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VOTING RECORD

  • 10 Sep 2026

    Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading

    Result:   Motion Failed

    77
    292 Noes

    Voted against
  • 09 Sep 2026

    Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    371 Ayes
    100

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Failed

    162 Ayes
    297 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143

    Result:   Motion Failed

    106
    302 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142

    Result:   Motion Failed

    108
    357 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140

    Result:   Motion Failed

    79
    300 Noes

    Voted against
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145

    Result:   Motion Failed

    170 Ayes
    316 Noes

    Voted against
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6

    Result:   Motion Failed

    77
    317 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    411 Ayes
    102

    Voted in favour
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88

    Result:   Motion Failed

    85
    427 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67

    Result:   Motion Failed

    105
    410 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65

    Result:   Motion Failed

    166 Ayes
    346 Noes

    Voted against
  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 19

    Result:   Motion Failed

    104
    412 Noes

    Voted against
  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 199

    Result:   Motion Failed

    102
    409 Noes

    Voted against
  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 3

    Result:   Motion Failed

    93
    323 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    283 Ayes
    182 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    317 Ayes
    103

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    369 Ayes
    102

    Voted in favour
  • 06 Jul 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill: motion to agree to Lords Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Passed

    394 Ayes
    85

    Voted in favour
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5

    Result:   Motion Failed

    177 Ayes
    308 Noes

    Voted against

recent QUESTIONS

  • 10 Sep 2026
    NHS: Software
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of IT systems used by primary care providers with the NHS App and systems used in secondary care; and what steps his Department is taking to improve
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    The NHS App is able to integrate with all general practice core clinical systems, most online consultation solutions, and the majority of patient messaging platforms. It is also integrated with all but two acute trusts, all specialist trusts, and several ... [Read More]
  • 02 Sep 2026
    National Institute for Health and Care Research
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her department is taking to improve existing arrangements, or to develop new policy and funding mechanisms, to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department will invest approximately £1.8 billion in 2026/27 through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which funds and supports high-quality health, public health, and social care research across the National Health Service, ... [Read More]
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Rare Cancers: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress her Department is making on measuring and reporting progress against commitments with regard to people with rare and less common cancers.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    Improving outcomes for cancer patients is a priority for the Government. The National Cancer Plan sets out a clear ambition to improve early diagnosis and survival across all cancer types, including leukaemia and other blood cancers.The National Cancer Pl... [Read More]
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Blood Cancer: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that blood cancers, including lymphoma, are prioritised along with other rare and less common cancers.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    Improving outcomes for cancer patients is a priority for the Government. The National Cancer Plan sets out a clear ambition to improve early diagnosis and survival across all cancer types, including leukaemia and other blood cancers.The National Cancer Pl... [Read More]
  • 07 Sep 2026
    Beer: Packaging
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of packaging costs on (a) breweries, (b) pubs and (c) hospitality businesses in Rushcliffe.
    Response from Emma Hardy MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    The Government published an updated assessment in October 2024 of the impact of introducing Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) on packaging producers as a whole. The assessment did not provide separate estimates for breweries, pubs or h... [Read More]
  • 07 Sep 2026
    Affordable Housing: Young People
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to support youth organisations, such as YMCA England and Wales, to develop and deliver affordable and supported housing for young people.
    Response from Florence Eshalomi MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    We have invested over £1 billion in homelessness and rough sleeping services this year, which can be used flexibly to address a range of local needs, including support for young people. The Spending Review protects this record level of investment to tackl... [Read More]
  • 03 Sep 2026
    Cancer: Medical Treatments
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to prioritise access to special treatment for patients with rare cancers such as lymphoma and expand access to specialist expertise.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 July 2026 in response to Question 18279.
  • 07 Sep 2026
    VAT
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates to levels more closely aligned with those in other European countries.
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    The Government is aware some European countries apply different VAT rates to certain goods and services, reflecting different tax systems, policy choices and wider fiscal contexts.VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate ... [Read More]
  • 07 Sep 2026
    VAT: Rushcliffe
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of VAT rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Exceptions to the standard rate are limited and must be balanced against their impact on the public finances.HMRC estimates that the cost of cha... [Read More]
  • 07 Sep 2026
    Beer: Excise Duties
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of Draught Relief on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a... [Read More]
  • 07 Sep 2026
    Beer: Excise Duties
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the impact of beer duty rates on (a) pubs, (b) brewers and (c) consumers in Rushcliffe.
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    An assessment of the impacts of decisions taken by the Chancellor at the Budget is published within the relevant Tax Impact and Information Note (TIIN). The TIINs for the inflation-linked uprating to alcohol duty announced at Autumn Budget 2024 and 2025 a... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Children: Audiology
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps NHS England is taking to ensure integrated care boards commission high-quality audiology services for deaf children across England, in line with the 2019 guidance produced jointly with t
    Response from Alison McGovern MP (Health and Social Care)
    Further to the answer of 4 March in response to Question 114118, the Paediatric Hearing Services Improvement Programme has had a particular focus on improving the quality, outcomes and governance of paediatric audiology services, working alongside Nationa... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Intimate Image Abuse: Children
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to require technology companies to implement device-level controls preventing children from taking, sending or receiving nude images within three months.
    Response from Satvir Kaur MP (Home Office)
    This Government is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting children from online sexual abuse. The previous Prime Minister announced on 8 June 2026 that the UK would become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, sha... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Mental Health Services: Small Businesses
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has considered tailored mental health support for small business owners.
    Response from Alison McGovern MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 2 September in response to Question 19504.
  • 28 Aug 2026
    ME/CFS: Diagnosis
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure that NICE's recognition of post-exertional malaise as a core diagnostic feature of ME/CFS is reflected consistently in (a) clinical training and (b) NHS service p
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Skipton and Ripon on 16 July 2026 to Question 16893.Additionally, the Department, together with NHS England, have developed a template service specification for mild, moderate, and severe... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    ME/CFS: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to increase investment in specialist services for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Skipton and Ripon on 16 July 2026 to Question 16893.Additionally, the Department, together with NHS England, have developed a template service specification for mild, moderate, and severe... [Read More]
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Colestyramine: Prescriptions
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the reported withdrawal of the original formulation of Questran from the UK market on patients with bile acid malabsorption.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Prescription Drugs: Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will take steps to ensure the continued availability of prescription medicines which do not contain artificial sweeteners for patients with adverse reactions to those substances.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Prescription Drugs: Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will issue guidance or instructions relating to the reduction or removal of sugar from prescription medicines; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such c
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 8 June in response to Questions 4511 and 4512. If there are any new developments to report in this area, I will ensure that he is updated.
  • 04 Sep 2026
    Heathrow Airport
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport on the economy; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the runway on environ
    Response from Keir Mather MP (Transport)
    As part of the recent consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National policy statement (now closed) the Department conducted analysis to look at the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the economy, including the environmental and clima... [Read More]

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