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Division Votes
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
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
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.

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.

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.

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
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24 Jun 2025, 2:43 p.m. - House of Commons
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Parliamentary Debates
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
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 .