas Fish Processing Sector
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We know that if the Government today pass their disgraceful, discriminatory and, some say, illegal cuts to disability support, that will almost certainly lead to a reduction in the Scottish budget as a result of the Barnett formula. That is a deliberate choice that Scottish Labour MPs will be making if they support these cuts, and for which they must answer to their constituents. Will the Chancellor or the Minister tell them, this House and, indeed, the nation exactly how many millions of pounds they will voting to take out of the pockets of disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland, many of whom voted for Labour almost a year ago?
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The SNP member is concerned about the impact of proposed cuts to disability support on Scotland's budget through the Barnett formula. He references a specific government policy that may reduce funding.
Darren Jones (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
One thing I can tell the Scottish people, and indeed the House, is that it is this Labour Government who have given the largest real-terms increase in spending to the Scottish Government since devolution began—billions and billions of pounds of extra money is going to the Scottish National party Government in Holyrood. On devolved matters, it is for the SNP Government to be accountable for the delivery of public services to people in Scotland, where they are failing on everything from the NHS to welfare and the economy.
Session: Barnett Formula Scotland
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Proposals for carbon capture and storage near Peterhead in my constituency have been kicked into the long grass by successive UK Governments. Last week, a report by Professor Paul de Leeuw warned of the need for urgent action to protect the energy supply chain and accelerate the just transition; he warned that thousands upon thousands of jobs were at risk. While I know the Secretary of State recognises that the Acorn project is a strategic cornerstone of the transition to a low-carbon future and economic growth in the north-east of Scotland, will the Government finally commit the funding necessary for the project to proceed?
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Professor Paul de Leeuw of Robert Gordon University warned that urgent action is needed to protect the energy supply chain and accelerate the just transition. The report highlighted thousands of jobs at risk without support for carbon capture projects like Acorn.
Sarah Jones (Minister of State, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
We know how important carbon capture, usage and storage is—the Climate Change Committee said there is no route to net zero that does not include carbon capture—with up to 50,000 good, well-paid jobs across the UK. The Government have already shown their commitment to carbon capture with a £21.7 billion investment. I am afraid that the hon. Member will have to wait until the spending review for the final decisions, but I hope he agrees that we are putting in place ambitious, substantial carbon capture plans that will drive growth across the country.
Session: Track-2 Acorn Cluster
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What steps he is taking to reduce the reliance of the NHS on private healthcare providers. The MP notes that the independent sector has been used to treat NHS patients faster but questions whether this approach undermines the public service nature of the NHS.
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The SNP Member of Parliament is concerned about the NHS's reliance on private healthcare providers, prompted by a previous statement made by the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
This Government are taking a hard-headed approach to cutting waiting times. We are investing an extra £26 billion in our NHS, and where the independent sector has spare capacity, we will pay to get NHS patients treated faster and free at the point of use. So far, our approach to investment and reform has cut waiting lists by more than 200,000.
Session: NHS Reliance on Private Healthcare Providers
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The Minister will be aware of the switch-on of Moray West offshore wind farm at Buckie, in my constituency, last week, creating jobs, delivering clean energy and helping our nation to achieve net zero. Does the Minister accept that the current transmission charging regime poses significant and immediate threats to investment in offshore wind in Scotland? Will he meet me and industry representatives to explore that matter further?
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The MP is concerned about the transmission charging regime posing threats to investment in offshore wind in Scotland.
Michael Shanks
We were delighted to switch on the wind farm; the Secretary of State for Scotland was there to push the button last week. It is a fantastic example of the potential of offshore wind. Of course, I am happy to meet the hon. Gentleman. I have already met him, and had a very enjoyable conversation, and I am very happy to talk about the issue. The review of the electricity market arrangements that we are going through will look at the issue of transmission charges. It is an important conversation to have, and I am happy to speak to him on the subject.
Session: Topical Questions
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The BBC has secured an exclusive contract to broadcast live all of Scotland’s men’s international football matches in the run-up to the 2026 world cup. It is part of a wider deal agreed with the European governing body UEFA, which also includes matches for Northern Ireland and Wales. On Friday night, the BBC will provide extensive live coverage on several platforms of Scotland’s women’s team playing Germany in the nations league at Tannadice stadium in Dundee. I am sure the Minister will join me in wishing them well, but will she also consider taking steps to safeguard these events for free-to-air broadcasters, so that our nations can enjoy them without paying expensive subscriptions?
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The BBC has secured exclusive contracts to broadcast Scotland’s men's international football matches, Northern Ireland and Wales' matches, and extensive coverage of the women’s team playing Germany. This raises concerns about accessibility for free-to-air broadcasters.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
I join the hon. Member in wishing the team well. As I outlined in my first answer, the whole point of the regime is to strike a balance. We want sport to be accessible while recognising the importance that broadcasting revenue plays.
Session: Free-to-air Events
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After many years of rising costs for Scottish pubs, they now face being unfairly caught up in the double jeopardy of extended producer responsibility, as bottles going to pubs are being classed as household waste by DEFRA, even though almost no glass bottles delivered to pubs end up in household waste. Given the extremely tight margins on producing bottled beer, will the Minister consider an EPR exemption for pubs and other hospitality venues, or some kind of easement to help the situation?
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Scottish pubs are facing higher costs due to extended producer responsibility measures, which classifies bottles delivered to pubs as household waste. This has caused serious harm to the industry.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)
We are introducing the biggest set of changes to the regulations in 20 years. We are looking at the issue of dual use, but the real prize with glass is, of course, to get to a reuse system, instead of a recycling system. I have been in touch with the drinks companies to look at how we speed up the start of that.
Session: Topical Questions
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The plans for a green generator at the Peterhead power station in my constituency are shovel-ready, but they depend on approval for the Acorn project at St Fergus. On 12 November last year, the Minister for Industry stated in response to a question from me that more information would be available on the track 2 projects “in the coming months.” Given that four months have passed, can the Secretary of State provide an updated timescale and outline what the next steps will be?
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The MP inquires about the Acorn project's progress and seeks an updated timescale for its approval.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
I support the Acorn project; it is really important. For reasons that the hon. Member will understand, the right time to make decisions will be at the spending review in June.
Session: Clean Power by 2030
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I thank the Minister for his warm words and encouraging remarks. He will know that in Scotland the “68 is too late” campaign by the Prison Officers Association enjoys cross-party and Scottish Government support, but the UK Government have refused to take action on this important issue. The current retirement terms ignore the reality of the frontline role that prison officers perform in prisons on a daily basis across the UK. It is a dangerous role, and no less so than that of firefighters or the police, who enjoy very different terms. Although justice is devolved to the Scottish Parliament, the pensions of Scottish prison officers are controlled by the UK Government. So will the Minister or the Secretary of State commit the Government to reviewing the current prison officer retirement age of 68, and will he meet me to hear this case in more detail?
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The Prison Officers Association in Scotland has been campaigning for a lower pension age due to the physically demanding nature of the job. The current retirement age is 68, which they argue is too late compared to other frontline services.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
As I have said, the Lord Chancellor has requested advice on this matter. We promote our strong employee total reward package as part of our recruitment. The terms and conditions of the civil service pension scheme are some of the best in the public sector, with a low employee contribution rate and a significant employer contribution rate of 28.97%. However, that does not mean it is not a right and proper question to ask, and if the hon. Member wishes to have a meeting with me, I am quite happy to meet him.
Session: Prison Officer Recruitment
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The Secretary of State will be well aware of the critical role that the carbon capture scheme at St Fergus will play in the economic growth and potential of north-east Scotland, so can he simply give us a timetable for when he will approve that scheme?
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The carbon capture scheme at St Fergus in north-east Scotland plays a critical role in the region's economic growth.
Ed Miliband
We will look at the scheme in the spending review. I believe that it is important not just to Scotland but to the whole UK, but I want to level with the hon. Gentleman and, indeed, the House: it requires significant financial resources. We found the resources for track 1 of carbon capture, usage and storage and we want to find the resources for track 2, but that, as I have said, will be part of the spending review.
Session: Topical Questions
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Since the PM said they would work 'at pace' on this issue, what does 'working at pace' mean and can you give us a timeline?
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The Prime Minister told the WASPI campaign that the Government were working 'at pace'. Since then, 1,400 or 1,500 more women have died without justice or compensation.
Emma Reynolds
The first Minister to meet WASPI campaigners in eight years. The ombudsman took six years to investigate six cases, but we are working on this issue.
Session: Topical Questions
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There are 45 hospices in Scotland—I cannot be certain of that figure, because so many of them are in dire financial circumstances. I think of Roxburghe House in Aberdeen, which provides services to my constituents and those of other MPs in this Chamber. Another organisation that provides vital hospice care is the Marie Curie charity, which provides services in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It also provides hospice-at-home care. The charity is facing a bill close to £3 million as a result of decisions made by this Government. What does the Minister have to say about the help that can be provided to Marie Curie and other organisations?
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The MP raised concerns about the financial strain faced by hospices due to changes in employer national insurance contributions, specifically mentioning Marie Curie's upcoming bill of £3 million.
Kirsty McNeill
As the hon. Gentleman will know, the pressures on hospice funding long predate the Budget and relate to the decline in real-terms funding from the Scottish Government. I note that nearly 5,000 members of the public have written to the Scottish Government recently to support calls from the Scottish hospice leadership for fair funding. Those calls might be answered this afternoon when the SNP Government will have an extra £5 billion to spend. This was secured by Scottish Labour MPs but voted against by SNP MPs. It will be spent this afternoon by SNP Ministers.
Session: Employer National Insurance Hospices
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What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of proposed changes to employer national insurance contributions on hospices in Scotland?
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The MP questioned the potential impact of proposed changes to employer national insurance contributions on hospices in Scotland, highlighting the financial challenges faced by these organisations.
Kirsty McNeill
I know there is consensus right across this House on the enormous value of the hospice sector and the extraordinary work that it does—work that, sadly, has been undervalued for far too long. Support for additional employer national insurance contributions will be allocated to Departments, with the Barnett formula applying in the usual way for the devolved Governments. The rise does not begin until April, and we will set out further details on the allocation of funding in due course.
Session: Employer National Insurance Hospices
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What steps she is taking to improve the accessibility of aviation for disabled people.
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The question follows a tribute to Lord Prescott, focusing on the establishment of an expert group to improve aviation accessibility.
Louise Haigh
May I take this opportunity to pay my tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister and my predecessor as Transport Secretary? A merchant navy steward who became Deputy Prime Minister, a visionary Transport Secretary and an icon of the New Labour Government, he was an inspiration to working class boys and girls across our country for what our Labour movement can achieve. Our thoughts are with Pauline, his family and everyone who loved him in our whole Labour family. The Government are committed to ensuring that aviation is accessible to all. I am proud that we have established the aviation accessibility task and finish group, bringing together industry and consumer advocates with first-hand experience to improve aviation accessibility.
Session: Aviation Accessibility for Disabled People
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Is the Minister considering an exemption for GP practices, charities and hospices from national insurance employer contributions? This would help improve staff salaries in the care sector.
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There is a concern that additional employer national insurance contributions are a barrier to better staff salaries in the care sector.
Stephen Kinnock
We inherited public finances in their worst state since WWII. We have taken responsible action through the Chancellor's measures. The Secretary of State said we are looking at the Budget as a whole, and will report on that in due course.
Session: Care Sector Staff Salaries
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Can the Minister accelerate the decision-making on the Acorn project and will she commit to funding in 2025?
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The MP is highlighting the significant role Acorn could play in achieving net zero goals, especially for his constituency.
Sarah Jones
We are committed to track 2, and I recognise the huge advantages of Acorn that the hon. Gentleman has highlighted. Our record £21.7 billion investment demonstrates our long-term commitment and gives industry the certainty it needs. We understand that people want clarity, and we will be making further announcements in the coming months.
Session: Carbon Capture and Storage
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Will he confirm that it is the policy of his Government to take steps to increase the UK's health spending to the average of other countries in north-west Europe? That would lead to an increase of around £17 billion for the national health service and would help address some of the issues referred to by the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter).
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The questioner mentions funding issues raised by Front-Bench colleagues, seeking confirmation on steps to increase health spending.
Andrew Gwynne
This Labour Government were elected to tackle health inequalities, fix our NHS, and ensure more people live longer, healthier lives. Every single Labour Government has left the country with a better NHS than they inherited.
Session: Primary Care Services for Men England and Scotland
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Can the Minister do anything to address this unfair situation, and to help our national Governments support people on lower incomes who would like to be able to take advantage of the cycle to work scheme?
Context
The cycle to work scheme is restricted for those earning over £17,000 a year, affecting lower-income individuals disproportionately. Sustrans suggests providing vouchers giving 40% off the cost of a bike.
Simon Lightwood
I recognise the problems with the scheme, and I will work closely with Treasury colleagues on this matter. I was delighted to attend the launch of the Sustrans report in the Palace a couple of weeks ago, and I will pay careful attention to its recommendations.
Session: Active Travel Sustrans Modelling
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If she will have discussions with Sustrans on the potential role of its tool for modelling and forecasting cycling levels in the promotion of active travel.
Context
The question follows discussions about improving cycling levels in Aberdeenshire.
Simon Lightwood
As the executive agency responsible for walking, wheeling and cycling, Active Travel England is investigating how to improve the modelling and forecasting of cycling levels to ensure that we invest appropriately. I have asked its officers to meet Sustrans colleagues to discuss the potential benefits of its tool.
Session: Active Travel Sustrans Modelling
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Ofgem's review of standing charges options paper closed for submissions on 20 September. Can the Minister offer any hope for bill payers in Scotland that they will stop being penalised with the highest standing charges on these islands? When will we see lower charges?
Context
The MP questions the high standing charges in Scotland and asks for action to lower them.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
We as a Government are committed to getting down standing charges. Ofgem has consulted and will report back in due course.
Session: Energy Social Tariffs
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Disability Equipment Provision
11 March 2026
Responding: Zubir Ahmed
Main Concerns
["Seamus Logan highlighted significant issues with the current system for providing disability equipment, noting that around 64% of respondents reported longer than expected waiting times, with one constituent waiting nearly two years for a wheelchair. He cited testimonies that the system is unsustainable, with complaints about waiting times, quality of equipment, and poor communication. The impact of delayed equipment provision was also emphasized, with one constituent stating that it leaves disabled people in environments that worsen their health or put them at risk of injury. Logan noted that 74% of equipment providers were aware of patients experiencing delayed hospital discharge due to unavailable community equipment. The lead MP expressed concerns about the impact of delays in receiving disability equipment on people's quality of life. He highlighted that equipment is often going unused when there is a need in another part of the system, which is a significant issue."]
Specific Asks
['Logan asked the Minister to set out the reasons why a national strategy for disability equipment provision would not be implemented, highlighting the need for greater national leadership to ensure consistent and reliable access to equipment, regardless of location. The lead MP asked for government to address the issue of unused equipment and to improve the supply and demand management in the system.']
Animals in Science Regulation Unit: Annual Report 2024
03 February 2026
Responding: Sarah Jones
Main Concerns
['The Animals in Science Regulation Unit annual report for 2024 highlighted shocking failures to protect animals from undue suffering, including incidents where animals starved or drowned. In 2024, over 2.6 million procedures using animals took place in UK labs, representing a decrease of only 1.21% from 2023. There were 146 cases of non-compliance with licence conditions, affecting more than 22,000 animals.']
Specific Asks
['The report suggests that increasing the number of full-time inspectors alone may not result in meaningful change and calls for a series of more robust measures to address animal welfare issues. Seamus Logan also urges the government to consider international progress towards phasing out animal experiments.']
Food Banks
19 November 2024
Responding: Alison McGovern
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about the increasing reliance on food banks in the UK, with a reported 3.12 million emergency food parcels distributed by Trussell Trust in 2023-24, marking a 94% increase from just five years prior. He notes that 17% of children experience food insecurity and highlights the role of health issues, unemployment cuts, and delays to benefits as contributing factors. The escalating cost of living, with food prices surging by 19.1%, has exacerbated the crisis.']
Specific Asks
['The MP calls for an essentials guarantee ensuring social security payments cover basic needs; a robust social safety net addressing benefit delays, sanctions, and implementing a statutory living wage; strengthening nutritional support for children during holidays; empowering local communities through dignified food aid models; and the development of a social tariff for reduced energy costs for vulnerable populations.']
Bluetongue Virus in Livestock
03 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
14 July 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Civil Service Pensions
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Digital Safety: Children
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Cuba: Humanitarian Situation
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
High Speed 2 Reset
19 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Energy Security
19 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Criticises the Government's energy policy, particularly the ban on new oil and gas licences. Emphasises the negative impact of these policies on Aberdeen, the North East of Scotland, and UK economic s...
National Security
14 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...
Insurance Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill - Lords amendments and Government motions to disagree
15 April 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves that the House disagrees with Lords amendment 1. Does not provide additional details in the provided text.
Attendance
33.7%
33 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
25
25.5% of votes
No Votes
8
8.2% of votes
Abstentions
65
66.3% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
40
Ministerial Questions Asked
66
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
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
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+198% above average
This MP:
40
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1258% above average
This MP:
66
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-51% below average
This MP:
33.7
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 Seamus Logan's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.