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Division Votes
13 May 2024 - Risk-based Exclusion - View Vote Context
Deidre Brock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 169
21 May 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context
Deidre Brock voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 34 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 268
23 May 2024 - Finance (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context
Deidre Brock voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 18 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 19


Speeches
Deidre Brock speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Deidre Brock contributed 3 speeches (187 words)
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Deidre Brock speeches from: Business of the House
Deidre Brock contributed 1 speech (515 words)
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Deidre Brock speeches from: Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Deidre Brock contributed 1 speech (119 words)
Tuesday 21st May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Cabinet Office
Deidre Brock speeches from: Business of the House
Deidre Brock contributed 1 speech (460 words)
Thursday 16th May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Deidre Brock speeches from: Petitions
Deidre Brock contributed 1 speech (95 words)
Wednesday 15th May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Deidre Brock speeches from: Royal Bank of Scotland Branch Closures
Deidre Brock contributed 9 speeches (1,848 words)
Tuesday 14th May 2024 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury
Deidre Brock speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Deidre Brock contributed 2 speeches (101 words)
Monday 13th May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Work and Pensions
Deidre Brock speeches from: Risk-based Exclusion
Deidre Brock contributed 2 speeches (850 words)
Monday 13th May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House


Written Answers
Biodiversity and Climate Change: Devolution
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she (a) has taken and (b) plans to take with the devolved Administrations to improve coordination of efforts towards achieving the UK's international (i) climate and (ii) biodiversity obligations.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

DESNZ works closely with the devolved administrations (DAs) on international climate obligations and reporting to the UNFCCC. DESNZ worked with the DAs on the development of the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and this year will be seeking their views for the 2035 NDC. This reflects the role the DAs play in the UK-wide drive to decarbonise the economy. DESNZ accredited 20 delegates from DAs to attend COP28 and will accredit DAs delegates to attend COP29.


Through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, which advises UK-wide and international nature conservation, the four nations will coordinate to further our ambitious biodiversity agenda.

Immigration: Families
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people who were given (a) entry clearance and (b) leave to remain on the grounds of family life as a partner under Immigration Rules Appendix FM were granted access to public funds following a successful change of conditions application in each year since 2012.

Answered by Tom Pursglove

The number of applications for Entry Clearance and to stay in the UK that are made on the basis of family life as a partner or parent and any exceptional circumstances in compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the number of applicants granted access to public funds following a successful entry clearance or leave to remain change of conditions application, do not form part of any current transparency data or migration statistics and is not published.

The transparency data does, however, include a range of processing data and the latest data can be found at:

www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration.

Entry Clearances: Families
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been given leave to remain on the basis of (a) family life as a (i) partner and (ii) parent and (b) exceptional circumstances in compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights in each year since 2012.

Answered by Tom Pursglove

The number of applications for Entry Clearance and to stay in the UK that are made on the basis of family life as a partner or parent and any exceptional circumstances in compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the number of applicants granted access to public funds following a successful entry clearance or leave to remain change of conditions application, do not form part of any current transparency data or migration statistics and is not published.

The transparency data does, however, include a range of processing data and the latest data can be found at:

www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration.

Entry Clearances: Families
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been given entry clearance to the UK on the basis of family life as (a) a partner, (b) a parent and (c) exceptional circumstances in compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights in each year since 2012.

Answered by Tom Pursglove

The number of applications for Entry Clearance and to stay in the UK that are made on the basis of family life as a partner or parent and any exceptional circumstances in compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the number of applicants granted access to public funds following a successful entry clearance or leave to remain change of conditions application, do not form part of any current transparency data or migration statistics and is not published.

The transparency data does, however, include a range of processing data and the latest data can be found at:

www.gov.uk/government/collections/migration-transparency-data#uk-visas-and-immigration.

Nature Conservation
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the recommendations in the report entitled Creating a nature-rich UK: Unleashing the potential of nature-based solutions, published by Zero Hour on 13 September 2023.

Answered by Rebecca Pow

The Government is already carrying out a programme of large-scale habitat creation and restoration to implement nature-based solutions. Taking actions for nature, including protecting our land and species, is also a core part of our third National Adaptation Programme.

Through the Environment Act 2021, we have committed to the legally binding targets of creating or restoring more than 500,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat outside of protected sites by 2042 and increasing the tree canopy and woodland cover of England to 16.5% by 2050.  We have also made a number of further commitments in the Environmental Improvement Plan, including restoring approximately 280,000 hectares of peatland in England by 2050 and encouraging and supporting increased agroforestry with an aim to increase silvo-arable agroforestry to 10% of all arable land by 2050.

We are providing significant funding in this area. Our transformational, £675m, Nature for Climate Fund has supported tree planting to reach the decade’s highest levels, with more than 15 million trees planted in England during this Parliament. In February we awarded £25 million funding to 40 schemes around England for improving flood resilience through a new natural flood management programme.

The Government has guaranteed an average annual budget of £2.4 billion for the farming sector for the life of this Parliament. Our reforms require specific actions to be taken that enhance the environment and protect food production. This includes paying farmers to restore valuable habitats such as lowland peat and to engage in sustainable agroforestry and wetland management, which will support adaptation to climate change.

Home Office: Pay
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Tuesday 14th May 2024

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff in his Department are on a maximum payscale below (a) £34,500 and (b) £38,700.

Answered by Chris Philp - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

Within the Home Office, as of March 2024, there are 31,936 staff that have a maximum payscale below (a) £34,500 and 37,096 staff that have a maximum payscale below (b) £38,700.

Climate Change Convention: Devolution
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Wednesday 15th May 2024

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she (a) has taken and (b) plans to take with the devolved Administrations to achieve the (i) mission, (ii) goal and (iii) targets of the Paris Agreement 2015.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

DESNZ works closely with the devolved administrations (DAs) on international climate obligations and reporting to the UNFCCC. DESNZ worked with the DAs on the development of the 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and this year will be seeking their views for the 2035 NDC. This reflects the role the DAs play in the UK-wide drive to decarbonise the economy. DESNZ accredited 20 delegates from DAs to attend COP28 and will accredit DAs delegates to attend COP29.

Climate Change and Nature Conservation: Devolution
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Thursday 16th May 2024

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she (a) has taken and (b) plans to take with the devolved Administrations to integrate (i) climate and (ii) nature plans.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

DESNZ works closely with the Devolved Administrations on climate and net zero issues, including through the Interministerial Group for Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change which supports effective engagement and collaboration in areas of shared interest between the UK administrations. The group last met on 13 March.

Many UK Government departments play a vital role in delivering carbon budgets, with DEFRA ensuring that nature-based solutions are a core part of Government action to tackle climate change. Integration of climate and nature plans is a matter for my Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Climate Change Convention
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Thursday 16th May 2024

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on policy priorities in advance of COP 29.

Answered by Justin Tomlinson

My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State continues to have ongoing discussions with colleagues concerning Departmental business.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will continue to lead on international climate policy across Government, working closely with other Departments to raise ambition and drive forward action to deliver on the Paris Agreement at COP29 and at other key international meetings, including the G7 and G20.

Convention on Biological Diversity: Devolution
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Wednesday 22nd May 2024

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he (a) has taken and (b) plans to take steps with the devolved Administrations to achieve the (i) mission, (ii) goal and (iii) targets of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement 2022.

Answered by Rebecca Pow

The UK Government and devolved administrations are committed to working together to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, which advises all four countries of the UK on UK-wide and international nature conservation, we coordinate at all levels to further our ambitious biodiversity agenda. In combination with relevant Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, all parts of the UK have contributed towards, and will adopt, a joint National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which will outline national targets and commitments that help deliver the goals and targets of the GBF.

UK Trade with EU
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Thursday 23rd May 2024

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of the total annual cost to UK businesses of completing customs declarations on trade across the EU-GB border, in each year since the UK left the EU.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Shadow Financial Secretary (Treasury)

HMRC is working on an estimate, using insight from research with businesses to better understand the processes involved for traders and the administrative costs of complying with customs declarations after EU Exit.

Broadcasting: Codes of Practice
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Friday 24th May 2024

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Ofcom on enforcement of the Broadcasting Code.

Answered by Julia Lopez - Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Ministers and officials have regular discussions with Ofcom on a range of issues.

As the UK’s independent broadcasting regulator, it is rightly a matter for Ofcom to determine whether there has been a breach of the Broadcasting Code, and whether to take any action.

Historic Buildings: VAT
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Friday 24th May 2024

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) reducing and (b) abolishing VAT on (i) maintenance and (ii) energy-efficiency improvements on historic and cultural buildings.

Answered by Julia Lopez - Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

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

Arts: Finance
Asked by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
Friday 24th May 2024

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will provide additional financial support to help the creative sector meet (a) energy and (b) maintenance costs.

Answered by Julia Lopez - Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

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



Early Day Motions Signed
Wednesday 13th March
Deidre Brock signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2024

Palestinians and the Researchers at Risk scheme

21 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2024)
Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House commends the Researchers at Risk scheme instituted by the British Academy in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics and with support from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society; notes that the scheme was funded primarily by the Department for …
Monday 19th February
Deidre Brock signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st May 2024

Ardamata and Masalit massacres

11 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2024)
Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the horrors currently being inflicted on the Masalit community of West Darfur at the hands of paramilitary groups, the Rapid Support Forces and Janjaweed, in light of reports that these groups massacred between 800 and 1,300 unarmed people on 8 November 2023; considers that an ethnic …
Friday 17th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th May 2024

ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map

17 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House regrets that the UK has received its lowest-ever rank on the ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map; recognises the 2024 Rainbow Map is the organisation's 13th annual review of the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in 49 countries in Europe and Central Asia; further …
Wednesday 15th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2024

Imperial War Museums and union derecognition

33 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is alarmed by reports that Imperial War Museums plans to derecognise the Public and Commercial Services union and the First Division Association for the purposes of collective representation and bargaining; is concerned that derecognising these trade unions would undermine the collective bargaining power of staff, leaving them …
Wednesday 15th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th May 2024

Penicuik Athletic youth football club and Colin Campbell Sports Cup

10 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Penicuik Athletic YFC under-17s team for their recent success at the Colin Campbell Sports Cup; acknowledges their award for first place; recognises that this is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work that the team put into their training and …
Tuesday 14th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2024

Take Another Look campaign

16 signatures (Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House acknowledges the inherent vulnerability of motorcyclists on UK roads and the tragedy that road traffic collisions bring to motorcycle riders’ loved ones; extends condolences to Tracey Marsh, Maureen Rutherford and Jacqueline Dickson, who all tragically lost their husbands in road traffic collisions; supports the launch of their …
Wednesday 15th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th May 2024

Saltire Patisserie, Midlothian and Scottish Baker of the Year Awards

9 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Saltire Patisserie Ltd bakery in Loanhead, Midlothian, for their recent successes at the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards; recognises their Best in Scotland Gold Award for their steak pie, Best in Region Gold Award for their steak pie and Best in Region Gold Award …
Tuesday 14th May
Deidre Brock signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th May 2024

Ross Cowie, Point of Light Award

12 signatures (Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House recognises the achievements and hard work of Ross Cowie who is a recipient of the Point of Light Reward for his work with the Lucky2BHere charity that he founded on the Isle of Skye in 2009; congratulates him and all of the others involved in Lucky2BHere for …



Deidre Brock mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Business of the House
94 speeches (14,516 words)
Thursday 23rd May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Mentions:
1: Lucy Powell (LAB - Manchester Central) Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock) will miss them quite so much. - Link to Speech
2: Penny Mordaunt (Con - Portsmouth North) Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock) mentioned, those things and that work will continue - Link to Speech

Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry
0 speeches (None words)
Thursday 16th May 2024 - Petitions

Mentions:
1: None Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock) [P002987], the hon. - Link to Speech

Royal Bank of Scotland Branch Closures
33 speeches (4,607 words)
Tuesday 14th May 2024 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury
Mentions:
1: Bim Afolami (Con - Hitchin and Harpenden) Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock) on securing this debate. - Link to Speech

Risk-based Exclusion
115 speeches (20,434 words)
Monday 13th May 2024 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Mentions:
1: Penny Mordaunt (Con - Portsmouth North) Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Deidre Brock) and my hon. - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Thursday 16th May 2024
Minutes and decisions - Monday 13 May 2024 – Decisions

House of Commons Commission Committee

Found: 10.00 am Meeting in the Speaker’s Study Present: The Speaker, in the Chair Nickie Aiken Deidre




Deidre Brock - Select Committee Information

Select Committee Documents
Thursday 16th May 2024
Minutes and decisions - Monday 13 May 2024 – Decisions

House of Commons Commission Committee