Steve Race
MP for Exeter
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
The Prime Minister will be aware of Lorraine Cox, a resident of Exeter who in 2020 was murdered by a man whose asylum claim had been denied but who was not removed from this country. Will the Prime Minister set out what more this Government will do to speed up deportations of people who have no right to be here and who have committed criminal offences? Will he meet Lorraine's father to discuss the family's campaign for justice for Lorraine?
Context
Lorraine Cox, a resident of Exeter, was murdered by an individual whose asylum claim had been denied but was not removed from the country. The case highlights issues with deportation procedures.
Keir Starmer
My hon. Friend raises an awful case, and my thoughts and those, I am sure, of the whole House are with the loved ones of Lorraine. Tackling violence against women and girls is a critical mission, and I will ensure that a Home Office Minister meets the family. I want to be absolutely clear that illegal immigrants who commit such appalling acts should not be in this country. That is why we have already removed nearly 60,000 people with no right to be here, and deportations of foreign criminals are up by a third.
Session: PMQs
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Why has the government's programme failed to recognise the impact on organisations across Bristol South? Will the Prime Minister set out what difference that will make to family services in Exeter?
Context
The MP references the Conservative government's dismantling of Sure Start and welcomes the Government's efforts to rebuild it. He questions the specific impact on local services.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend. We have discussed this before; he is a brilliant champion for Exeter. Every child should have support to realise their potential. The Conservative party tore up Sure Start and took it out of our communities—an act of vandalism that abandoned families and deepened inequalities. We are delivering 1,000 Best Start family hubs across the country. That is in addition to free childcare being rolled out, and expanding free school meals. That is the change that a Labour Government make.
Assessment
The PM did not provide specific details about how Exeter's services will be impacted or any timeline for implementation.
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Will the Prime Minister provide an update on Government work that will reform the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, to ensure every child in Exeter has the best start in life?
Context
Parents in Exeter are struggling to get support for their children with special educational needs. One child underwent major surgery and needed additional support to return to a mainstream school, but due to the disarray of the SEND system, this is not possible.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We are investing £1 billion in SEND and £740 million for councils to improve inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools. We have deployed SEND advisers to offer support to local authorities, including Devon county council, to deliver an accelerated progress plan.
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Yesterday I returned from Ukraine, having spent four days with a cross-party delegation of parliamentarians. The Ukrainians we met from across society had one simple message: they were deeply thankful for our partnership, and they wanted us to know that they can overcome the Russian invasion because they must. Does the Prime Minister agree that alongside our welcome 100-year partnership, now is the time for the UK to redouble our efforts alongside our European partners to help secure Ukraine’s future as a free, democratic and sovereign European nation?
Context
The question relates to the Prime Minister’s support for Ukraine following a visit by the MP to the country.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Yes, I do. I am proud of the way that the United Kingdom has risen to the challenge of the past three years in a united way, through the capability and funding that we have provided to Ukraine and also by throwing open homes here to those fleeing. I was privileged to welcome some of the families to Downing Street on Monday. It was a human reminder of the impact on them, their children and their families.
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Will the Secretary of State commit to addressing this gap through the new structures fund?
Context
The closure of the B3191 at Cleeve Hill in Tiverton and Minehead has caused significant disruption to emergency access and local economy.
Heidi Alexander
We have asked local authorities to come forward with proposals by 2 August for schemes that they think might be suitable for funding. We will look at all those applications carefully because I know the impact that disruption on the roads has on local communities.
Session: Mass Transit Systems
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What steps she is taking to support the delivery of mass transit systems. People in Exeter love using the railway, and Devon was the first area to get back to and exceed pre-covid levels of rail travel, but our local and regional railway is hampered by under-investment. Would the Secretary of State meet me and local stakeholders to see how we can make the Devon metro concept a reality?
Context
Fragmented funding, land acquisition difficulties, and complex planning processes have slowed the delivery of mass transit systems.
Heidi Alexander
The delivery of mass transit systems has too often been slowed down by fragmented funding arrangements, difficulties in acquiring land and complex planning processes. Our new mass transit taskforce will make practical recommendations on how we can speed up delivery and remove some of the blockers. I am willing to continue that conversation about how we can ensure that people in Devon have a reliable, frequent rail service.
Session: Mass Transit Systems
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Mr Speaker, Happy St George's day to you and to the House. From pandemics and health emergencies to the impact of climate change and Russian aggression on our border, residents in Exeter know that the EU and the UK have shared challenges and opportunities. What discussions has the Minister had on forming a UK-EU resilience partnership, as suggested by UK in a Changing Europe, so we can effectively manage those shared challenges together?
Context
Residents in Exeter face shared challenges and opportunities with the EU.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
My hon. Friend is absolutely right that the UK and EU share many challenges. That is why the Government have agreed a new strategic partnership with the EU to bolster our shared resilience through deeper co-operation between the UK and the EU across defence, industry, politics and the wider economy—the foundations upon which our collective European security and prosperity will rest.
Session: UK-EU Relations
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I am sure that the Minister will join me in welcoming the result of the Hungarian election where, in part, anti-LGBT policies were roundly rejected at the ballot box. As LGBT rights suffer from backsliding around the world, will the Minister commit to working with our EU partners to promote LGBT human rights across the world, including by putting the topic on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit?
Context
The MP references recent Hungarian elections and anti-LGBT policies, asking about the UK's commitment to promoting LGBT rights globally.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
The Government are absolutely committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of LGBT people worldwide. Our UK-EU security and defence partnership is underpinned by shared values, and I absolutely give that commitment. We will continue to work closely with EU partners to uphold those values.
Session: Topical Questions
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If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Context
No specific background provided, the MP is asking for an update on departmental activities.
Darren Jones
May I begin by wishing the Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Frith), a happy birthday, and noting the generosity and co-ordination of the House in not submitting a single question for him to answer today? I encourage Members to submit particularly difficult questions for him in future. I will update the House on some of the work that I am leading in response to the war in the middle east. As part of our work with the new middle east response committee, I am chairing a new contingency planning ministerial group. It will focus on preparing for and mitigating, where possible, any impact on our economy and domestic security as a result of the conflict. I am convening relevant Secretaries of State twice a week, with their permanent secretaries, to scrutinise plans and ensure that we are prepared for different outcomes across major and relevant UK supply chains.
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I welcome the Government's changed approach to our vital relationship with the EU. As a member of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, I know how much it has been welcomed by our partners in Europe, as well as by my residents in Exeter. Ahead of the next session of the PPA later in March, will the Minister set out the agenda for deepening co-operation and trust beyond the agenda agreed at last May's EU-UK summit?
Context
Progress on agenda for deepening co-operation and trust beyond the agenda agreed at last May's EU-UK summit.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
At this year's summit, the EU and the UK agreed commitments over a wide range of areas, from trade and youth opportunities to security and defence co-operation. We are making good progress on all those areas, but as my hon. Friend says, there is now a forward programme. This Government will not be restricted by ideology. We take a ruthlessly pragmatic approach across different sectors to what is in our national economic interest.
Session: EU Mutual Interests
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What recent discussions he has had with EU counterparts on topics of mutual interest.
Context
Discussions on topics of mutual interest between the UK and EU.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Since leaving the European Union, it has never been more important to work alongside the EU in the global context that we face. Our new strategic partnership with the EU is good for bills, good for jobs and good for borders. We continue our negotiations ahead of the next summit.
Session: EU Mutual Interests
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On Tuesday, the Chief Secretary set out plans to “promote the doers” across the civil service by establishing the new national School for Government and Public Services. Will he tell the House what steps he plans to take to ensure that Whitehall is focused on delivering services that actually work really well for my residents in Exeter?
Context
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced plans to promote doers in the civil service through a new national School for Government and Public Services.
Darren Jones
My assessment is that government conflates policy and delivery. That is why we will be promoting people from the frontline into the more senior levels of the senior civil service, to make sure that we understand the customer experience and how citizens expect their services to work more than has been the case in the past.
Session: Topical Questions
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I recently held roundtables with Exeter residents to discuss child poverty, which in some of our neighbourhoods runs as high as 30%. All the evidence suggests that ingrained poverty cuts across a wide range of policy areas, so I was delighted by the publication of the child poverty strategy and the introduction of the new measure of deep material poverty. Could the Minister set out what this will mean for integrated policy development across Government, so that we can end child poverty for good?
Context
The MP held roundtables with Exeter residents to discuss child poverty, noting that in some neighbourhoods it runs as high as 30%. He referenced the publication of the child poverty strategy and the introduction of a new measure for deep material poverty.
Diana Johnson
May I commend my hon. Friend for his interest in this area? Deep material poverty is where families lack basic essentials, such as a warm home and healthy food. Families who cannot afford four or more of the 13 essential items are judged to be in deep material poverty, and 2 million children are in deep material poverty today. Over the course of the 10-year strategy, the items and thresholds that have been identified will not change, but they will enable us to use a broader set of measures when assessing our success in tackling child poverty.
Session: Child Poverty
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I thank the Leader of the House for that answer. I wonder whether the Second Church Estates Commissioner might make it clear to the House of Bishops and the new Archbishop of Canterbury, whom I welcome, that the Church of England is accountable to Parliament, and that going backwards on very modest moves to end discrimination against same-sex lay and clergy couples is unacceptable and not a sustainable position if the Church wishes to continue to enjoy the privileges of its established status.
Context
The MP is concerned about the Church of England's stance on progressing recommendations from ‘Living in Love and Faith’ that aim at reducing discrimination against same-sex lay and clergy couples.
Alan Campbell (Leader of the House of Commons)
I will convey my hon. Friend’s views to the House of Bishops and to the Second Church Estates Commissioner.
Session: Identity, Sexuality, Relationships and Marriage
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What discussions have the Commissioners had with the House of Bishops on the decision to move to a two-thirds majority requirement in Synod to progress the recommendations of ‘Living in Love and Faith’?
Context
The MP is addressing the decision by the House of Bishops to require a two-thirds majority for certain requirements within the Synod, particularly regarding recommendations from the report “Living in Love and Faith”.
Alan Campbell (Leader of the House of Commons)
The House of Bishops has a special role in matters relating to doctrine, liturgy and sacrament, and the right to amend legislation before it is put before the General Synod for approval. There is no need for a two-thirds majority in order to progress all the requirements of ‘Living in Love and Faith’. The requirement for a two-thirds majority applies only when introducing permanent new services into the Church of England’s liturgy.
Session: Identity, Sexuality, Relationships and Marriage
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I recently visited Pluss in Exeter, which supports people living with physical disabilities and mental health conditions back into employment. I met some of the fantastically committed mentors, who provide tailored training and support, helping hundreds of people who have been long-term unemployed into meaningful jobs, boosting their confidence and helping them rebuild their lives. Does the Minister agree that under the last Tory Government, disability employment was shockingly neglected?
Context
The MP visited Pluss in Exeter, which supports disabled individuals back into employment. The visit highlighted the importance of tailored training and support to help long-term unemployed individuals.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The disability employment gap has been stuck at around 30 percentage points ever since 2010. What he refers to in his constituency sounds like a great example of exactly the kind of resource we want to draw on in each area to make sure that disabled people have the opportunities in work that they were denied in the past.
Session: Employment People with Health Conditions
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In Exeter, we have two highly successful FE institutions: Exeter College is rated outstanding by Ofsted for meeting the skills needs of the area, while Exeter Maths School is also rated outstanding. Both colleges are struggling with capacity and require additional funding to expand their operations.
Context
Exeter College and Exeter Maths School are rated outstanding by Ofsted but need capital investment to expand due to overcrowding.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
I join my hon. Friend in recognising the success of Exeter college and Exeter maths school, which are both outstanding. As he will know, the Government have announced capital funding to improve the condition of the estate and accommodate rising student numbers as we hope to replicate the success of these settings across the country.
Session: Further Education Estate
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What steps the Church is taking to roll out stand-alone services to bless same-sex couples. Does my hon. Friend agree that the next Archbishop of Canterbury should be someone who can show leadership on this issue, both for congregants and clergy who would want to participate in such a service, and ensure that the Church of England finally treats LGBT Anglicans in Exeter and beyond equally within the church?
Context
A proposal to enable churches to opt in to the use of prayers of love and faith in stand-alone services is out for consultation, with a return to the House of Bishops scheduled for October.
Marsha De Cordova (Second Church Estates Commissioner)
A proposal to enable churches to opt in to the use of prayers of love and faith in stand-alone services is out for consultation, with a return to the House of Bishops scheduled for October. The process is well under way for selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury, and it is important that they are held in prayer as they go about this work. If the House of Bishops approves the proposals to enable prayers of love and faith in stand-alone services, the business committee of the General Synod could timetable this issue for a debate in February 2026.
Session: Same-sex couples Church Blessing Services
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Residents of Exeter, particularly female residents, have raised with me their alarm at Tory-led Devon county council’s decision to dim or completely turn off 80% of Exeter’s street lights during the night, including on streets and paths to railway stations and bus stops. Many shift workers come home late at night or start early in the morning, and having well-lit routes offers them a sense of security. Does the Minister agree that Devon county council should think again, and should consult with resident groups and other groups on a way forward that puts the safety of residents at the centre of its decision making?
Context
Residents of Exeter, particularly female residents, have raised concerns about Devon county council's decision to dim or turn off 80% of the city’s street lights at night.
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. It is absolutely key that people feel safe walking at night, particularly shift workers and residents, and good street lighting is a key part of that.
Session: Topical Questions
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People in Exeter want to be sure that the elections and referenda we hold are safe and secure from outside state actors who want to manipulate our politics for their own ends. We already know that Russian disinformation on social media in many African nations is already having a huge impact on their domestic politics. Can the Minister confirm that the taskforce will be taking into account our own Russia report and that this Government will do everything they can to defend our politics from the malign activities of external state actors?
Context
People in Exeter are concerned about the security of elections and referenda from foreign interference, particularly Russian disinformation campaigns.
The Minister for Security (Dan Jarvis)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. It is and always will be a priority to protect the UK against foreign interference. The Government are absolutely committed to safeguarding the UK’s democratic processes and have established measures to protect it. While there is no room for complacency, Kremlin disinformation operations largely fail here in the UK, despite their best efforts. That is in part because of the discernment and judgment of the British public but also because of the actions of our intelligence services.
Session: Defending Democracy Taskforce
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In 2020, Lorraine Cox was brutally murdered in Exeter. Her murderer dismembered her body, and as a result her family have never been able to fully lay Lorraine to rest. Her father, Tony Cox, has been campaigning for the implementation of Helen’s law 2, meaning that desecrating or concealing a body would become a separate criminal offence. Will the Minister meet me to discuss whether the implementation of Helen’s law 2 is possible?
Context
Lorraine Cox was murdered and her murderer dismembered her body, preventing her family from laying her to rest.
Alex Davies-Jones
I will happily meet my hon. Friend to discuss that further.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given that the south-west peninsula contributes significantly to the UK economy but is held back by poor transport infrastructure, will the Minister commit to developing a strategic investment plan for the region?
Context
The question focuses on under-investment in transport connectivity, particularly in the south-west region of England. It highlights issues such as upcoming works at Old Oak Common and bottlenecks on the A303.
Simon Lightwood
A regional transport strategy and strategic investment plan for the south-west have been developed by the sub-national transport body Peninsula Transport. Growth is a priority mission of this Government, and we are committed to empowering local leaders.
Session: Topical Questions
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The south-west is home to an incredibly important economy based on defence, food security, space, maritime, and, in Exeter, life sciences and climate tech and research. We are also home to huge green energy potential, utilising floating offshore wind. However, we currently need investment in our port facilities so that the new green jobs will be based in the south-west, not in France or elsewhere. Will the Minister meet me, along with colleagues and the sector, to discuss the future of green energy generation in the south-west?
Context
The question arises from a discussion on inward investment and economic opportunities. The MP references specific sectors such as defence, food security, space, maritime, life sciences, and climate tech, highlighting the potential for green energy development in the region.
The Minister for Industry (Sarah Jones)
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. I saw the talent and potential for myself when I visited Exeter in September for Great South West’s annual conference. I am visiting the region again in a few weeks, because there is huge potential, huge excitement and huge opportunities to grow. As he knows, there is £1.8 billion from the national wealth fund to invest in our ports. I am very happy to meet him and others to see what potential we can discuss.
Session: International Investment
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Does the Secretary of State agree that the recent announcement of new funding for research and development in the Budget gives the sector really good clarity about investment across the coming years and about the way forward that this Government wish to take?
Context
The Government announced new funding for research and development in the recent Budget.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
I am grateful for my hon. Friend’s question. He is quite right to highlight that, finally, science and technology in this country has a Government on its side and putting their money where their mouth is.
Session: Mathematical Sciences Academy
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The Government are consulting on the future of pan-regional partnerships such as our own Great South-West, which covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Businesses I speak to value the ability of our regions to speak with one voice on economic issues to Government and to investors, which are important for our region. Would the Minister meet me and businesses to discuss the future of PRPs?
Context
The Government are consulting on the future of pan-regional partnerships such as Great South-West.
Jim McMahon
I thank my hon. Friend for taking the time to meet me to talk about devolution and growth in that region. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that growth is felt in every part of the country, and that requires partnership from central Government, local government and the business community. I would be more than happy to meet him to talk about how we can do that going forward.
Session: Topical Questions
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As a result of the Localism Act 2011, introduced by the Conservative party, the ringfence around homelessness funding was removed. The Tory-led Devon county council is consulting on cutting its entire homelessness support budget. Does the Minister agree that councils should invest money in homelessness services?
Context
The removal of the ringfence around homelessness funding due to the Localism Act has led to concerns about council spending priorities.
Rushanara Ali
We are absolutely focused on tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, and their root causes. The previous Government left local authorities in a dire condition. The autumn Budget announced £4 billion of additional funding for local authorities and services, and funding for homelessness services is increasing next year.
Session: Homelessness Reduction
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I am proud that Exeter is already a global leader in climate research. Does the Minister agree that this Government's mission on clean power will deliver lower bills, energy security, and allow this country to enter COP29 as a world leader?
Context
The question praises Exeter's role in climate research and asks if the government's mission on clean power will position the UK as a leader in COP29.
Kerry McCarthy
As I have said, showing domestic leadership gives us the credibility to show international leadership too. We will be doing both.
Session: Topical Questions
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Refugee women and girls, who are often already survivors of gender-based violence, are at significant risk of abuse, coercion and worse when housed in hotels pending the processing of their applications, as I know the Home Secretary is aware from her substantial work on the issue. Will she please update the House on what steps the Department is taking to end the use of hotel accommodation for women and girls?
Context
Refugee women and girls are often housed in hotels pending the processing of their applications, which puts them at significant risk.
Yvette Cooper
My hon. Friend is right that we have an extensive challenge with the backlog, which means that very expensive hotels are too often used as asylum accommodation. We need to clear the backlog and ensure that we end hotel use, but that also means addressing the serious challenges around violence against women and girls.
Session: Topical Questions
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Exeter has a good and well used rail system that is vital for the economic and social success of our city. However, two of our stations—St Thomas and Polsloe Bridge—are accessible only to people who can climb flights of stairs. Will the Minister please update on work being undertaken to ensure the rail network is accessible?
Context
Two of Exeter's rail stations are inaccessible due to staircases.
Lilian Greenwood
I thank my hon. Friend for raising the important issue of accessibility. We are carefully considering the best approach to the Access for All programme. I am afraid that we are not yet able to comment on next steps regarding projects at specific stations; however, ensuring that the rail network is accessible to absolutely everyone is at the heart of our passenger-focused approach and I will speak to him about it further.
Session: Topical Questions
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Is the Minister of the view that maternity pay, in the words of one Tory leadership candidate, has “gone too far”?
Context
The questioner inquires if the Minister agrees with a statement from a Tory leadership candidate that maternity pay has 'gone too far'.
Anneliese Dodds
Absolutely not, and my hon. Friend is right to mention the fact that that kind of assessment flies in the face of not only common sense, but all the economic evidence. When we support women to return to work and to progress at work, while being able to spend time with their families, we grow our economy—something that this Government are determined to do.
Session: Topical Questions
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Exeter city council has worked hard to install solar panels on council homes to ensure that social tenants can benefit from lower bills and participate in the green transition. Can the Minister set out what more we can do to ensure that all tenants benefit from new green technologies?
Context
Local council efforts to install solar panels on council homes for lower bills and green benefits.
Ed Miliband
My hon. Friend raises such an important issue. Across the House, we can have different views on ground-mounted solar, but we need to do more on rooftops and to ensure that tenants, for example council tenants, benefit from such technologies. That is a huge priority for us and we are working on it with colleagues in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Rail Services: Devon
11 December 2024
Responding: Simon Lightwood
Main Concerns
["Steve Race highlighted the importance of rail services in Exeter's economy and growth. He noted that Exeter experienced an 11% population increase from 2011 to 2021, contributing nearly £6 billion in gross value added. The city is home to significant economic drivers such as the University of Exeter and the Met Office. However, challenges remain, including the regularity and resilience of public transport systems due to frequent storms affecting rail infrastructure like the Dawlish sea wall. He emphasized that improvements to the rail network are crucial for sustainable economic growth and environmental sustainability."]
Specific Asks
['Race urged the government to secure a 40% increase in rail usage by 2035, which could bring an additional £700 million in benefits to the south-west. He proposed several shovel-ready projects such as improving resilience through the Dawlish sea wall works and reopening alternative routes like the Exeter-Plymouth line.']
Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Local Government Reorganisation
16 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Local Government Reorganisation
13 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Draft Conversion Practices Bill
25 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change
24 June 2026
General Debate
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Moves to approve the draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 June.
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
G7 Summit
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry
18 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Pride Month
04 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Olivia Bailey opens the debate by highlighting the progress made in LGBT+ rights and recognising Labour's role in repealing section 28, ending the ban on LGBT people serving in armed forces, introduci...
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
01 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Construction Industry Training Board: Funding
04 February 2026
The petition addresses the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) decision to cease funding for local training groups, which are crucial for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the c...
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Closure motion
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
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Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
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Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
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Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
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Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
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22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
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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
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
4
PMQs Asked
27
Ministerial Questions Asked
61
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+9% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+101% above average
This MP:
27
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1155% above average
This MP:
61
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+18% above average
This MP:
81.6
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 Steve Race's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.