David Drew Portrait

David Drew

Labour (Co-op) - Former Member for Stroud

First elected: 8th June 2017


Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
3rd Jul 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Committee on Reform of the House of Commons
20th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
16th Jul 2001 - 6th May 2010
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
31st Jan 2002 - 5th May 2005
Procedure Committee
31st Jul 1997 - 27th Nov 2001
Agriculture
6th Dec 1999 - 11th May 2001


Division Voting information

David Drew has voted in 1158 divisions, and 147 times against the majority of their Party.

25 Jun 2018 - National Policy Statement: Airports - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour No votes vs 119 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 119
7 Apr 2010 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 49
7 Apr 2010 - Digital Economy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Labour No votes vs 179 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 40
7 Apr 2010 - Digital Economy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 175 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 47
7 Apr 2010 - Members of Parliament - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 240 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 158
4 Mar 2010 - Crown Estate (Proposed Sale of Homes) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 404 Noes - 53
1 Mar 2010 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 85
24 Feb 2010 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour Aye votes vs 243 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 252
24 Feb 2010 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 261 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 271
24 Feb 2010 - European Union Documents - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 233 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 63
23 Feb 2010 - Children, Schools and Families Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 260 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 177
10 Feb 2010 - Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993 - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 208 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 189
3 Feb 2010 - Yemen - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 212 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 403 Noes - 20
3 Feb 2010 - Yemen - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 219 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 196
20 Jan 2010 - Fiscal Responsibility Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour No votes vs 255 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 197
11 Jan 2010 - Children, Schools and Families Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 280 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 288
9 Dec 2009 - Child Poverty Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 271 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 281
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 270 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 427
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 266 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 314
1 Dec 2009 - European Financial Services Proposals - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 248 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 188
12 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 236 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 243
10 Nov 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 22 Labour No votes vs 278 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 236
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 31 Labour Aye votes vs 265 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 274
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 281 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 342 Noes - 145
26 Oct 2009 - Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 236 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 246
21 Oct 2009 - Climate Change (Political Response) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 289 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 297
13 Oct 2009 - Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 254 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 265
13 Oct 2009 - Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 251 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 260
13 Oct 2009 - Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour Aye votes vs 252 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 261
20 Jul 2009 - Select Committee on Reform of the House of Commons - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour Aye votes vs 196 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 52 Noes - 202
14 Jul 2009 - Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 263 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 270
8 Jul 2009 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 269 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 283
7 Jul 2009 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 295 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 311
6 Jul 2009 - Identity Cards - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 274 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 203
1 Jul 2009 - Parliamentary Standards Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 239 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 250
1 Jul 2009 - Bank Lending Policies - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 241 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 212
24 Jun 2009 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 299
24 Jun 2009 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour No votes vs 294 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 251
17 Jun 2009 - Business Rate Supplements Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour No votes vs 249 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 227
17 Jun 2009 - NHS (Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 242 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 160
20 May 2009 - Planning: National Policy Statements - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour Aye votes vs 254 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 262
19 May 2009 - Policing and Crime Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 272 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 285
13 May 2009 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 293 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 301
13 May 2009 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 267 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 278
24 Mar 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour Aye votes vs 263 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 328
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 29 Labour Aye votes vs 251 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 408
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 250 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 396
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 30 Labour Aye votes vs 247 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 260
3 Mar 2009 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 260 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 89
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 93 Labour No votes vs 155 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 176
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 83 Labour No votes vs 157 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 158
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 77 Labour No votes vs 156 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 153
24 Feb 2009 - Airport Expansion (Parliamentary Approval) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 193 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 203
28 Jan 2009 - Heathrow (Third Runway) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 281 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 297
17 Dec 2008 - Electoral Commission (Remuneration of Chairman) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour No votes vs 182 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 32
8 Dec 2008 - Speaker’s Committee on the Search of Offices on the Parliamentary Estate - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 282 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 270
24 Nov 2008 - Points of Order - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour No votes vs 271 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 228
24 Nov 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour No votes vs 271 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 217
19 Nov 2008 - Counter-Terrorism Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 275 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 284
12 Nov 2008 - Regional Accountability - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 229 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 239 Noes - 237
12 Nov 2008 - Regional Accountability - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 224 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 229 Noes - 231
12 Nov 2008 - Regional Accountability - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour Aye votes vs 212 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 219
4 Nov 2008 - Employment Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 43 Labour Aye votes vs 212 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 53 Noes - 408
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 230 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 45 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour No votes vs 261 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
8 Oct 2008 - European Union (Transparency) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 202
17 Jul 2008 - Reform of Intelligence and Security Committee - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 198 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 205
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill (Programme) (No. 3) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 297 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 156
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 294 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 303
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 297 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 306
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Labour No votes vs 292 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 306
10 Jun 2008 - Counter-Terrorism Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 300 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 310
2 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill (Programme) (No. 2) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 242 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 193
2 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 248 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 256
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 292
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Labour Aye votes vs 255 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 71 Noes - 393
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 251 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 84 Noes - 387
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 39 Labour Aye votes vs 240 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Labour Aye votes vs 229 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Labour Aye votes vs 231 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 61 Labour Aye votes vs 215 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 62 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 58 Labour Aye votes vs 217 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 233 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 51 Labour Aye votes vs 225 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 51 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
12 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 253 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 78
6 May 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour No votes vs 261 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 215
22 Apr 2008 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 261 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 269
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Labour Aye votes vs 252 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 263
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 248 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 259
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 268 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 278
19 Mar 2008 - Post Office Closures - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 279 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 288
19 Mar 2008 - Post Office Closures - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 281 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 251
11 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 288 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 346 Noes - 206
5 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 299 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 311
5 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 299 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 311
5 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 299 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 218
4 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 286 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 471
4 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 273 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 329
4 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 294 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 305
3 Mar 2008 - Point of Order - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 266 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 198
3 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 276 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 291
3 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 273 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 148
3 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 272 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 152
26 Feb 2008 - Treaty of Lisbon (No. 7) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 299
26 Feb 2008 - Treaty of Lisbon (No. 7) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 286 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 297 Noes - 168
26 Feb 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 277 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 285
26 Feb 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 283 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 300
6 Feb 2008 - Treaty of Lisbon (No. 4) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 280 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 345 Noes - 186
30 Jan 2008 - Treaty of Lisbon (No. 2) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 295 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 369
30 Jan 2008 - Treaty of Lisbon (No. 2) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 294 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 367 Noes - 169
29 Jan 2008 - Lisbon Treaty (No.1) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 291 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 360
29 Jan 2008 - Lisbon Treaty (No.1) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 290 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 360 Noes - 167
29 Jan 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 289 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 353
29 Jan 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 352
28 Jan 2008 - Business of the House (Lisbon Treaty) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour No votes vs 291 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 243
21 Jan 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 298 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 224
9 Jan 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 35 Labour No votes vs 256 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 481 Noes - 46
9 Jan 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 271 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 338
24 Oct 2007 - Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 276 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 155
17 Jul 2007 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 294 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 303 Noes - 253
27 Jun 2007 - Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 269 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 282
26 Jun 2007 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour Aye votes vs 259 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 269
18 Apr 2007 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 273 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 282
28 Mar 2007 - Ambulance Coverage (Forest of Dean) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 229 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 342 Noes - 49
28 Mar 2007 - Ambulance Coverage (Forest of Dean) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 228 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 54
19 Mar 2007 - UK Borders Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 241 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 100
14 Mar 2007 - Contraception and Abortion (Parental Information) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 123 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 159
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 413
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Labour No votes vs 222 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 161
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 156 Labour Aye votes vs 157 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 256 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 267
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 283 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 268
7 Feb 2007 - Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Labour Aye votes vs 277 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 295
11 Dec 2006 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Labour No votes vs 265 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 91
11 Dec 2006 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour No votes vs 271 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 213
6 Nov 2006 - Road Safety Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 282 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 183
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Labour Aye votes vs 218 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 354
1 Nov 2006 - Birmingham New Street Station - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 238 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 226
26 Oct 2006 - A Citizens’ Agenda - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour No votes vs 219 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 134
17 Oct 2006 - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) - View Vote Context
David Drew voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 49 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 55 Noes - 240
9 Oct 2006 - Road Safety Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Drew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 272 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 280
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George Eustice (Conservative)
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Stroud 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).

Petition Debates Contributed

Parliament must not be prorogued or dissolved unless and until the Article 50 period has been sufficiently extended or the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU has been cancelled.

The men who killed our daughter drove a stolen a car at 83 mph in a 30 mph zone. They killed our 4-year-old daughter Violet-Grace and severely injured her nan, who has life-changing injuries. They will serve less time in prison than Violet was alive. I don’t want other families to suffer like this.

Thousands of cats are just disposed of every year without being scanned for a chip after being involved in RTAs. Owners search for months and years and never get closure. Scanning takes two minutes. Cats are a part of a family and deserve to be returned home, not thrown into landfill.

Schools are having to make difficult choices on how to spend their limited funding as their income has not kept pace with the rise in costs since 2010. All schools are working very hard to “make ends meet” but this is becoming increasingly difficult and verging on almost impossible.

Teenagers are so tired due to having to wake up very early to get to school. The Government should require secondary schools to start later, which will lead to increased productivity at school.

We call on the Government to urgently increase college funding to sustainable levels, including immediate parity with recently announced increases to schools funding. This will give all students a fair chance, give college staff fair pay and provide the high-quality skills the country needs.

Genuine leaders' debates took place in 2010, but in the next two elections didn't happen. Amend election law to make party leaders take part in a televised debate.

Every year fireworks are set off unnecessarily.
Fireworks are a nuisance to the public. They scare animals, young children and people with a phobia.
They injure thousands of people every year.
They cause damage to buildings, vehicles,emergancy vehicles etc.
Lastly Kids are STILL being sold them.

If there is no agreement by the deadline for reaching agreement with the EU during the talks then brexit should be stopped as leaving with no deal will be very bad for businesses and for the Irish border issue and for EU citizens living here.

Safe Standing offers a much safer alternative to fans who wish to stand, rather than sit at football matches. After the highly successful introduction to rail seating at Celtic Park, as well as numerous Bundesliga clubs, many football fans feel that laws preventing standing areas should be relaxed.

The House of Lords is a place of patronage where unelected and unaccountable individuals hold a disproportionate amount of influence and power which can be used to frustrate the elected representatives of the people

A lesser of two evils choice between a bad deal and no deal is not acceptable. Our country deserves better than Hobson's choice, and our MPs should be allowed to vote with their conscience to deliver what they believe is best for the country.

Fur farming was banned in England and Wales in 2000, followed by Scotland in 2002. However fur products can still be legally imported from other countries and sold here in the UK. Much of this fur comes from countries that have very weak or no animal welfare laws at all.

Removing puppies for sale from litter & mum often creates sick, traumatised, dysfunctional dogs. Puppies should be seen with their mum & transporting them to a different place for sale harms welfare. Regulating commercial 3rd party sales is ineffective to prevent harm & a ban is therefore necessary.

We call for a ban on the outsourcing (privatisation) of NHS services, and stop the renewal of any outsourcing contracts already signed. Companies should not be profiteering from NHS contracts, when every pound of NHS budgets is desperately needed for more doctors and nurses, and to pay them more.

The transport of live animals exported from the UK causes immense suffering. This trade is governed by EU law, not the UK Government.

The Government should plan legislation to ban the export of live farm animals in favour of a carcass only trade and introduce this as soon as we leave the EU.

Fireworks cause alarm, distress and anxiety to many people and animals. We call on the Secretary of State to make appropriate provision to secure that the risk of public use is the MINIMUM that is compatible with fireworks being used, as stated in Fireworks Act 2003 sect 2.

We, the undersigned, call upon HM Government to give the people of this country the final say on the Brexit deal negotiated by the UK and EU. This would be done through a referendum that would take place prior to the April 2019 exit date.

We, the undersigned, herby call upon HM government to dismiss calls for a referendum on the final deal as the British people were asked an important question on the 23rd June last year, the choices were abundantly clear, remain or leave the European Union and leave won a decisive vote.


Latest EDMs signed by David Drew

30th October 2019
David Drew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2019

South Sudan peace process

Tabled by: Lord Bellingham (Conservative - North West Norfolk)
That this House expresses its support for the people of the Republic of South Sudan; asks all parties to uphold their commitments to peace and dialogue as outlined in the 2018 revitalised peace agreement; calls on the incumbent Government and other signatories of the peace agreement to create a secure …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
28th October 2019
David Drew signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019

Industrial action of outsources workers in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the efforts and determination of members of the PCS union, employed by ISS and Aramark based at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy headquarters who have won their disputes over pay and terms and conditions; notes that these members represent catering, security, portage, cleaning, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by David Drew, 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.


David Drew has not been granted any Urgent Questions

1 Adjournment Debate led by David Drew

Wednesday 20th December 2017

David Drew has not introduced any legislation before Parliament


Latest 50 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
28 Other Department Questions
8th Jul 2019
To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, if the Commission will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of the new IPSA system.

I have asked IPSA to reply.

The original April 2016 business case for IPSA’s new IT system, IPSA Online, estimated a cost of £4.641 million. IPSA expected the programme to be completed in 2017-18. The full costs incurred to ensure IPSA could go live with IPSA Online at the beginning of the current financial year were £8.253 million.

The increase in cost was due in part to the unexpected General Election of June 2017 which diverted IPSA work for up to nine months to supporting MPs who left or joined parliament, and increased supplier costs. Costs also increased following a change of suppliers in September 2018 to improve the quality of IT support. Testing the system took longer than anticipated in order to ensure it was fully secure and free of technical problems. The increases in cost have been partly mitigated by savings elsewhere in IPSA’s budget. A full internal audit of the programme is currently taking place. IPSA will report to the Speaker’s Committee for the IPSA later in the year on the overall costs and benefits of IPSA Online.

IPSA is committed to supporting MPs and their staff during this transition and will make appropriate adjustments to improve the system as it beds in, while ensuring strong financial control, improvements in value for money, and high data quality and data security.

3rd Jul 2019
To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, how much the new system for reimbursing hon. Members' expenses cost to implement.

I have asked IPSA to reply.

The original April 2016 business case for IPSA’s new IT system, IPSA Online, estimated a cost of £4.641 million. IPSA expected the programme to be completed in 2017-18. The full costs incurred to ensure IPSA could go live with IPSA Online at the beginning of the current financial year were £8.253 million.

The increase in cost was due in part to the unexpected General Election of June 2017 which diverted IPSA work for up to nine months to supporting MPs who left or joined parliament, and increased supplier costs. Costs also increased following a change of suppliers in September 2018 to improve the quality of IT support. Testing the system took longer than anticipated in order to ensure it was fully secure and free of technical problems. The increases in cost have been partly mitigated by savings elsewhere in IPSA’s budget. A full internal audit of the programme is currently taking place. IPSA will report to the Speaker’s Committee for the IPSA later in the year on the overall costs and benefits of IPSA Online.

IPSA is committed to supporting MPs and their staff during this transition and will make appropriate adjustments to improve the system as it beds in, while ensuring strong financial control, improvements in value for money, and high data quality and data security.

2nd Jul 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to increase the level of (a) recycling and (b) reuse to reduce the use of single-use plastic.

On increasing recycling and re-use, Parliament’s Environment Team works in close partnership with its waste contractor to respond to new and emerging opportunities to recycle and recover waste. The waste contract includes a requirement for driving continuous improvements in Parliament’s recycling performance.

Parliament achieved a recycling rate of 59% in 2018–19, with a long-term target to recycle 75% of waste (by weight) by 2020–21.

On reducing single-use avoidable plastics, in May 2018 Parliament announced a comprehensive range of initiatives to drastically reduce its consumption of single-use avoidable plastics:

  • Eliminate plastic bottled water
  • Eliminate condiment sachets (through substitution)
  • Eliminate plastic-lined hot drinks cups, alongside introduction of a ‘latte levy’
  • Sell and incentivise the use of re-usable ‘keep cups’
  • Substitute disposable catering take-away items with compostable alternatives, alongside the introduction of a compostable waste stream
  • Substitute plastic tumblers with compostable alternatives
  • Substitute plastic carrier bags with paper ones
  • Implement a ‘green stationery’ catalogue
  • Pilot a re-usable delivery container scheme at the Offsite Consolidation Centre
  • Produce procedures for incorporating the environmental impact of packaging waste into the weighting of relevant procurement exercises


Except for the delivery container pilot scheme, for which a feasibility study has been completed, all single-use plastic initiatives have been fully implemented.

13th Jun 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to (a) increase choice in parliamentary catering for vegetarians and vegans and (b) set prices that reflect the true cost of producing food.

Catering services have increased the number of vegetarian and vegan options across all menus over the past year and there are plans for the range to continue to grow this year. Catering services will continue to support National Vegetarian week and Vegan Month. Some chefs have also attended a two day training course looking at new ideas in plant-based foods to enhance the menus, with further development opportunities planned.

Catering prices are reviewed on an annual basis and amended to reflect one year’s change in the food price index (a subset of the consumer price index) and applied as a standard percentage increase across the whole product range. New prices come into effect in April, at the beginning of each new financial year.

The Finance Committee sets the overall budget direction and targets, and the Administration Committee confirms that the pricing percentages work within the overall budget direction and target once they have been presented to them on an annual basis. The House of Commons Commission is asked for a final decision if agreement cannot be reached with both Committees.

The catering budget set for 2019/20 for food gross profit is to achieve a 62% gross profit margin. This food gross profit covers the cost of food production across all venues on the estate.

Any prices which need to adjust mid-year due to significant market supplier increases (a previous example being the increase in the price of salmon by 40% in 2016/17) will be reported back to Committees separately.

3rd Jun 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission funds the Parliamentary Review magazine.

The Commission does not fund The Parliamentary Review.

Information about funding of the magazine can be found on The Parliamentary Review’s website:

(https://www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/faqs).

25th Mar 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what training and support is available to hon. Members' staff on suicide awareness.

There are three courses available to support Members’ staff whose roles bring them into contact with vulnerable people:

  • Conversations with vulnerable people – which includes how to engage with someone who may present with suicidal feelings;

  • Building emotional resilience – which seeks to develop the emotional skills required to cope with the personal stress of handling emotive situations; and

  • Mental health awareness – which includes being aware of suicidal feelings.


The training is provided by the Samaritans and Mind and is delivered on demand both in Westminster and in City locations around the UK.

Support for Members’ staff is available through an Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured. This is a free confidential helpline that is available 24/7 for all Members’ staff provided on behalf of the House that allows staff to discuss and seek advice on personal and professional issues, including stress at work. Additionally, face-to-face counselling sessions can be offered where appropriate.

18th Mar 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the holding Answer of 17 January 2019 to Question 208188, how much money is now owed by (a) hon. Members and (b) former hon Members for unpaid catering and hospitality bills at the House of Commons (i) in total, and (ii) as a proportion of the turnover of catering and hospitality in the House of Commons; and what steps the Commission is taking to ensure the collection of those debts.

On 17 January a holding answer was provided while the information was being prepared. A substantive answer was provided on 30 January and is available at:

https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2019-01-14/208188/

14th Jan 2019
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much money is now owed by (a) hon. Members and (b) former hon Members for unpaid catering and hospitality bills at the House of Commons (i) in total, and (ii) as a proportion of the turnover of catering and hospitality in the House of Commons; and what steps the Commission is taking to ensure the collection of those debts.

The House of Commons has a debt management process regarding the recovery of monies owed by all parties. In relation to Members’ catering accounts, all sums due are expected to be settled within six weeks. Statements are sent out monthly and undisputed amounts owed are charged ten days later to the Members nominated card. Any amounts outstanding after the settlement date are followed up by emails, letters and telephone calls.

As shown in table 1, a total sum of £440 currently outstanding against catering and banqueting accounts is related to Member expenditure. There are no amounts outstanding in relation to former Members.

Amount outstanding relating to Members

Amount outstanding relating to former Members

FY 2018/19 Budget

£

% of budget

£

% of budget

Banqueting

-

0%

-

0%

£6,502,522

Catering

£440

0.009%

-

0%

£4,668,756

Total

£440

0.004%

-

0%

£11,171,278


Table 2 sets out the outstanding amounts owed to the House, broken into Member and non-member categories, where non-members consist of trade and internal customers.

Outstanding – Trade and internal customers

Outstanding - Members

FY 2018/19 Budget

£

% of budget

£

% of budget

Banqueting

£278,815

4.29%

-

0%

£6,502,522

Catering

£7,233

0.15%

£440

0.009%

£4,668,756

Total

£286,048

2.56%

£440

0.004%

£11,171,278

18th Dec 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the loop system in the House of Commons for people with hearing difficulties.

Since January 2018, Parliament’s Sound and Vision Contractor, NEP Bow Tie TV, have been conducting monthly checks with the support of the In-House Services Team on 69 assistive listening systems throughout the main rooms on the Parliamentary Estate to the current BS/IEC standards (BS8594 and 601884IEC). Prior to January 2018, these checks were carried out on an annual basis. A report is supplied each month to the contract owner, the Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit, and the In-House Services Team and Diversity and Inclusion teams.

Independent audits are also conducted by Action on Hearing Loss.

In addition to monthly checks, a comprehensive, annual "Commissioning" test is carried out by NEP Bow Tie TV. This checks for Background Noise; Field Strength; Frequency Response; Live Listening; Live Signal; System Noise; Overspill; and Venue Accessibility.

Where high quality sound systems are installed, such as in the Chamber and in committee rooms, audio quality is generally good. However, a report by Wave Science Technology has highlighted that further improvements could be achieved in meeting rooms. The recommendations from the external audio consultant relating to assistive listening will be considered in January as part of an on-going review of audio/video provision in committee and other meeting rooms. This work has been undertaken by Parliament’s AV Programme which has been delivering other improvements to audio video systems across the Estate.

10th Sep 2018
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she has taken to ensure that single people are not discriminated against in relation to those who are married or in civil partnerships.

Although being single is not a protected characteristic (unlike, for example, race or sex) in the Equality Act 2010, single people can particularly benefit from other protec-tions in that legislation - for example, provisions which allow shops and attractions to charge older or younger people less than working-age adults. These concessions, for example cheaper haircuts for pensioners or discounted entry to events and museums for students and pensioners, are likely to be of particular benefit to single people, who are strongly represented in these groups.

Victoria Atkins
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
7th Jun 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to improve the capacity and coverage of WiFi on the Parliamentary Estate.

Over the last few weeks the Digital Service has been working closely with our 3rd party providers to resolve issues relating to providing consistent connectivity to the internet direct/WMID WiFi services. Monitoring of the WiFi service has confirmed that the solution has stabilised and consistent connections have been achieved. Further WiFi improvement work is planned, working in conjunction with our providers.

The Digital Service is delivering a major investment programme for Parliament’s network; this is addressing issues around speed, resilience and most importantly security when accessing internet based services. As part of this programme, improvements to WiFi availability are being rolled out across the estate by installing additional WiFi access points. Members' areas have been prioritised, with some already completed and the rest (mainly Portcullis House and Palace of Westminster) will be completed by the end of June 2018.

Further targeted improvements across the estate, forming part of the infrastructure transformation programme, are being scoped including WiFi optimisation and efficiencies. These improvements are scheduled to conclude by February 2019.

27th Mar 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to improve the (a) availability and (b) speed of Wi-Fi provision on the Parliamentary estate; and if he will make a statement.

The Digital Service is delivering a major investment programme for Parliament’s network; this is addressing issues around speed, resilience and most importantly security when accessing internet based services. As part of this programme, improvements to Wi-Fi availability are being rolled out across the estate by installing additional Wi-Fi access points. Members' areas have been prioritised, with some already completed and the rest (mainly Portcullis House and Palace of Westminster) will be completed by the end of June 2018.

Further targeted improvements across the estate, forming part of the infrastructure transformation programme, are being scoped including Wi-Fi optimisation and efficiencies. These improvements are scheduled to conclude by February 2019.

19th Feb 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 5 February 2018 to Question 125385, what the reason is for Parliament's general waste not being separated; and whether the Commission plans to take steps to ensure that such waste is separated in order to ensure compliance with the demands of the waste hierarchy.

The term “general waste” refers to non-recyclable items. Instructions for our general waste bins in Parliament are that only non-recyclables and contaminated waste should be deposited in this waste stream. Therefore, there is no value in segregating the elements of this stream. General waste is separated from all other waste that Parliament produces and, as general waste, it remains segregated as such through to its final disposal at an Energy from Waste facility. This is the fourth layer of the waste hierarchy, and the highest level of the waste hierarchy at which such non-recyclables can be disposed of.

All recyclable items have already been removed at this stage as they will have been disposed of in the dry mixed recycling bins or glass bins located in offices and waste hubs.

We focus our efforts on encouraging individuals in offices to segregate their dry mixed recycling from general waste, so there should be no reason to further segregate the general waste. As previously stated, the general waste is sent to an Energy from Waste facility whereas the recycling will go to a Materials Recovery Facility.

Parliament’s Environment Team and waste contractor carry out audits to identify any pattern of recyclable items being incorrectly disposed of to the general waste stream.

19th Feb 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, to which incineration facility Parliament's general waste is sent.

All general waste is taken to Bywaters Materials Recovery Facility in Bromley-by-Bow. It is then consolidated with other general wastes for transporting to a licensed Energy from Waste facility in Kent run by Riverside Resource Recovery Limited.

19th Feb 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the process and manner of disposal is for Parliament's (a) food waste and (b) unused packaged food.

Food and catering waste from catering facilities is segregated at the kitchens and is recovered offsite by means of anaerobic digestion to produce methane fuel and fertiliser. No catering waste from Parliament is sent to landfill.

Food waste from offices is not currently segregated but the feasibility of this is currently being considered.

19th Feb 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what steps the Commission is taking to comply with the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Regulations and to reduce the wastage by the House of goods covered by those regulations.

There is a wide range of Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposed of from the Parliamentary Estate. These include, but are not limited to IT wastes (computers, display screens, iPads, printers etc.), ‘white goods’ (desk fans, mini fridges, kettles etc.) and maintenance-based waste (fluorescent tubes, electrical fittings, emergency system batteries, catering fridges etc.), and includes hazardous and non-hazardous items.

A licensed contractor, Bywater Ltd, are engaged to dispose of end of life or non-operational white goods and maintenance WEEE. They use two specialist subcontractors who operate Approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (AATF) to ensure that WEEE waste is processed to the highest standards of licensing available from the Environment Agency. Non-hazardous WEEE is processed by Total Waste Management Ltd in Basildon, Essex, and hazardous WEEE is processed by Electrical Waste Recycling Group Ltd in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

For IT WEEE, Parliamentary Digital Services use the services of a fully licensed contractor, RDC, who likewise operate an AATF for those IT items which are at end of life or non-operational. For items that can be re-used once all data has been erased (to certified security standards), RDC operates a remarketing service aimed at maximising the re-use of IT equipment no longer required by Parliament.

Parliament is currently in the process of developing an electrical heater policy to reduce usage of these across the Estate. One associated benefit of this policy will be a reduction in electrical heaters being disposed of in our white goods WEEE waste stream.

31st Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2018 to Question 124972, on Incinerators, whether all the contents of the general waste bins in offices are put into the general waste stream and then sent for incineration.

That is the practice. As the House does not separate the contents of the general waste stream onsite, the entire content of the general waste bins is sent for incineration at an ‘energy from waste’ facility.

30th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will set out all contracts to undertake work for the House of Commons worth more than £500,000, stating which of those contracts are PFI projects.

The House Service currently has 14 works contracts worth more than £500,000. None of the contracts let by the House Service are PFI projects. PFIs are not suitable to fund the sort of capital investments the House engages in. Accordingly the House has no formal policy on PFIs.

Contract Reference

Title

COM1115

New Palace Yard Underground Car Park Refurbishment

FWK1085-LSC2222

External Courtyard Conservation Phase One

LSC2101

Cast Iron Roofs Repair and Refurbishment Phase 2 – Palace of Westminster

LSC2149

Medium Term Mechanical & Electrical Project 3C New Substation Fit Out

LSC2157

Fire Safety Improvement Works Palace of Westminster Basement Project

LSC2189

Fire Safety Improvement Works Portcullis House Atrium Roof Vents

LSC2203B

Refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower – Main Contract

LSC2208

Fire Safety Improvement Works Palace of Westminster Compartmentation

LSC2209

1 Canon Row Refurbishment

LSC2209A

1 Canon Row Refurbishment (PSC Delivery Agreement)

LSC2209C

Canon Row Enabling Works Part 1 – Main Works

LSC2226A

Palace of Westminster Life Safety Works-MOA

LSC2230

Westminster Hall Phase 3 (Internal Roof, Lantern and Lighting Installation, and Fire Safety)

LSC2239A

Estate Wide Electrical Infrastructure & Resilience – Stage 2

29th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 25 January 2018 to Question 122009, how much of the 36.7 per cent of waste which the Parliamentary authorities incinerated at an energy from waste facility was biodegradable.

Parliament’s general waste stream, sent to incineration at an ‘energy from waste’ facility, is not routinely separated onsite or at the facility. Therefore an accurate figure of biodegradable material within this waste stream is unknown.

In November 2015, Parliament commissioned an independent audit of the general waste stream and found that approximately 28% of the sample (by weight) analysed comprised of biodegradable material.

25th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, which wastes are sent for incineration by the Parliamentary authorities; and whether the Commission has made an assessment of alternative sources of disposal for such wastes.

Parliament’s ‘general waste’ stream is sent for incineration at an ‘energy from waste’ facility. General waste bins in offices are clearly marked and are for food, food contaminated packaging, crisps packets, tea bags, coffee grounds, disposable coffee cups and take away meal containers.

The House authorities and their waste contractor carry out audits of the general waste stream to identify opportunities to move general wastes up the waste hierarchy, by avoiding the generation of wastes in the first instance, and to identify ways to increase recycling where possible.

24th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what criteria the Commission applies to people applying for press passes.

Press passes may be applied for via a business case addressed to the Serjeant at Arms. The business case should include:

  • The name of their business organisation
  • Details of circulation (including circulation figures)
  • A copy of their editorial policy
  • Proof of their qualification as a journalist and accreditation to a professional body
  • How they envisage using potential access; i.e. how often they see access being required and what percentage of their coverage they envisage being of a political nature, directly attributable to their access
  • Any other information which would support their request


Applications are considered on a case by case basis and, if agreed, passes are then issued by the Pass Office subject to the successful security vetting of the individual.

Depending on the business case presented passes may be issued for a trial period, with reassessment after that time, before the maximum three years is considered.

For details of current pass holders, individuals who are granted a parliamentary pass also complete a declaration which is recorded in the Register of Journalists’ Interests. This can be found on the parliamentary website here: http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/registers-of-interests/register-of-journalists-interests/.

22nd Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has discussed plans for the House to stop using plastic.

The Commission has asked the Administration Committee to review the sustainability and environmental management of single use disposable plastics in the House of Commons. The Administration Committee will be considering this matter in March.

15th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans the Commission has to increase the range of food available for both vegetarians and vegans in catering facilities in the House.

Catering services provide a wide choice of dishes to cater for vegans and vegetarians throughout the estate. Menus are changed on a regular basis to provide variety and to reflect seasonality. There has also been an increase in the number of choices for vegans and vegetarians across our venues in recent years.

We gather customer suggestions and feedback through regular surveys and through our customer feedback email address. This assists us with our menu planning and to improve our offers and dishes on our menus where possible.

There are no specific plans to increase the range of food available to vegans and vegetarians. In 2017, all cafeterias supported National Vegetarian Week (15 to 19 May) and World Vegan Month (in November) where we promote and further offer a selection of dishes to our customers. Catering services will continue to promote these in 2018.

10th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans Parliament has to recognise Fair Trade Fortnight.

The Houses of Parliament have for many years recognised and supported Fair Trade Fortnight. Catering customers are made aware of Fair Trade Fortnight through promotional screens and posters in the catering venues. In addition, members of the Catering Team speak to interested customers at their tables about the Fair Trade organisation during the fortnight.

The House Service sources products that meet UK or equivalent standards of production, and considers purchasing Fairly Traded products where there is a competitive market. Since 1997, all coffee sold in catering outlets has been Fairtrade. Fairtrade products, including a variety of popular drinks and snacks labelled with the Fairtrade mark, are also sold by Catering Services in Parliament. Additionally, Parliament’s bottled water supplier is a social enterprise that donates proceeds to Water Aid.

10th Jan 2018
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what percentage of parliamentary waste was (a) recycled and (b) incinerated in the most recent period for which data is available.

In the calendar year of 2017, Parliament recycled 48.8% (937,854 kg) of waste. Parliament recovered 13.4% (253,056 kg) of waste, which is a process that applies to food waste, treated to produce methane fuel for energy generation with the solid residues used as soil improver.

In the same timeframe, Parliament incinerated 36.7% (691,464 kg) of waste at an ‘energy from waste facility’. No waste from the Parliamentary Estate goes to landfill.

7th Dec 2017
To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will assess the potential merits of consolidating WiFi systems on the Parliamentary Estate.

Parliament already has a single wireless network. However, this can appear to be a number of different ones when viewing the WiFi available on estate. This is due to it being segmented into a number of logical virtual networks. This is designed to enable effective cyber security management depending on the end user connecting. For example, guests on the Parliamentary Estate and users of non-Parliamentary devices computers are asked to manually enter an ID and password. However, Members and users of Parliamentary-issued devices automatically connect to the network. PDS plan to rationalise the number of WiFi networks visible on the Parliamentary estate over the course of 2018, the intent being to reduce the number visible to the minimum viable to meet cyber security requirements.

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what criteria the Commission applies to people applying for press passes.

Press passes may be applied for via a business case addressed to the Serjeant at Arms. The business case should include:

  • The name of their business organisation
  • Details of circulation (including circulation figures)
  • A copy of their editorial policy
  • Proof of their qualification as a journalist and accreditation to a professional body
  • How they envisage using potential access; i.e. how often they see access being required and what percentage of their coverage they envisage being of a political nature, directly attributable to their access
  • Any other information which would support their request


Applications are considered on a case by case basis and, if agreed, passes are then issued by the Pass Office subject to the successful security vetting of the individual.

Depending on the business case presented passes may be issued for a trial period, with reassessment after that time, before the maximum three years is considered.

For details of current pass holders, individuals who are granted a parliamentary pass also complete a declaration which is recorded in the Register of Journalists’ Interests. This can be found on the parliamentary website here: http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/registers-of-interests/register-of-journalists-interests/.

22nd Jan 2018
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the primary causes of mortality are in constituencies where the average life expectancy for males is less than 68 years and for females is less than 70 years.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.

22nd Jan 2018
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list the constituencies where average life expectancy is lower now than in 2010.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.

15th Jan 2018
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what analysis his Department has undertaken of the financial viability of those construction companies that have won public procurement projects with a contract value of more than £5m in the last five years.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 require public procurers to award contracts through fair and open competition, in line with principles of equal treatment, transparency and non-discrimination.

Suppliers have to meet certain criteria to be able to bid for public contracts, including a minimum level of financial and economic standing as determined by the public body running the procurement. This may be proven through turnover, audited accounts or other financial measures.

These financial checks are carried out by the Contracting Authority who conduct their own risk assessments.

Oliver Dowden
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
11th Dec 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office, which Department is taking the lead on developing free trade deals for food products.

The Department for International Trade is responsible for delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU. It works closely with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which is responsible for supporting our world-leading food and farming industry.

3rd Jul 2017
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has plans to postpone the 2018 Boundary Commission Review.

The Government's manifesto re-affirms the commitment to deliver equal and updated boundaries and reduce the size of the House of Commons.

Following laws already passed by Parliament, the independent and impartial Boundary Commissions are consulting on their proposals to deliver the boundary changes, and they will submit their final proposals to Parliament in autumn 2018. These reforms will ensure fair and equal representation for the voting public across the United Kingdom.

Equalising the size of constituencies in the Boundary Review will ensure everyone’s vote will carry equal weight. Without such boundary reforms, MPs could end up representing constituencies based on data that is over 20 years’ old, disregarding significant changes in demographics, house building and migration.

16th Oct 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many and what proportion of cases heard by the Grocery Code Adjudicator (a) were successfully proven (b) were unsuccessfully proven and (c) dropped before a decision could be made in each years since the establishment of the Adjudicator.

The Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) remit is set out in the Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013. The GCA’s statutory functions are to investigate suspected breaches of the Code based on issues raised and information received and to arbitrate, where requested, in disputes between suppliers and designated retailers. Since June 2013 the GCA has concluded two investigations and seven arbitrations. In each investigation the GCA found the relevant designated retailer had breached the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. The outcome of arbitrations is confidential.

25th Sep 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make a comparative assessment of her Department's guidance on the installation of heat pumps through the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme and the criteria by which Energy Performance Certificates are issued.

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy currently has no plans to carry out a comparative assessment of installation guidance for heat pumps in relation to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM), who administer both domestic and non-domestic schemes, publish extensive guidance on the RHI, including guidance around the eligibility of heat pumps for the RHI. The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers publishes codes of practice for large scale non-domestic heat pumps.

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is responsible for Energy Performance Certificates. Guidance is available on the gov.uk website.

6th Sep 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans she has to undertake a review of Energy Performance Certificates to ensure that they include the potential energy saving of heat pumps.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

2nd Sep 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans she has to ban antibacterial agents in soap.

All cosmetic products supplied in the UK, whether for consumer or professional use, must comply with EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products. The Regulation sets out requirements for product and ingredient safety assessments. It governs the use of ingredients in cosmetic products, banning some, restricting others, and in the case of preservatives, specifying which can be used and their maximum concentrations.

Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their products and the products must undergo an expert scientific safety assessment before they are sold. This includes safety assessments of any antibacterial agents used.

2nd Sep 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether (a) she or (b) the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority will make a decision, following consultation, on whether more nuclear waste from former Magnox Stations will be stored in situ for the indefinite future.

Guidance issued by the environment agencies (Guidance on Requirements for Release of Nuclear Sites from Radioactive Substances Regulation) identifies a credible option of leaving behind some low level radioactive waste as a permitted disposal after a nuclear site has been decommissioned. All Site Licence Companies, including Magnox Ltd, are required to consider the new guidance when defining the optimum end state for each site. In situ disposal of some wastes, rather than retrieving and disposing of it in some other manner, could significantly reduce environmental impacts, health and safety risks and costs and preserve much-needed waste disposal infrastructure capacity.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and Magnox Ltd, which became a subsidiary of the NDA on 1 September 2019, will continually review key strategies (including those relating to waste management and end states) and engage with stakeholders where necessary to ensure that plans represent the best and most up-to-date approaches.

2nd Sep 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when the final report of the Magnox inquiry into the award of the Magnox decommissioning contract by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and its subsequent termination will be published.

The final report for the Magnox Inquiry is currently subject to an ongoing judicial review. We hope that the Magnox Inquiry will be able to publish it's report in the near future, subject to the outcome of the Judicial Review.

18th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to his Answer of 15 July 2019 to Question 274430 and with reference to the Building Research Establishment document quoted, for what reason that methodology of selecting information referred to in para 2.2 and page 5 has been used and what the timetable is for publishing the full review that his Department is commissioning on that methodology.

This paragraph refers to a method of averaging data over time rather than selecting information. This method has been used by the Buildings Research Establishment where raw test data cannot be used directly in its methodology for assessing Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems. This is because the raw data would create anomalous fluctuations in the temperature gradient due to measurement uncertainty in the individual readings. This approach will be considered as part of the review.

The Department is in the process of procuring a third-party organisation to carry out the review. Our aim is to have the review completed around the turn of the year. However, this is subject to the detailed requirements identified by the reviewing organisation, such as the extent of laboratory testing required. Manufacturers will be informed of the outcome of the review when it concludes.

18th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether (a) a different or (b) an amended method of assessing the performance of Canetis GasSaver compared with other flue gas heat recovery technology has been used.

The entry for this product in the Product Characteristics Database (PCDB) is based on amendments to the standard methodology, which have been used on a provisional basis. The Department is commissioning a full review of the methodology for assessing Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems. This is intended to confirm which amendments, if any, are necessary to ensure the methodology can accurately assess all such systems.

17th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2019 to Question 275103 on Carbon Emissions: EU Countries, what dates have been set as targets for net zero emissions by (a) Finland, (b) Denmark, (c) Germany and (d) Portugal.

The UK was the first major economy to legislate for a net zero target. The action we are taking in setting this target will continue our proud tradition of climate leadership.

Finland, Denmark, Germany and Portugal have all set out aspirations or proposals to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions or net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, none has yet enshrined such a commitment in law.

Finland has stated its intention to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035. Denmark has set out an intention to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in its climate plan ‘Together for a Greener Future’. Germany is currently debating a draft climate law which proposes a target for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Portugal has approved a roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

17th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to his Answer of 9 July 2019 to Question 272120, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of the statement in BRE's paper of 7 February 2018, that there is therefore an increased risk that boilers will in fact be non-compliant.

BEIS discussed the matter with BRE following release of their paper of February 2018. BRE do not agree with the interpretation of their paper that boilers sold in England do not meet the efficiency standards set by Government, and they have confirmed that they have never held this view.

17th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he had made of the number of new models of boilers introduced since October 2017 that have been tested for compliance with the new boiler plus regulations.

We have not made an estimate of the number of new models of boilers introduced since October 2017.

16th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what information he holds on the number of UK households that have installed (a) additional and (b) replacement loft insulation in each year since 2011-12.

The table below presents the number of loft insulations per year delivered through major Government schemes since April 2011. These include an estimate of the lofts insulated using DIY material provide as part of the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target up to December 2012. The total number of insulated lofts will be higher through DIY measures which are not recorded by BEIS.

It is not possible for BEIS to disaggregate loft insulation measures for all schemes between additional and replacement loft insulations.

Loft insulation measures per year (thousands)

Year

Total measures

2011-12

1,243

2012-13

1,413

2013-14

130

2014-15

217

2015-16

75

2016-17

59

2017-18

36

2018-19

37

Total

3,209

16th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to his Answer of 15 July 2019 to Question 274430 and with reference to paragraph two of the Building Research Establishment (BRE) document FGHRS Data Processing Changes Relating to Canetis GasSaver GS2 Data Record held in Products Characteristics Database, dated October 2018, if he will require the BRE to publish the method used to assess that technology.

This paragraph refers to a pre-processing (averaging) method that has been used by the Buildings Research Establishment (BRE) where raw test data cannot be entered directly into its methodology for assessing Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems (FGHRS). BRE intends to publish a document that describes the averaging method shortly.

The methodology used by BRE for assessing FGHRS for the Product Characteristics Database is published already at the following URL: https://www.ncm-pcdb.org.uk/sap/filelibrary/pdf/calculation_methodology/SAP_2009/FGHRS_calculation_method_28_10_10.pdf.

16th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2019 to Question 274432 on Waste Heat Recovery, in what ways the entries for certain flue gas heat recovery systems have not been calculated in full accordance with the standard BRE methodology.

The reasons that entries for products from two manufacturers have not been calculated in full accordance with the standard BRE methodology are specific to each product. They have been communicated to the relevant companies.

16th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2019 to Question 272120, if he will make an assessment of the compatibility of his statement that the BRE has not changed the assessment with the BRE's statement in its 7 February 2018 article that There is therefore an increased risk that boilers will in fact be non-compliant.

BEIS discussed the matter with BRE following release of their paper of February 2018. BRE do not agree with the interpretation of their paper that boilers sold in England do not meet the efficiency standards set by Government, and they have confirmed that they have never held this view.

16th Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2019 to Question 258964, how the variable features of a household heating system described in that Answer affect the efficiency of the boiler rather than the heating system.

Condensing boiler efficiency is affected by water return temperature to the boiler. The design, efficacy and maintenance of the heat distribution system can impact this temperature. I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 25th June 2019 to Question 266061 for further details.