Information between 11th June 2025 - 11th July 2025
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Division Votes |
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1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 100 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 260 |
2 Jul 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 83 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 158 |
2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168 |
2 Jul 2025 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 87 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 385 Noes - 26 |
2 Jul 2025 - Prisons - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House One of 15 Conservative No votes vs 60 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 266 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Conservative Aye votes vs 14 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 269 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 67 Conservative No votes vs 14 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 209 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House One of 15 Conservative No votes vs 63 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 261 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 92 Conservative No votes vs 20 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291 |
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Conservative No votes vs 13 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 224 |
11 Jun 2025 - Electricity - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 350 Noes - 176 |
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 11 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 216 |
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 71 Conservative Aye votes vs 12 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 254 |
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House One of 13 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 256 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 103 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 328 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 101 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 336 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 84 Conservative Aye votes vs 9 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 117 Noes - 379 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - against a party majority - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 96 Conservative No votes vs 8 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 379 Noes - 137 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 102 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 428 |
17 Jun 2025 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Ben Spencer voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 103 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 335 |
Speeches |
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Ben Spencer speeches from: Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (579 words) 2nd reading Monday 30th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (41 words) Wednesday 25th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Middle East
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (41 words) Monday 23rd June 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Ben Spencer speeches from: UK Military Base Protection
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (101 words) Monday 23rd June 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Pride Month
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (473 words) Monday 23rd June 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Ben Spencer contributed 2 speeches (192 words) Report stage Friday 20th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Child Sexual Exploitation: Casey Report
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (64 words) Monday 16th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Ben Spencer contributed 7 speeches (649 words) Report stage Friday 13th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
Ben Spencer speeches from: Spending Review 2025
Ben Spencer contributed 1 speech (119 words) Wednesday 11th June 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
Written Answers |
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Universities: Applications
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Thursday 26th June 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) the prevalence of the use of large language models in the preparation of UCAS personal statements and (b) the potential impact of the use of large language models in UCAS personal statements on the likelihood of applications being successful. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The personal statement is an opportunity for applicants to showcase their ambitions, skills and experiences. As such, it is important that students use their own words to accurately reflect their unique qualifications and suitability for the chosen course. The department is in regular contact with UCAS and have been assured that plagiarism is taken seriously, with methods and guidance in place to caution against using artificial intelligence tools, including large language models, to write personal statements. UCAS have also consulted on future reform of the personal statement, and have worked with students, teachers and universities to devise a new format. In splitting the statement into a series of sections, this reform is aimed to simplify the process for students, and to ensure that universities hear from students in their own words. |
Prime Minister: Social Media
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Monday 30th June 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June 2025 to Question 60552 on Prime Minister: Social Media, whether large language models are used in the preparation of the Prime Minister's social media posts. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) I refer the Hon Member to my answer of 24 June 2025, Official Report, PQ 60552.
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Level Crossings
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Friday 20th June 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of level crossings on the economy, broken down by (a) region and (b) the UK's GDP. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Level crossings form part of the rail system of Great Britain, which plays a critical role in the development, economic growth, and social wellbeing of communities across the UK. By connecting communities and providing safe access to essential services and places of work, they also provide important benefits to local businesses and communities.
Given their integral role within the national rail network, the Department does not hold information on the specific impacts of level crossings on the UK or regional economies. However, Network Rail, as the infrastructure manager of Great Britain’s railways, will take account of the impact on local businesses and communities of any decisions it takes that affect level crossings. |
Prime Minister: Social Media
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Tuesday 24th June 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister uses large language model software to help in drafting his social media posts. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) No, the Prime Minister does not use large language model software to help in drafting social media posts.
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Tuesday 24th June 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on the operation of the Mental Health Act 1983. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is neutral on the matter of assisted dying and the passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Government also has a duty to the statute book and to ensure that the legislation, if passed, is effective, robust, and workable. This includes analysing the bill’s workability in relation to existing legislation, such as the Mental Health Act 1983. The bill also provides powers to issue guidance and codes of practice which could be used to ensure that there are no unintended effects on other legislation. The Government has made a renewed focus on suicide prevention, and mental health is a key priority in its health mission within the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England. |
Private Education: VAT
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Thursday 19th June 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Prime Minister's post on X, dated 11 June 2025, whether she plans to use revenue raised from VAT on school fees for purposes other than education. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government has taken a number of decisions on tax to stabilise the public finances and support public services. Ending tax breaks for private schools will raise £1.8bn a year.
To raise school standards for every child, and break down the barriers to opportunity, the government will increase the core schools budget by £2.0bn in real terms over this Spending Review (2023-24 to 2028-29). This provides a £4.7bn cash increase per year by 2028-29 (compared to 2025-26), which ensures average real terms growth of 1.1% a year per pupil.
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GCE A-level and GCSE: Artificial Intelligence
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Thursday 19th June 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the prevalence of the use of large language models in the preparation of (a) GCSE and (b) A-Level course work; and whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of coursework as an effective and fair means of assessing candidates’ attainment. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) Ofqual is the independent regulator of qualifications and assessments for England and is responsible for setting relevant rules and guidance, including in relation to malpractice. Ofqual published its approach to regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the qualifications sector in 2024, including its approach to managing malpractice risks associated with coursework. The policy document is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofquals-approach-to-regulating-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-qualifications-sector/ofquals-approach-to-regulating-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-qualifications-sector. The Joint Council for Qualifications has also published guidance to give clarity to schools and colleges about the role they play in securing the authenticity of students’ work. This guidance, last updated in April 2025, provides schools and colleges with recommendations for both secure delivery of assessments and approaches for detection of where AI may have been inappropriately used. |
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge) Monday 14th July 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of supporting the amendments tabled by the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is neutral on the matter of assisted dying and the passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Government has a responsibility to make sure that any legislation that passes through Parliament is effective and enforceable. Assessments were made of individual amendments to the bill to inform advice to Parliament on their workability, where major workability concerns were identified. The bill, and decisions on amendments, remains a matter for Parliament. |
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30 Jun 2025, 7:24 p.m. - House of Commons " Doctor Ben Spencer. " Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP (Clapham and Brixton Hill, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
24 Jun 2025, 2:43 p.m. - House of Commons ">> David Simmonds, Sir Roger Gale, Nick Timothy, Dr Ben Spencer, Sarah Bool, Alison Griffiths, Rebecca " Blake Stephenson MP (Mid Bedfordshire, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Planning (Flooding)
2 speeches (1,147 words) 1st reading Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Blake Stephenson (Con - Mid Bedfordshire) and agreed to.Ordered,That Blake Stephenson, David Simmonds, Nick Timothy, Mr Gagan Mohindra, Dr Ben Spencer - Link to Speech |
Child Sexual Exploitation: Casey Report
119 speeches (16,203 words) Monday 16th June 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Sussex Weald) I call Dr Ben Spencer to ask the final question. - Link to Speech |
Bill Documents |
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Jul. 10 2025
Bill 270 2024-25 (as introduced) Planning (Flooding) Bill 2024-26 Bill Found: Presented by Blake Stephenson supported by David Simmonds, Nick Timothy, Mr Gagan Mohindra, Dr Ben Spencer |
Jun. 24 2025
All proceedings up to 24 June 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Withdrawn after debate_56 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 24 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 24 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC24 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 20 2025
All proceedings up to 20 June 2025 at Report Stage Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 20 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 20 June 2025 - large print Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 20 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 20 June 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 20 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC24 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 19 2025
All proceedings up to 19 June 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Withdrawn after debate_56 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 19 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 19 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC24 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 18 2025
All proceedings up to 18 June 2025 at Report Stage Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Negatived on division_NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart |
Jun. 18 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 18 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC24 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 17 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 17 June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Negatived on division_NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart |
Jun. 17 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 17 June 2025 - Large print Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: REPORT STAGE Tuesday 17 June 2025 _NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron |
Jun. 17 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 17 June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart Sarah Bool Rebecca |
Jun. 17 2025
All proceedings up to 17 June 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Withdrawn after debate_56 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 17 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 17 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _54 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 June 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart Sarah Bool Rebecca |
Jun. 13 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 13 June 2025 - large print Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 13 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 13 June 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 13 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart Sarah Bool Rebecca |
Jun. 13 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _54 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 June 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _18 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 June 2025 Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC106 Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Ben Spencer Mary Glindon Tim Farron Carla Lockhart Sarah Bool Rebecca |
Jun. 12 2025
All proceedings up to 12 June 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Withdrawn after debate_56 Dr Ben Spencer . |
Jun. 12 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 12 June 2025 Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _53 Dr Ben Spencer . |