Information between 23rd March 2025 - 22nd April 2025
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26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 304 |
26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 307 |
26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 6 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 41 |
26 Mar 2025 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 137 Noes - 304 |
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 305 |
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 62 |
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 306 |
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 168 Noes - 302 |
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 167 |
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 296 Noes - 170 |
31 Mar 2025 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 296 Noes - 164 |
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 167 |
24 Mar 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 74 |
25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 192 |
25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 190 |
25 Mar 2025 - Great British Energy Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 198 |
25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 166 |
25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 179 |
25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew 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 Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 180 |
25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 180 |
25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 196 |
25 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill) - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 183 |
25 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 313 Noes - 194 |
Speeches |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Gaza: Israeli Military Operations
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (55 words) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Brian Mathew speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (44 words) Tuesday 1st April 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Brian Mathew speeches from: European Union: UK Membership
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (267 words) Monday 24th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office |
Written Answers |
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Earwax: Medical Treatments
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Thursday 27th March 2025 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 increase the availability of ear wax removals in primary care settings in Melksham and Devizes constituency. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a statutory responsibility to commission cost-effective healthcare to meet the needs of their local population. This includes the arrangement of services for ear wax removal. When ICBs exercise their functions, including commissioning healthcare services such as ear wax removal, they have a duty to reduce inequalities between persons with respect to their ability to access health services, and to reduce inequalities between patients with respect to the outcomes achieved for them by the provision of health services. Manual ear syringing is no longer advised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) due to the risks associated with it, such as trauma to their ear drum or infection, so general practitioners (GPs) will often recommend home treatment remedies to alleviate ear wax build-up. However, in line with the NICE’s guidance, a person may require ear wax removal treatment if the build-up of earwax is linked with hearing loss. A GP could then consider referring the patient into audiology services, which ICBs are responsible for commissioning. |
Parking: Private Sector
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Thursday 27th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has plans to introduce a private parking code of practice. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Government recognises the need for high standards in the private parking industry and is committed to delivering a Code of Practice, in accordance with The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019.
Our code will contain guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities.
We are currently reviewing all options and will announce our plans for the code in due course. |
Respiratory System
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 28th March 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to prioritise (a) lung and (b) respiratory health in the NHS Long Term Plan. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The 10-Year Health Plan will deliver the three big shifts the National Health Service needs to be fit for the future: from hospital to community, from analogue to digital, and from sickness to prevention. All of these are relevant to improving respiratory health in all parts of the county. More tests and scans delivered in the community, better joint working between services, and greater use of apps and wearable technology will all help people manage their long-term conditions, including respiratory conditions, closer to home. Earlier diagnosis of conditions will help people manage their conditions, prevent deterioration and improve survival rates. |
Planning Permission
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 24th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what impact neighbourhood plans will have on planning decisions following reforms to the national planning process. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published on 12 December 2024 is clear as to the important role that neighbourhood plans play in the planning system and includes important protections for neighbourhood plans from speculative development.
Once passed at referendum, neighbourhood plans form part of the development plan, which is the starting point in making planning decisions.
The revised NPPF is clear that where a planning application conflicts with policies in an up-to-date local plan or neighbourhood plan, the application should not usually be granted. |
Bus Services: Disability
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 1st April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve bus transport for people with hidden disabilities. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government is committed to improving bus services right across the country, so they are more inclusive and enable disabled people to travel safely, confidently and with dignity, including people with hidden disabilities. On 1st October 2024, the first phase of the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations 2023 came into force, meaning that newer vehicles providing local services must provide accessible audible and visible information on stops, destinations and diversions. The majority of services will need to comply by October 2026.
On 17th December, the government introduced a new Bus Services Bill that will give local leaders the freedom to take decisions to deliver their local transport priorities and ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including for disabled people. The Bill includes measures to make the design of bus and coach stations and stops safer and more accessible, and sets requirements for training for staff on disability-assistance and disability awareness to ensure bus drivers and staff dealing directly with the travelling public are better informed of the rights and needs of disabled passengers. |
Music: Education
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Wednesday 9th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that schools are able to offer children high quality music education through (a) the national curriculum and (b) in music education hubs. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) Music is an essential part of supporting children and young people to develop creativity and find their voice. Music is in the national curriculum and is compulsory in all maintained schools in England from the age of 5 to 14 years. The national curriculum sets out the content of what the department expects schools to cover in each subject. The aims of the national curriculum for music include ensuring that all pupils perform music, learn to sing and to use their voices, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated. The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE, which is looking at all subjects, including music. Any subject-specific findings and recommendations will be included in the Review’s final report in autumn. The government will consider any changes it wishes to make to the curriculum whilst the Review is conducted and respond to its recommendations when they are published. Following the review, all schools, including academies, will be required to teach the revised national curriculum. On 18 March 2025, the department announced its intention to launch a National Centre for Arts and Music Education to promote opportunities for children and young people to pursue their artistic and creative interests in school, including through the government’s network of Music Hubs. Our intention is to launch in September 2026, with a delivery lead appointed through an open procurement. To support the delivery of music education, the government has committed £79 million per year for the Music Hubs programme, including the 2024/25 academic year. The 43 Music Hubs partnerships across England offer a range of services, including musical instrument tuition, instrument loaning and whole-class ensemble teaching. To widen access to musical instruments, the government is investing £25 million in capital funding for musical instruments, equipment and technology from the 2024/25 academic year. The government is also investing £2 million to support the Music Opportunities Pilot over a 4-year period across the 2024/25 to 2027/28 academic years, backed by a further £3.85 million funding from Arts Council England and Youth Music. This pilot aims to help disadvantaged children and young people, as well as those with special educational needs and disabilities, to learn how to play an instrument of their choice or learn to sing to a high standard.
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Planning Permission: Air Pollution
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will include the potential impact of new developments on air pollution in planning decisions in the National Planning Policy Framework. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The National Planning Policy Framework already makes clear that planning policies and decisions should prevent new and existing development from contributing to, being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of air pollution. Planning policies and decisions should also sustain and contribute towards compliance with relevant limit values or national objectives for pollutants, taking into account the presence of Air Quality Management Areas and Clean Air Zones, and the cumulative impacts from individual sites in local areas. |
Water Supply
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 11th April 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministerial roundtable on water security, 13 March 2025: outcome statement, published on 14 March 2025, what steps his Department is taking to fulfil those outcomes in the next 12 months. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) On 13 March 2025, the Minister for Development chaired a high-level roundtable, bringing together international Ministers and senior representatives from countries and multilateral institutions to discuss how to drive progress tackling the global water security crisis. The UK is active in this sector, driving systems transformation to protect freshwater ecosystems and global water supplies, and build resilience for the most vulnerable. Through our Just Transitions for Water Security programme, we are bringing governments, private sector, and civil society together to shape policy, strengthen governance and accountability mechanisms, and shift markets to leverage critically needed investments in water. The UK is also working with international partners to ensure climate-resilient and sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in up to 10 countries. Alongside this we are working to strengthen the integration of water across the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and desertification, as well as within G7, G20 and the UN system. |
CLEAR
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Wednesday 16th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal Welfare and Regenerative Farming on tackling carbon emissions. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra officials working on carbon emissions data policy regularly meet with CLEAR and we welcome their contributions, including the recent methodological review of UK eco-labels. |
Carbon Emissions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of a holistic approach to tackling carbon emissions. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) While DESNZ leads across Government on net zero, Defra is responsible for reducing emissions from agriculture, land use (including peat), F-gases and waste (including wastewater), whilst simultaneously increasing England's carbon saving potential through our forestry policies.
Defra already takes a holistic approach to tackling carbon emissions, aligning emissions reduction with nature recovery and economic growth.
Without nature’s recovery we can’t achieve our ambitions to drive down emissions, and that is why we are charting a new course to save nature, achieve net zero and grow our economy.
We are working at pace to help farmers transition to greener practices, establish a taskforce to plant millions of trees to help remove carbon from the air and move towards a circular economy to reduce our demand for raw materials that destroy the environment. |
Food: Genetically Modified Organisms
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to require standardised information about the inclusion of genetically engineered food ingredients to be clearly marked on food packaging for consumers. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Existing labelling rules for genetically modified organisms (GMO) stipulate that foods sold in Britain that contain GMO ingredients must be labelled with this information. This labelling gives consumers the choice on whether to consume such foods containing, or consisting of, GMO ingredients, and the choice to avoid such foods, should they wish to do so. In the case of food sold loose, or where food has been cooked in a GMO product, for instance cooking oil, this information must appear on a notice, menu, ticket, or label which can be easily read by customers. Information about any characteristic or property which renders a food consisting of or containing genetic modifications different from its conventional counterpart, such as its composition, nutritional value, the intended use of the food or feed, or any health implications for certain sections of the population, must also be included. |
MP Financial Interests |
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24th March 2025
Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources National Liberal Club - £1,280.00 Source |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Friday 4th October Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Scientific hearing on animal experiments 44 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that … |
Tuesday 22nd April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians; is concerned about … |
Friday 17th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 25th April 2025 British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas 27 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK … |
Monday 3rd March Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy 43 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no … |
Wednesday 22nd January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House acknowledges the persistent road safety challenges in rural areas such as West Dorset, including large potholes, poor visibility, and narrow, winding roads shared by cars, lorries, buses, cyclists, and horse riders; calls on the Government to prioritise community-based road safety improvements and implement safety measures in new … |
Wednesday 5th March Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%; notes that this decision comes while cancellations, delays and overcrowding remain endemic; further notes that the hike will cost many commuters hundreds of pounds a year; further regrets that this decision follows years of rising transport costs … |
Monday 7th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Securing habitat for endangered swifts and other cavity nesting birds 23 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025)Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West) This House notes with concern the dramatic decline in the breeding population of swifts whose numbers have dropped by 60% since 1995; recognises that the loss of natural nesting habitat for swifts and other cavity nesting birds has meant that four species of these birds are now on the International … |
Tuesday 8th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 27 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
Tuesday 8th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Retirement of GPs and national GP strategy 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates Dr Simon Johnson-Ferguson and Dr Helen Johnson-Ferguson, of Bampton Surgery in Tiverton and Minehead, for the decades of service they have given as GPs to the people of Bampton and its environs and the NHS; wishes them both a happy, if early, retirement; notes however with … |
Tuesday 8th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical … |
Tuesday 8th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 18 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates the regional winners of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, including Braunton Library in North Devon, winner of South West England's Library of the Year; recognises the important contribution libraries make to advancing reading and literacy skills among both children and adults, … |
Wednesday 2nd April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Protecting children from data exploitation 41 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
Monday 7th April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement 21 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; … |
Wednesday 8th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that many local authorities and other public authorities use pesticides to manage unwanted vegetation in public places such as parks and green spaces, streets, school grounds, churchyards, train stations and car parks; is concerned that the most commonly used pesticide in urban areas is glyphosate, which … |
Thursday 3rd April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th April 2025 International Day for Mine Awareness 22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and … |
Thursday 3rd April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025 Abduction of Ukrainian children 49 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute … |
Wednesday 2nd April Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers 68 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack … |
Tuesday 1st April Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at … |
Monday 27th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 62 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
Friday 28th March Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House expresses deep concern over the rise of scams across the UK which target older and vulnerable people; notes the speed at which new technologies continue to provide increasingly sophisticated tools to criminals to commit fraud, at the cost to thousands of individuals who often face little chance … |
Monday 31st March Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st April 2025 Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake 49 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package … |
Monday 24th March Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 27th March 2025 Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK 79 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs … |
Thursday 13th March Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th March 2025 Wellbeing benefits of outdoor education to young people 36 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor learning for children and young people; urges the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the value of those benefits; notes that more time learning outdoors provides an opportunity for children to learn skills and characteristics to cope with many … |
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European Union: UK Membership
138 speeches (26,696 words) Monday 24th March 2025 - Westminster Hall Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: John Hayes (Con - South Holland and The Deepings) I call Brian Mathew. You have four minutes. - Link to Speech 2: Sarah Olney (LD - Richmond Park) Friend the Member for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) made a particularly interesting contribution - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Monday 7th April 2025
Special Report - Large Print - 3rd Special Report - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Government Response International Development Committee Found: and Walton) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Alice Macdonald (Labour; Norwich North) Brian Mathew |
Monday 7th April 2025
Special Report - 3rd Special Report - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Government Response International Development Committee Found: and Walton) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Alice Macdonald (Labour; Norwich North) Brian Mathew |
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Oral Evidence - ODI Global, International Organization for Migration, and Mines Advisory Group The FCDO's approach to displaced people - International Development Committee Found: Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Alice Macdonald; Brian Mathew |
Tuesday 1st April 2025
Oral Evidence - International Rescue Committee, Plan International UK, and Bond The FCDO's approach to displaced people - International Development Committee Found: Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Alice Macdonald; Brian Mathew |
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-03-25 16:15:00+00:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: Questions 1 - 22 Representations made I: Brian Mathew II: Jim Shannon III: Dan Carden IV: Lizzi Collinge |
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Oral Evidence - House of Commons The FCDO's approach to value for money - International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Noah Law; Brian Mathew; David |
Tuesday 25th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Action Through Enterprise The FCDO's approach to value for money - International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Tracy Gilbert; Noah Law; Brian Mathew; David |
Bill Documents |
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Apr. 22 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Apr. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Apr. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Apr. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Mar. 28 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 28 March 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Mar. 25 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 25 March 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew . |
Mar. 12 2025
All proceedings up to 12 March 2025 at Report Stage Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Sullivan David Burton-Sampson Catherine Fookes Jess Asato Anna Dixon Jim Shannon Helen Hayes Brian Mathew |
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Tuesday 1st April 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Daphne Jayasinghe - Director of Policy – Global Protracted Displacement Team at International Rescue Committee Bethan Lewis - Head of humanitarian unit at Plan International UK Gideon Rabinowitz - Director of policy and advocacy at Bond At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker - Head of the migration and displacement hub at ODI Global Louis Hoffmann - Senior Coordinator for Peace, Recovery and Solutions at International Organization for Migration View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 1st April 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Daphne Jayasinghe - Director of Policy – Global Protracted Displacement Team at International Rescue Committee Bethan Lewis - Head of humanitarian unit at Plan International UK Gideon Rabinowitz - Director of policy and advocacy at Bond At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker - Head of the migration and displacement hub at ODI Global Louis Hoffmann - Senior Coordinator for Peace, Recovery and Solutions at International Organization for Migration Hélène Kuperman-Le-Bihan - Head of MAG Europe at Mines Advisory Group View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 1st April 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 29th April 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 29th April 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Mónica Ferro - Director of London Representation Office at UNFPA Arafat Jamal - Afghanistan Country Representative at UNHCR At 3:15pm: Oral evidence Colin Buckley - Managing Director and General Counsel at British International Investment Achim Steiner - Administrator at United Nations Development Programme View calendar - Add to calendar |
Tuesday 13th May 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The development work of the FCDO At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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8 Apr 2025
Aid for community-led energy International Development Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 16 May 2025) Energy lies at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Yet, the international community remains largely off track in meeting these commitments. According to the International Energy Agency, around 750 million people lack access to electricity, and more than 2 billion people lack access to clean cooking fuels, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. Future energy systems need to be renewable, inclusive, and resilient. Decentralised energy, where generation and governance occur closer to the point of use, is gaining traction as a way to achieve these goals. ‘Community energy’ is one approach within this broader shift, ensuring that people play a central role in decision-making and ownership. Whether through local control or collective governance, these systems give communities a direct stake in their energy future. More broadly, decentralised energy models, ranging from cooperative solar projects to independent microgrids, can accelerate the deployment of renewables and generate significant local socio-economic benefits. However, challenges such as financing constraints, technical capacity, and regulatory hurdles continue to limit their expansion. This inquiry will explore locally led development in the context of energy systems. It will assess the UK Government’s role in addressing global energy poverty while promoting clean energy and strengthening local communities abroad. It will seek to understand how much Official Development Assistance (ODA) supports localised energy projects, how effective and transformative this funding is, and where gaps exist in financing, technology, and capacity-building. It is interested in understanding the value-for-money of financing localised energy projects, accounting for their full environmental and social benefits. Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC |