Gareth Snell
Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central
6,409 (18.2%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
Select Committees
Committee on Standards (since October 2024)Committee of Privileges (since October 2024)
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (since March 2025)
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (since March 2025)
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill (since June 2025)
4 APPG Officer Positions (as of 18 May 2026)
Ceramics, Literacy, Packaging in the Circular Economy, Sixth Form Education11 APPG Memberships
Belarus, Bus and Coach, Apprenticeships, Further Education and Lifelong Learning, Key Cities, Mutuals, Tidy Britain, University, Serbia, Humanist, Youth Affairs8 Former APPG Officer Positions
Business Brexit, Coalfield Communities, Credit Unions, Fairtrade, Housing and Employment, Mutuals, Serbia, WhistleblowingDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Stoke-on-Trent Central 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).
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Latest EDMs signed by Gareth Snell
Timetable for the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)That this House calls on the Government, if it is granted a flexible extension to Article 50 by the European Union, to work to a 14-day timetable for passing the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, and to bring to an immediate end the flexible extension as soon as the Bill …
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Attack in Halle, Germany
Tabled by: Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)That this House condemns the attack and the ideology that radicalised the attacker in Halle, Germany; shows sympathy towards those who were tragically murdered, recognises that had it not been for the protective security measures at place in the synagogue, then it is likely that the death toll and the …
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Gareth Snell, 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.
Gareth Snell has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Gareth Snell has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
3 Bills introduced by Gareth Snell
A Bill to establish an independent Office of the Whistleblower to protect whistleblowers and whistleblowing; to make provision for the Office of the Whistleblower to set, monitor and enforce standards for the management of whistleblowing cases, to provide disclosure and advice services, to direct whistleblowing investigations and to order redress of detriment suffered by whistleblowers; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to require the indication of country of origin for ceramic products; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 5th March 2025
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about health scrutiny by local authorities, including scrutiny of clinical commissioning groups' decisions; and for connected purposes.
11 Bills co-sponsored by Gareth Snell
Youth Services Bill 2024-26
Sponsor - Natasha Irons (Lab)
Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) Bill 2024-26
Sponsor - Luke Charters (Lab)
Co-operative Housing Tenure Bill 2024-26
Sponsor - Andrew Pakes (LAB)
Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill 2024-26
Sponsor - Emma Foody (LAB)
Crime (Impact Statements) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Melanie Onn (Lab)
Banking (Cash Machine Charges and Financial Inclusion) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Ged Killen (LAB)
Private Landlords (Registration) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Lab)
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)
National Living Wage (Extension to Young People) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Holly Lynch (Lab)
Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Bim Afolami (Con)
Channel 4 (Relocation) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Jack Brereton (Con)
Latest 50 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The government will launch a full public consultation on the design of the new Digital ID, and have already started to engage with a range of expert organisations.
At the heart of this will be the largest ever digital inclusion programme ever delivered in this country, to ensure everyone can access this new free ID and benefit from it.
We are considering options like a digitally enabled physical alternative for those without access to technology, as well as in-person onboarding support for those who struggle to engage digitally. This may include Post Offices but that decision has not yet been made and will depend on several different factors.
40 cars were manufactured in the UK which represents 37% of the current Government Car Service fleet.
Secretary of State for Defence
The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding this, and it would incur disproportionate costs to gather this information.
The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Government is committed to supporting British businesses and ensuring they have the best chance to win public contracts.
The new Procurement Act creates a simpler and more transparent system that will support British small businesses bidding for work.
The Act also allows contracting authorities to set standards that recognise the quality and standard of UK businesses and products.
Alongside this, our new National Procurement Policy Statement encourages contracting authorities to consider this government’s industrial strategies and the sectors vital to our economic growth.
Minister of State (Education)
The Prime Minister announced at party conference that the duty of candour Bill will be introduced to Parliament before the next anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster in April 2025. The details of this Bill will be announced first to this House. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) serves to protect workers from suffering any detriment as a result of making a protected disclosure.
Minister of State (Education)
The Government recognises the risk of carbon leakage from higher energy costs for internationally traded sectors such as aerospace. From April 2027, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will provide support to eligible manufacturers helping them to reduce energy costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour. The Government is introducing a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from 2027, which will place a carbon price on some of the most emissions intensive industrial goods imported to the UK. Government also supports aerospace decarbonisation and competitiveness through research and development funding, including the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme, and ongoing engagement with industry.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government recognises that energy costs are a significant factor influencing business investment decisions, including in the agricultural sector. We understand the challenges that high industrial electricity prices present to businesses. This is why we are addressing wholesale and network costs through long‑term investment in clean, homegrown power to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have put the industry on notice that they are monitoring fuel prices closely, including red diesel which is used in agriculture, and will not hesitate to take action if companies are found to have breached consumer protection law.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Specific analysis on the impact of energy price differentials on services exports to CPTPP has not been produced.
The Government published an Impact Assessment in 2023 that estimated the potential impacts of UK accession to CPTPP, which found that the majority of services sectors are expected to see an increase in exports as a result of UK accession.
DBT is continually monitoring implementation of the agreement and will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its impacts.
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Business Secretary has regular discussions with the British Business Bank on a range of issues relating to access to finance for smaller businesses. No recent discussions have taken place specifically on the provision of low-interest loans for industrial battery storage systems.
The Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme facilitates the provision of loans to smaller businesses on a sector-neutral basis. In 2025, the Bank also launched a pilot of a Green Growth Guarantee Scheme to facilitate the flow of finance to businesses investing in green technologies.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
This Government is committed to reducing energy costs for energy intensive businesses, including eligible manufacturers investing in R&D. From 2027 the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) will reduce electricity costs for over 10,000 eligible manufacturing businesses, by up to £40 per megawatt hour.
The British Industry Supercharger is supporting the competitiveness of around 550 energy and trade-intensive firms across Great Britain. This results in a saving of between £65- £87 per megawatt hour.
Additionally, the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan commits to £4.3bn of funding for Frontier Sectors over a five-year period including up to £2.8 billion for R&D funding alone.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Trade Envoys are briefed on each of the Industrial Strategy priority sectors, including the objectives of the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, and the UK's strengths in these supply chains. Prior to a market visit, Trade Envoys are briefed on the key objectives and sectors outlined in each Country Trade Plan.
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Department for Business and Trade has made no formal assessment on the potential effectiveness of Energy as a Service business model in reducing upfront capital barriers for UK manufacturers.
More broadly, the Government recognises that upfront costs can be a barrier to investment. Measures such as the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme and the British Industry Supercharger will reduce electricity costs for eligible businesses, helping to improve investment conditions and support long-term competitiveness.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department for Business and Trade has not conducted a formal assessment on the impact of fluctuations in energy prices on the availability of professional indemnity insurance for energy consultants.
Regulatory bodies like Ofgem monitor the broader energy supply chain for unfair practices and price volatility to bring stability to the market.
The government would always encourage business owners to shop around to find the most suitable insurance coverage, at the best price. Any business that is struggling to secure cover may wish to contact the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA). BIBA can offer guidance on how to look across the market for the best deals and may be able to provide names of specialist brokers. BIBA can be contacted at: www.biba.org.uk/find-insurance.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
There have been no recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the transparency of energy pricing in the commercial sub‑metering market. Decisions on whether to take action in specific markets are a matter for the CMA, as the UK’s independent competition authority. Responsibility for energy policy sits with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Ofgem.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The government recognises that energy costs are a real concern for small businesses. Government supports a competitive insurance market and encourages firms to shop around for suitable cover. Businesses struggling to secure insurance can contact the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) for guidance and access to specialist brokers.
We are taking broader action to help firms manage energy cost volatility. This includes increasing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000 to help SMEs transition to lower-cost heating. In addition, strengthened Ofgem protections, regulation of third-party intermediaries, and expanded Energy Ombudsman access are improving transparency, redress, and resilience for business energy consumers.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Department for Business and Trade has not made a comparative assessment of industrial energy subsidies provided by the US under the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Government remains committed to ensuring British businesses are internationally competitive. From 2027 the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will reduce electricity costs for over 10,000 eligible businesses, reducing costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour. The British Industry Supercharger currently supports around 550 of the most electricity-intensive businesses. From 1 April 2026 the relief from network charges was uplifted from 60% to 90% for existing recipients of the British Industry Supercharger.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
We are closely monitoring the impact of rising energy prices, driven by global events. We have announced measures to help businesses most impacted by those rising energy prices to electrify their heating and provide greater certainty over energy bills as we transition away from fossil fuels.
We also monitor the utilisation rate for UK exporters. Data for 2026 is only available to February, showing the utilisation rate for UK exports to the EU was around 82%. This rate has remained consistent since the 2025 period. We therefore cannot make an accurate assessment of any changes since the outbreak of war.
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Government currently does not have any plans to publish key performance indicators on the impact of current energy support schemes on business productivity. The Government has also not measured the impact of energy support schemes on the productivity of businesses who receive this support. However, we are closely monitoring the impact of energy prices on businesses and communities caused by the instability in the Middle East.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department for Business and Trade has made no formal assessment on the impact of service charge increases due to communal energy costs on the viability of managed workspace providers.
Ofgem is currently reviewing the Maximum Resale Price (MRP) rules, which protect tenants and consumers by ensuring landlords and site owners cannot profit from reselling gas and electricity. A key focus of this work involves modernising the framework to address EV charging, mixed-use buildings, and enforcement procedures.
As part of their 14th programme, the Law Commission will be carrying out a scoping exercise focusing on various issues including service charges.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
In the financial year 2025/2026, the Insolvency Service recorded a total of 315,424 potential redundancies from HR1 (Advance Notice of Redundancy) forms:
April 2025 | 23,769 |
May 2025 | 24,643 |
June 2025 | 32,428 |
July 2025 | 25,162 |
August 2025 | 23,436 |
September 2025 | 24,504 |
October 2025 | 25,461 |
November 2025 | 30,396 |
December 2025 | 22,076 |
January 2026 | 28,493 |
February 2026 | 27,903 |
March 2026 | 27,153 |
No assessment of the potential impact of energy costs on those figures has been made as no specific questions about energy costs are asked on the HR1 form.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Redundancy Payments Service (RPS), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, collects information from HR1 submissions and distributes it on a daily basis to the appropriate government departments and agencies who offer job brokering services and/or training services.
These agencies include The Department for Work and Pensions who provide rapid response services in England and Wales and the Scottish Government’s Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) who provide these services in Scotland.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
In the financial year 2025/2026, the Insolvency Service recorded a total of 4,566 HR1 (Advance Notice of Redundancy) forms as follows:
April 2025 | 365 |
May 2025 | 382 |
June 2025 | 414 |
July 2025 | 407 |
August 2025 | 285 |
September 2025 | 345 |
October 2025 | 412 |
November 2025 | 412 |
December 2025 | 248 |
January 2026 | 396 |
February 2026 | 430 |
March 2026 | 470 |
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Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
The Government is committed to working closely with industry to support business competitiveness and mitigate energy costs and regularly meets with business representative organisations, such as the British Chambers of Commerce.
The design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme has been informed by ongoing engagement with stakeholders, including the recent consultation on scheme eligibility and open consultation on regulatory changes and scheme delivery.
The British Industry Supercharger and the Energy-Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme will both be reviewed this year. I encourage the British Chamber of Commerce and others to engage with the upcoming public consultation.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Department for Business and Trade manages two electricity cost support schemes, the British Industry Supercharger and the Energy-Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme, to support eligible energy-intensive industries with the indirect costs of emissions levies and electricity policy and network costs.
Manufacturing of batteries and accumulators is a sector eligible for electricity price support through these schemes. These schemes provide support to around 550 manufacturing businesses across the whole of Great Britain, including businesses in the automotive sector and its supply chain.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Government recognises the importance of electrification of transport, including heavy goods vehicles, in delivering transport decarbonisation targets, and is aware of the impact that energy costs are having on different sectors, including logistics.
Government is addressing wholesale and network costs through long‑term investment in clean, homegrown power to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices.
The Department for Business and Trade regularly engages across Government, including with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Transport, on matters relating to the cost of the electrification of transport. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and his ministerial team will continue to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues on energy costs.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)