Parliament

Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I am deeply concerned about the facts that the right hon. Lady has outlined. If she could give us all the details, I will make sure that there is a follow-up meeting in relation to her concerns.

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I absolutely support that, and I will make sure that my hon. Friend gets a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss it. Early diagnosis is so important for all cancers, and we must do...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I am pleased to hear the news about the dental school in the hon. Member’s constituency. We have put in further funding for dentistry. We were left with dental deserts across many parts of...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this matter. As negotiations are ongoing, we remain committed to the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 and supporting new innovative...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the hon. Member for his question and for his tireless campaigning on behalf of Christopher and also Fiona, who, as he points out, is with us today. Christopher’s death was a...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I join my hon. Friend in her pride in the vote to lift half a million children out of poverty, after hundreds of thousands were plunged into poverty by the Conservative party when they were in...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Member is right to raise that. Obviously, we will support the police with their investigation, but we will also press on with our work to halve violence against women and girls, which is...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the commanding officer and crew of HMS Duncan for their service, and I also thank my hon. Friend. I remember meeting the brilliant workforce in his region, and I know that the Defence...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the hon. Member for raising that matter; I know how important it is for her constituents. We have taken measures in relation to strengthening oversight and the control we have, and we...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

It is because of strong local Labour MPs like my hon. Friend that towns like Hartlepool, treated as an afterthought by the Conservatives, are having their future restored. We are making billions...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

As the hon. Gentleman knows, we are committed to ending the use of all asylum hotels; there are now just under 200, compared with the 400 under the previous Government. Where military sites are...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I am delighted that Aldershot will be hosting Armed Forces Day; it has a hard-working Labour MP and Labour council. Our historic defence spending uplift must be an engine for growth and jobs in...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

Let me be absolutely clear about this: as soon as there were any allegations of wrongdoing by Phil Shiner, I had absolutely nothing to do with him.

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

The deal we have struck with the EU means lower prices at the check-out, more choice on the shelf, and more money in people’s pockets. It is good for British fishers and farmers, who face...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

Can I join in the right hon. Lady’s disgust at the comments she just read out? To be absolutely clear, the scale and the extent of the relationship between Mandelson and Epstein was not...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for raising that issue, and confirm that we are looking at how we can strengthen the support in place for these children, so that no child falls between the cracks. Free...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

The right hon. Gentleman talks of a public inquiry. Obviously, the focus now has to be on the criminal investigation, which has started. As he knows, that investigation will go wherever the...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

We looked at the material. There was a process, and the right hon. Gentleman will understand that there was then a security vetting exercise as well. That is why I started by saying that all our...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

May I pay tribute to my hon. Friend? She campaigns tirelessly to stop these antisocial, dangerous bikes terrorising communities. Our Crime and Policing Bill will mean that police can seize bikes...

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Engagements

04 Feb 2026

Prime Minister

Keir Starmer made a speech in the House of Commons

Morgan McSweeney is an essential part of my team. He helped me change the Labour party and win an election. Of course I have confidence in him. Whatever is slung across this Dispatch Box, I do...

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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill

03 Feb 2026

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent point. The issues he describes in his Southampton constituency apply in a similar way to my residents in Reading. Does he agree that an important aspect of...

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Armed Forces Bill

26 Jan 2026

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, which I commend to the wider public beyond this House. In my own area, the local council and many voluntary sector organisations have done a very...

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Topical Questions

22 Jan 2026

Cabinet Office

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Government for their work on cutting the cost of living. Can the Minister say how the Cabinet Office is supporting other Government Departments to continue this work?

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Erasmus+ Programme

22 Jan 2026

Cabinet Office

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Minister for his answer and warmly welcome the Government’s new commitment to this scheme. It is hugely important to my residents in Reading, for families and young people, for...

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Erasmus+ Programme

22 Jan 2026

Cabinet Office

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps he is taking to help increase the number of education and training opportunities for young people through the Erasmus+ programme.

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Warm Homes Plan

21 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I wholeheartedly welcome this announcement from the Secretary of State, and his work over many years in this important policy area. This is an enormous issue in my constituency, where there are...

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Ukraine

14 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I thank the Minister for his update, particularly the in-depth overview that he is giving us. Further to the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley (Tahir...

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Rural Communities

07 Jan 2026

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Will she comment on the importance of rural bus services for the mobility of local staff in rural areas? In particular, will she commend the work...

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UK Town of Culture

07 Jan 2026

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) for securing today’s important debate. I wholeheartedly support...

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Climate Change

06 Jan 2026

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Matt Rodda received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what scientific evidence his Department is using to inform its work on climate change.

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Finance (No. 2) Bill

16 Dec 2025

Commons debates

The Minister is making an excellent point. May I commend him on his work on the loan charge? Many IT consultants in my constituency and across the Thames valley are grateful to the Treasury for...

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Finance (No. 2) Bill

16 Dec 2025

Commons debates

The Minister is making an excellent series of points, and I commend him on behalf of 4,000 vulnerable children in Reading for the fantastic support he is offering them and their families. It is...

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Railways Bill

09 Dec 2025

Commons debates

The Secretary of State is making an excellent speech on a very important matter of policy. May I thank her for the outstanding work to reduce the cost of rail travel for my residents in Reading,...

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Creative Education

09 Dec 2025

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that the role of community-based arts organisations is central to supporting our schools? I hope he will also support my campaign to...

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Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

03 Dec 2025

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) for securing today’s important debate. I want to make three...

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Income Tax (Charge)

26 Nov 2025

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent point. Is she ready to move on to the importance of breakfast clubs? Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Prime Minister and the Education...

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Income Tax (Charge)

26 Nov 2025

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I wholeheartedly agree about the appalling damage done by the Conservatives to our economy over 14 years. I wonder whether he would also mention...

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Clause 1 - The Agreement

17 Nov 2025

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

The Minister is making an excellent speech, and I pay tribute to her work and that of the Government in showing UK leadership in this important environmental area. Could she also briefly touch on...

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Clause 1 - The Agreement

17 Nov 2025

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Will my hon. Friend give way?

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Energy

12 Nov 2025

Commons debates

I commend the Minister for his speech; I hope my words will reflect the seriousness of the issue in front of us. Does the Minister agree that, sadly, the last Government fell woefully short on...

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Lord Mandelson

04 Feb 2026

Commons debates

Given the public disgust, the sickening behaviour of Peter Mandelson, and the importance of transparency, in 2022 I proposed a Humble Address, seeking information about personal protective...

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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform

27 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for this extremely welcome statement. I know how much work he has put into this. We know, however, that vested interests have repeatedly resorted to lawfare to block such...

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Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the shadow Minister for giving way again; he is being generous with his time. Why does he not have a problem with people being often in insecure, low-paid work without any contract that...

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Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

rose—

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Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I know where this came from—the new deal for working people—and so do businesses and the trade unions. As the Minister pointed out, there have been discussions, and they came to that...

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Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

What message does it send to the British public when 33 hereditary peers defeat the Government by 24 votes on a manifesto promise? Some of the wealthiest are blocking measures on sick pay for...

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Clause 1 - Right to guaranteed hours

08 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

To the shadow Secretary of State’s point, of course I declare an interest as a trade union member. Like millions of people who have been wanting this Bill for many years—as my hon....

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Clause 1 - Right to Guaranteed Hours

05 Nov 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am proud to declare an interest as a lifelong trade unionist in the labour movement, which has helped me...

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Personal Statement

22 Oct 2025

Commons debates

With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a personal statement. When I made my maiden speech over a decade ago, I said that it was the honour of my life to represent...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising that important issue. We intend to bring forward legislation. Our response to the local government standards consultation sets out our plans for...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will give way to the right hon. Gentleman, who has been very patient.

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

Millions of people are represented by mayors, who have huge powers over big regions. We want mayors to have strong personal mandates for the communities they serve rather than being elected on a...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about all areas being able to join up and create inclusive growth for their areas, and that is broader than at local authority level. By combining...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

One more time, and briefly.

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will make progress. We will create new planning powers to raise the mayoral community infrastructure levy, which has generated over £1 billion since 2012 in London and, alongside...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

The strategic authorities will be created as a new category of authority in law. They will make it easier for local leaders to work together over larger areas to drive through big pro-growth...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will pay attention to that, Madam Deputy Speaker. The hon. Lady is right that there is a challenge in housing at the moment, which is also contributing to the rental situation for people. That...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

The Renters’ Rights Bill does contain measures that mean that renters can challenge unfair rent hikes. The previous Government said many times that they would do something about section 21...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I can hear much provocation from the Conservative Benches, but any new tax is, of course, a matter for the Chancellor at the Budget, and it must balance the potential revenue and benefits against...

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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I welcome the hon. Member’s comments on the mass transit network for West Yorkshire, which I am sure will bring added benefits to his constituents. To his other point, obviously elected...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I suggest that the people of Scotland ask who was in charge in Scotland for the last two decades, kick them out at the next election, and give Labour a chance.

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

We were pleased to be able to allocate Pride in Place funding to my hon. Friend’s constituency, in recognition of its levels of deprivation. That comes alongside policies such as getting...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I very much encourage people in my hon. Friend’s constituency to fill in her survey. The Pride in Place money, which we are allocating across some of the most deprived parts of the country,...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for the work that she does to champion small businesses, and all businesses in the Black Country, but particularly those in her constituency. Advanced manufacturing is one...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

Like many, I was staggered by reports that senior counsel appointed by Mr Abramovich in relation to proceedings in Jersey include the shadow Attorney General. I cannot speak for the...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I could not agree more with my hon. Friend, and that is why I announced—on the basis of many representations from colleagues, including her—a comprehensive set of measures at the...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House’s attention. I cannot comment on individual cases of covid fraud and tax, but that person would not be the first member of...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman thinks that the Chancellor of the Exchequer should not be in Davos, but I think it is important that the Chancellor is there banging the drum for Britain...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

Some of the numbers that are bandied around by the right hon. Gentleman do not reflect the reality, because they do not reflect the £4.3 billion of transitional support that we have put in...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

Under the previous Government—when the right hon. Gentleman was in government—7,000 pubs closed. We have permanently lowered the tax rate that retail, hospitality and leisure...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

As my hon. Friend knows, we have permanently reduced the multiplier for business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure, but my hon. Friend the Exchequer Secretary will set out the support for...

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Topical Questions

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

This Government have a plan to grow the economy and reduce the cost of living, and it is the right plan for Britain. We are cutting the cost of living and the national debt and creating the...

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Inflation

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for that question. He did not mention the beautiful Bournemouth pier, which we visited together in August and where we enjoyed a very nice ice cream, but he did mention...

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Inflation

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

I was at Primark just ahead of the Budget, where we announced that we were going to take action on low-value imports. That was welcomed by Primark and many other retailers who are undercut by...

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Inflation

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

While the Bank of England has overall responsibility for returning inflation to target, this Government are taking the action that we can: £150 off energy bills from April this year,...

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Covid Counter-fraud Commissioner: Final Report

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

Sadly, I cannot comment on any individual cases, but I am absolutely determined to get that money back, because that money belongs in our schools, hospitals and public services, not in the...

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Covid Counter-fraud Commissioner: Final Report

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

This Government are determined to get back all the money that was lost through covid fraud and corruption. That is why I appointed the covid corruption commissioner when I became Chancellor, and...

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Regional Funding

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

My understanding is that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is still consulting on this matter, so the hon. Lady and other colleagues will have a chance to feed into that...

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Regional Funding

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

My right hon. Friends the Northern Ireland Secretary and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury are in discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on some of the additional pressures they are...

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Regional Funding

27 Jan 2026

Treasury

Rachel Reeves made a speech in the House of Commons

At the Budget, we published our North sea oil and gas plan and provided certainty by announcing that the energy profits levy introduced by the previous Government will end at the end of this...

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Birds: Gun Sports

06 Feb 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the bird shooting industry on (a) native bird populations and...

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Taxis: Licensing

05 Feb 2026

Department for Transport

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with app-based private hire companies regarding Transport for London issuing licences for private hire drivers.

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Emergencies

05 Feb 2026

Cabinet Office

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 84 of the UK Government Resilience Action Plan, when the Lead Government Department Expectations will be published.

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Chiefs of Staff

05 Feb 2026

Ministry of Defence

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the post of Chief of Defence People remains part of his plans for Defence Reform.

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk Assessment

05 Feb 2026

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend, who is a Select Committee Chair, for giving way in this important debate. As she points out, one in every 33 people in Gaza has been killed and one in every 14 has been...

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk Assessment

05 Feb 2026

Commons debates

Will my right hon. Friend give way?

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Business of the House

05 Feb 2026

Commons debates

Many of my constituents face lengthy delays in securing their Transport for London private hire licences, with some complaining about delays of up to 18 months and unclear communication. Many of...

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Iraq: Human Rights

05 Feb 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in Iraq on the treatment of Assyrians in that country.

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Debt Respite Scheme

03 Feb 2026

Treasury

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps she has taken to ensure local councils adhere to creditors' responsibilities when debtors are under a Debt Respite (Breathing Space) period.

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Leasehold: Service Charges

03 Feb 2026

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an estimate of the average service charges for leaseholders billed by management companies in (a)...

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Leasehold: Service Charges

03 Feb 2026

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps have been taken to help ensure value for money for leaseholders in relation to service charges...

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Debt Respite Scheme

03 Feb 2026

Department for Business and Trade

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department have taken to ensure businesses adhere to creditors' responsibilities when debtors are under a Debt respite...

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Animals in Science Regulation Unit: Annual Report 2024

03 Feb 2026

Westminster Hall debates

The Minister will no doubt have highlighted the work of the Government. I know the Government are committed to phasing out animal testing, but the Animals in Science Regulation Unit report...

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Transport in the South-East - [Sir John Hayes in the Chair]

03 Feb 2026

Westminster Hall debates

I congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate. As she may know, I have long championed the western rail link to Heathrow, which would enable speedy and sustainable surface...

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China and Japan

02 Feb 2026

Commons debates

We must engage pragmatically with our allies and with others around the world when it serves the national interest. That is why I welcome the Prime Minister’s engagement with our close...

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Support for Defence SMEs

02 Feb 2026

Defence

Tan Dhesi made a speech in the House of Commons

UK defence SMEs remain essential to safeguarding our national security, and while drones remain an essential part of modern warfare, so are helicopters. Yet The Times has reported that our...

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Indefinite Leave to Remain - [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]

02 Feb 2026

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. and learned Friend for leading this very important debate. Many of my Slough constituents, especially healthcare workers, have signed these petitions about indefinite leave to...

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Economic Situation: Subversion

30 Jan 2026

Department for Business and Trade

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is able to take to respond to economic coercion from other countries.

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Iraq: Religious Freedom

29 Jan 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in Iraq on the rights of religious minorities in that country.

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British Overseas Territories: National Security

28 Jan 2026

Ministry of Defence

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when security and defence arrangements were last assessed for each of the overseas territories.

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Coronavirus: Vaccination

05 Feb 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to assess the need for the provision of the vaccination against Covid for (a) children and (b) adults who are...

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Sudan

05 Feb 2026

Commons debates

I am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for her impactful visit and for the sanctions that she has announced today. Earlier this week, the all-party parliamentary group for Sudan and South Sudan...

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Syria: Kurds

05 Feb 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of providing humanitarian assistance in Syria in the...

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Syria: Kurds

05 Feb 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her international counterparts on the protection of Kurdish civilians in...

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Syria: Kurds

05 Feb 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her international counterparts on the protection of (a) Kurdish, (b) Yezidi...

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Syria: Kurds

05 Feb 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Syrian counterpart on the protection of Kurdish civilians in northern...

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Rare Diseases: Medical Treatments

03 Feb 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)'s current Highly Specialised...

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Rare Diseases: Medical Treatments

03 Feb 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the Medicines and Healthcare...

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Rare Diseases: Medical Treatments

03 Feb 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of increasing NICE's cost-effectiveness thresholds used to evaluate Highly...

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Magistrate Recruitment

03 Feb 2026

Justice

Anneliese Dodds made a speech in the House of Commons

After many years of Oxford magistrates court being in a terrible state, I am relieved that the leaks and other faults are finally being repaired. It is obviously harder to recruit and retain...

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Magistrate Recruitment

03 Feb 2026

Justice

Anneliese Dodds made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps his Department is taking to recruit magistrates.

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Land: Valuation

02 Feb 2026

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the incidence of costs on a) land-owners in reduced land value uplift as...

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Coronavirus: Vaccination

02 Feb 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing vaccinations against Covid-19 for children and adults who have Long Covid.

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Students: Childcare

02 Feb 2026

Department for Education

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what percentage of undergraduate students who are parents with caring responsibilities receive the Childcare Grant.

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Indefinite Leave to Remain - [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]

02 Feb 2026

Westminster Hall debates

Can the Minister clarify a previous point on which there was perhaps some confusion? It is most definitely not the case that all migrants go into social housing; in fact, it is pretty much the...

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Air Pollution: Ethnic Groups

02 Feb 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of air pollution on different groups by ethnicity.

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Rare Diseases: Health Services

30 Jan 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in regard to the upcoming closure of the the UK Rare Diseases Framework, what alternative evaluation methods will be used to assess and...

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Public Sector: Sign Language

28 Jan 2026

Cabinet Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2026 to Question 103826 on BSL Assurance Suppliers, which Deaf-led agencies and language service providers are...

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Health Professions: Training

28 Jan 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of (a) disabled and (b) non-disabled postgraduate medics entered medical training in the latest period for...

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Body Searches: Children

27 Jan 2026

Home Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the ten recommendations from the IOPC report 'National learning recommendations and...

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