Stephen Gethins
MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
SNP
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Even loyal Scottish Labour party members seem to have lost confidence in you. Can you explain why those who were close to him are abandoning him given your Government's record?
Context
SNP Members previously sat on the Front Bench but now sit elsewhere, reflecting changes in political support.
Keir Starmer
I remember when SNP Members used to sit here, now they sit up there, because we won the general election in 2024 with a landslide majority.
Assessment
The reason for loss of confidence among Scottish Labour party members
Shifts To Historical Context
Refers To Past Political Victories
Session: PMQs
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Independent Ireland announced a significant heating oil support package. Scotland gave £350 billion to the Treasury and received £35 per household for heating oil support. Will the Labour Government turn towards taxpayers and act?
Context
Scotland has given £350 billion to the Treasury but received only £35 per household in heating oil support, compared to Ireland's €700 million package.
Douglas Alexander
There goes the SNP talking up Reform again. The hon. Gentleman should learn it is possible to be anti-nationalist without being anti-Scottish. When SNP Members next speak, they can explain where their promised publicly owned energy company went.
Session: Energy Prices
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Why are Scots struggling to pay among the highest bills in Europe when Scotland is an energy-rich exporter?
Context
Scots are facing high energy bills despite Scotland being an exporter of electricity, hydrocarbons, and renewables.
Douglas Alexander
Economic illiteracy extends to the First Minister. Berwick Bank, the largest offshore wind farm in Europe, was funded by UK bill payers. The affordability of renewables is determined not just by Scottish taxpayers but also by contributions from UK bill payers.
Session: Energy Prices
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The current energy bills crisis is severe, but the government does not seem responsive. The SNP argues that Scotland generates clean, green renewable energy and exports it to the UK. Will they cooperate with the First Minister for a four-nations summit?
Context
The SNP's plan to lower energy costs through independence lacks credibility.
Michael Shanks
We do work very well together, actually, contrary to what it might appear from the hon. Member's contribution. He suggests, quite wrongly—twice now—that Scotland is generating all this electricity by itself. Of course, those projects are funded by bill payers across the UK investing in that infrastructure. His plan seems to be to take a third off energy bills with independence, with absolutely no credibility whatsoever.
Session: Topical Questions
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Would Scotland be better off with its own energy resources given the current high prices? Labour promised lower bills but failed to deliver. Would independence offer a more resilient and affordable energy system?
Context
High energy costs continue despite previous government promises, questioning if an independent Scotland would fare better.
Martin McCluskey
Bills will fall by 7% from next week. The Government has delivered Great British Energy within 18 months, lifted 1 million households out of fuel poverty, and is investing £15 billion through the warm homes plan to improve home efficiency.
Session: Energy Bills Scotland
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What steps are the Department taking to support communities in Scotland with high energy costs? Bills remain among Europe's highest despite UK Government benefits from Scottish energy revenues. Labour promised lower bills but two years later, resilience and affordability issues persist.
Context
High energy bills in Scotland despite being an energy-rich country, with previous government promises unfulfilled.
Martin McCluskey
Government action includes a 7% price cap reduction from April, £117 savings per bill fixed until June, support for vulnerable heating oil customers, and expansion of the warm home discount with annual funding of £92 million for Scottish consumers.
Session: Energy Bills Scotland
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Unsurprisingly, the Secretary of State has not been able to tell me that there are any differences, because the sad truth is that when it comes to every issue, the Prime Minister's most loyal supporters are in Scottish Labour. When it came to raising tax on small and medium-sized enterprises—no problem; when it came to scrapping the winter fuel allowance—no problem; when it came to the two-child benefit cap, they even kicked people out of the party—no problem. But when it comes to their own jobs, then there is a problem. Does the Secretary of State understand why Labour is falling so far and so fast?
Context
The MP criticises the Labour party for supporting controversial policies such as raising taxes on SMEs, scrapping the winter fuel allowance, and implementing a two-child benefit cap.
Douglas Alexander
The hon. Gentleman talks about sad truths; the sad truth is that one in seven young Scots between the ages of 16 and 24 are not in employment, education or training. The Scottish Government, in which he served, also uphold another sad truth: it is hard to think of a single area of Scottish public life over the past 19 years where we have seen an improvement. Scottish schools used to be the envy of the world, but the hon. Gentleman's Government have delivered falling standards. The Scottish national health service, with brilliant staff, contrasts very badly with the level of progress on waiting lists that is being made by colleagues down here. Whether it is because of being weak on defence, inadequate on further education colleges, or generally just a secret and inadequate Government, there is a whole lot of change coming in May, I hope.
Session: Relations with Scottish Government
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What discussions have been had on the Scottish Government's approach to bovine electronic identification, which differs from the rest of the UK?
Context
Concern over ineffective relations between the two governments, specifically regarding bovine electronic identification.
Douglas Alexander
My hon. Friend raises an important point about ineffective relations between governments, leading to higher costs for auction houses and hauliers in her constituency. Although animal health is a devolved responsibility, I am troubled by the Scottish Government's divergence from UK standards.
Session: Relations with Scottish Government
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Stephen Gethins congratulated Mr Alexander on catching “The Traitors” and asked him to explain why Scotland is the only region in the UK seeing a decrease in child poverty. He highlighted that Scottish Labour MPs lost their whip for backing a vote against the two-child benefit cap.
Context
The SNP spokesperson questioned the Secretary of State on why Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is declining, despite Labour's opposition.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)
Mr Alexander attributed the decline in child poverty to the abolition of the two-child benefit cap, which will help 95,000 children. He argued that Labour chancellors historically have lifted many children out of poverty and mentioned that three quarters of kids in poverty are from working households, emphasizing the importance of employment rights and minimum wage increases.
Session: Economic Growth
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What assessment has she made of the potential impact of leaving the EU on economic growth? The OBR estimated a 4% drop in productivity, and alongside trade deals with the US and India, the Government is resetting its relationship with the EU. However, when will the Labour party release their analysis given that leaving the EU now costs an estimated £250 million per day?
Context
The SNP Member references the Office for Budget Responsibility's estimate that productivity will be 4% lower due to Brexit. He also mentions trade deals with the US and India, questioning the Labour party's analysis.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
The Office for Budget Responsibility has produced an independent analysis and confirmed that it believes 4% is the correct number, and the OBR continues to maintain that in its forecasts. The SNP’s plans for Scotland leaving the UK are criticized as being costly and disruptive.
Session: EU Exit Economic Growth
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Household energy bills have risen by £187 since the Labour government came to power. Additionally, more increases are expected. Does he understand the frustration with rising fuel poverty and food prices?
Context
Since the Labour government took office, household energy bills have risen by £187. The Secretary of State is asked for details on how much this has increased.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Douglas Alexander)
This Government has taken action on energy bills and will continue to do so. We acknowledge benefits from £150 off winter energy bills for around 530,000 households in Scotland.
Session: Cost of Living
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What discussions have had with European counterparts about securing Ukrainians’ long-range missiles with European partners so that they can better defend themselves?
Context
The need to secure long-range missiles with European partners for better defense of Ukraine.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
This issue was discussed as part of the coalition of the willing, where NATO was present, as well as many countries from Europe and across the world. Those discussions were about continued military support to Ukraine, as well as this crucial economic pressure.
Session: Ukraine
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of energy prices on economic growth. The Minister and I come from one of the most energy-rich parts of Europe, yet its consumers have among the highest energy bills in Europe. That drives up fuel poverty and hits the cost of living crisis. Labour promised to bring down bills by £300; they will have gone up by about the same amount. Does the Minister understand why people are so frustrated with the Government?
Context
High energy prices in the UK have raised concerns about their impact on consumers' finances and business competitiveness. Stephen Gethins highlights that his region, despite being rich in energy resources, has some of the highest energy bills in Europe.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Martin McCluskey)
High and volatile energy prices are bad for growth, take money out of consumers’ pockets and make our businesses less competitive. Through our mission to achieve clean power by 2030, we are taking the country off the rollercoaster of global fossil fuel prices and have set a route to home-grown cheap and greener energy. Like the hon. Member, I understand people’s frustration when they look at their energy bills each month.
Session: Energy Prices Economic Growth
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I join others in congratulating the Minister on his nuptials—that is happy news for everybody. The Minister will be aware of the fantastic work that UK-based non-governmental organisations have done about civil society stability, which is crucial in these darker times. With the cuts to the international development budget, will the Minister assure me that work in that space in Georgia and elsewhere will not be undermined as a result of those cuts?
Context
With the UK's international development budget being cut, the questioner is concerned about undermining civil society work in Georgia.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
I set out the position on the changes to our aid budget earlier. I can assure the hon. Gentleman that we recognise the important work that civil society does in Georgia, and indeed more broadly, in ensuring a free society. He will appreciate that the situation there is very difficult. We have suspended all our programme support for the Georgian Government, restricted our defence co-operation, limited our engagement with Georgian Dream representatives and frozen the annual strategic dialogue in response to the very disturbing direction of travel that we have seen in Georgia.
Session: Georgia Democracy
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If there is cash to go around and UK Departments are getting bigger spending increases than the Scottish Government, why will he not prioritise child poverty? The Child Poverty Action Group described getting rid of the two-child cap as “the most cost-effective way” to cut child poverty. It was described by the Pensions Minister as “immoral”. The Cabinet Office’s recent report “Tackling Child Poverty” stated: There is a lot we can learn from action already being taken in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Will the Secretary of State make scrapping the two-child poverty cap a priority, or will he insist on failed Tory policies?
Context
The question references voting against the two-child cap policy, pointing out that UK Departments are receiving larger spending increases than the Scottish Government.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Ian Murray)
What we have done as a Government is a pay rise for 200,000 Scots, day one rights for sick leave and parental leave and £150 off energy bills for more than half a million Scottish households, and we have banned exploitative zero-hours contracts. There are 10,000 children in Scotland every single night going to bed without a home. That is a dreadful record for the Scottish Government.
Session: Spending Review 2025 Scottish Public Services
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The Scottish Government have reinstated the winter fuel payment for up to 88,000 pension-age veterans in Scotland. But the Prime Minister has said that it was right to slash the winter fuel payment. Was the Prime Minister right to slash it?
Context
MP Stephen Gethins congratulates Aberdeen FC and Dundee United on their respective achievements, then questions the Prime Minister's decision to slash the winter fuel payment.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)
When this Government took office, we inherited a £22 billion black hole, which required emergency action. We said at the time that our decision on the winter fuel payment was a difficult one that we did not want to make, and we are very pleased to be in a position to reconsider it.
Session: Veterans
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The Secretary of State will be aware of our concerns around the changes and the damages they could do to the most vulnerable. She will also be aware of the implications for the Scottish Government who administer this. Will she at least give me the assurance that the full details about how the changes will interact with devolved powers will come before a vote is brought to this Chamber?
Context
The MP is concerned about the impact of changes to Personal Independence Payments on vulnerable individuals and on devolved powers in Scotland.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Liz Kendall)
My right hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security and Disability is working closely with all the devolved Administrations to ensure that the changes work in every part of the country. I also say to Opposition Members that we want to ensure that disabled people in Scotland have the same rights, chances and choices to get into work, stay in work and get on in their work, so I hope the hon. Member will be keen to work with us on those issues, too.
Session: Personal Independence Payment Disabled People
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Will the Secretary of State let us know what progress he has made on his commitment by Scottish Labour to address challenges in Scotland’s higher education sector impacted by migration policies?
Context
The higher education sector in Scotland has faced significant financial impacts due to Westminster policies such as the national insurance increase, Brexit, and the hostile environment policy. These factors have particularly affected institutions like Dundee University.
Ian Murray (Secretary of State for Scotland)
The Secretary of State reiterated that the Scottish Government is responsible for funding higher education in Scotland, and criticised the SNP for blaming Westminster instead of taking responsibility. He stated that work is ongoing within government to establish a new framework linking Skills England, Migration Advisory Committee, Industrial Strategy Council, and Department for Work and Pensions to identify workforce shortages and skills strategies for future needs. The Secretary also highlighted an overreliance on international recruitment and the need to address issues such as one in six young people not being in education, employment or training.
Session: Higher Education
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In the 2011 Scottish National party manifesto, we committed to having the equivalent of 100% of Scotland’s electricity generated from renewables. The SNP met that target and then some, thanks to the devolution of the Crown Estate and to working with industry. It is now delivering jobs and clean, green energy to Scotland and throughout the UK. Why should Wales not have the same opportunity?
Context
The SNP committed in their 2011 manifesto to generate 100% of Scotland’s electricity from renewables, which they claim was achieved due to devolving the Crown Estate and working with industry. The question arises as to why Wales should not have similar opportunities.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I will not take any lectures on the Crown Estate from the hon. Member, whose party’s mismanagement of the Scottish seabed resulted in Scottish assets being sold off on the cheap. We are focused on doing whatever it takes to secure more than 5,000 jobs in Wales and the billions of pounds of investment that the Crown Estate can unlock for Wales.
Session: Crown Estate Devolution
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If the Secretary of State had bothered to read in more depth, he would have seen that I was saying something that he once agreed with: leaving the EU has left us more isolated. He once agreed with me about that, before he went into government—but then, he agreed with me on other things before he went into government, such as tackling fuel poverty and tackling child poverty. Is the Secretary of State no longer worried about those issues and more worried about league tables? Is he more worried about being in the relegation zone?
Context
The MP references the Secretary of State's previous stance on leaving the EU, arguing it has left the UK more isolated. He also mentions prior agreements on tackling fuel poverty and child poverty.
Ian Murray (The Secretary of State for Scotland)
Sorry, Mr Speaker. I lost the thread of that question about halfway through, but one thing I did take from it is that it was absolutely identical to the question from the Tory shadow Secretary of State. That tells you all you need to know.
Session: Economic Growth
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May I put on record my thanks to the Minister for visiting Arbroath? It was good of him to do that, and I join him in congratulating Peter Stirling and members of the Arbroath town board. We have seen how hard-working they are and the way the community really got behind the project. Will the Minister work with the Treasury to ensure that there is maximum flexibility for local communities in Arbroath and elsewhere in the UK, to ensure that we can bring these projects to full fruition?
Context
The MP expressed gratitude for the Minister's visit to Arbroath earlier this year and acknowledged the hard work of Peter Stirling and members of the town board in developing bold plans. He highlighted community support and thanked his colleague, Dave Doogan, for their efforts.
Alex Norris
That is a very important point. We wanted to keep the promise made to the people of Arbroath, which is why I am very pleased that we have been able to do so through the long-term plan for towns. Going forward, as I have said to other colleagues, we want to see a longer-term, more allocative settlement that is driven by local people. As I stood in the church hall, with board after board after board of feedback from local residents about what they wanted to see, it only firmed my resolve that they should be in charge, rather than us.
Session: Arbroath Town Plan
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I have to say I am not surprised. There is huge confusion in the Labour party about the winter fuel allowance. The Scottish Government are doing something about it; the UK Government are not. The Secretary of State did not even know the number of pensioners who would be affected by the winter fuel cut. Labour is now distancing itself from Labour. Vote Labour to stop Labour—is that the message his party is sending out, or should voters just vote for the party that is actually doing something about it?
Context
The MP reiterates his criticism of the Labour Government's stance on winter fuel payments, contrasting it with Scottish Government actions.
Ian Murray
I think what the hon. Gentleman is tending to forget is that the winter fuel payment in Scotland is devolved. It was the SNP Scottish Government who decided to means-test it as well. If it was not for the £4.9 billion extra delivered by our Labour Chancellor at this Dispatch Box to end austerity, which the Scottish Government will spend today, they would not be able to make any decisions whatsoever.
Session: Living Standards
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I join the Secretary of State for Scotland in welcoming the shadow Secretary of State for Scotland to his place. I congratulate him on his appointment. Today, the Scottish Government will continue to protect the most vulnerable in society from the excesses of Westminster cuts. Instead of Tory cuts, it will be Labour cuts to winter fuel payments. Does the Secretary of State agree with the cut to the winter fuel allowance?
Context
The MP criticizes the Labour Government's decision to cut winter fuel payments, contrasting it with Scottish Government actions.
Ian Murray
Mr Speaker, I am sorry for such a short response to the hon. Gentleman, but there are 4.9 billion reasons why that question is rubbish.
Session: Living Standards
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On economic black holes, the Labour Mayor of London thinks that Brexit punched a £40 billion black hole in the public finances. Is leaving the EU a net positive or negative for the public finances?
Context
The Government have no overall estimate of the impact of the UK's exit from the EU.
Darren Jones
The Government have no overall estimate of the impact of the UK's exit from the EU, but the OBR has projected a 4% drop in productivity in the long term. That is why we are starting negotiations with the EU to improve trade in our mutual interest.
Session: Topical Questions
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Scotland's international brand is used to boost our economy throughout the world, selling Scottish products and experiences and boosting our soft power, so can the Foreign Secretary tell us how his Department will be marking St Andrew's day on Saturday?
Context
Scotland celebrates its national day, St Andrew's Day, which is an opportunity to highlight Scotland's international brand.
Anneliese Dodds
I am delighted to be able to take this question, as one of many Scots in the House. We are incredibly proud of brand Scotland, and our Scottish Secretary has been driving that forward and really pushing the case for Scotland's place in the world, working as part of the UK. We will most certainly be celebrating St Andrew's day—I certainly will.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister confirm a commitment to working with the Scottish Government and holding a meeting between the two governments to discuss ideas for more migration to Scotland?
Context
The Scottish Government has suggested that there should be ways to attract more people to work in Scotland, but the UK government opposes this.
Martin McCluskey
We have committed to Scottish representation on the Migration Advisory Committee, but it is for the Scottish Government to do things like build houses in areas where we need more migration in order to encourage people to come to live in Scotland.
Session: Employment Rights Scotland
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Have the Secretary of State and colleagues sat down with the Home Office to discuss encouraging more migration into Scotland?
Context
The Scottish National Party is concerned about demographic challenges in Scotland, seeking to incentivise more people to come to Scotland for employment.
Martin McCluskey
The Government will work closely with the Migration Advisory Committee, welcoming the contribution migrants make. However, we take no lessons from a party that supports zero-hours contracts and failed to support the Great British Energy Bill.
Session: Employment Rights Scotland
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Will the Secretary of State consider Phillips O'Brien and Eliot Cohen's report for next process, support for Ukraine and international building?
Context
Phillips O'Brien and Eliot Cohen's report on failures in analysis at the start of full-scale invasion.
John Healey
Will indeed. If hon. Gentleman sends executive summary rather than full report, will take a look at it.
Session: Ukraine Military Support
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May I add my congratulations to the Secretary of State? I know it has not always been easy and sometimes it has been a lonely path, so I offer my personal congratulations to him on his appointment and to the hon. Member for Midlothian (Kirsty McNeill) on taking her place. I will take the Secretary of State at face value on improving the relationship between the Scottish and UK Governments, but he will be aware of the devastating consequences of the cuts in the winter fuel payment for pensioners in both our constituencies and across Scotland. In order to work better with the Scottish Government, will he do better than giving them just 90 minutes' notice next time?
Context
The questioner congratulates the Minister and asks about improving relations.
Ian Murray
I welcome the hon. Gentleman back to his place, having won the election for the new constituency of Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. He should look at what the Finance Secretary said in the Scottish Parliament yesterday: she announced half a billion pounds of cuts, including £120 million in health services and £20 million in mental health services, and she has sold the family inheritance by using the ScotWind money to plug the additional funding gaps in the budget.
Session: Relationship between UK and Scottish Governments
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Does he agree with the SNP that being outside the customs union and the single market is bad for growth in the Scottish economy, or does he agree with the Conservatives and their Reform party colleagues that it has been good?
Context
The SNP believes that decisions made at Westminster have a significant impact on the Scottish economy. The MP asks about the stance on being outside customs union and single market.
Ian Murray
The hon. Gentleman is taking no responsibility for the decisions that his party makes in the Scottish Government. We saw that yesterday with them plugging the hole in their own public finances. The IFS has been clear that the decisions the Scottish Government have made have taken the tax take down in Scotland, despite being it being the highest taxed part of the country.
Session: Economic Growth
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What discussions have you had with the Scottish Government on steps to help promote economic growth in Scotland?
Context
The Scottish Government has been working on promoting economic growth. The MP wants to know about discussions between the UK government and the Scottish Government.
Ian Murray
I am committed to working with the Scottish Government and have already met the Deputy First Minister four times in eight weeks. Resetting the relationship between Scotland's two Governments is crucial to driving economic growth. Just last week, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer was in Glasgow and met the First Minister. The Prime Minister has made resetting the relationship a key part of his new way of working in government.
Session: Economic Growth
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UK
24 February 2026
Responding: Chris Ward
Main Concerns
['Stephen Gethins argued that the UK has experienced a decade of economic decline, isolation, and insecurity since leaving the EU. He cited £90 billion in lost tax revenues and an increase in small boat crossings due to the end of the Dublin regulation. Additionally, he highlighted issues with trade deals failing to compensate for losses and the impact on devolution.']
Specific Asks
["Gethins called on the government to address the United Kingdom Internal Market Act's threat to devolution and to explain why Canada can join defence procurement schemes but the UK cannot. He urged political parties to support rejoining the EU or at least moving closer to it."]
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
25 March 2026
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Middle East
17 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
11 March 2026
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Middle East
02 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Ukraine
25 February 2026
General Debate
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Standards in Public Life
09 February 2026
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UK-India Free Trade Agreement
09 February 2026
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Jimmy Lai: Prison Sentence
09 February 2026
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Sudan 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Ukraine 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
General Debate
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Attendance
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30 of 58 votes
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43.1% of votes
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8.6% of votes
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48.3% of votes
24 Feb 2026
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Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
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23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
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11 Feb 2026
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Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
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11 Feb 2026
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Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
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04 Feb 2026
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
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03 Feb 2026
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
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28 Jan 2026
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Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
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Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
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Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
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21 Jan 2026
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
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21 Jan 2026
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
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21 Jan 2026
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The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
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20 Jan 2026
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Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
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20 Jan 2026
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
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20 Jan 2026
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
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20 Jan 2026
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
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13 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
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12 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
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12 Jan 2026
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Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
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Failed
17 Dec 2024
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Commi...
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17 Dec 2024
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Commi...
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17 Dec 2024
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Commi...
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17 Dec 2024
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 353
Failed
17 Dec 2024
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 354
Noes: 202
Passed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed an...
Ayes: 375
Noes: 9
Passed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: Clause 47 stand part
Ayes: 338
Noes: 170
Passed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: Clause 48 stand part
Ayes: 332
Noes: 170
Passed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: New Clause 8
Ayes: 167
Noes: 329
Failed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: New Clause 6
Ayes: 105
Noes: 314
Failed
11 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 104
Noes: 313
Failed
10 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 105
Noes: 340
Failed
10 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Finance Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 74
Noes: 350
Failed
10 Dec 2024
VOTED AYE
Finance Bill Committee New Clause 3
Ayes: 184
Noes: 359
Failed
10 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Home Detention Curfew and Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods (Amdt...
Ayes: 424
Noes: 106
Passed
09 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: New Clause 1
Ayes: 89
Noes: 340
Failed
06 Dec 2024
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 49
Failed
1
PMQs Asked
30
Ministerial Questions Asked
59
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
58
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
+124% above average
This MP:
30
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1114% above average
This MP:
59
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 (%)
-25% below average
This MP:
51.7
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 Stephen Gethins's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.