Information between 22nd February 2024 - 12th April 2024
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27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 150 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 294 |
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27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 151 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 306 |
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27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 151 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 299 |
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27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 152 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 300 |
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1 Mar 2024 - Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 15 |
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13 Mar 2024 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 141 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 147 |
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13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 147 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 292 |
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13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 147 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 293 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 120 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 121 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (91 words) Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (66 words) 2nd reading Friday 1st March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (96 words) Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Situation in the Red Sea
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (76 words) Monday 26th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (952 words) 2nd reading Friday 23rd February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Property Management Companies: Standards
Asked by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) Tuesday 27th February 2024 Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department has had recent discussions with representatives of the property management industry on maintaining quality and standards of service. Answered by Lee Rowley - Minister of State (Minister for Housing) The Government continues to work with industry on improving best practice across the property agent sector. As part of this, and during development of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, we have engaged with a range of stakeholders, including representatives from the property management industry. We will continue to do so. |
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4th March 2024
Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) 4. Visits outside the UK Name of donor: APPG on Population, Development and Reproductive Health (PDRH) (sponsored by the European Parliamentary Forum on Reproductive Rights) Address of donor: House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights and visa (£1,241.29); accommodation (£475.32); other travel (£283.06); per diem, food and drinks (£287.70); and misc costs (£23.25); total value £2,310.62 Destination of visit: Tanzania and Zanzibar Dates of visit: 10-17 February 2024 Purpose of visit: Study tour on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and International Development. Source |
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Wednesday 24th April Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Friday 26th April 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House recognises the new research from the End Child Poverty Coalition which highlights the extent to which the two-child limit impacts single parents and families with disabled children; notes that 20% of all households impacted by the two-child limit are families with at least one disabled child, which … |
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Monday 22nd April Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 22nd April 2024 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West) That this House notes that civil service pay has been eroded over the past 40 years, which has seen wages fall from above the national average to below average; regrets that, despite this, the Government did not ring-fence funding for a pay rise for civil servants in the recent Budget; … |
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Tuesday 19th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th March 2024 Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law 45 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting … |
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Monday 11th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Alleged comments by Frank Hester 71 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central) That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a … |
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Wednesday 6th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford and Eccles) That this House considers that the lack of pay transparency is one of the causes of gender, disability and ethnic pay gaps; notes that 75 per cent of job applicants would be more likely to apply for a role that included a salary range and 62 per cent of candidates … |
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Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 27 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; notes that women’s groups, like those … |
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Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 Fracture liaison services and osteoporosis 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House notes 50% of women and 20% of men over 50 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis; further notes 81,000 people of working age suffer fractures every year and that a third of sufferers will have to leave their jobs as a result; highlights the invaluable work … |
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Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Ronnie Campbell, who represented the constituency of Blyth Valley between 1987 and 2019; notes Ronnie’s great public service to the people of his constituency and his tireless advocacy for Blyth Valley which has resulted in so many good quality jobs … |
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Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2) 33 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of … |
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Friday 23rd February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Defective cavity wall insulation 25 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses serious concern about widespread reports of defective installation of cavity wall insulation leading to mould, damp and structural damage to homes which leads to those affected taking legal action for damages caused; reaffirms that properly installed cavity wall insulation remains one of the best ways to … |
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Friday 23rd February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with concern the collapse of SSB Law that has left hundreds across the country facing demands for payment stretching into thousands of pounds; stresses that a number of those affected by SSB Law’s collapse cannot meet the large demands for payment and will face significant consequences, … |
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Tuesday 20th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Household Support Fund (No. 2) 36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby) That this House expresses deep concern that the UK Government has not committed to extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond March 2024; notes that via this fund the Government has invested significantly in local crisis support as a response to the cost-of-living crisis; further notes that more than £2 … |
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Security of Elected Representatives
34 speeches (7,505 words) Thursday 29th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Dawn Butler (Lab - Brent Central) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum), the first hijab-wearing MP? - Link to Speech |
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Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
25 speeches (9,745 words) 2nd reading Friday 23rd February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: Chris Clarkson (Con - Heywood and Middleton) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum). May I start by congratulating the hon. - Link to Speech 2: Kevin Brennan (Lab - Cardiff West) Friends the Members for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) and for Hammersmith (Andy Slaughter), and - Link to Speech 3: Mike Freer (Con - Finchley and Golders Green) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) raised, but I can reassure her that the Bill widens the - Link to Speech |
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Monday 11th March 2024
Special Report - Second Special Report = Ofsted’s work with schools: Ofsted response to the Committee’s First Report Education Committee Found: Robin Walker MP (Conservative, Worcester ) (Chair) Caroline Ansell MP (Conservative, Eastbourne) Apsana |
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Apr. 15 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 15 April 2024 Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: _NC28 Kim Johnson John McDonnell Claudia Webbe Afzal Khan Marsha De Cordova Apsana Begum Kate |
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Mar. 27 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 27 March 2024 Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: March 2024 20 _NC28 Kim Johnson John McDonnell Claudia Webbe Afzal Khan Marsha De Cordova Apsana |
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Mar. 26 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 26 March 2024 Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: March 2024 20 _NC28 Kim Johnson John McDonnell Claudia Webbe Afzal Khan Marsha De Cordova Apsana |
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Mar. 25 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 25 March 2024 Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: March 2024 20 _NC28 Kim Johnson John McDonnell Claudia Webbe Afzal Khan Marsha De Cordova Apsana |
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Mar. 22 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 22 March 2024 Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24 Amendment Paper Found: March 2024 20 _NC28 Kim Johnson John McDonnell Claudia Webbe Afzal Khan Marsha De Cordova Apsana |
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Tuesday 5th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Financial Education At 10:00am: Oral evidence Martin Lewis - Broadcaster and Founder at moneysavingexpert.com Russell Winnard - COO at Young Money At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 10:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 10:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education Charlotte Briscall - Director, Chief Digital Officer at Department for Education Kate Dixon - Director of Pupil Wellbeing and Safety at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing View calendar |
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Tuesday 19th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Impact of industrial action on university students At 10:00am: Oral evidence Professor Adam Fagan - Vice President (Education & Student Success) at King’s College London Professor Karen O'Brien - Vice-Chancellor at University of Durham At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP - Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 19th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Impact of industrial action on university students View calendar |
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Tuesday 26th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence John Pearce - President at Association of Directors of Children’s Services Roger Gough - Children’s Services Spokesperson at County Councils Network Stuart Ashley - Director of Children’s Services at Hampshire County Council At 11:00am: Oral evidence Dan Turnbull - Senior Director for Markets at Competitions and Markets Authority Mr Andrew Isaac - Chair at Children’s Services Development Group Dr Mark Kerr Ms Lucy Croxton - Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager at Together Trust View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disabled students’ allowance View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disabled students’ allowance At 10:00am: Oral evidence Tara Chattaway - Head of Education at Thomas Pocklington Trust Lesley Morrice - Chair at National Network of Assessment Centres Sarah Todd - Chair at National Association of Disability Practitioners At 10:40am: Oral evidence Laura Blackman - Managing Director of Education Programmes at Capita Glenn Tookey - Managing Director at Study Tech At 11:20am: Oral evidence The Baroness Barran MBE - Minister for School System and Student Finance at Department for Education Chris Larmer - CEO at Student Loans Company View calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd April 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Disabled students’ allowance At 10:00am: Oral evidence Tara Chattaway - Head of Education at Thomas Pocklington Trust Lesley Morrice - Chair at National Network of Assessment Centres Sarah Todd - Chair at National Association of Disability Practitioners At 10:40am: Oral evidence Laura Blackman - Managing Director of Education Programmes at Capita Glenn Tookey - Managing Director at Study Tech At 11:20am: Oral evidence The Baroness Barran MBE - Minister for School System and Student Finance at Department for Education Chris Larmer - CEO at Student Loans Company Anne Rimmer - Deputy Director Student Funding Policy and Student Loans Company Sponsorship at Department for Education View calendar |
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Tuesday 30th April 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence Stephen Kingdom - Campaign Manager at Disabled Children’s Partnership Tina Emory OBE - Co-Chair at National Network of Parent Carer Forums Ms Katie Ghose - Chief Executive at Kids At 11:00am: Oral evidence Yvette Stanley - National Director, Regulation and Social Care at Ofsted Professor Michelle McManus, Professor of Safeguarding and Violence Prevention Annie Hudson - Chair at Child Safeguarding Review Panel View calendar |
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19 Apr 2024
Boys’ attainment and engagement in education Education Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions The Education Committee will examine boys’ educational attainment and engagement. The Committee will also assess how schools and the Department for Education have sought to improve the educational attainment and engagement of boys across all stages of education. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry. You can submit evidence until 23:59 on Friday 17 May. Your submission should be no more than 3000 words. |
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26 Apr 2024
International students in English universities Education Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 24 May 2024) The Education Committee has launched an inquiry into international students in English universities. The inquiry will examine the changes in numbers of international students in recent years, the impact of international students on university funding and availability of places for domestic students, and whether universities are achieving an appropriate balance between international and domestic students. The Committee will also look at recent and proposed changes to student visas and the Graduate Route to understand the impact of these changes on international student numbers, as well as the effectiveness of the Government’s International Education Strategy. Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry. You can submit evidence until 23:59 on 24 May 2024. Please read Parliament's guidance on giving evidence to select committees before writing your submission. Your submission should be no more than 3000 words.
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