To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Written Question
Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Regulation
Thursday 5th February 2026

Asked by: Connor Rand (Labour - Altrincham and Sale West)

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 regulate non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

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

On 7 August 2025, the Government announced its plans to introduce measures to improve the safety of the cosmetics sector. This included prioritising the introduction of legal restrictions which will ensure that the highest risk cosmetic procedures are brought into Care Quality Commission regulation and can only be performed by specified regulated healthcare professionals.

In addition, the Government also committed to legislating to introduce a licensing scheme in England for lower risk procedures through powers granted through the Health and Care Act 2022. Under this scheme, which will be operated by local authorities, practitioners will be required to obtain a licence to perform specified cosmetic procedures, and the premises from which they operate will also need to be licensed. To protect children and young people, the Government is also committed to mandating age restrictions for cosmetic procedures.

The proposals will be taken forward through secondary legislation and therefore will be subject to the parliamentary process before the legal restrictions, or licensing regulations, can be introduced. We are now working with stakeholders to develop detailed plans and intend to consult on proposals for restrictions around the performance of the highest risk procedures in the spring.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Nurseries and Early Years Providers: CCTV

"I thank my hon. Friend for raising that case. As a Greater Manchester Member of Parliament, I know that the important issue of mandatory CCTV in nursery settings is a critical part of the campaign for Gigi. There is also the issue of allowing parents to access CCTV footage. I …..."
Connor Rand - View Speech

View all Connor Rand (Lab - Altrincham and Sale West) contributions to the debate on: Nurseries and Early Years Providers: CCTV
Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Connor Rand (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 316 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Iran

"As well as funding and fuelling violence across the world, the Iranian regime is once again showing its brutality on the streets. Like many hon. Members, I have had constituents in my surgery in tears; they are living in constant distress and fear about what might have happened to their …..."
Connor Rand - View Speech

View all Connor Rand (Lab - Altrincham and Sale West) contributions to the debate on: Iran
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"For too long, victims in Altrincham and Sale West and across the country have been treated as secondary thoughts in the criminal justice system—left in limbo, not knowing their rights and feeling voiceless when decisions are made on bail and sentencing. What reassurances can the Minister give that victims will …..."
Connor Rand - View Speech

View all Connor Rand (Lab - Altrincham and Sale West) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Connor Rand (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 358 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 458 Noes - 104
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Feb 2026 - Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 - View Vote Context
Connor Rand (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 12 Noes - 4
Written Question
Administration of Justice: Victims
Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Asked by: Connor Rand (Labour - Altrincham and Sale West)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he plans to take to help improve victims’ confidence in the justice system.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)

We are putting victims first with a record £550 million investment in specialist support services over the next three years, alongside reforms to ensure our justice system delivers swift, fair justice.

We will soon be consulting on a new Victims’ Code which, once launched, will help to ensure victims know their rights.

Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Youth Unemployment - View Vote Context
Connor Rand (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 287
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Connor Rand (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 287 Labour Aye votes vs 3 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 108