Wendy Morton
MP for Aldridge-Brownhills
Con
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
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From slashing winter fuel payments to surrendering the Chagos Islands, this Prime Minister has got every major decision wrong. It is no wonder that even his own MPs are now looking elsewhere for the answers. As this may be one of his final appearances at the Dispatch Box, will he make one final U-turn? Will he scrap Labour's disastrous grey-belt policy and help protect the precious green-belt spaces and green areas across Aldridge-Brownhills? If not, his legacy will be that he was the Prime Minister who destroyed so many of our local communities.
Context
The Prime Minister has faced criticism for several major decisions, including issues with winter fuel payments and surrendering Chagos Islands. There are concerns about Labour's grey-belt policy affecting local communities.
Keir Starmer
I do like the right hon. Lady. When she talks about destroying legacies, I remember that she was the Chief Whip to Liz Truss. I am very proud that we are building the houses that we need so that everyone has a base camp for their opportunity and aspiration—something the last Government failed on and we are succeeding on.
Assessment
scrapping Labour's grey-belt policy
Changing Subject To Past Government'S Failures
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I associate myself with the comments and condolences of the Prime Minister in relation to those affected by the meningitis outbreak. New data shows that nearly 60% of hospices are considering cutting frontline services. In the west midlands, St Giles hospice has already reduced beds and staff due to financial pressures. With services being cut, can the Prime Minister explain why hospices are being told to wait until autumn for the new framework, and will he commit today to proper long-term, sustainable funding to secure this vital lifeline for the future?
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Nearly 60% of hospices are considering cutting frontline services due to financial pressures. In the west midlands, St Giles hospice has reduced beds and staff.
Keir Starmer
It is important that the funding and framework are put in place. We support the work of hospices and are doing everything we can to support them.
Assessment
The specific commitment to long-term, sustainable funding was not addressed.
We Support The Work Of Hospices And Are Doing Everything We Can To Support Them
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Six in 10 families say their pay is going backwards, with the lowest earners £73 a week worse off and middle earners worse off too. Will the Deputy Prime Minister admit that his Government have broken their promise to improve living standards?
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Six in 10 families say their pay is going backwards, with the lowest earners £73 a week worse off and middle earners worse off too.
The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr David Lammy)
Real wages have risen in nearly every single month since we came into office.
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My constituents have so many questions they would like to ask the Prime Minister, but I will settle for one today: can the Prime Minister define when grey belt is really grey?
Context
The Conservative member of parliament is seeking clarification on the classification criteria for grey belt land.
The Prime Minister
Let me give the right hon. Lady a simple example. We had an example of green-belt land that was, in fact, a car park where building did not take place, and non-green-belt land that was an open playing field where building did take place. That does not make sense to me. That is why we have our policy.
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While the Prime Minister prefers to take to the international stage, back here at home Labour’s Birmingham bin strike is now in its 10th week. Rubbish is still piled on the streets and recycling goes uncollected, and the reputation of the west midlands is being trashed. His Ministers continue to wash their hands of this and his mayor does not even want to talk about it. Will the Prime Minister come to the west midlands and sort this out, because at the moment it is only the squeaky blinders that are winning?
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The question addresses a bin strike that has lasted for ten weeks, causing significant disruption and impacting the reputation of the west midlands.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Further evidence of the decline of the Tory party: they say that going to Ukraine at the weekend to try to secure peace for Ukraine, for the security and defence of Europe, is somehow the wrong priority. That conflict has already massively impacted people in this country through the cost of living crisis and energy. Ukraine, Europe and we deserve peace, and to live in peace.
Dealing with the bin strikes is a priority. We continue to call on Unite to suspend the strike immediately and bring the disruption to an end. We are supporting the council to ramp up the cleaning operation. We are now collecting over 1,100 tonnes of waste every day and continue to offer our support so that the backlog does not reappear.
Dealing with the bin strikes is a priority. We continue to call on Unite to suspend the strike immediately and bring the disruption to an end. We are supporting the council to ramp up the cleaning operation. We are now collecting over 1,100 tonnes of waste every day and continue to offer our support so that the backlog does not reappear.
Assessment
Redirecting focus from Birmingham bin strike to international affairs in Ukraine.
Redirection
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I pay tribute to the Prime Minister for his efforts to bring Europe together to ensure that we work to restore peace in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has also demonstrated the need for greater food security and stronger supply chains, but if the Government force our farmers to sell their land because of the divisive family farm tax, they will undermine that. Ahead of the spring statement, will he think that policy through again and seek to end it? National security needs food security, farming and farmers.
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The war in Ukraine has highlighted the need for greater food security. The Government's family farm tax policy may force farmers to sell their land, potentially undermining food security.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We put a record amount into farming in the Budget—£5 billion. We have set out our road map for farming, which has been welcomed by the National Farmers Union. As the right hon. Lady knows, the vast majority of farms will not be affected by the provisions that we are putting in place.
Assessment
The Prime Minister acknowledged the need for food security but did not directly address whether he would reconsider or end the family farm tax policy.
Put A Record Amount Into Farming
Road Map For Farming Welcomed
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In my constituency, the planning inspector chose to use the term 'grey belt' to pass a battery energy storage system application before the order was laid in the House to change the national planning policy framework and without recognising the moratorium for local authorities to manage their local plans. Can the Prime Minister define what grey belt actually is?
Context
The MP raises concerns about a planning decision regarding a battery energy storage system application in her constituency, which she argues undermines local green belt protections.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am not across the details of the right hon. Member’s case, as she will understand, but I am in favour of making sure that we can have the infrastructure and the houses we need to grow our economy.
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Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that only Mayor Andy Street has a plan and a track record to be trusted to deliver for the West Midlands?
Context
MP questions the Labour party's commitment to specific issues in her constituency, like housing and transport.
Oliver Dowden
As ever, my right hon. Friend is absolutely correct to highlight the record of Labour's police and crime commissioner, and West Midlands police has actually been put in special measures on Simon Foster's watch. When it comes to the green belt, we have all seen the new wheeze from the Labour party—redesignate green belt “grey belt” and concrete all over it. Well, the Conservatives will not allow that to happen, and people up and down the country will vote Conservative to stop that happening.
Assessment
The questioner asked for agreement on Mayor Andy Street's track record compared to others. The answer did not address this directly but instead criticized Labour's policies regarding greenbelt development.
Changed Subject
Criticized Opposing Policy
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Local police stations are a key part of communities such as Aldridge in my constituency. I continue to make the case to Labour's police and crime commissioner for saving and strengthening the role of Aldridge police station rather than forcing it to close. Does the Prime Minister agree that any such closure would be reckless, and that police and crime commissioners should be working with local communities and local police teams to provide greater certainty?
Context
The MP advocates for keeping the Aldridge police station open, citing the extra funding provided to local police teams.
Rishi Sunak
I am concerned to hear about the planned closure of Aldridge police station. I thank her for raising such an important issue. As she will know, unfortunately, that is a decision of the locally elected Labour police and crime commissioner, and I join her in urging them to think again.
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The inclusion of the west midlands as a hotspot trailblazer police force area in the antisocial behaviour action plan is really good news. Will my right hon. Friend outline how communities on the periphery of the west midlands, such as those in my constituency, will see and feel the positive difference this will bring?
Context
The inclusion of the west midlands as a hotspot trailblazer police force area in the antisocial behaviour action plan.
Dominic Raab
My right hon. Friend raises an important point. The antisocial behaviour action plan will help us to crack down on antisocial behaviour and to make sure that those who are responsible for antisocial behaviour undertake repairs within 48 hours.
Assessment
Does not specify how communities on periphery will benefit
Will Help Crack Down
Repairs In 48 Hours
Session: PMQs
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In Aldridge-Brownhills, we are at risk of 8,000 new homes being dumped in the constituency. Will my right hon. Friend use this Prime Minister's question as an opportunity to reaffirm the Government's commitment to protecting the green belt and adopting a really rigorous “brownfield first” policy?
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8,000 new homes are at risk in Wendy Morton's constituency. She seeks reassurance from the Prime Minister on protecting the green belt.
Rishi Sunak
I can indeed give my right hon. Friend that assurance. She is absolutely right: we must protect our green belt and we are adopting a “brownfield first” strategy.
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One of my constituents served His Majesty's Revenue and Customs for 43 years, yet more than five months on from taking partial retirement she is still waiting for her pension and lump sum. My office has attended two casework surgeries with Capita and the Cabinet Office, neither of which has secured a resolution. My constituent is now paying additional mortgage interest because of the delays. Will the Minister meet me urgently to resolve this case, secure a payment date and ensure that my constituent is compensated for the financial losses incurred?
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A constituent of Morton's has been waiting for her pension and lump sum for over five months since she took partial retirement.
Sally Jameson
I am sorry to hear of the experience that the right hon. Member's constituent has had with Capita. As I have said, its performance has been abysmal, and we will hold it to account every single day until service levels are brought back to a good standard. I would be happy to meet her to discuss the case, and I will personally ensure that it is escalated.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-09-10
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The new shadow Foreign Secretary, my right hon. Friend the Member for Tonbridge (Tom Tugendhat), is in Taipei, where Taiwan's Defence Ministry has warned that an increasingly unpredictable China is intensifying preparations to blockade and encircle the island. That comes in the same week that the US exposed another extensive Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation against Government institutions and critical networks. With Beijing threatening Taiwan, targeting our allies and conducting espionage against this country, will the Foreign Secretary finally state plainly that China poses a threat to British interests, and will he place China in the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme?
Context
The shadow Foreign Secretary is in Taipei, where Taiwan's Defence Ministry has warned of increasing preparations to blockade and encircle the island. The US has exposed a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation against Government institutions and critical networks.
Chris Elmore
The right hon. Lady knows that we keep all these things under review. As ever, I am happy to write to her.
Session: China Threat to UK Interests 2026-09-01
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Let me touch on Nepal and Tibet. The situation there is truly harrowing, with hundreds of lives lost, thousands still missing and British nationals among those unaccounted for. We welcome the deployment of the UK's rapid response team and the humanitarian package, but when it comes to British nationals, can the Foreign Secretary reassure the House that our consular teams have secured full access on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border? What specialist British search, rescue and victim identification assistance is being and will continue to be offered?
Context
The situation in Nepal and Tibet, with hundreds of lives lost, thousands missing, and British nationals among those unaccounted for. The deployment of the UK's rapid response team and the humanitarian package.
Ed Miliband
The right hon. Lady raises a very important and sensitive issue about the families of British nationals who are missing. I assure her that we are engaging with the authorities on both sides of the border. We are making available all the resources that we have at our disposal to help in this process; I have said that from the morning after the disaster, when I spoke to the Nepalese Foreign Minister.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-09-01
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The Foreign Secretary has declared that development and climate finance will be “central” to his tenure, yet the aid watchdog has found that the system has too often focused on meeting a spending target, rather than clear priorities or value for money. Before he embarks on an expensive road map back to 0.7%, will he commit to a full national interest review that includes considering value for money for the taxpayer?
Context
The aid watchdog finding that the system has focused on meeting a spending target rather than clear priorities or value for money. The Foreign Secretary declared that development and climate finance will be “central” to his tenure.
Ed Miliband
The right hon. Lady makes a very important point. Any aid spending that we do must be value for money, but this is not just the right thing to do in principle to help to support the world's poorest countries; it is the right thing from our point of view. That is a very important point, which I hope those on both sides of the House can agree on. If we do not deal with problems around the world, they come to Britain.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-09-01
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What has changed? Has the US agreed to amend the 1966 UK-US agreement governing Diego Garcia, and why is the Department budgeting for a deal that remains blocked by our closest security ally?
Context
Ministers previously admitted that the Chagos treaty had become impossible to agree at political level after the US withdrew its support. The questioner seeks to understand what has changed.
Uma Kumaran
We worked in lockstep with the US in developing and testing the deal to ensure that it meets both UK and US security requirements. The US Administration have repeatedly supported this agreement, and nothing in this treaty has changed since the US originally gave its endorsement to the deal. We will continue to work with the US and Mauritius to find a way forward that is in the UK's best interests and protects our national security.
Session: UK-Mauritius Chagos Treaty Future Spending 2026-09-01
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As this could be the right hon. Lady's last appearance at the Dispatch Box as Transport Secretary, will she leave a note for her successor asking them to look again at Aldridge railway station? Will she remind Mayor Parker to put back the funding that he took away?
Context
Morton asks about the potential for Aldridge railway station to receive future funding.
Heidi Alexander
I am not sure notes work out well. This is a decision for the Mayor of the West Midlands, who will continue to campaign on this issue.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-16
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Labour is at war with motorists. Reform's protest was not effective. Will the Chancellor adopt Conservative plan to extend fuel duty relief?
Context
Criticism of Labour's stance on fuel prices and their protest against them.
Dan Tomlinson
I agree that Reform's protest was underwhelming. On fuel duty, it is currently lower than any point under previous Government and has been since 1993.
Session: Fuel Costs Support for Motorists
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of fuel duty on the cost of living? I am concerned about the increase in fuel prices, which is harming businesses and motorists. What measures are being taken to mitigate these effects?
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Discussion on the impact of fuel duty on cost of living and potential economic consequences.
Dan Tomlinson
The Government have already taken action on fuel affordability at the pump by extending the 5p per litre cap for five months and cancelling the increase that would have otherwise taken place in line with inflation at the start of this financial year.
Session: Fuel Costs Support for Motorists
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Concerns have been reported that Russian crude is reaching refineries—including one part-owned by Lakshmi Mittal—via shadow fleet vessels. Will the Government now lead efforts to crack down on those networks and press those refineries in Turkey, China and India to stop processing Russian oil?
Context
Western sanctions have affected Russia's economy, but there are concerns that Russian crude is reaching refineries via shadow fleet vessels, showing that gaps remain in the enforcement of sanctions.
Stephen Doughty
The right hon. Lady will know about the work we have already been doing on this crucial issue, which she is right to raise. We have been very clear on this. Under her Government, there was of course a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports, which we continued. We have gone further by announcing our intention to introduce a maritime services ban, and of course we will continue to co-ordinate with international partners on the issue she raises.
Session: Russian Federation Financial Pressure
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Is the Minister confident that the Government's invention of the term “grey belt” is providing protection to the green belt? The Government have previously claimed that so-called grey-belt land is comprised of old petrol stations and disused car parks, but evidence shows 88% of approved developments on this land were built on undeveloped countryside.
Context
The MP questions the government's use of the term 'grey belt' for green spaces that should be protected.
Matthew Pennycook
The term 'grey belt' refers to land determined by local planning authorities not meeting green-belt purposes. It does not mean misleading; it ensures low-quality land is released where housing needs are unmet through other means.
Session: Protecting the Green Belt
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What steps he is taking to protect the green belt. The approach to the green belt taken by Labour Members is inconsistent with their rhetoric. Why is the Government more willing to see green spaces concreted over in my area than in the Secretary of State's area?
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The MP questions the consistency of Labour's approach to green belt protection and criticizes the release of green spaces in her constituency.
Matthew Pennycook
It is for individual local planning authorities to determine whether green-belt land should be released based on the exceptional circumstances test. The Opposition's policy would prevent any housing need from being met even if it means preventing families from buying homes or causing longer waiting times.
Session: Protecting the Green Belt
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The Prime Minister stood on the steps of Downing Street and promised families that energy bills would fall by £300, yet, since the general election, bills have already gone up by £73 and are forecast to go up more. It is hardly surprising that my constituents do not believe a word that they hear from the Government. Will the Minister explain to me when families in my constituency will actually see that £300 saving delivered?
Context
The Prime Minister promised a £300 saving on bills, yet since the election, bills have already increased by £73 and are forecast to increase more.
Ed Miliband
Families in the right hon. Lady's constituency will see savings on their bills from next week thanks to the actions of this Government. She is wrong on her facts, because, if we look across 2025, we will see that bills were lower in real terms than in 2024.
Session: Household Energy Bills
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I have just returned from visiting Ukraine last week. It is clear to me that Ukraine still needs help with procurement of missiles, interceptors and sanctions on the shadow fleet, but the role of the US also remains critical. Does the Secretary of State think that it really helps persuade the US to stay strong on Ukraine, when, as a close ally, the UK U-turns over the use of our air bases to attack Iran?
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The MP visited Ukraine and questioned the impact of UK's decision on US's stance towards supporting Ukraine.
John Healey
The decision to accept the fresh US request to use our bases in order to strike Iran's missile location was clearly set out at the time. I welcome—the House welcomes—her visit to Ukraine.
Session: Topical Questions
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As the Ukraine war passes its fourth year, we continue to salute the bravery and heroism of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their independence and freedom. This is the moment, however, for the Government to spearhead a new campaign with our allies to starve Russia of the funds it needs to wage war. It is clear that we need to target not only the shadow fleet but the refineries in Turkey, India and China buying Russian crude so that they rapidly diversify. Will the Government now take action with our allies to put huge new pressure on those refineries? With the foundations of the Russian economy crumbling away, that action would make it much harder for Putin to sustain the costs of his war.
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Concerns over the need to target refineries in other countries buying Russian crude to starve Russia of funds.
Yvette Cooper
On my visit to Kyiv last week, I announced nearly 300 new sanctions to target Russian revenue streams and military supply chains. More broadly, we are targeting not just the shadow fleet and the oil and gas companies in Russia directly, but those who might support them in third countries. That was our largest Russian sanctions package since 2022, and it is important that we get other countries to support that as well.
Session: Support for Ukraine
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The Palestinian Authority continue to show an absolute disregard for the MOU, with deeply disturbing and antisemitic content still being promoted in Palestinian schools. How are the UK Government monitoring this, and ensuring that no UK taxpayer money is being used to fund that? With “pay for slay” continuing, will the Minister tell the House if he raised these concerns with the Palestinian Authority when he met their ambassador last week? What is his assessment of the payments being made? What direct action is he taking to stop “pay for slay”, such as withholding payments until this vile practice ceases?
Context
The MP is concerned about the Palestinian Authority's disregard for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the promotion of antisemitic content in Palestinian schools.
Hamish Falconer
I have tried to answer as precisely as possible on all the sections of the MOU. If the right hon Lady has a particular area that she would like to raise, I am happy to address it, as I did the point raised by the hon Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin). I can confirm that I raised these questions in my most recent interaction with the Palestinian ambassador. She refers to what is sometimes described in public as “pay to slay”—the Tamkeen system. That is being externally audited by a United States auditor. Once we have that audit, we will be in a position to provide a further update to the House.
Session: Palestinian Authority’s School Curriculum
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I have another request from Walsall borough residents. Earlier today, the Secretary of State said that local people know best. I have sent him an invitation to a peaceful protest in Aldridge on Saturday; residents from right across the constituency are coming together to protect their precious green belt. Will he come and meet with them?
Context
Residents from right across the constituency are coming together to protect their precious green belt. They have sent an invitation for a peaceful protest.
Steve Reed
I apologise, but my diary is already full up—I will be in another part of the country on Saturday.
Session: Topical Questions
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The House needs the full facts regarding aid entering Gaza and why the Government are not more engaged with the Civil-Military Co-ordination Centre. What steps is the Foreign Secretary taking to support the disarming of Hamas and secure the immediate release of the remaining hostage? Following White House announcements on the board of peace, including the involvement of Tony Blair, can she confirm what UK input there has been and whether any UK Ministers will be involved, and give a clear assurance that the UK would reject President Putin being on the board, given his illegal invasion of Ukraine and alliance with Iran?
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President Trump's messaging has intensified pressure on the UK to join an expensive and dubious Gaza board of peace. The issue is also linked to the US intervention overnight regarding Chagos.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
I have actually answered every single one of the right hon. Lady’s points already, if she had listened... We are working with other countries on that and will continue to do so because we think it is a priority... On the board of peace, it is different from what was proposed, and that is why international discussions are under way, and we will see where they end up.
Session: Gaza and the West Bank Humanitarian Situation
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The Foreign Secretary will have heard President Zelensky’s warnings last week about the supply of air defence missiles—we must heed them. Will the Government make more weapons available, scale up production immediately or broker new military aid packages with our allies to ensure a constant supply of missiles?
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President Zelensky warned about the supply of air defence missiles, emphasizing that the UK and its allies must heed these warnings.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
The UK is working very closely with our partners, through NATO and also more broadly, to ensure that Ukraine has the military support it needs, including weapons and equipment, and support for its energy infrastructure and intelligence gathering, where the UK plays an important role. We have set forward commitments alongside the French Government, and have that forward lean on the ability to support Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached backed by security guarantees.
Session: Support for Ukraine
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Young people in my constituency have already seen the promised Aldridge train station scrapped by Labour, so will the Minister join me in calling on Mayor Parker to back young people by introducing a £1 bus fare cap for under 22s, like the one that Conservative Mayor Ben Houchen has already delivered in Teesside?
Context
Young people in Wendy Morton's constituency have seen the promised Aldridge train station scrapped by Labour. They are now calling for a £1 bus fare cap for under 22s, similar to what Conservative Mayor Ben Houchen has introduced in Teesside.
Simon Lightwood
As I have already mentioned, the Government have provided over £3 billion of funding across the country. Importantly, we are giving local leaders the power to take back control of their buses and decide how they operate, because they are closer to their communities and understand their needs better than someone here in Parliament.
Session: Local Bus Services
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This is a man who has profited, and a business that has profited, by buying Russian oil, thus fuelling Putin’s illegal war—a war that has caused death and destruction in Ukraine. He may have reportedly fled Britain, but will the Foreign Secretary ensure that all his business interests are thoroughly investigated, and that wider investigations are carried out to determine whether this practice is more widespread?
Context
The question stems from concerns about individuals profiting from the purchase of Russian oil, which fuels Putin's war in Ukraine. It highlights a specific case where a businessman has fled Britain but his business interests continue to operate.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
Again, the right hon. Lady, as a former Minister, will know how seriously we have taken this case, how far this Government have led the way on sanctions, and how we ensure that processes involving sanctions enforcement, including that relating to Russian oil and gas, are taken extremely seriously and are implemented appropriately as well.
Session: Ukraine
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What is grey belt, and can the Minister tell us what assessment he has made of the risk it poses to the integrity of the green belt in areas such as mine?
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What is grey belt, and can the Minister tell us what assessment he has made of the risk it poses to the integrity of the green belt in areas such as mine?
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
The right hon. Lady continues to ask me what grey belt is; Google is her friend in this instance. I continue to refer her to the planning practice guidance that covers exactly what it means.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given that recognition, does she agree now is exactly the moment to look at options such as the Sutton Park line to enable maximization of rail traffic through more passenger services?
Context
The Secretary of State for Transport has recognized the value of the midlands rail hub and the investment needed there, which will create much-needed capacity through central Birmingham.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I am keen that we look comprehensively at options for unlocking capacity that the midlands rail hub will provide. The right hon. Lady raises an important point about the Sutton Park line, and I am happy to talk to officials about whether that capacity could be unlocked as part of the scheme.
Session: Transport Infrastructure Upgrades
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I am not convinced that the answer went anywhere near my question. Family businesses are the lifeblood of communities and constituencies like mine. Last week, I met Family Business UK to discuss how the government's national insurance hike and restrictions to business property relief are forcing businesses to pause investment, think twice about taking on more staff and in some cases even close their doors. Ahead of the Budget, will the Chancellor meet me and representatives from family businesses to seek ways in which the Government will work with, not against these really key businesses?
Context
The previous government left a £22 billion deficit, prompting the Chancellor to implement tax changes in last year's Budget. Family businesses are concerned about the impact of increased employer national insurance contributions and restrictions on business property relief.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
I thank the right hon. Lady for that question, and 43% of employers—almost 1 million—will pay no employer national insurance this year. That is an increase because of the changes we made to the employment allowance. Over half of employers with NIC liabilities will see no change, or will gain overall, and businesses can employ younger people—those aged under 21 and apprentices under 25—without NICs. However, the Conservatives must decide whether they will stick with this change to national insurance. If they are not going to, they will have to admit that they will not be able to put the money into the national health service.
Session: Employer National Insurance Contributions Business Impact
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Did the Prime Minister follow President Trump’s approach and demand that his Turkish counterpart stops the Star refinery and Tüpraş from buying Russian oil?
Context
The issue of reducing dependence on Russian oil and gas to choke off supply.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
We have these discussions with countries across the world, urging them to support sanctions or to reduce their dependence on Russian oil and gas, which will reduce those imports and help us choke off the supply of Russian oil and gas from the market.
Session: Ukraine
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UK’s industrial electricity prices are among the highest in Europe. The Government’s current policies fail to reduce costs for manufacturers, putting local jobs at risk. Will the Minister commit to introducing support that genuinely reduces electricity costs?
Context
The UK’s industrial electricity prices are among the highest in Europe, impacting manufacturing businesses such as those in Wendy Morton's constituency.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
Industrial energy prices increased under the Conservatives, but the Government supports businesses through clean power initiatives and the British industrial competitiveness scheme. Measures include blend-and-extend contracts for lower prices and expanding ombudsman services to 99% of businesses with financial awards up to £20,000.
Session: Industrial Electricity Prices
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Given that in his opening remarks, the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism praised the Chancellor for her success in securing funding for his Department, will he speak with the Chancellor and urge her to do all she can to reinstate long-term funding for our hospice sector?
Context
The charity sector, including hospices like Acorns children's hospice in Walsall, is facing financial difficulties due to the rise in employer national insurance. Previous questions have discussed this issue.
Chris Bryant
The hospice sector is not specifically my responsibility, but of course I value hospices. To go back to the earlier point about the state of the finances in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, this is the first Secretary of State who has managed to get £3 billion for investment in capital funding. That is going to be vital for many of our artistic and sporting institutions in this country, and I think she deserves praise.
Session: Topical Questions
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Education is a basic right, and ensuring quality education for every girl is essential to building a more equitable world. Does the Minister stand by the commitment to ensure that at least 50% of aid reaches women and girls? Most importantly, will she confirm the 2025-26 official development assistance spending for global education following the spending review?
Context
The Conservative Government launched the women and girls strategy in 2023, focusing on three Es: education, empowerment, and ending violence.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Catherine West)
We are committed to supporting women in all that we do. We are supporting, for example, 200,000 displaced children with education interventions in Sudan and reaching Sudanese refugee populations in six countries through £14 million of funding for Education Cannot Wait—was that one of the programmes she cut? UK support through the international finance facility for education will unlock up to $1 billion in additional and affordable education. Our equality impact assessment will be published shortly so that she can analyse the exact pounds and pence.
Session: Rights of Women and Girls
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Since taking office almost a year ago, the Home Secretary has failed to put a cap on illegal immigration or deterrence in place. This weekend’s record number of boat crossings shows that her plan is clearly not working. What can she say to constituents about how she plans to take control of our borders?
Context
The Home Secretary has not been able to put a cap on illegal immigration, leading to record numbers of boat crossings.
Yvette Cooper
Given that the right hon. Member was a member of the previous Government, her question might be rather more plausible if she apologised for the 100-fold increase in small boat crossings under her Government’s watch and for the quadrupling of net migration as a result of the policies that she supported in government.
Session: Topical Questions
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We know that education can make a real difference to a girl’s life chances, which is why the last Conservative Government committed to ensuring that every girl has access to quality education. However, we will now be spending less on development, so can the Minister give clarity on the commitments that the Government are making to support women and girls over the next few years? Which programmes will be kept and which will be cut, and how much will be invested in those programmes?
Context
The previous Conservative Government committed to ensuring that every girl has access to quality education. There are concerns about reduced spending on development.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Catherine West)
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s humanitarian framework sets out our long-term approach through three policy priorities: providing humanitarian assistance for those in greatest need; protecting people at risk in conflict and crises; and preventing and anticipating future shocks and building resilience. When it comes to building resilience, the people most at risk are often women and young girls who fail to have access to education. The indices of educational attainment will be the basis on which many of these decisions are made.
Session: Humanitarian Aid Educational Programmes
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Helping more people off welfare and into work will require the support and good will of employers, which I fear those on the Government Benches do not fully recognise. How will the Minister achieve that move, having clobbered businesses with the jobs tax, which covers all sectors of businesses, hospices, charities and many employers?
Context
The employment Bill aims to improve job quality, but concerns exist about the impact of recent changes on businesses.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Liz Kendall)
As I said in response to an earlier question, we are overhauling the way that the Department for Work and Pensions supports employers. We think it is unacceptable that only one in six businesses has ever used a jobcentre to recruit. We are changing that, including by having a single account manager for businesses, so that they do not have to tell their story time and again. We are overhauling skills in this country, reforming the apprenticeship, and extending the number of sector-based work academy programmes and short skills programmes that businesses desperately want. I know that businesses are desperately keen to engage with us, because they want to recruit, and it is about time that the right hon. Lady’s party started listening to businesses.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Government did indeed launch a campaign to increase the number of pension credit applications, but sadly there was also a surge—an increase of 133%—in the number of claims that were not allowed, and more than 100,000 awards were not made. For many pensioners, including a number in my constituency, the winter fuel payment was a lifeline—indeed, many need their heating to be turned on throughout the year, not just during the winter—but just because of an arbitrary threshold they now receive nothing at all, and they are losing out. Will the Government look at this again, given the impact and the risk of pushing more pensioners into poverty?
Context
The Government launched a campaign to increase pension credit applications, but there was also an increase of 133% in the number of claims not allowed and more than 100,000 awards were denied. Pensioners facing arbitrary thresholds are losing out on support.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
I can tell the right hon. Member about pensioner poverty. It halved under the last Labour Government and it rose on the Conservatives’ watch, by 200,000. Yes, we have had to make some difficult choices, but it is because of those difficult choices that we can afford a £31 billion annual increase in the state pension over the current Parliament and an extra £26 billion a year for the NHS. None of those choices would the Conservatives back, which is why the NHS and the state pension would be endangered on their watch.
Session: Winter Fuel Payment Means-testing
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With rats as big as cats, over 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piled up in the streets of Birmingham, and stories of rubbish being set alight in some streets, the bin strike is a problem that needs to be sorted out by Labour-run Birmingham city council and this Government. Can the Minister reassure me that neighbouring authorities, such as Walsall borough council, will be reimbursed for any additional costs that we incur as a result of the strike?
Context
The bin strike in Birmingham has resulted in over 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piled up on the streets and concerns about rats as big as cats. Neighboring authorities like Walsall borough council have incurred additional costs due to this issue.
The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon)
All of us understand how difficult things are in Birmingham, and it is the Government’s job to support Birmingham to recover and get services back to normal. There are three strands: regularising the negotiations with the trade unions to find a long-term solution, dealing with routine collections and getting more trucks out of the depot, and dealing with the clean-up of waste that has accumulated on the streets. We are supporting the council in doing that. On the question of mutual aid, any mutual aid that is provided by local authorities will be reimbursed.
Session: Topical Questions
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It is very clear from Ministers’ answers that we still have no indication about which programmes and where will be affected by the planned reductions to ODA and from when exactly the cuts will be effective. We are told to wait for the spending review, but many organisations, including those tackling infectious diseases, are left to face uncertainty and to work at risk. Will the Minister tell us what instructions have been issued to his Department’s humanitarian aid programmes about what they are expected to do between now and the spending review in June?
Context
The MP raises concerns about the uncertainty faced by organisations tackling infectious diseases due to planned cuts in ODA.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We clearly have difficult decisions to make, but the FCDO is not pausing all ODA programming and not creating a cliff edge in this year. We are focusing on ensuring that every pound will be spent in the most impactful way in the new context. That is a very difficult decision, as the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and I have set out. We will set out the details in due course, but we are listening closely to Members in this House and, indeed, to the many partners and stakeholders we work with on these important issues.
Session: Official Development Assistance Infectious Diseases
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We know that fly-tipping is an expensive and dangerous nuisance. Local authorities such as Conservative-led Walsall council are taking a really proactive and determined approach to tackling it, but with bin strikes on our doorstep under the neighbouring Labour-led Birmingham city council, we fear more fly-tipping, particularly in the communities that border Birmingham. Alarmingly, we are hearing of rats the size of cats in Britain’s second city, and these squeaky blinders are definitely not welcome in Aldridge-Brownhills. What specific support can the Minister provide to neighbouring authorities in these specific circumstances, and what can she do to bring the bin strikes to an end?
Context
Councils are facing issues with fly-tipping, especially due to the threat of bin strikes in Birmingham. The concern is that these events could lead to an increase in illegal dumping in neighbouring areas.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)
Obviously Birmingham city council’s bin situation is a matter for the council, but, as a neighbouring MP in Coventry, we have not seen any of the fly-tipping that the right hon. Lady talks about seeing in Walsall. Both sides need to get round the table and sort this out for the benefit of the people of Birmingham.
Session: Fly-tipping
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The UK can be proud of the leadership it has shown in supporting Ukraine and rallying our international partners around this cause. What work is the Minister leading, with European allies, on unfreezing sanctioned assets, so that they can be used to equip Ukraine, and what is his timeframe for releasing critical sanctioned funds, so that they can be used to strengthen Europe’s defence of our values, security and defence?
Context
The UK and its allies are considering how to use unfrozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
As the right hon. Lady knows, we have already done important work with European partners to secure the extraordinary revenue acceleration loan, which will make a tangible difference to Ukraine. We continue to work with European partners on sanctions, and of course, we are considering all lawful options going forward. We have had important discussions in the Weimar group and through the G7, and will continue to look, with European counterparts, at all options for supporting Ukraine.
Session: Europe Diplomatic Co-operation
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In her recent letter to the Office of Rail and Road, the Transport Secretary appeared to push against open access agreements, yet last week, as she has mentioned today, the Government signalled their intention to support the request to license the Wrexham to London Euston line, which will come through Aldridge in my constituency. Will the Transport Secretary clarify her position on the Wrexham to Euston line, particularly in regard to the inclusion of Aldridge train station? As she will be aware, thanks to the Labour mayor, the funding for that station has been raided and put into his pet projects.
Context
The Secretary of State for Transport's recent letter to the Office of Rail and Road appears to push against open access agreements, yet last week the Government signalled its intention to support a request to license the Wrexham to London Euston line. The Labour mayor in Wendy Morton’s constituency has also raided funding for Aldridge train station.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I appreciate the right hon. Lady’s commitment to making the case for a new station at Aldridge, but I gently point out to her that in the 14 years of her party’s Government, including her own stint in the Department for Transport, the station failed to materialise. The West Midlands combined authority has had to prioritise the delivery of schemes that are in construction. That seems to me to be a reasonable approach, but I appreciate that she will continue to make the case for her own station.
Session: Open Access Railway Services
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The ceasefire remains fragile with a long road ahead; I call for the Government to do everything possible to push for humanitarian access and support hostage releases as per the agreement phases. Can you provide clarity on how the UK is formally responding, beyond calls for investigation? Additionally, what are the turnaround times for British aid reaching Gaza, metrics used for monitoring distribution, and have there been any changes in aid types since the ceasefire?
Context
Following the ceasefire, there are concerns about the release of hostages and the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. The MP references the tragic news that eight hostages will not return home alive.
Anneliese Dodds
I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for all her questions. The Government is working closely with partners to push for humanitarian access and support hostage releases as per the agreement phases. UNRWA has been called upon for independent investigation of misuse allegations, and we continue to work with them to ensure thorough investigations and necessary changes are made. UK aid turnaround times have improved but commercial shipments need to be enabled quickly for food supplies; we monitor distribution closely through trusted partners including UN agencies. We need access for tents, shelter, medical supplies among others due to destruction in water and sanitation areas.
Session: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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The Government signed up to a $300 billion climate finance package at COP29, with the amount increasing by $50 billion to get a deal. Since then, Ministers have not been able to give details of what our share will be, how much British taxpayers will fund, and what will come from official development assistance and what from private enterprise and investment. Can the Minister provide any of those details, and, if not, will she commit to a timetable for disclosure of that information?
Context
The UK Government committed to a $300 billion climate finance package at COP29, increasing by $50 billion. Details about the UK's share and funding sources are not yet provided.
The Minister for Development (Anneliese Dodds)
I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for her question, but she will surely understand that the COP agreement was about the global goal. The precise share for individual countries is worked out through the normal processes. It was her Government—a Conservative Government—who committed to the £11.6 billion climate finance goal. Unlike the previous Government, however, we are determined to fit that within our responsibilities and deliver on it for the sake of our climate and our economy.
Session: Climate Change UK Leadership
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Last Saturday was indeed Small Business Saturday. It was an opportunity for us to celebrate and support the many small businesses in our constituencies. However, too many of them are really worried about the increase in national insurance contributions—the £25 billion jobs tax—and there is simply no easy answer for them. They cannot just put up their prices, so they are looking at staffing levels. Why are the Government so against aspiration, and how do they think they will improve productivity and deliver growth in the economy?
Context
The question relates to the increase in national insurance contributions and its impact on small businesses.
Jonathan Reynolds
Conservative Members know what they left behind, and I have not heard any of them offer an alternative. The specific answer to the right hon. Member's question is that employment allowance was doubled in the Budget and the threshold was taken off. That is why 1 million, mainly smaller, businesses are paying less or the same in national insurance contributions as they were before the Budget.
Session: Small and Medium-sized Businesses
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Does the Minister recognise that not-for-profit society lotteries will have to fund any levy due from their charitable return, which amounts to a charity tax?
Context
The Government plans to introduce a statutory levy on gambling operators, impacting society lotteries.
Stephanie Peacock
The Minister acknowledges the importance of society lotteries and suggests arranging a meeting with the Gambling Minister for further discussion.
Session: Gambling Operators Levy Society Lotteries
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Transport Connectivity: Midlands and North Wales
22 January 2026
Responding: Simon Lightwood
Main Concerns
['Connectivity determines economic opportunity, social mobility, and quality of life. Constituents face high bus fares, lack of rail infrastructure, and unreliable road services. Buses are the only form of public transport in many areas.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should provide clarity on funding for the Midlands Rail Hub project and deliver youth bus fare schemes to improve connectivity.']
Waste Collection: Birmingham and the West Midlands
21 January 2026
Responding: Alison McGovern
Main Concerns
['Over the last year, there has been a breakdown in waste collection services in Birmingham due to industrial action, leading to piled-up rubbish, fly tipping and rat infestations. The situation has reached such severity that the Army was called in to manage logistics, causing global reputational damage. Local councils are facing significant financial strain with estimated costs of £8.4 million spent on agency staff and £5 million on outsourced contractors between January and August last year.']
Specific Asks
['The debate calls for government support to resolve the waste collection crisis in Birmingham and the West Midlands, ensuring better public health outcomes and improved waste management practices across the region.']
Land Use Change: Food Security
18 November 2025
Responding: Dame Angela Eagle
Main Concerns
["The debate highlights the significant decline in domestic food production, with the UK producing roughly 60% of its food by calories compared to 78% in the 1980s. The capacity for food self-sufficiency is further strained by rising input costs and global instability leading to a 36% increase in food prices between January 2021 and April 2025, over three times more than the previous decade's rate."]
Specific Asks
['The debate calls on the Government to reconsider its land use policies that favour green belt development for housing, which undermines domestic food production. It also urges a reevaluation of inheritance tax changes that could force family farms into speculative housing sites.']
Fly-tipping: West Midlands
08 April 2025
Responding: Daniel Zeichner
Main Concerns
['Fly-tipping is a growing concern across the west midlands, costing the economy £1 billion annually and filling Wembley stadium 30 times over. The ongoing bin strike in Birmingham city council has led to a build-up of 21,000 tonnes of waste with rats as big as cats roaming around. Some residents are burning waste or seeking recycling centres in neighbouring constituencies.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should sort out the situation caused by the bin strikes and address the public health emergency and damage to Birmingham’s reputation.']
Aldridge Train Station
17 December 2024
Responding: Lilian Greenwood
Main Concerns
["The hon. Member is concerned about the potential derailment of the Aldridge train station project due to a review initiated by Mayor Richard Parker after securing £30 million in funding through the city region sustainable transport settlement (CRSTS). The mayor's actions, including his application to move over £26 million of the funding to other areas within the budget, have left constituents questioning whether their funding is being used for an unaffordable bus nationalisation scheme. She notes that Arup, the independent assessor, was under the impression that the project had only a fraction of the actual budget, leading to doubts about the project's future."]
Specific Asks
['The hon. Member asks the Minister to confirm: first, that Aldridge station was a fully funded project through CRSTS; secondly, that this funding allocation was awarded and detailed on the West Midlands Rail Executive website; thirdly, that Mayor Parker sought approval from the Secretary of State to move the money; and finally, for clarity regarding where the moved funds have been allocated.']
Charity Lottery Fundraising Caps
05 July 2023
Responding: Stuart Andrew
Main Concerns
["Ms Morton is concerned about the heavy regulatory burden placed on charity lotteries under the Gambling Act 2005, including annual sales caps and prize limits. She notes that these regulations have resulted in over £400 million a year being generated for charities and good causes but also restrict funding to well-known charities like Girlguiding and Keep Britain Tidy. The People's Postcode Lottery is cited as an example of an operator with more than 40 individual gambling licences due to annual sales limits, creating significant administrative burden."]
Specific Asks
['Ms Morton urges the Minister to remove the annual sales cap on charity lotteries without delay and ensure a level playing field with unregulated prize draws. She also suggests that lifting these caps could be beneficial for charities at no cost to the Treasury or taxpayers, making it worthy of consideration by the Chancellor ahead of the autumn statement.']
High Street Bank Closures and Banking Hubs — [Philip Davies in the Chair]
11 May 2023
Responding: Gareth Davies
Main Concerns
['Wendy Morton is concerned about the closure of bank branches across the UK, particularly in her constituency. She cites specific closures such as NatWest and Lloyds in Aldridge, noting that since March 2023, 352 bank branches have closed or are scheduled to close. She highlights that many communities will be left with just one bank branch, increasing dependency on a single institution and potentially limiting access to cash and services for vulnerable residents. Morton also raises the issue of ATM closures in poorer communities, which has forced people to pay fees for transactions or travel long distances.']
Specific Asks
["Morton asks the Minister to ensure that the commitment to 'reasonable access' for withdrawal and deposit facilities remains and that action is taken proactively rather than reactively. She urges the Government to incentivise banks to maintain a physical presence in high streets, support post offices as alternatives, and collaborate with local councils on tailored solutions."]
Landmine Awareness
20 April 2023
Responding: Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Main Concerns
['Ms Morton highlighted the ongoing risks landmines pose to civilians, livestock and the environment long after conflicts end. She noted that approximately 60 million people are at risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance in post-conflict areas. Ms Morton also pointed out that on average, 15 people are killed or injured each day by these hazards, with half of them being children. She stressed the need for education about the dangers of landmines to prevent accidents.']
Specific Asks
['Ms Morton asked the Minister to provide an update on funding levels for GMAP (Global Mine Action Programme), which has a budget of £89 million from March 2022 until March 2025. She also requested information on how much has been spent and allocated, whether this funding will be sufficient considering current challenges, and what the Government can do to encourage more states to ratify the Mine Ban Treaty.']
Food Security and Farming
19 April 2023
Responding: Mark Spencer
Main Concerns
['Ms. Morton expressed concern about the decline in food production-to-supply ratio since the mid-1990s, noting that investment and innovation can take time to deliver results. She highlighted rising food inflation of 19%, increased costs for fertiliser by 161%, and doubled red diesel prices. Additionally, she mentioned wasted fruit and veg due to a workforce shortage worth £22 million in 2022.']
Specific Asks
["Ms. Morton asked the Minister about addressing the food waste issue, improving conditions for farmers, and ensuring a balance between development and protecting agricultural land while considering solar farm developments' impact on farming availability."]
Turkey and Syria Earthquake — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
23 February 2023
Responding: David Rutley
Main Concerns
['The UK has a strong Turkish diaspora and has welcomed 20,000 Syrian refugees through the resettlement programme. The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have resulted in over 46,000 deaths, over 100,000 injuries, and extensive structural damage, leaving 300,000 people homeless. The UK has provided significant humanitarian aid, including a DEC appeal raising £93 million, UK ISAR teams with search and rescue dogs, and the deployment of field hospitals. However, concerns remain about balancing this response amidst other budget pressures and ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need through open border crossings.']
Specific Asks
["The Minister is asked to update on the latest situation regarding the UK's response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake, including the status of temporary border crossing points and how the Government balances this aid with other budgetary pressures."]
Falkland Islands: Sovereignty
08 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Building Homes and Renewing Communities
03 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Direction of Government
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty
16 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
16 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Iran
15 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The speaker highlighted the critical situation in Iran, noting Britain’s armed forces' commendable work. He mentioned recent US strikes against Iranian targets, stressing the need for a diplomatic sol...
Immigration and Asylum Bill
13 July 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The speaker has selected the reasoned amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition, but no specific opening argument is provided in this excerpt.
Opposition Day
07 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Opposition Day
23 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves the motion expressing regret over the chaos in Government, particularly regarding the temporary Prime Minister's attendance at the NATO summit. Calls on the Government to spend 3% of GDP on defe...
Attendance
55.1%
54 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
29
29.6% of votes
No Votes
25
25.5% of votes
Abstentions
44
44.9% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
11
PMQs Asked
77
Ministerial Questions Asked
154
House of Commons Debates Involved
12
Westminster Hall Debates Led
10
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+200% above average
This MP:
11
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+474% above average
This MP:
77
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+377% above average
This MP:
12
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+3069% above average
This MP:
154
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
+6% above average
This MP:
10
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-20% below average
This MP:
55.1
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
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This page tracks Wendy Morton's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.