Steven Baker
MP for Wycombe
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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I think we can all agree that the protocol, as it stands today, has become a thorn in the side of relations between us and Ireland, and indeed a thorn in Ireland's side. Is it not time that we proceeded with the humility to recognise the legitimate interests of all parties to the protocol and the fierce resolve to say enough is enough and it is time to solve the evident problems that have arisen and to evolve the protocol in a negotiated way, if possible, but in any event to a solution that can last?
Context
There is growing consensus that the current protocol has become a source of tension and needs to be resolved through negotiation or other means.
Graham Stuart
My hon. Friend is right. The protocol is not delivering the main objectives set out on its face. That is why something has to be done. I was delighted to spend Friday and Saturday at the British-Irish Association with the Taoiseach and the Irish Foreign Minister and, indeed, the vice-president of the European Commission. I believe, as I am sure my hon. Friend does, that our clear preference for a negotiated solution is the right one. I would further add that the Bill includes the facility to accelerate any negotiated agreement, and that is very much our offer to the EU. We prefer a negotiated solution. It is very important to put this right.
Session: Northern Ireland Protocol
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Will the Government take the advice of the Royal United Services Institute to make cyber-security and tackling fraud a national security priority?
Context
Concerning fraud as a significant purpose of cyber-attacks, the question seeks to understand if the government is making tackling this issue a national security priority.
Julia Lopez
My hon. Friend raises an important issue. The Government are taking significant action with our national cyber strategy, securing funding for an anti-fraud mission by the intelligence community and publishing a new threat strategy this year. We introduced the Online Safety Bill to tackle online fraud.
Session: Cyber-threats
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What steps her Department is taking to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber-threats. Given that fraud is one of the main purposes of cyber-attack, will the Government take the advice of the Royal United Services Institute to make cyber-security and tackling fraud a national security priority?
Context
The question concerns the UK's strategy against cyber-threats, including measures to enhance national skills and protect critical infrastructure.
Julia Lopez
My Department is delivering the national cyber strategy 2022 with £2.6 billion, focusing on enhancing skills through the UK Cyber Security Council and ensuring secure tech design. We are also setting up a dedicated anti-fraud mission by the intelligence community and publishing a new threat strategy this year. The Online Safety Bill will tackle online fraud.
Session: Cyber-threats
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Will my right hon. Friend please consider a report by the Royal United Services Institute entitled, “The Silent Threat”, which calls for fraud to be made a national security priority, so that the full machinery of the state can be brought to bear on criminals often based overseas?
Context
The question stems from the Royal United Services Institute's report, 'The Silent Threat,' which calls for fraud to be treated as a national security priority.
Steve Barclay
My hon. Friend raises an extremely important point, and it is one that Cabinet colleagues are looking at, not only in the context of covid fraud and issues such as bounce back loans, but, as he rightly says, in light of the RUSI report and its recommendations. We are discussing with the Home Office and industry stakeholders how we can best commit to ensuring that all possible action is taken to address the risks from fraud that he identifies.
Session: Cyber Security Strategy
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What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce cyber crime through the Government Cyber Security Strategy?
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The question arises in the context of addressing cyber crime and enhancing public sector resilience against malicious actors.
Steve Barclay
The Government's cyber security strategy will strengthen the public sector's cyber resilience, making it harder for malicious actors, including cyber criminals, to disrupt Government functions. Building organisational cyber resilience and introducing measures to enable Government to defend as one will ensure that the Government present an increasingly hard target.
Session: Cyber Security Strategy
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What steps is the Minister taking with our right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure that areas that need levelling up are able to attract private sector investment?
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Helen Whately
That is a very important point. Levelling up is not just about public sector investment—indeed, the lion's share of investment in future growth in our economy will come from the private sector. One important thing that the British Business Bank is doing with its regional fund is crowding in private sector investment, so that we will get more private sector investment on top of the public sector investment we are putting in.
Session: Regional Growth
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The Minister has made a positive announcement in the course of the last few months, but organisations are telling me they are not sure where the coordination is coming from. Can I invite her to meet me and the coalition of patients and researchers to try to nail down exactly what is happening?
Context
Organisations are unsure about the co-ordination for £50 million funding and its distribution to MND research.
Gillian Keegan
I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend. I have also met some of the campaigners and researchers in this area, and the head of our research arm, so that we are clear. The support we are providing to the community includes a new £4 million MND partnership.
Session: Motor Neurone Disease Research
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What is the timescale for awarding the £50 million funding for targeted motor neurone disease research through specific scientific programmes proposed by MND charities?
Context
£50 million funding was announced for targeted motor neurone disease research through specific scientific programmes proposed by MND charities.
Gillian Keegan
Researchers can apply right now to the National Institute for Health Research and UK Research and Innovation to access the £50 million of funding. The timescale for spending the money depends on the research applications received. The £50 million over five years is a minimum commitment, and we hope to spend much more than that on research in this vital area.
Session: Motor Neurone Disease Research
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I am grateful that my hon. Friend the Minister mentions the deposit return scheme, because including cartons in the scheme is one extra step the Government could take to tackle fly-tipping. Please will she meet Tetra Pak, based in my constituency, to discuss the feasibility of the onward processing of cartons, which I believe would make that inclusion a practical possibility?
Context
Including cartons in the deposit return scheme could be a step to tackle fly-tipping.
Jo Churchill
As my hon. Friend knows, we will announce more information on the deposit return scheme shortly. I would, of course, be happy to meet his constituent for further discussions. I do not think we should rule anything out, but nor am I making any promises.
Session: Fly-tipping
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What steps will the Government take to ensure that people entitled to settle in the UK, had the Afghan Government not fallen, can join their families?
Context
Many constituents have connections to people stuck in Afghanistan who would have had a pre-existing visa entitlement to come to the UK.
James Cleverly
The Foreign Office and Home Office maintain a close relationship on such issues. Entitlement for foreign nationals to settle is ultimately a Home Office competency but they continue to work closely together.
Session: Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation
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Is CPTPP not now one of the greatest opportunities we have to reshape the basis of international trade, to the benefit of not only the whole UK and the world, but great British businesses such as Oxford Instruments in Wycombe?
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The question focuses on the opportunities presented by CPTPP for reshaping international trade, particularly highlighting its potential to benefit British businesses like Oxford Instruments.
Penny Mordaunt
I thank my hon. Friend for the work he is doing to champion his local businesses. He is right: it is an £8.4 trillion market that we are opening up. However, this is about not only the economic benefits, but the benefits of those closer trading ties to enable people to work on problems that we are all facing around the world, in tech, the environment, healthcare and other sectors.
Session: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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I am grateful for that reassuring answer, but I am sorry to report that in High Wycombe there are all too many jarring potholes, and a number of our surfaces on important junctions are now breaking down to the point that they are dangerous to motorcycles. Is it not absolutely vital that councils are properly funded and equipped to keep our roads safe?
Context
The MP reports numerous potholes and deteriorating road surfaces in High Wycombe, posing dangers to motorcyclists. He seeks assurances on proper funding for councils.
Robert Courts
My hon. Friend is quite right. Potholes are a menace to all road users, particularly motorcyclists. That is why the Government are working tirelessly to remove them from our roads. The Government's decision to provide local highway authorities with a three-year highway maintenance funding settlement will enable them, in line with good asset management planning, to proactively plan their maintenance and pothole repair programme more effectively.
Session: Road Condition
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Should core skills not always be part of the prison regime for everybody who needs them? Will you continue to take steps to make sure that people's employability is enhanced by their stay in prison?
Context
The MP followed up to inquire whether core skills should always be part of the prison regime for everyone who needs them, and if steps will continue to enhance people's employability during their stay in prison.
Kit Malthouse
My hon. Friend is exactly right. Education is very often the solution to so many of society's problems. It is a stepping stone towards employment, which, in itself, reduces reoffending very significantly. We will establish a literacy innovation scheme and introduce specific measures of progress to track how successful each prison is at improving prisoners' English and maths.
Session: Offenders in Prison Numeracy and Literacy
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What steps are you taking to improve the numeracy and literacy rates of offenders in prison?
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The MP asked about steps being taken to improve the numeracy and literacy rates of offenders in prison.
Kit Malthouse
We are working to deliver a transformed prison education service that will improve numeracy and literacy of all prisoners. Prisoners will be assessed on entry and a personal learning plan will be created to monitor and track progress against starting points and resettlement goals.
Session: Offenders in Prison Numeracy and Literacy
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The seeds sown by years of ultra-cheap credit and quantitative easing are now bearing fruit through high inflation. Is this not an ultimate stealth tax?
Context
There is a debate on the causes of inflation, particularly regarding monetary policy.
John Glen
I disagree with the characterisation presented by my hon. Friend, acknowledging that the Bank of England oversees monetary policy.
Session: Inflation Living Standards
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Will the Minister set out in detail the costs of achieving net zero and the calculations behind those costs?
Context
The Government's net zero measures will affect taxpayers and energy bills.
Kemi Badenoch
We will put affordability and fairness at the heart of our reforms to reach net zero. Our latest estimates put the costs of net zero at under 2% of GDP—broadly similar to when we legislated for it two years ago—with scope for costs of low-carbon technologies to fall faster than expected.
Session: Net Zero Emissions and Green Investment
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How is the Department encouraging businesses and other employers to sign up to these schemes so that we can create those vital jobs for 16 to 24-year-olds who might otherwise be long-term unemployed?
Context
The question is based on efforts to encourage businesses and other employers to sign up to employment schemes such as Kickstart, which are aimed at creating jobs for young people aged 16-24.
Mims Davies
We are doing it non-stop, as my hon. Friend will be pleased to know. The DWP Lords Minister—my noble Friend Baroness Stedman-Scott—and I regularly attend stakeholder and outreach events to promote kickstart to employers. Last week, I spoke to more than 90 employers at an event partnering with MyKindaFuture, a mentoring platform. The team in my hon. Friend's local jobcentre are working with local employers to support those most at risk of long-term unemployment through the new opportunities they need.
Session: Employment Young People
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Is it not time to take seriously a UN report on the human rights situation on both sides of the line of control? Why should diaspora communities in Wycombe feel reassured that the UK is standing up for their human rights?
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A Kashmiri man provided footage of his home being shelled by India and evidence suggesting illegal weapons use against another village.
Nigel Adams
The hon. Friend correctly raised this matter again, noting evidence of illegal weapons use against Kashmiri villages by Indian forces. The UK recognises human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We encourage states to ensure domestic laws align with international standards and cooperate with UN mechanisms.
Session: Kashmir Human Rights
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What steps he is taking to support human rights in Kashmir; and if he will make a statement. A Kashmiri man showed me footage of his home on fire after being shelled by India, suggesting illegal weapons use against Kashmiris.
Context
Reports indicate an Indian soldier has been charged over the deaths of three Kashmiri men, raising concerns about human rights abuses.
Nigel Adams
The hon. Member raised concerns about human rights in Kashmir, noting the Indian soldier charged over the deaths of three Kashmiris and provided evidence suggesting cluster munitions were used by India against another village. The UK encourages both India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue and find lasting diplomatic solutions while respecting international standards.
Session: Kashmir Human Rights
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With the vaccination site at Adams Park in Wycombe, can we expect to see significant reduction in fatalities from top four JCVI groups leading to restoration of freedoms soon?
Context
The MP welcomes the announcement of a vaccination site in Wycombe and asks for clarity on when freedoms can be restored based on vaccination progress.
Nadhim Zahawi
88% of potential fatalities come from the top four JCVI groups, 99% from the top nine. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the impact in weeks or months as vaccination progresses, indicating hope but no specific timeline.
Session: Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out and Relaxation of Restrictions
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What progress has been made on establishing the extent of the vaccine roll-out required to relax covid-19 restrictions; and if a statement will be made?
Context
The MP acknowledges the progress made in vaccine administration but seeks clarity on how this will impact the relaxation of covid-19 restrictions.
Nadhim Zahawi
Vaccinations have been administered to 2.4 million people, but a larger number of vaccinations is needed to determine their full impact on infection rates. The Deputy Chief Medical Officer suggests assessing the situation in weeks or months as vaccination progresses.
Session: Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out and Relaxation of Restrictions
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Can my right hon. Friend confirm that under-16s should not be using the NHS covid app, and will he undertake to reissue guidance to schools across the country?
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At least one school is experiencing significant pupil absences due to the NHS covid app triggering through walls.
Gavin Williamson
I can absolutely assure my hon. Friend that under-16s should not be using that app. I will take up the point made by him and look at guidance on how best we can give people the right and proper steer.
Session: Topical Questions
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I was glad to see the good news on Bloomberg that there is great hope that we will conclude that deal. Does the Secretary of State share my hope that Canada, like Japan, will go further with us in agreeing free trade than it has with the European Union?
Context
A supplementary question follows up on the initial query about a free trade agreement, referencing positive developments reported in Bloomberg.
Elizabeth Truss
What we are negotiating at the moment is the vital continuity agreement, but I do hope that, in the future, as Canada is a member of the trans-Pacific partnership that has advanced chapters in areas such as data and digital, we will be able to go much further and build a much deeper relationship.
Session: Free Trade Agreement Canada
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What recent progress has been made on concluding a free trade agreement with Canada; and if she will make a statement?
Context
Progress on a free trade agreement between the UK and Canada is being monitored closely. The question arises from recent developments and discussions.
Elizabeth Truss
We are determined to reach a deal with Canada before the end of the year. It is a fellow G7 member and one of the top 10 economies in the world. It will help our trade, from cars to beef, fish and whisky, in a trading relationship already worth £20 billion.
Session: Free Trade Agreement Canada
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I have Trinidad and Tobago citizens in my constituency who are burning through their savings and really terrified about failing to get home to protect their homes and businesses from the approaching severe weather. Will the Minister join me in calling on Trinidad and Tobago to ensure that their citizens get home? I think it is common humanity to enable people to return to protect their homes.
Context
Citizens in Steven Baker's constituency are burning through their savings, fearing they cannot return home to protect their property from severe weather.
Wendy Morton
My hon. Friend raises an important point about people in his constituency. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has alerted the Trinidad and Tobago high commission to cases of stranded Trinidad and Tobago nationals whom we have been made aware of, and has supported affected individuals to contact the high commission directly. It is also important to say that we are in regular contact with our counterparts in Trinidad and Tobago.
Session: Trinidad and Tobago Repatriation
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What steps is he taking to assist the authorities in Trinidad and Tobago to repatriate their citizens stranded in the UK as a result of the closure of that country's borders in response to the covid-19 pandemic?
Context
Trinidad and Tobago closed its borders on March 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some of its citizens stranded in the UK.
Wendy Morton
The Trinidad and Tobago Government decided to close their borders on 22 March due to covid-19, and they remain closed. Consular support for Trinidad and Tobago nationals remains the responsibility of their Government. However, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials are in close contact with the Trinidad and Tobago authorities, and we advise all Trinidad and Tobago nationals to contact their high commission in London for assistance.
Session: Trinidad and Tobago Repatriation
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Ministers will know I am particularly concerned about airline and airport staff in Wycombe, so will they tell me what they are doing right across Government to ensure that people who sadly lose their jobs through the coronavirus pandemic are helped into work as quickly as possible?
Context
The questioner is concerned about the impact of the pandemic on airline and airport staff in Wycombe, and seeks specific measures to assist them in finding new jobs.
Mims Davies
I could not be more excited about what we are doing near my hon. Friend's constituency, which is a key local example of cross-Government and local partnership. We have an innovative and unique scheme, with the DWP, the Department for Transport and the Department for Education. Where people are being made redundant from the aviation industry or its supply chain, they will be able to pivot across to the film industry, bringing their skills to a growing and booming industry. That will be facilitated by our flexible support fund grant and involves key local partners, including Pinewood Studios, ScreenSkills, and the excellent Buckinghamshire local enterprise partnership and the M3 enterprise LEP.
Session: Topical Questions
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Some of my constituents have asked for a police presence at supermarkets. Does the Home Secretary agree that, although there may be a case for increased patrols around supermarkets, the main answer is for the public to buy responsibly?
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Asks whether increased patrols around supermarkets are necessary.
Priti Patel (Home Secretary)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is unsurprising that we are seeing greater demand on our supermarkets right now. There are a number of important points here. It is not appropriate for police officers to be inside supermarkets. I and colleagues across Government have been working with the Security Industry Association, whose members provide guards at supermarkets to look after their functioning. Of course, the answer is that everyone should behave responsibly, and that we should ensure that we are kind to people and observe the right kind of social practices in supermarkets.
Session: Covid-19 Law and Order
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Asks if the Department will fund the digital transformation of health and social care services in Buckinghamshire, and seeks a statement on the matter. Emphasises the need for devolved, multi-year budgets to deliver digital technology effectively and achieve best value against specific outcomes.
Context
Inquires about funding for digital transformation in Buckinghamshire.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matthew Hancock
Acknowledges the need for a multi-year capital settlement in the NHS to support planning and modernisation. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is being considered for digital aspirant funding, which aims to bring hospital trusts into the 21st century. The Treasury has confirmed that the next generation of funding will be published at the next capital review.
Session: Health and Social Care (Buckinghamshire)
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Co-operatives and Mutual Societies
14 December 2021
Responding: John Glen
Main Concerns
["The UK's co-operative economy is small compared to international counterparts. Less than 1% of businesses in the UK are co-operatives, while Germany's co-operative economy is four times bigger and France's six times larger. The start-up rate for co-operatives in the UK is also relatively low; South Koreans create 12 times more co-operatives per head of population compared to the UK. Co-operatives are resilient businesses with a higher survival rate, especially during economic shocks like the pandemic. Christina Rees highlighted the founding principles of Robert Owen's co-operative movement and praised the Co-op group's local community fund for providing £100 million to over 20,000 local good causes. She expressed concern that decisions are often made with the benefit of a few investors rather than communities, workers, consumers, and the environment. Rees called attention to Italy's Marcora law, which enables worker buy-outs during economic crises by providing financial support for at-risk businesses."]
Specific Asks
["The Government should champion and support co-operatives more actively as they expand wealth, well-being, and opportunities more fairly in the UK. Specific asks include better tailored business support, enterprise finance for existing and new co-operatives, a corporate framework that provides enabling law and regulation, and tax incentives to encourage investment. Rees urged the UK Government to introduce legislation similar to Italy's Marcora law to give workers an adequate opportunity to request ownership during business succession and provide an early-warning system. She also asked if there were any plans to introduce a UK version of the Marcora law, which would sustain businesses and help shift towards a fair economy."]
Oxford-Cambridge Arc — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
13 July 2021
Responding: Christopher Pincher
Main Concerns
['The lead MP is concerned about the lack of local input and democratic accountability in the development of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. He notes that Buckinghamshire Council has withdrawn from the arc due to significant concerns over housing targets, governance issues, and the potential for top-down imposition of infrastructure projects without local consent. The council fears that 1 million new houses proposed by the Government could undermine local decision-making and cause major protests in areas of outstanding natural beauty.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP urges the Government to work with Buckinghamshire Council on its ambitious recovery and growth proposal, which prioritizes local control over planning decisions. He asks for support for a bottom-up approach that respects local democracy rather than following top-down targets imposed within the arc framework.']
CPTPP
21 April 2021
Responding: Greg Hands
Main Concerns
["Steven Baker is concerned about the importance of the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). He notes that CPTPP could cover more than half the global economy if the US, UK, Taiwan, and other potential accession countries join. Baker highlights the agreement's high standards, including provisions for free data flow between members, quicker tariff reductions on UK exports compared to Canada, easier travel under business visas, labour standard raises in the region, environmental protections without waivers or derogations, individual nations' right to regulate, pharmaceuticals investment disputes, and government procurement clauses. He emphasizes the agreement's provision of pro-competitive, welfare-enhancing regulation that protects public interests while minimizing unhelpful distortions."]
Specific Asks
['Baker asks the Government to elaborate on their approach to formal negotiations for UK accession to CPTPP, including safeguards they will maintain and how they will ensure continued regulatory independence. He also requests more information about trade facilitation measures that can help firms export across the world and simplify processes for small businesses.']
British Products Public Procurement Bill - Proposed amendments to encourage the uptake of British products in UK Government contracts
15 March 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Champion moves that the Bill be read a Second time, focusing on minor amendments to both the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Procurement Act 2023 to promote British products in UK ...
Northern Ireland
26 February 2024
General Debate
Led by this MP
Moves a Humble Address to welcome the restoration of the devolved government in Northern Ireland, emphasising the importance of upholding the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and recognising the Acts o...
United Kingdom Internal Market
01 February 2024
General Debate
Led by this MP
The Government view the Union not just as a matter of law or constitution but as an economic, cultural and political union. The Windsor framework enhances this by ensuring the smooth flow of trade wit...
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - Clause 1 - Use of resources
04 September 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - Clause 2 and amendments
10 May 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Hanna moved an amendment to modify the conditions under which certain provisions of the bill would come into effect, changing the requirement from when an Executive is formed to a formal meeting w...
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill
10 May 2023
Bill Debate
Led by this MP
The Minister supports the continuation of governance arrangements in Northern Ireland by extending provisions for civil servant decision-making, exploring budget sustainability measures, and ensuring ...
Budget Bill - Clause 1
23 January 2023
Bill Debate
Led by this MP
The amendment authorises Northern Ireland Departments and other specified public bodies to use resources amounting to £26,656,975,000 in the year ending 31 March 2023. It ensures financial certainty f...
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill
23 January 2023
Bill Debate
Led by this MP
The MP opens by expressing disappointment at the necessity of introducing this bill, highlighting that it is due to the failure of Northern Ireland parties to form an Executive and set a Budget. He ou...
Identity and Diversity (Northern Ireland) Bill - Second Reading
12 October 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland moved the Second Reading of the Identity and Diversity (Northern Ireland) Bill, which aims to recognise and protect the diverse identities in Northern Irela...
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill
06 September 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Pine Trees Development
23 November 2021
The residents of Pine Trees in High Wycombe are concerned that the local council did not adopt open spaces as originally promised, despite evidence suggesting this was a condition for granting plannin...
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PMQs Asked
29
Ministerial Questions Asked
109
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+116% above average
This MP:
29
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2143% above average
This MP:
109
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 (%)
-100% below average
This MP:
0.0
Average:
69.2
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- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
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This page tracks Steven Baker's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.