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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Business of the House

"In response to the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes), the Leader of the House seemed to suggest that the Government are not undergoing a rebrand from “His Majesty’s Government” to “UK Government”. However, in response to a written …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 12 Feb 2026
UK-EU Agritrade: SPS Agreement

"I welcome the report and I reiterate the thanks to the Backbench Business Committee for giving us this opportunity. The right. hon. Gentleman will be aware of the report done by the Andersons Centre, on behalf of CropLife UK, which indicates that alignment could wipe out £810 million-worth of farm …..."
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Written Question
Fluorinated Gases: Training
Thursday 12th February 2026

Asked by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will meet with manufacturers from the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industries to discuss mandatory training regarding flammable refrigerants as part of the GB F Gas consultation process.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Defra officials meet regularly with representatives of the heating, refrigeration and air conditioning industries, including to discuss the topic of training regarding flammable refrigerants. They have gathered incredibly useful input through such engagement. They would be open to further meetings on this topic.

Written Question
Hydrofluorocarbons: Public Consultation
Thursday 12th February 2026

Asked by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many responses her Department received to the consultation entitled Amending the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown schedule.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

137 responses to the consultation were received. Defra is currently considering their contents.

Written Question
Sports: Finance
Thursday 12th February 2026

Asked by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Game changer for the nation, published on 19 June 2025, how much and what proportion of the funding for new and upgraded grassroots sport facilities will be allocated to support (a) gyms, (b) swimming pools and (c) leisure centres; and what his planned timetable is for the allocation of this funding.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring public access to grassroots sports facilities, including gyms, pools and leisure centres, which are vital spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities.

The £400 million funding announced last June will support facilities across the country. We will ensure that this funding promotes health and wellbeing, and helps to remove the barriers to physical activity for under-represented groups.

We are working with sporting bodies and local leaders to establish what communities need, before setting out further plans on how future funding will be allocated.

Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Charlie Dewhirst (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 90
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance - View Vote Context
Charlie Dewhirst (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 85 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"The increase in national insurance contributions is having a devastating impact on the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland, with over a quarter of businesses reporting losses and a further 20% only breaking even. How is the Northern Ireland Executive expected to achieve their target of doubling tourism in the next …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Charlie Dewhirst (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 92 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 107
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. How many asylum seekers were accommodated in hotels on (a) 30 September 2025 and (b) 30 June 2024. ..."
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