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Written Question
Afghanistan: Home Country Nationals
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many current and former serving Afghan military personnel remain in Afghanistan now that the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy has ended.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The UK Government does not hold details of the number of current and former serving Afghan military personnel who remain in Afghanistan.

Early Day Motion
Peter Quinney (9 Signatures)
3 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates Peter Quinney for winning two gold medals at an adult trampolining championship at the age of 91; commends the effort he has put in with his fellow competitors to win these awards; congratulates him for returning to the sport after over 40 years, being British trampolining …
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 67 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 21 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"My constituency of Melksham and Devizes does not have a minor injuries unit, leaving many to travel far afield, to Bath or Swindon, to access A&E services. Will the Prime Minister meet me to discuss the need for an expanded hospital provision in my constituency?..."
Brian Mathew - View Speech

View all Brian Mathew (LD - Melksham and Devizes) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 184
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context
Brian Mathew (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 185