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VOTING RECORD

  • 21 Oct 2026

    Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers

    Result:   Motion Failed

    57
    279 Noes

    Voted against
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    345 Ayes
    108

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Draft Code of Practice on Access and Unfair Practices During the Recognition and Derecognition Process

    Result:   Motion Passed

    295 Ayes
    111

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Draft Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    345 Ayes
    108

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    330 Ayes
    178 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12

    Result:   Motion Failed

    184 Ayes
    330 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7

    Result:   Motion Failed

    179 Ayes
    336 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32

    Result:   Motion Failed

    117
    331 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51

    Result:   Motion Failed

    176 Ayes
    329 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21

    Result:   Motion Failed

    167 Ayes
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47

    Result:   Motion Failed

    166 Ayes
    328 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4

    Result:   Motion Failed

    175 Ayes
    319 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52

    Result:   Motion Failed

    108
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23

    Result:   Motion Failed

    169 Ayes
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion

    Result:   Motion Passed

    286 Ayes
    163 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 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

QUESTIONS

  • 15 Sep 2026
    Nuclear Power: Job Creation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Nuclear Industry Association’s 2026 Jobs Map, which shows growth in civil nuclear employment, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of implementing the re
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    The Government is taking forward all recommendations from the Nuclear Regulatory Review and published its Implementation Plan in March 2026. I Chaired the Implementation Panel on 12 October which is focussed on delivery of the plan. Regulatory reform is i... [Read More]
  • 15 Sep 2026
    Nuclear Power: Job Creation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Nuclear Industry Association’s 2026 Jobs Map, which shows an increase in civil nuclear employment, what role the Government’s investment in the sector has played in supp
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    The government has taken nuclear ambition and worked to turn it into reality. We committed almost £17 billion across the Spending Review period to the most ambitious new build programme for a generation, including Sizewell C and the Great British Energy –... [Read More]
  • 15 Sep 2026
    Nuclear Power: Job Creation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Nuclear Industry Association’s 2026 Jobs Map, what assessment she has made of civil nuclear job figures if a third gigawatt-scale nuclear project was to be developed in
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    The government has not made any decisions on potential future large-scale projects beyond Sizewell C. Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has been tasked with identifying other suitable sites that could host a potential large-scale project and will rep... [Read More]
  • 08 Sep 2026
    European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock
    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport about the UK government signing the Eurofima treaty.
    Response from Uma Kumaran MP (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
    The Secretary of State has not held discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport on EUROFIMA.
  • 10 Sep 2026
    Cameras: Wearable Technology
    To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September to Question 26653 on Cameras: Wearable Technology, if he will make it his policy to restrict sale of high tech smart glasses only to those wi
    Response from Chris McDonald MP (Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)
    I refer the member for Warrington North to the answer I gave to UIN 26653 on 10th September 2026.
  • 08 Sep 2026
    Rolling Stock: Procurement
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions have been had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the rolling stock procurement and infrastructure strategy on the use of alternative financing models to secure publicly owned trains.
    Response from Keir Mather MP (Transport)
    Department for Transport officials hold regular discussions with HM Treasury officials on a range of matters, including in relation to the procurement of rolling stock. However, no discussions have taken place between the Secretary of State for Transport ... [Read More]
  • 08 Sep 2026
    Visas: Video Games
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people were granted a global talent visa in order to work in the video games industry in each year since 2020.
    Response from Jo White MP (Home Office)
    Applicants with skillsets utilised by the video games industry could potentially qualify under the criteria for multiple Global Talent endorsing bodies, including Tech Nation, Arts Council England and Pact. The visa does not tie individuals to a specific ... [Read More]
  • 08 Sep 2026
    Visas: Video Games
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the job roles successful applicants have qualified under when applying for a global talent visa in order to work in the video games industry.
    Response from Jo White MP (Home Office)
    Applicants with skillsets utilised by the video games industry could potentially qualify under the criteria for multiple Global Talent endorsing bodies, including Tech Nation, Arts Council England and Pact. The visa does not tie individuals to a specific ... [Read More]
  • 02 Sep 2026
    Cameras: Wearable Technology
    To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will make it his policy to restrict sale of high tech smart glasses to those with a documented accessibility need.
    Response from Chris McDonald MP (Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)
    The department has no plans to restrict the sale of smart glasses to individuals with a documented accessibility need. Emerging technologies such as AI supported wearables can be powerful Assistive technologies when put into the hands of disabled people. ... [Read More]
  • 13 Jul 2026
    NHS: Artificial Intelligence
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July to Question 3410, if he will make it his Department's policy to estimate the health costs caused by AI displacement in the workforce and associated stresses.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department and NHS England regularly review the different factors that impact on demands on the health system, and we will take this proposal into consideration along with other priorities for that work.
  • 24 Jun 2026
    Schools: Uniforms
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of school uniform requirements on pupil wellbeing during periods of extreme heat; and if she will update guidance to schools on relaxing un
    Response from Paul Waugh MP (Education)
    The department published updated non-statutory guidance on school uniform last autumn, which encourages schools to ensure their policies are reasonable, inclusive and practical. This includes taking account of the needs and comfort of pupils, for example ... [Read More]
  • 02 Jul 2026
    Community Diagnostic Centres
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the 10 Year Health Plan, what steps his Department is taking to encourage Integrated Care Boards to engage directly with independent providers of mobile diagnostic imaging service
    Response from Karin Smyth MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan: Fit for the Future, encourages the shift from hospital to community. This includes bringing diagnostic services closer to patients’ homes and improving access to timely testing in community settings. Integrated care b... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Health Services: Artificial Intelligence
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the health costs caused by AI displacement in the workforce and associated stresses.
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department has not made an estimate of the health costs caused by artificial intelligence (AI) related workforce displacement and associated stresses. AI is being deployed to reduce administrative burdens, support clinical decision-making, improve wor... [Read More]
  • 01 Jul 2026
    Nuclear Power: Investment
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that investment in the civil nuclear sector supports the long-term resilience of the UK's wider nuclear skills base.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Government’s commitment and investment in the civil nuclear sector provides greater certainty to industry, which supports recruitment and workforce development, Long-term resilience of the UK’s wider nuclear skills base is strengthened through delivery of... [Read More]
  • 01 Jul 2026
    Nuclear Power: Skilled Workers
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on ensuring a skilled workforce for the (a) civil and (b) defence nuclear sectors.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Through the Nuclear Skills Plan, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ministry of Defence work collaboratively with the nuclear industry organisations and academia in a coordinated effort to deliver the skilled workforce required for the ci... [Read More]
  • 29 Jun 2026
    Nuclear Power: Economic Growth and Job Creation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of large-scale nuclear in creating jobs and on economic growth.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Gigawatt-scale projects are delivering major benefits to local and national economies in support of the government’s growth agenda. EDF reports that the Hinkley Point C project supports 26,000 direct and indirect jobs across Britain and contributes £13.3 ... [Read More]
  • 29 Jun 2026
    Nuclear Power: Supply Chains
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, in what way a fleet-deployment approach to gigawatt-scale nuclear development will support the civil nuclear supply chain and help ensure its long-term readiness and competitiveness.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Gigawatt-scale projects are delivering major benefits to local and national economies in support of the government’s growth agenda. EDF reports that the Hinkley Point C project supports 26,000 direct and indirect jobs across Britain and contributes £13.3 ... [Read More]
  • 24 Jun 2026
    Schools: Temperature
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of current school building standards in protecting pupils and staff from extreme heat, and what steps her Department is taking to improve school infrastructure to en
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    I refer my hon. Friend, the member for Warrington North to the answer of 30 June 2026 to Question 13129.
  • 10 Jun 2026
    Processed Food: Labelling
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to mandate clear label markings on packaged food products to indicate excess a) salt, b) fat, c) sugar, d) trans and saturated fats and e) calories.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    Food labelling legislation requires that pre-packaged food and drinks include a mandatory nutrition declaration, which provides information on energy, in kilojoules and kilocalories, and key nutrients, including fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt, in gram... [Read More]
  • 10 Jun 2026
    Processed Food: Labelling
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it her policy to mandate clear labelling of ultra-processed food.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has considered the impact of processed foods and health in 2023 and 2025. The limitations in the available evidence on processed and ultra-processed foods and health means it is unclear whether these f... [Read More]

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