Information between 8th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
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Thursday 23rd April 2026 5 p.m. Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) Adjournment - Main Chamber Subject: Implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 78 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 90 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 144 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 87 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 169 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 136 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 84 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 150 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 78 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 139 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 300 Noes - 101 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 87 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 157 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 291 Noes - 174 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 84 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 150 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 271 Noes - 95 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 84 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 159 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 275 Noes - 159 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 162 |
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14 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 90 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 176 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 82 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 78 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 90 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 291 Noes - 174 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 87 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 157 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 276 Noes - 155 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 269 Noes - 103 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 158 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 87 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 169 |
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15 Apr 2026 - Unpublished Divisions: Crime and Policing Bill (14 April 2026) - View Vote Context Bob Blackman 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 - 300 Noes - 101 |
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Bob Blackman speeches from: Business of the House
Bob Blackman contributed 1 speech (270 words) Thursday 16th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Bob Blackman speeches from: Strategic Defence Review: Funding
Bob Blackman contributed 1 speech (87 words) Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Bob Blackman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Bob Blackman contributed 1 speech (67 words) Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Bowel Cancer: Screening
Asked by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) Tuesday 14th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve rates of bowel cancer diagnosis through screening. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Too many people are still suffering and dying from bowel cancer. We have already taken steps to address this, including expanding the eligible age range for screening so it is now available from age 50 to 74. And, from this year, we are improving the sensitivity of the screening test. By 2028, each year over 600 more cancers will be detected and 2000 cancers prevented by identifying and removing pre-cancerous polyps. While uptake of bowel cancer screening has increased, we know that some groups struggle with barriers to engagement, leaving them at risk. We are providing £200m funding for Cancer Alliances, to reduce inequalities in communities among groups where screening uptake is lower. To further increase coverage, NHS England:
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School Milk: Finance
Asked by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) Thursday 16th April 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of current funding levels for the School Milk Subsidy Scheme. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) As this is a devolved matter, this answer applies to England only. 48% of eligible schools in England participated in the School Milk Subsidy Scheme in the school year 2024 to 2025. The allocated funding is regularly reviewed to ensure it is sufficient to cover the subsidy likely to be provided to those choosing to access the scheme. |
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13th April 2026
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Mr Siavosh Rajabi - £10,000.00 Source |
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Monday 17th November Bob Blackman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Literacy and the criminal justice system 23 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich) That this House acknowledges the link between low literacy levels and crime rates; recognises the critical role of literacy enrichment programmes in the rehabilitation and wellbeing of people in prison; notes the National Literacy Trust’s work since 2012 in delivering reading and writing initiatives across 100 prisons and Young Offender … |
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Thursday 16th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 on small-volunteer led organisations; recognises the impetus for this change arose from the recommendations of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry, and that improved regulation in this area is … |
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Monday 20th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes that 21 April 2026 marks 100 years since the birth of the woman who became the longest reigning monarch in British history for over 70 years from 1952 until her passing in 2022; acknowledges the profound and lasting impact she had on the UK and across … |
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Monday 20th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad 3 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened risk of displacement; recalls Pakistan’s constitutional and international … |
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Monday 20th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th April 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports multiple sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week which takes place between 20 to 26 April 2026; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the condition in the over 150,000 people living with MS in the UK; highlights that the MS Society, MS Trust, MS Together, MS-UK, Neuro Therapy … |
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Monday 27th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House respectfully acknowledges Anzac Day 2026; notes that this year is the 111th anniversary of the landings at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915; gives thanks for the sacrifice and bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who courageously fought alongside British and other Allied forces … |
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Monday 27th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Increase in rates of skin cancer 2 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes with concern that skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in Northern Ireland, accounting for over 31 per cent of all cancer diagnoses; further notes that cases of malignant melanoma have quadrupled since the mid-1980s, with over 400 cases now diagnosed annually; expresses … |
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Monday 27th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Impact of the Abortion Act 1967 on levels of abortion 5 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House notes with deep concern that an estimated 11,105,671 lives have been lost to abortion in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act 1967 came into effect 58 years ago; recognises this as a profound human tragedy; further notes that approximately 98 per cent of abortions are carried … |
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Wednesday 15th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th April 2026 First anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling 5 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House notes the first anniversary of the UK Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, the definition of “woman” is based on biological sex; recognises the significance of this … |
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Monday 23rd March Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 World Young Rheumatic Diseases (WORD) Day 3 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House marks World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day, held annually on 18 March, raising awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and young people; recognises that thousands of young people across the United Kingdom, including in Northern Ireland, live with conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus and … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 100th anniversary of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 101 signatures (Most recent: 21 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House notes, with affection and respect, the 100th anniversary, on 21 April 2026 of the birth of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; reflects on the sense of loss that people throughout the United Kingdom, the realms, territories and Commonwealth still feel following Her late Majesty’s death on … |
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Monday 23rd March Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 4 signatures (Most recent: 14 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses its deep sadness at the passing of cultural icon Chuck Norris, who died in March 2026 at the age of 86; notes his distinguished career as a multiple-time world karate champion and his transition into a successful film and television career, including his iconic role in … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th April 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House joins the people of England in celebrating St George’s Day on Thursday 23 April 2026; recognises the significance of England’s national day to many people throughout the world; acknowledges the important role that England and her people play in strengthening the bonds of solidarity and togetherness across … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 Back-to-back Masters champion, Grand Slam winner and six time Major champion 11 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann) That this House congratulates Rory McIlroy on securing a remarkable back-to-back victory at the The Masters Tournament, becoming one of only four players in history to achieve consecutive Masters titles; notes that this triumph marks his second Masters victory and his sixth Major Championship win overall; recognises this extraordinary achievement … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises that more than 4 million women in the UK are currently living with heart disease, and that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally and in the UK; and so calls on the Government to raise awareness of heart disease in women … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 Anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment 8 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House marks the anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment on 1 April 1970; recognises the vital role played by the Regiment in maintaining security and supporting the rule of law in Northern Ireland during a period of significant unrest; pays tribute to the bravery, dedication … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 UN resolutions on slavery reparations 3 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2026)Tabled by: James McMurdock (Independent - South Basildon and East Thurrock) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to abstain on the recent United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.48 rather than vote against it; recognises the suffering caused by the transatlantic slave trade; further recognises the historic efforts of the Royal Navy’s West Africa Squadron in helping to suppress and end … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th April 2026 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance 19 signatures (Most recent: 27 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance; notes that Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mine contaminated countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022; acknowledges 90 per cent of mine victims are civilians and almost half are children; recognises 52 countries and … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust (No. 2) 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of The King's Trust (formerly The Prince's Trust); acknowledges that the trust began in 1976, when His Majesty King Charles III, as His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, having completed his duty in the Royal Navy, set about improving … |
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Monday 13th April Bob Blackman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th April 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) This House notes that 11 April 2026 is World Parkinson’s Day 2026; extends good wishes to all those who will be raising money, hosting events and community activities in communities right across the world; commits to supporting all those living with Parkinson's right across the UK with first class research, … |
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14 Apr 2026, 12:41 p.m. - House of Commons " Bob Blackman. " Bob Blackman MP (Harrow East, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Apr 2026, 11 a.m. - House of Commons " And we'll fly the flag for Staffordshire Bob Blackman share the Backbench Committee. >> Bring back Middlesex, I say. >> On behalf of the Backbench Business Committee, can I remind " Bob Blackman MP (Harrow East, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Apr 2026, 1:10 p.m. - House of Commons " Bob Blackman thank. >> One of the challenges of tying defence expenditure to GDP is that the economy fluctuates. So when " Bob Blackman MP (Harrow East, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Business of the House
109 speeches (12,431 words) Thursday 16th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) I call Bob Blackman, Chair of the Backbench Business Committee. - Link to Speech |
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Hidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCA
28 speeches (12,895 words) Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury Mentions: 1: John McDonnell (Lab - Hayes and Harlington) Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), who has now gone on to greater things as the Chair of the Backbench - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-04-14 16:15:00+01:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Bob Blackman (Chair); Mr Lee Dillon; Alison Hume; Will Stone; Chris |
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Tuesday 21st April 2026 4 p.m. Backbench Business Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Proposals for backbench debates At 4:15pm: Oral evidence Members of Parliament - Members of Parliament at House of Commons View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Correspondence - Letter from the Prime Minister relating to his appearance before the Committee on 23 March 2026, dated 13 April 2026 Liaison Committee (Commons) |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-04-14 16:15:00+01:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee |
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Tuesday 21st April 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-04-21 16:15:00+01:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee |