Dave Robertson
Labour - Lichfield
810 (1.6%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
(6 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(4 debate interactions)
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
(3 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(7 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(252 words contributed)
Lichfield Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 105,261 signatures (0.17%)
of 105,261 signatures (0.17%)
of 45,596 signatures (0.09%)
Latest EDMs signed by Dave Robertson
RAF Fauld explosion
Tabled by: Jacob Collier (Labour - Burton and Uttoxeter)That this House remembers the lives tragically lost in the RAF Fauld explosion on its 80th anniversary, noting that this was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history and the largest explosion on British soil; recognises the enduring courage shown on that fateful day, which remains one of the most devastating …
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
80th anniversary of Lichfield Arts
Tabled by: Dave Robertson (Labour - Lichfield)That this House congratulates Lichfield Arts on its 80th anniversary on 18 October 2024; commends the efforts of the trustees, volunteers and staff of the organisation for all that they do to deliver the Fuse Festival and dozens of other events all year round; further commends them for the continued …
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Dave Robertson, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Dave Robertson has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Dave Robertson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Dave Robertson has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Dave Robertson has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 2 Written Questions
(View all written questions)I am proud that we have finally ended the injustice of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. Miners across the country powered our economy for decades, working in the toughest environments. They should not have had to fight so long for a fair pension. The party opposite had 14 years to end this injustice but did nothing. Within 4 months we have ended the scandal. That’s the difference a Labour government makes.
Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Dave Robertson's MHCLG questions)The government is committed to supporting the effective planning and management of road works to mitigate disruption. Local highways departments play a crucial role in maintaining and managing the road network within their local areas during development to minimise disruption. As set out in national planning guidance, developers are encouraged to engage with local issues at the earliest opportunity during the application process for national and local infrastructure projects to identify potential impacts of road closures.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)