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Division Vote (Commons)
3 Jun 2026 - Agriculture - View Vote Context
Bill Esterson (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 153
Written Question
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Taxation
Tuesday 26th May 2026

Asked by: Bill Esterson (Labour - Sefton Central)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much HMRC paid in (a) withheld tax repayments and (b) rebates relating to UK Real Estate Investment Trust distributions to non-UK residents in financial years (i) 2023-24 and (ii) 2024-25; and what compliance and assurance processes apply to such repayments.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with HM Treasury)

HMRC does not routinely publish data on withheld tax repayments relating to Real Estate Investment Trust distributions, the specific figures requested are not readily available in a single dataset. Repayments are administered through a number of different systems and routes, and unfortunately collating the information required would exceed the cost threshold for responding to parliamentary questions.

We can confirm that HMRC operates compliance and assurance processes for repayments of withholding tax. These processes include checks on eligibility for relief, identification of the claimant, validation of the repayment calculation and verification that the non-UK resident is entitled to treaty benefits.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for what he has said; and I always find his contributions interesting. My Committee heard from the Country Land and Business Association on the subject of solar panels on agricultural land, and its evidence was clear: this does not have the impact …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"The Select Committee has taken evidence on much of what is in the Gracious Speech, and a big part of this debate has been about the threats that we face as a result of the second fossil fuel crisis in five years. I remember the first in 1973: as a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"As I have said, the amount we are talking about is very small, compared to the needs of the UK. [Interruption.] The hon. Member might not be so disappointed by what I say next. There is an argument—the Government have done some of this with tiebacks—for continuing to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 May 2026
Energy Security

"The Government were supportive of heating oil in the recently announced measures precisely for some of the reasons that the hon. Member sets out. We have to address this threat, and we have to transition for reasons of energy security, cost and bringing bills down. Anybody going to the pump …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
19 May 2026 - Energy Security - View Vote Context
Bill Esterson (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 309 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 323
MP Financial Interest
Bill Esterson (Labour - Sefton Central)
Original Source (18th May 2026)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
The Jockey Club - £2,000.00
Written Question
Submarines: Deployment
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Bill Esterson (Labour - Sefton Central)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what welfare, health and family‑support provisions are available to submariners completing exceptionally long patrols.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces)

Submariners undertake some of the most demanding duties in Defence and the Department recognises the unique demands placed upon them and their families.

A range of support measures are provided to submariners while on patrol and once they return home, including access to comprehensive medical care, pre- and post‑deployment health checks, comprehensive mental health support, alongside chaplaincy access and secure arrangements for receiving messages from family while deployed.

Families are supported through Royal Navy welfare organisations, including Royal Navy Family and People Support, which provides 24-hour support to Service personnel and their families. All arrangements remain under constant review and further information can be found at: Royal Navy Support

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 28 Apr 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"The fuel duty freeze is of course very welcome for drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles, but this is the second time in just over four years that petrol and diesel prices have gone through the roof as a result of international oil and gas uncertainty. Is it not time …..."
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