Tom Brake
MP for Carshalton and Wallington
Lib Dem
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Health and Social Care
16 January 2020
General Debate
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The amendment seeks to ensure that the National Health Service (NHS) and social care will be properly funded, addressing issues such as waiting lists, cancelled operations, and lack of mental health c...
ALEPPO/SYRIA: INTERNATIONAL ACTION
13 December 2016
General Debate
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Mr. Andrew Mitchell opened the debate by highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and action to save lives in Aleppo, emphasising the destruction of hospitals, lack of food and water, ...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS
08 December 2016
General Debate
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Notes the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence; recognises that violence against women is a human rights viola...
ALEPPO
28 November 2016
General Debate
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The humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo, exacerbated by Syrian regime forces and allies, has led to severe suffering for civilians. The situation is dire with no functioning hospitals and ongoing airst...
AIR QUALITY
03 November 2016
General Debate
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The Government have lost a case in the High Court regarding air quality, which is now being brought up again. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs needs to take action on this issue ...
ALEPPO AND SYRIA
11 October 2016
General Debate
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Mr Andrew Mitchell moved the motion for an emergency debate on the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo and Syria, emphasising that there have been air raids on civilian areas resulting in casualties. He hig...
ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL
11 July 2016
General Debate
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Asked an Urgent Question to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on whether the Government will seek parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50. Emphasised concerns about democratic princ...
BBC
12 May 2016
General Debate
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The Government are laying before Parliament a White Paper on the BBC charter review, aiming to ensure that the BBC continues to thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape. The proposal includes enha...
ALEPPO
03 May 2016
General Debate
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Asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to make a statement on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Aleppo, Syria. She emphasised the urgent need for international act...
BORDER FORCE BUDGET 2016-17
20 April 2016
General Debate
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Labour pressure has led to a U-turn on deeper cuts in the UK border. The budget announced by the Home Secretary is a revenue cut from £617 million in 2012-13 to £558 million in 2016-17. Labour demands...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
15
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
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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
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This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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0
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+210% above average
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15
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
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0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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About This Page
This page tracks Tom Brake's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.