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Division Votes
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 394 Noes - 85
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323

Speeches
Brian Mathew speeches from: National Planning Policy Framework Brian Mathew contributed 2 speeches (551 words) Thursday 16th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Brian Mathew speeches from: Waste Management Sites Brian Mathew contributed 2 speeches (499 words) Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Brian Mathew speeches from: Support for Pig Farmers Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (316 words) Tuesday 14th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Brian Mathew speeches from: Immigration and Asylum Bill Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (43 words) 2nd reading Monday 13th July 2026 - Commons Chamber Home Office
Brian Mathew speeches from: UK Aid Policy: Global Funding Trends Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (97 words) Tuesday 7th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Written Answers
Breast Cancer: Genetics Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 3rd July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a proactive approach to offering breast cancer gene (BRCA) testing to those who have lost a family member to ovarian or breast cancer. Answered by Preet Kaur Gill Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and delivered by a national genomic testing network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The NHS GLHs deliver testing as directed by the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes tests for over 7,000 rare diseases with an associated genetic cause and over 200 cancer clinical indications, including testing for genetic predisposition conditions. Further information on the National Genomic Test Directory is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/ Genomic testing is available for all eligible patients across the whole of England. Individuals should discuss with their healthcare professional whether genomic testing is appropriate for them. Their healthcare professional will then make a decision whether to refer the individual either directly or via an NHS Clinical Genomics Service or other relevant clinical speciality for genomic testing following clinical review of their and their family’s medical history if known, and the relevant genomic testing eligibility criteria. Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208. The current eligibility criteria include unaffected individuals who have a first-degree relative with breast cancer or high-grade serous ovarian cancer, where the individual or affected relative meets the relevant risk threshold. Testing is available where no living affected relative is available for genetic testing and no tumour material is available from a deceased affected relative. The NHS England Genomics Programme and Cancer Programme has also, in recent years, supported the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, a three-year pilot programme to offer testing to individuals living in England, aged 18 years old or over with at least one Jewish grandparent, regardless of faith, religious practice, or any other criteria.
Breast Cancer: Genetics Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 3rd July 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 (a) define populations with high risk of carrying harmful breast cancer (BRCA) gene variants and (b) increase testing levels amongst those communities. Answered by Preet Kaur Gill Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and delivered by a national genomic testing network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The NHS GLHs deliver testing as directed by the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes tests for over 7,000 rare diseases with an associated genetic cause and over 200 cancer clinical indications, including testing for genetic predisposition conditions. Further information on the National Genomic Test Directory is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/ Genomic testing is available for all eligible patients across the whole of England. Individuals should discuss with their healthcare professional whether genomic testing is appropriate for them. Their healthcare professional will then make a decision whether to refer the individual either directly or via an NHS Clinical Genomics Service or other relevant clinical speciality for genomic testing following clinical review of their and their family’s medical history if known, and the relevant genomic testing eligibility criteria. Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208. The current eligibility criteria include unaffected individuals who have a first-degree relative with breast cancer or high-grade serous ovarian cancer, where the individual or affected relative meets the relevant risk threshold. Testing is available where no living affected relative is available for genetic testing and no tumour material is available from a deceased affected relative. The NHS England Genomics Programme and Cancer Programme has also, in recent years, supported the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, a three-year pilot programme to offer testing to individuals living in England, aged 18 years old or over with at least one Jewish grandparent, regardless of faith, religious practice, or any other criteria.
Breast Cancer: Genetics Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 3rd July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out how his Department will roll out breast cancer gene (BRCA) testing nationally. Answered by Preet Kaur Gill Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and delivered by a national genomic testing network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The NHS GLHs deliver testing as directed by the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes tests for over 7,000 rare diseases with an associated genetic cause and over 200 cancer clinical indications, including testing for genetic predisposition conditions. Further information on the National Genomic Test Directory is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/ Genomic testing is available for all eligible patients across the whole of England. Individuals should discuss with their healthcare professional whether genomic testing is appropriate for them. Their healthcare professional will then make a decision whether to refer the individual either directly or via an NHS Clinical Genomics Service or other relevant clinical speciality for genomic testing following clinical review of their and their family’s medical history if known, and the relevant genomic testing eligibility criteria. Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208. The current eligibility criteria include unaffected individuals who have a first-degree relative with breast cancer or high-grade serous ovarian cancer, where the individual or affected relative meets the relevant risk threshold. Testing is available where no living affected relative is available for genetic testing and no tumour material is available from a deceased affected relative. The NHS England Genomics Programme and Cancer Programme has also, in recent years, supported the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, a three-year pilot programme to offer testing to individuals living in England, aged 18 years old or over with at least one Jewish grandparent, regardless of faith, religious practice, or any other criteria.
NHS: Workplace Pensions Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 6th July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has have made of the effectiveness of the NHS Business Services Authority in processing NHS pension applications. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department regularly meets with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to discuss performance levels. These discussions include the processing times for National Health Service pension applications. The NHSBSA aims to make the first payment for a new pension within 30 calendar days of the retirement date or the date when all information necessary to process the claim is received from the member and employer. The NHSBSA is processing a high volume of claims. In May 2026, 97% of new pension claims were paid within the 30-day timeframe. For the remaining claims, payments took an average of 14 additional days beyond the 30-day timeframe. Up-to-date information on processing times is available on the NHSBSA website, at the following link: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions Where a payment is likely to take longer than 30 days, to minimise the risk of financial hardship, the NHSBSA contacts members who have queried the progress of their claim to offer expedited payment. They also prioritise the processing of claims involving vulnerable members and those experiencing ill health. A member whose first pension payment is delayed beyond the 30-day timeframe will automatically receive interest on the overdue amount. The Department is supporting the NHSBSA to take all steps necessary to increase performance so that applications can be processed within the 30-day target. To address the delays, the NHSBSA is re-allocating resources, improving their service planning, and recruiting and training new staff. The Department is working with the NHSBSA to ensure that plans for providing McCloud remedy statements to affected scheme members take account of and protect the delivery of normal pension service operations, which continue to run in parallel to remedy activities.
NHS: Workplace Pensions Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 6th July 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 support retiring NHS staff whose pensions are not processed within the target processing time. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department regularly meets with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to discuss performance levels. These discussions include the processing times for National Health Service pension applications. The NHSBSA aims to make the first payment for a new pension within 30 calendar days of the retirement date or the date when all information necessary to process the claim is received from the member and employer. The NHSBSA is processing a high volume of claims. In May 2026, 97% of new pension claims were paid within the 30-day timeframe. For the remaining claims, payments took an average of 14 additional days beyond the 30-day timeframe. Up-to-date information on processing times is available on the NHSBSA website, at the following link: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions Where a payment is likely to take longer than 30 days, to minimise the risk of financial hardship, the NHSBSA contacts members who have queried the progress of their claim to offer expedited payment. They also prioritise the processing of claims involving vulnerable members and those experiencing ill health. A member whose first pension payment is delayed beyond the 30-day timeframe will automatically receive interest on the overdue amount. The Department is supporting the NHSBSA to take all steps necessary to increase performance so that applications can be processed within the 30-day target. To address the delays, the NHSBSA is re-allocating resources, improving their service planning, and recruiting and training new staff. The Department is working with the NHSBSA to ensure that plans for providing McCloud remedy statements to affected scheme members take account of and protect the delivery of normal pension service operations, which continue to run in parallel to remedy activities.
NHS: Workplace Pensions Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Monday 6th July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional resources are being given to the NHS Business Service Authority to clear the backlog of NHS Pension applications. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department regularly meets with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to discuss performance levels. These discussions include the processing times for National Health Service pension applications. The NHSBSA aims to make the first payment for a new pension within 30 calendar days of the retirement date or the date when all information necessary to process the claim is received from the member and employer. The NHSBSA is processing a high volume of claims. In May 2026, 97% of new pension claims were paid within the 30-day timeframe. For the remaining claims, payments took an average of 14 additional days beyond the 30-day timeframe. Up-to-date information on processing times is available on the NHSBSA website, at the following link: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions Where a payment is likely to take longer than 30 days, to minimise the risk of financial hardship, the NHSBSA contacts members who have queried the progress of their claim to offer expedited payment. They also prioritise the processing of claims involving vulnerable members and those experiencing ill health. A member whose first pension payment is delayed beyond the 30-day timeframe will automatically receive interest on the overdue amount. The Department is supporting the NHSBSA to take all steps necessary to increase performance so that applications can be processed within the 30-day target. To address the delays, the NHSBSA is re-allocating resources, improving their service planning, and recruiting and training new staff. The Department is working with the NHSBSA to ensure that plans for providing McCloud remedy statements to affected scheme members take account of and protect the delivery of normal pension service operations, which continue to run in parallel to remedy activities.

Written Answers

Breast Cancer: Genetics
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Friday 3rd July 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a proactive approach to offering breast cancer gene (BRCA) testing to those who have lost a family member to ovarian or breast cancer.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

Genomic testing in the National Health Service in England is provided through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and delivered by a national genomic testing network of seven NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (GLHs). The NHS GLHs deliver testing as directed by the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes tests for over 7,000 rare diseases with an associated genetic cause and over 200 cancer clinical indications, including testing for genetic predisposition conditions. Further information on the National Genomic Test Directory is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/

Genomic testing is available for all eligible patients across the whole of England. Individuals should discuss with their healthcare professional whether genomic testing is appropriate for them. Their healthcare professional will then make a decision whether to refer the individual either directly or via an NHS Clinical Genomics Service or other relevant clinical speciality for genomic testing following clinical review of their and their family’s medical history if known, and the relevant genomic testing eligibility criteria.

Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208.

The current eligibility criteria include unaffected individuals who have a first-degree relative with breast cancer or high-grade serous ovarian cancer, where the individual or affected relative meets the relevant risk threshold. Testing is available where no living affected relative is available for genetic testing and no tumour material is available from a deceased affected relative.

The NHS England Genomics Programme and Cancer Programme has also, in recent years, supported the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme, a three-year pilot programme to offer testing to individuals living in England, aged 18 years old or over with at least one Jewish grandparent, regardless of faith, religious practice, or any other criteria.

Breast Cancer: Genetics
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Friday 3rd July 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 (a) define populations with high risk of carrying harmful breast cancer (BRCA) gene variants and (b) increase testing levels amongst those communities.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/

Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208.

Breast Cancer: Genetics
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Friday 3rd July 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will set out how his Department will roll out breast cancer gene (BRCA) testing nationally.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-genomic-test-directories/

Testing for inherited breast and ovarian cancer, where there is a living unaffected individual, is covered in the National Genomic Test Directory under clinical indication R208.

NHS: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Monday 6th July 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has have made of the effectiveness of the NHS Business Services Authority in processing NHS pension applications.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department regularly meets with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to discuss performance levels. These discussions include the processing times for National Health Service pension applications.

The NHSBSA aims to make the first payment for a new pension within 30 calendar days of the retirement date or the date when all information necessary to process the claim is received from the member and employer.

The NHSBSA is processing a high volume of claims. In May 2026, 97% of new pension claims were paid within the 30-day timeframe. For the remaining claims, payments took an average of 14 additional days beyond the 30-day timeframe. Up-to-date information on processing times is available on the NHSBSA website, at the following link:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions

Where a payment is likely to take longer than 30 days, to minimise the risk of financial hardship, the NHSBSA contacts members who have queried the progress of their claim to offer expedited payment. They also prioritise the processing of claims involving vulnerable members and those experiencing ill health. A member whose first pension payment is delayed beyond the 30-day timeframe will automatically receive interest on the overdue amount.

The Department is supporting the NHSBSA to take all steps necessary to increase performance so that applications can be processed within the 30-day target. To address the delays, the NHSBSA is re-allocating resources, improving their service planning, and recruiting and training new staff.

The Department is working with the NHSBSA to ensure that plans for providing McCloud remedy statements to affected scheme members take account of and protect the delivery of normal pension service operations, which continue to run in parallel to remedy activities.

NHS: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Monday 6th July 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 support retiring NHS staff whose pensions are not processed within the target processing time.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions

NHS: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
Monday 6th July 2026

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what additional resources are being given to the NHS Business Service Authority to clear the backlog of NHS Pension applications.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/current-processing-times-nhs-pensions

Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 1st September Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 4th September 2026 Passing of global icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton 3 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses profound sadness at the death of country singer Dolly Parton; highlights the contribution her songs made to the creative industry especially in the late 1960s, early 1970s; notes the hit song I will Always Love You which means so much to so many people across the …
Tuesday 1st September Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Devon maternity services 22 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to two hours …
Tuesday 1st September Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Society lottery limits 12 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing over £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; further acknowledges such a …
Tuesday 1st September Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Cosmetic specifications for fresh produce and national food security 20 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the impact of extreme summer heat on UK fresh produce; calls for greater flexibility in cosmetic specifications for fresh produce, given that appearance does not reflect nutritional value, in order to reduce food waste before it leaves the farm gate; further calls on the …
Tuesday 1st September Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Funding of Jodrell Bank Observatory 13 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes with grave concern the decision by UK Research and Innovation to withdraw £2.8 million in annual funding from Jodrell Bank Observatory, placing at risk the future of the Lovell Telescope and e-MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy network; further notes that, unless alternative funding is secured, …
Wednesday 15th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon …
Wednesday 15th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026 Russian sanctions 60 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House condemns the ongoing, unprovoked, and illegal aggression of the Russian Federation both at home and across Europe; notes with grave concern the increasing hostility by Russian naval vessels and aircraft across northern European waters, including within the British Channel and the Norwegian Sea, which pose a direct …
Wednesday 15th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th July 2026 International Court of Justice's July 2024 Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territories 64 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes …
Monday 13th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th July 2026 Support for post offices 25 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the vital role post offices play in supporting rural communities by providing access to banking, cash withdrawals and deposits, parcel services and essential retail facilities; notes that, following widespread high street bank closures, post offices have become the primary point of access to in-person banking for …
Thursday 11th June Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 10th July 2026 Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2) 17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enforcement powers, leaving claimants to pursue additional …
Thursday 11th June Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 10th July 2026 Indefinite Leave to Remain changes 35 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and respect; regrets that this measure would negatively …
Monday 6th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 match bans 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House expresses deep concern at FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following reports that the decision came after political interference from President Donald Trump; believes that sporting decisions must be taken transparently, fairly and free from political influence; …
Monday 6th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026 Religious freedom in sub-Saharan Africa 23 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House notes the growing humanitarian, security and governance challenges facing parts of sub-Saharan Africa; recognises that freedom of religion or belief, including the right to hold no religion, is a fundamental human right; expresses concern at the persecution of religious and belief minorities and the continued threat posed …
Monday 6th July Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2026 Palantir and the NHS (No. 2) 35 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes that Members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, the Health and Social Care Select Committee, and other hon. Members have raised serious concerns regarding the procurement, trust, operation and long-term implications of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract with Palantir; is concerned that key components …

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Calendar
Tuesday 1st September 2026 2:30 p.m. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions) Iain Duncan Smith: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Brian Mathew: If he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to review arms export licensing to Israel. Callum Anderson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Luke Evans: Whether his Department has budgeted for future spending on the UK-Mauritius Treaty on the Chagos Archipelago. James Naish: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. James MacCleary: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Gill Furniss: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security. David Reed: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. James Wild: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine. Chris Law: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Gurinder Singh Josan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Alison Taylor: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Bradley Thomas: What assessment he has made of the level of threat China poses to UK interests. Marie Goldman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Gareth Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Douglas McAllister: What steps his Department is taking to secure the release of UK nationals detained abroad. Rachel Taylor: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Liz Twist: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change. Richard Foord: What steps he is taking to improve UK-EU foreign and security cooperation. Tony Vaughan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Melanie Onn: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security. Brian Leishman: Whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip. Anneliese Dodds: What discussions he has had with international counterparts on the conflict in Sudan. Perran Moon: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security. John Milne: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of banning trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Peter Lamb: What steps his Department is taking to promote freedom of religion globally. Martin Rhodes: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. Shockat Adam: What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on halting the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan. Neil Shastri-Hurst: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine. Zubir Ahmed: What steps he is taking to help improve humanitarian conditions in fragile and conflict-affected states. Fleur Anderson: What discussions his Department has had with the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan on civilian protection measures. Aphra Brandreth: If he will set out his priorities for the Official Development Assistance budget. Jodie Gosling: Whether his Department is taking steps to prevent trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Ben Coleman: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the UK's relationship with European partners. Julie Minns: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change. View calendar - Add to calendar

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Tuesday 1st September 2026 2:30 p.m.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)
Iain Duncan Smith: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Brian Mathew: If he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to review arms export licensing to Israel.
Callum Anderson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Luke Evans: Whether his Department has budgeted for future spending on the UK-Mauritius Treaty on the Chagos Archipelago.
James Naish: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
James MacCleary: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gill Furniss: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
David Reed: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
James Wild: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
Chris Law: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gurinder Singh Josan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Alison Taylor: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bradley Thomas: What assessment he has made of the level of threat China poses to UK interests.
Marie Goldman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gareth Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Douglas McAllister: What steps his Department is taking to secure the release of UK nationals detained abroad.
Rachel Taylor: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Liz Twist: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change.
Richard Foord: What steps he is taking to improve UK-EU foreign and security cooperation.
Tony Vaughan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Melanie Onn: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
Brian Leishman: Whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip.
Anneliese Dodds: What discussions he has had with international counterparts on the conflict in Sudan.
Perran Moon: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
John Milne: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of banning trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Peter Lamb: What steps his Department is taking to promote freedom of religion globally.
Martin Rhodes: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Shockat Adam: What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on halting the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan.
Neil Shastri-Hurst: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
Zubir Ahmed: What steps he is taking to help improve humanitarian conditions in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Fleur Anderson: What discussions his Department has had with the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan on civilian protection measures.
Aphra Brandreth: If he will set out his priorities for the Official Development Assistance budget.
Jodie Gosling: Whether his Department is taking steps to prevent trade with illegal Israeli settlements.
Ben Coleman: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the UK's relationship with European partners.
Julie Minns: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change.
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Parliamentary Debates
National Planning Policy Framework 48 speeches (13,075 words) Thursday 16th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Gideon Amos (LD - Taunton and Wellington) and Wantage (Olly Glover), for North East Hampshire (Alex Brewer) and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew - Link to Speech
Waste Management Sites 48 speeches (13,901 words) Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Neil Hudson (Con - Epping Forest) Member for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) also discussed odour issues, as well as the hazards posed - Link to Speech 2: Emma Hardy (Lab - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) Members for Chippenham (Sarah Gibson) and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) mentioned the Lower - Link to Speech

Parliamentary Debates

National Planning Policy Framework
48 speeches (13,075 words)
Thursday 16th July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Mentions:
1: Gideon Amos (LD - Taunton and Wellington) and Wantage (Olly Glover), for North East Hampshire (Alex Brewer) and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew - Link to Speech

Waste Management Sites
48 speeches (13,901 words)
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Mentions:
1: Neil Hudson (Con - Epping Forest) Member for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) also discussed odour issues, as well as the hazards posed - Link to Speech
2: Emma Hardy (Lab - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) Members for Chippenham (Sarah Gibson) and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew) mentioned the Lower - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Oral Evidence - London School of Economics (LSE), and SOAS Middle East Institute International Development Committee Found: : Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Alicia Kearns; Noah Law; Brian Mathew
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Oral Evidence - World Food Programme, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Noha Yehya International Development Committee Found: : Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Alicia Kearns; Noah Law; Brian Mathew
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Report - 1st Report – The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria International Development Committee Found: ) Alicia Kearns (Conservative; Rutland and Stamford) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Brian Mathew
Wednesday 8th July 2026 Special Report - Large Print: 2nd Special Report - UK Aid and Development Assistance in a Fracturing World: Strengthening Resilience and Cooperation: Government Response International Development Committee Found: ) Alicia Kearns (Conservative; Rutland and Stamford) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Brian Mathew
Wednesday 8th July 2026 Special Report - 2nd Special Report - UK Aid and Development Assistance in a Fracturing World: Strengthening Resilience and Cooperation: Government Response International Development Committee Found: ) Alicia Kearns (Conservative; Rutland and Stamford) Noah Law (Labour; St Austell and Newquay) Brian Mathew
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNICEF, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Development Committee Found: Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Brian Mathew
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - BBC World Service International Development Committee Found: Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Brian Mathew
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - 2026-07-07 14:00:00+01:00 International Development Committee Found: Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Tracy Gilbert; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Brian Mathew

Department Publications - News and Communications
Tuesday 28th July 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Source Page: Recovered appeal: Snarlton Farm, Melksham, Wiltshire (ref: 3373278 - 28 July 2026) Document: (PDF) Found: CASES FOR INTERESTED PARTIES APPEARING AT THE INQUIRY206 Jacob Lawrence speaking on behalf of Brian Mathew

Non-Departmental Publications - Guidance and Regulation
Sep. 02 2026 Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Source Page: HGV applications and decisions for Wales Document: AD_8969 05 August 2026 (objection deadline 26 August 2026) (PDF) Guidance and Regulation Found: authorisation will be 2 vehicle(s) OG1104846 R SWORDS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED Director(s): BRIAN MATHEW

Brian Mathew - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 14th July 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Humanitarian Situation in Yemen At 2:00pm: Oral evidence El-Khidir Daloum - Country director, Yemen at World Food Programme Konstantinos Psykakos - Deputy Programme Manager cell 5 at Médecins Sans Frontières Noha Yehya - Gender and gender-based violence specialist At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Richard Barltrop - Visiting Senior Fellow, Middle East Centre at London School of Economics (LSE) Helen Lackner - Associate at SOAS Middle East Institute View calendar - Add to calendar

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Tuesday 14th July 2026 1:30 p.m.
International Development Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: The Humanitarian Situation in Yemen
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
El-Khidir Daloum - Country director, Yemen at World Food Programme
Konstantinos Psykakos - Deputy Programme Manager cell 5 at Médecins Sans Frontières
Noha Yehya - Gender and gender-based violence specialist
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Richard Barltrop - Visiting Senior Fellow, Middle East Centre at London School of Economics (LSE)
Helen Lackner - Associate at SOAS Middle East Institute
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Select Committee Documents
Thursday 16th July 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ISF0005 - UK response to atrocity and conflict prevention and the role of the Integrated Security Fund International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Report - 1st Report – The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - BBC World Service International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNICEF, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Written Evidence - International Development Committee ISF0004 - UK response to atrocity and conflict prevention and the role of the Integrated Security Fund International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ISF0003 - UK response to atrocity and conflict prevention and the role of the Integrated Security Fund International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development and Africa relating to the UK’s response to the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda, 13 July 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan relating to The Occupied Palestinian Territory and International Law, 13 July 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Written Evidence - Ms Shaharzad Akbar AFG0001 - The Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Oral Evidence - 2026-07-07 14:00:00+01:00 International Development Committee
Wednesday 8th July 2026 Special Report - Large Print: 2nd Special Report - UK Aid and Development Assistance in a Fracturing World: Strengthening Resilience and Cooperation: Government Response International Development Committee
Wednesday 8th July 2026 Special Report - 2nd Special Report - UK Aid and Development Assistance in a Fracturing World: Strengthening Resilience and Cooperation: Government Response International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Written Evidence - Center for Global Development HER0034 - FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships - International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Written Evidence - Mike Dawe and Helen Dempster HER0008 - FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships - International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development and Africa relating to National Security (State Threats) Bill: implications for humanitarian organisations and development delivery, 7 July 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development and Africa relating to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, 7 July 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister of State for International Development and Africa relating to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, 3 July 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Oral Evidence - World Food Programme, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Noha Yehya International Development Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026 Oral Evidence - London School of Economics (LSE), and SOAS Middle East Institute International Development Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ICF0042 - The UK’s International Climate Finance The UK’s International Climate Finance - International Development Committee
Thursday 3rd September 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to the UK’s investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), 3 September 2026 International Development Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
13 Jul 2026 The UK and the Sahel International Development Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 18 Sep 2026) The Sahel is one of the world's most complex and protracted development contexts. The region faces overlapping humanitarian, governance, security and climate challenges that have contributed to widespread displacement, food insecurity and declining development indicators. Armed conflict, violent extremism and organised crime continue to undermine state institutions and limit access to basic services across much of the region. This inquiry will examine the UK's development, humanitarian and stabilisation engagement in the Sahel. The inquiry will build on the Committee's recent inquiry into the UK's development partnership with Nigeria by examining the broader regional dynamics shaping development outcomes across West Africa. Given the Sahel's growing humanitarian needs, deteriorating security environment and increasing strategic importance to UK development and foreign policy, the region is likely to remain a significant focus of UK engagement for the foreseeable future.

Select Committee Inquiry

13 Jul 2026
The UK and the Sahel
International Development Committee (Select)

Submit Evidence (by 18 Sep 2026)

The Sahel is one of the world's most complex and protracted development contexts. The region faces overlapping humanitarian, governance, security and climate challenges that have contributed to widespread displacement, food insecurity and declining development indicators. Armed conflict, violent extremism and organised crime continue to undermine state institutions and limit access to basic services across much of the region.

This inquiry will examine the UK's development, humanitarian and stabilisation engagement in the Sahel. The inquiry will build on the Committee's recent inquiry into the UK's development partnership with Nigeria by examining the broader regional dynamics shaping development outcomes across West Africa. Given the Sahel's growing humanitarian needs, deteriorating security environment and increasing strategic importance to UK development and foreign policy, the region is likely to remain a significant focus of UK engagement for the foreseeable future.