Siobhain McDonagh
MP for Mitcham and Morden
Lab
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
In a capital city still scarred by the loss of 72 lives in the Grenfell fire, we have a second equally flammable and deadly risk. In bedrooms and corridors across London, low-paid deliverers for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are charging the tools of their trade: lethal lithium e-bike batteries. Every other day, the London Fire Brigade is called out to an e-bike battery fire, with a record 206 in 2025 alone. Will the Government commit to banning the import of substandard e-bikes and converter kits, and will his Ministers attend my roundtable in October with regulators, delivery companies and insurers to find a way forward?
Context
London Fire Brigade faces frequent e-bike battery fires, with 206 incidents in 2025 alone. The Grenfell Tower tragedy underscores the need for stricter safety measures.
Andy Burnham
We recently consulted on the conversion kits that my hon. Friend mentions and will set out a response shortly. As somebody who formerly had responsibility for the Greater Manchester fire and rescue service, I fully understand the issue that she is raising, and she can expect a robust response on all the issues raised. I am not sure that I will be able to attend her roundtable, but I will ensure that a Minister does so.
Assessment
Specific ban commitment and personal attendance
Under Review
Not Sure
Session: PMQs 2026-09-09
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Criterion Capital has issued at least 130 no-fault eviction notices, affecting families who have done nothing wrong. Will the Prime Minister ensure that in the final weeks before the abolition of no-fault evictions, his Government do all they can to hold Criterion Capital to account?
Context
Criterion Capital has issued at least 130 no-fault eviction notices across its portfolio, affecting families in London and the south-east.
Keir Starmer
Renters should have security, and I condemn any unfair evictions. I am proud to be abolishing section 21, a practice that has pushed thousands of renters into homelessness.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not ensure holding Criterion Capital to account.
Condemnation Of Evictions
Session: PMQs
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Surely it cannot be right that a quarter of ATMs charge people to access their own money. Will the Prime Minister join dozens of his Back Benchers in backing my cross-party amendment?
Context
As banks close branches, free cash machines are disappearing, hitting the most vulnerable hardest.
Rishi Sunak
The Government are legislating to safeguard access to cash through the Financial Services and Markets Bill, and initiatives are in place with the industry to subsidise free-to-use ATMs in deprived areas.
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The planned closure of these critical services at St Helier Hospital will cost £600 million. An alternative exists to rebuild the hospital in an area with higher health needs while saving £200 million. Would you support this option?
Context
St Helier Hospital in Mitcham faces significant service cuts, including the loss of A&E, maternity, intensive care, children's services, renal unit and 62% of beds.
Boris Johnson
We are investing in 48 new hospitals and rebuilds. The government believes its investment will improve NHS services.
Assessment
Specific alternative rebuilding option not addressed
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Before lockdown, children on free school meals finished education on average 18 months behind their classmates and the gap was getting worse. Schools closed and a quarter of these children did less than one hour's schoolwork a day. Lockdown was temporary, but the impact could be lifelong. To help these children catch up, and in the spirit of togetherness invoked by the Prime Minister earlier, will his Government give time for my Bill to close the digital divide and give children on free school meals access to the internet in their homes?
Context
Before lockdown, children on free school meals were behind their peers educationally. During the lockdown, many did less than one hour of schoolwork a day.
Boris Johnson
I am grateful to the hon. Lady, because she is raising a very important point. Getting kids back into school has been the most important objective that we have had over the last few months, and I am glad that it has got under way, but she is right in what she says about the digital divide. That is why we are investing massively in online education, giving 2,200,000 laptops and tablets, and putting routers in schools across the country. That is what we are going to do, and I want to see a world in which every school in our country has full gigabit broadband, with the equipment that will give pupils the access to the internet that they need.
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They herd them on to trains, they shave their heads, they abort their babies. A genocide of the Uyghur people by the Chinese Government is taking place before our eyes. It is easy to criticise the next world superpower, but harder to take action. What action will the Prime Minister take to stop the ethnic cleansing of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang? When will he lead the organisation of an international tribunal, because this time no country can say that it did not know?
Context
A genocide of the Uyghur people by the Chinese Government is taking place, with reported mass detentions, forced labour, and cultural assimilation.
Boris Johnson
The hon. Lady is entirely right to draw attention to the plight of the Uyghurs, as both I and the Foreign Secretary have done. We raise these concerns directly with the Chinese authorities and will continue to do so in the G20, the UN and every other context.
Assessment
specific actions requested
Session: PMQs
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At year 6, children on free school meals are nine months behind their better-off classmates. By GCSE, it is 18 months. Some 700,000 have no online access for schoolwork during lockdown. Will the Prime Minister give Government time to pass a cross-party Bill giving internet access and devices to all such children?
Context
Children on free school meals are falling behind their classmates, with some 700,000 having no online access during lockdown. The questioner seeks support to level up education and provide internet access and devices.
The Prime Minister (Boris Johnson)
I passionately support IT fairness. We have rolled out laptops across the country for pupils on free school meals. But all year 6 pupils should now be back in school, not just partial attendance.
Assessment
Cross-party Bill support
Supporting It Fairness
Session: PMQs
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Will the Prime Minister reassure me that he will look at this issue of health inequalities between rich and poor areas?
Context
Epsom and St Helier trust is set to lose services, potentially becoming a walk-in centre.
The Prime Minister (Boris Johnson)
In addition to the 40 new hospitals that we are building, as part of the £33.9 billion initial investment—the record investment—that we are making in the NHS, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust will receive £500 million to redevelop its estate and world-class facilities on that site.
Session: PMQs
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At 2 pm today, many Members will be attending the funeral of Phil Woolas who died from glioblastoma brain tumour on 14 March. I am sure everyone would wish to send condolences but does the Secretary of State agree that condolences are not enough given no improvement in treatment for this condition in 40 years?
Context
Phil Woolas, a former Member of Parliament with glioblastoma, passed away recently. The question highlights the lack of improvement in treatment for this condition over 40 years.
Wes Streeting
I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to Phil Woolas and send condolences to his family. The National Institute for Health and Care Research brain tumour research consortium, backed by over £ £25 million-worth of investment, aims to unlock new treatments and transform outcomes. Earlier this year, we announced £3 million with Cancer Research UK for the brain tumour centre of excellence including the glioma centre. We are close to major breakthroughs but hold NIHR and NHS England's feet to the fire on improving treatment.
Session: Topical Questions
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Since the Foreign Secretary was last in office, he has been working for a Chinese state enterprise that was sanctioned by the US Government and blacklisted for bribery by the World Bank. The Foreign Secretary was paid by the Chinese company to promote the building of a port in Sri Lanka, a country which has itself been accused of war crimes and where, since the end of the civil war in 2009, tens of thousands of disappeared people have still not been found. Does the Minister agree that the British people have the right to know when their Foreign Secretary has been employed by the Chinese Government?
Context
The question stems from the Foreign Secretary's past employment with a Chinese company that was sanctioned by the US Government and has been involved in projects criticized for human rights violations.
John Glen
I do not recognise the hon. Lady's characterisation of the Foreign Secretary's employment history. What I would say is that there is a thorough process in place through the ministerial code whereby the independent adviser publishes statements on Ministers' relevant interests. Yesterday, I met the independent adviser for the first time to speak in general terms about his role, and work is under way on the next list to include the relevant interests of newly appointed Ministers—I think there are about 18 of them. The Government's position on China remains unchanged.
Session: Foreign Secretary Declarations of Interest
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My constituents Mrs L and Mr M, who came to the UK on a British National (Overseas) passport from Hong Kong, have been unable to access their bank accounts due to Chinese state interference despite having lived and worked in the UK. Does the Home Secretary consider it appropriate for BNO visa holders' financial rights to be restricted at the directive of the Chinese Communist Party?
Context
A constituent, Mrs L and Mr M from Hong Kong with BNO status, have faced difficulties accessing their own money due to the Chinese state's intervention in UK banks. The Home Office has issued more than 160,000 BNO visas.
Suella Braverman
I am very concerned by the issue the hon. Lady raises. We have welcomed more than 100,000 people from Hong Kong via our BNO scheme. We have also had similar reports and we have heard from a group of BNOs who have raised concerns of a similar nature. My right hon. Friend the Immigration Minister, and potentially the Security Minister, will get back to her on the details, but I share the concern she is raising.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities regarding the ongoing effort to combat fraud, which represents more than 40% of all crime in England and Wales, including measures such as working with private sector partners and law enforcement to prevent fraud at its source and proposals for legislative changes like banning cold calling for financial products.
Context
The question arises from the high incidence of fraud in England and Wales, where it accounts for over 40% of all crime. The government has announced a new strategy to tackle this issue.
Suella Braverman
Fraud is a despicable crime that accounts for more than 40% of all crime in England and Wales. The Government's fraud strategy will do far more to block fraud at source by working closely with the private sector and law enforcement. The Online Safety Bill obligates tech platforms to protect users from fraud, and we will consult on banning cold calling for financial products and clamp down on number spoofing. We will ban devices that let criminals send mass scam texts or disguise their number when making scam calls. New powers will take down fraudulent websites.
Session: Topical Questions
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Aside from emergency lockdown devices, what additional support is being provided to equip schools with skills and resources to ensure no child is left behind in the technological world?
Context
During lockdowns, some schools were well-equipped for remote learning while others struggled due to a lack of devices. The digital gap widened, impacting student attainment.
Robin Walker
We recognize the importance of reaching out and providing help where possible. We provided 1.9 million devices on top of existing 2.9 million in schools, ensuring that equipment is available. We will continue to work with other departments to ensure disadvantaged households get the technology they need.
Session: Digital Divide
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What steps are being taken to help close the digital divide for children without access to the internet or adequate devices at home? When schools closed due to lockdowns, the shift to online education highlighted disparities in technology readiness. Schools such as Ursuline High School were ahead with tablets and remote learning capabilities from day one, but others struggled. For students still lacking proper equipment, what support is provided for equipping schools with the necessary skills and resources?
Context
The digital gap in education became evident during the pandemic as schools moved to remote learning. Schools like Ursuline High School were well-prepared, but others lacked necessary devices.
Robin Walker
We have delivered over 1.9 million devices to educational institutions for disadvantaged students during the pandemic, along with a £520 million investment. Additionally, we partnered with mobile operators to provide free data to more than 33,000 children and supplied over 100,000 4G routers. The 1.9 million devices complemented existing 2.9 million devices in schools. We will collaborate with other departments to ensure disadvantaged households receive necessary technology.
Session: Digital Divide
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What more evidence does the Foreign Secretary need to take sanctions against General Silva, the chief of the defence in Sri Lanka, to follow the American Government in those sanctions for war crimes?
Context
The US has imposed sanctions on General Silva, the chief of defence in Sri Lanka.
Amanda Milling
We have regularly engaged with the United States and other partners on issues relating to Sri Lanka. The UK Government keep all evidence and potential designations under the UK global human rights sanctions regime under close review, guided by the objectives of the sanctions regime. We would not normally speculate about future sanctions targets, as to do so would reduce their impact.
Session: Topical Questions
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Some 124,190 children will spend this Christmas in temporary accommodation, without a place to call home. They will wake up in hostels, bed and breakfasts and working industrial estates, often far away from their schools and friends. Homeless families in the UK are moved the equivalent of 400,000 miles around the globe each year, at a staggering cost of over £1 billion. Given that there have been over 100,000 children in temporary accommodation since 2015, what hope can the Minister give this House, and more importantly those children, that they will at some point have a place to call home?
Context
The question addresses the ongoing issue of children living in poor quality temporary accommodation, with some families moving hundreds of thousands of miles around the country at great cost.
Eddie Hughes
I completely sympathise with the cause trumpeted by the hon. Lady and would say two things. First, some councils are doing innovative work in this area: I understand Barnet Council is working with Opendoor Homes to purchase properties itself to use for temporary accommodation, as in that way it can at least control the quality and associated cost. But my personal preference is the work we are doing through Capital Letters, which has been very successful so far in helping London boroughs secure properties for use for temporary accommodation.
Session: Children in Temporary Accommodation
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What recent estimate he has made of the number of children in temporary accommodation?
Context
The question arises from the high number of children living in temporary accommodation, a situation that has been ongoing since at least 2015. The latest estimate shows 124,290 dependent children were in temporary accommodation as of June 30th.
Eddie Hughes
It is certainly not ideal, but time spent in temporary accommodation does that mean people are getting help and ensures families have a roof over their heads. We are committed to reducing the need for temporary accommodation by preventing homelessness before it occurs, which is why we are investing £375 million this year to support local authorities to prevent homelessness, an increase of £112 million on the sum last year. However, on 30 June this year 124,290 dependent children were living in temporary accommodation, although that is down 2.3% on the same quarter last year.
Session: Children in Temporary Accommodation
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When the chief inspector of hospitals placed St George's in Tooting into special measures, he warned that the 'emergency department was not large enough for the number of patients that passed through it and privacy and dignity were compromised.' Given the report by the British Red Cross highlighting the causal link between A&E attendance and deprivation, does the Minister understand the further huge impact that moving acute services from St Helier to wealthy, healthy Belmont will have on A&E attendances at St George's?
Context
The chief inspector of hospitals placed St George's in Tooting into special measures due to the emergency department not being large enough for patient numbers, compromising privacy and dignity.
Edward Argar
Forgive me, but I fear the hon. Lady may not have moved her tabled question.
Session: Young People’s Mental Health Services
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What recent assessment has been made by the government regarding the impact of proposed downgrades at St Helier hospital on acute services at St George's hospital?
Context
Proposed changes to services at St Helier hospital may affect acute services at St George's hospital.
Edward Argar (The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
No recent assessment has been made regarding the changes associated with the Epsom and St Helier reconfiguration. The proposals have undergone consultation, judicial review, and an independent reconfiguration panel process which all supported the plans as being in the local population's interest.
Session: St Helier and St George’s Hospitals
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Will the Government support my campaign calling for every child entitled to a free school meal to have internet access and an adequate device at home?
Context
Before the lockdown, disadvantaged children were struggling academically due to a digital divide. Despite efforts during lockdown, 25% of children on free school meals did less than one hour's work per week.
Nick Gibb
I read the joint article in The Times this morning by the hon. Member and my right hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) about the UNICEF report and her objectives, and I agree with much of what they have both written, particularly about the importance of closing the digital divide. I am grateful for the acknowledgement in that article of the much needed support to disadvantaged children that the provision by this Government of 1.3 million laptops and tablets gave.
Session: Closing the Digital Divide
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What plans does he have to implement the recommendations of the UK Committee for UNICEF and the Carnegie UK Trust's report entitled “Closing the Digital Divide for Good”?
Context
The report 'Closing the Digital Divide for Good' provides recommendations on digital technology in education.
Nick Gibb
Over 1.3 million laptops and tablets and 75,000 4G wireless routers have been distributed to schools and local authorities. We are building on the Department's significant investment in devices, platforms, training and digital services to develop an evidence-based strategy for the most effective long-term approach to digital technology in education.
Session: Closing the Digital Divide
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Given the importance of school testing, should it not be opt out rather than opt in, ensuring that a far greater number of pupils are tested while retaining parents right to choose?
Context
Some schools cannot test up to half of their pupils due to parental consent requirements, putting peers and families at avoidable risk.
Nick Gibb
We give clear guidance, and we expect parents to give permission to the school to allow secondary school pupils to be tested twice a week. This is an important initiative that helps to minimise the risk of transmission in the secondary school estate. After the first three tests, home testing kits will be sent to homes with pupils, and we hope that the twice-weekly testing of pupils will continue for the foreseeable future.
Session: Topical Questions
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But from 22 October schools will be required to provide remote education to those pupils isolating because of coronavirus. Ofcom estimates that up to 1.78 million children in the UK have no access to a laptop, desktop or tablet at home, and this policy will fail them. With less than two weeks until the changes, how can the education of those children be guaranteed? Is it not time to ensure that every child entitled to a free school meal is provided with internet access and an adequate device at home?
Context
The MP expressed concerns over the upcoming policy changes requiring schools to provide remote education for isolating pupils, given that up to 1.78 million UK children lack home devices.
Gavin Williamson
The hon. Lady will probably be familiar with our policy and the fact that we have set up support for schools that will have to provide remote education for children, whereby we are making sure that those children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are properly supported by this programme and investment of half a million laptops.
Session: Home Learning Covid-19
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What estimate has been made of the number of school children that did not have access to (a) a laptop or (b) another device to facilitate home learning when schools were closed during the covid-19 lockdown?
Context
The MP raised concerns about the number of school children lacking access to laptops or other devices for remote learning during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Gavin Williamson
As part of £160 million invested to support remote education, more than 220,000 laptops and tablets have already been delivered, with 40,000 routers additional to that. We are now supplementing this support by making available 250,000 additional devices in the event that face-to-face schooling is disrupted.
Session: Home Learning Covid-19
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Asks about steps taken by the Department to ensure recipient local authorities are informed when a family is moved from another local authority to temporary accommodation in their area. Mentions the distance traveled and non-compliance by councils.
Context
Discusses the movement of homeless families to temporary accommodation outside their local authority area.
Luke Hall (Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Responds that local authorities are required by law to notify receiving authorities when placing a family in out-of-area temporary accommodation. Mentions the homelessness code of guidance and the importance of notifying to avoid disruption in schooling or employment. Notes efforts to hold local authorities accountable through the homelessness and advice support team and collaborative work with Local Government Association.
Session: Families in Temporary Accommodation
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What recent assessment has been made regarding trends in social mobility within the armed forces? New data reveals that there are nearly as many combined cadet forces in private schools as there are across all state schools, despite just 7% of the population being privately educated. To ensure greater social mobility in our forces, will the Minister tell the House what his Department is doing to increase the number of combined cadet forces in state schools?
Context
New data indicates a disparity between fee-paying schools and state schools in the number of cadet forces despite only 7% of the UK population being privately educated.
Johnny Mercer
The Government are committed to establishing 500 new cadet forces across the country, with a big focus on state schools. We are absolutely clear that people's socioeconomic background has absolutely zero to do with their opportunity to serve. The opportunities of service are there for everybody.
Session: Social Mobility
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation: Sanctions and Tariffs
08 March 2023
Responding: David Rutley
Main Concerns
['Businesses in my constituency have been impacted by sanctions evasion tactics employed by a Belarusian company. This company is circumventing UK sanctions on Belarusian goods by claiming that its products originate from Russia, allowing it to import sanctioned items without facing the additional tariff and thus undercutting local businesses. The case exemplifies how sanctions lists can be drawn up in such a way as to create loopholes exploited by Russian and Belarusian entities.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the Minister to address the detail of this issue and explain how we will close the loopholes that Russia and Belarus are using, ensuring our sanctions and tariffs are effective in practice. Additionally, I urge the Government to update the sanctions list and increase tariffs on metals, making goods originating from sanctioned countries uncompetitive.']
Driving Licences and Dangerous Drivers
14 June 2022
Responding: Trudy Harrison
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the estimated 1,390 families who lost a loved one to a road death in the last year. A constituent of mine was tragically killed in December, leaving her family devastated. The current law allows dangerous drivers to continue driving until they are found guilty, which can take years. My case raises concerns about the need for urgent action to protect others and provide peace of mind for grieving families. I highlighted the story of Carol King whose partner Richard Jordan was tragically killed in 2019 by a driver with previous convictions who received a sentence of six years and eight months, only to be back on the road after three years.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the Minister to consider amending the law so that anyone accused of death by dangerous driving is immediately taken off our roads while an investigation is ongoing. This would ensure no further tragedy occurs due to a lack of immediate action.']
Special Schools Eye Care Service
30 March 2022
Responding: Maria Caulfield
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the higher level of sight problems in children attending special schools, with four out of five children with a severe learning disability requiring eye care. The issue was highlighted by statistics showing that these children are 28 times more likely to have a sight problem than other children. Only one in ten children has ever had an NHS sight test, and over four in ten have no history of eye care. There is ambiguity about whether the service will be limited to residential special schools only, despite all the important work done so far in day special schools.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the government to publicly reaffirm its commitment to the NHS special school eye care service and ensure that children get the service they need. Ongoing evaluation can still happen while ensuring access to primary eyecare for people with learning disabilities.']
NHS Corridor Care
08 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed deep concern about the issue of 'corridor care' in NHS, highlighting that treatment in corridors is not care due to lack of proper equipment and dignity. Stressed the importance of accurate ...
Backbench Business - Brain Tumour Survival RatesBackbench Business
09 February 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
The House is urged to note the poor survival rates of brain tumours in the UK, which ranks 22nd out of 29 comparable countries. McDonagh highlights the lack of progress due to a system that prioritise...
Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01
01 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Children’s Health 2025-07-10
10 July 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever through the 'Fit for the Future' 10-year plan is noted with excitement. Emphasis on obesity prevention, including better d...
Brain Tumours Research and Treatment 2025-05-08
08 May 2025
General Debate
Led by this MP
The debate notes that there has been no progress in NHS treatment of brain tumours in 20 years, highlighting the significant impact on people under 40. The motion calls for increased research funding ...
Hospitals 2025-04-23
23 April 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Regrets the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country, noting a maintenance backlog of £13.8 billion in 2023-24 and the failure to deliver on promises for new hospital construction...
National Cancer Plan 2025-02-04
04 February 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Announced the Government's national cancer plan, highlighting improvements in diagnosis and treatment times. Cited Lord Darzi’s investigation which found higher rates of cancer cases compared to Europ...
New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
20 January 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Business of the House 2025-01-09
09 January 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's first six months in office have been catastrophic, with damaging effects on the economy. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns that the UK economy did not grow ...
Treatment of Terminal Illness
26 November 2024
General Debate
Led by this MP
Advances in medical science are not benefiting people diagnosed with rare cancers in the UK, who receive outdated treatments. The Bill aims to protect clinicians and allow terminally ill patients acce...
Attendance
60.2%
59 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
20
20.4% of votes
No Votes
39
39.8% of votes
Abstentions
39
39.8% 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 AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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 NO
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 NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
8
PMQs Asked
18
Ministerial Questions Asked
86
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
18
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
+119% above average
This MP:
8
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+34% above average
This MP:
18
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1670% above average
This MP:
86
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
+90% above average
This MP:
18
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-13% below average
This MP:
60.2
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 Siobhain McDonagh's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.