Information between 28th April 2026 - 28th May 2026
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27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 176 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 164 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 171 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 167 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 171 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408 |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Defence Readiness
Gideon Amos contributed 3 speeches (82 words) Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Business of the House
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (89 words) Thursday 14th May 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
Gideon Amos contributed 5 speeches (1,224 words) Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Justice |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (820 words) Consideration of Lords message Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Animal Testing
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (666 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Heating: Prices
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what targeted guidance is available to medically vulnerable people who cannot safely reduce their heating use. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government’s fuel poverty strategy seeks to ensure households are supported to achieve warm homes at an affordable cost. The UK Health Security Agency has produced guidance for the public on how to keep warm and well at home, which is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has produced guidance to reduce the health risks associated with cold homes, which is available at the following link: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng6 The audiences for this include people who may have health problems related to living in a cold home, as well as their families and carers. Financial support schemes are also available to help some vulnerable groups with their energy bills, including the Warm Home Discount and the Cold Weather Payment. People may also be able to access support to pay energy bills from their local council through the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Vulnerable individuals can also join their energy supplier’s Priority Services Register, through which they can receive extra advice and support. |
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Department for Transport: Electronic Government
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that GOV.UK websites provide accessible digital services. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) GOV.UK is run by the Government Digital Service (GDS) which is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The Department for Transport follows the GDS GOV.UK design system accessibility guidelines when drafting and building its GOV.UK content and digital services. |
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Driving Licences: Electronic Government
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Monday 18th May 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the online driving license renewal process and other GOV.UK websites provide accessible digital services for members of the public to complete administrative processes effectively and within an appropriate timeframe. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) online services currently adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and work is underway to bring all services to WCAG 2.2 level AA status to attain full compliance with the most recent accessibility requirements. These are an internationally recognised set of recommendations to ensure services are accessible to everyone, including users with impairments to their vision, hearing, mobility and/or thinking/understanding.
As part of service development, the DVLA tests services with users who have a wide range of accessibility needs and uses a digital inclusion scale to ensure testing covers varying skill and confidence levels. A service assessment is also conducted by independent panel members ahead of any new service being launched.
The DVLA has a range of digital contact channels available, including a webchat facility that includes an upfront automated chatbot to provide out of hours support for customers. A webform service is also available to customers 24/7, where a system generated auto-response email will be provided for simple enquiries, or an advisor will reply via email as soon as possible for more complex queries. The DVLA also recently launched a WhatsApp service which provides customers with a further choice of preferred contact channel.
The DVLA offers a variety of reasonable adjustments to customers which can range from simple adjustments like providing correspondence on coloured paper or in large print, to providing a video relay service for British Sign Language users who want to contact the DVLA via telephone.
While digital services are increasingly available, the DVLA recognises that not all customers can or want to access services online. Customers can contact the DVLA by telephone or in writing in these circumstances and paper application facilities are also available.
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has reviewed the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision of 30 October 2025 to accept legally binding commitments from major housebuilders to tackle anticompetitive behaviour and ensure industry-wide compliance; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that decision on competition enforcement, housing affordability and adherence to competition law. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government notes the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision of 30 October 2025. The CMA is the UK’s independent competition authority responsible for enforcing competition law, and the Government does not review its individual enforcement decisions. It is for the CMA to ensure compliance with binding commitments given to it and to assess their effectiveness. The Government has ensured the CMA has the tools and resources necessary to do so. |
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Monday 18th May 5 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House congratulates Wellington’s Town Crier Andrew Norris for his triumph in winning the recently held annual Town Crier competition; and thanks Wellington Town Council, its councillors and staff for maintaining the office of Town Crier and continuing the Cry that There are thirty-nine Wellingtons on our globe but … |
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Wednesday 13th May 13 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House celebrates Somerset Day 2026 and extends its thanks to the organisers and all those involved in making this year's celebrations a success; notes that Somerset Day on 11th May commemorates King Alfred the Great's campaign in May 878, when he gathered the people of Somerset alongside those … |
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Wednesday 13th May 9 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) This House pays tribute to Wellington-based Special Operations Executive Agent, Odette Hallowes GC MBE Legion d’Honneur, 1912-1995, her sense of duty in infiltrating Nazi occupied France to support the Resistance, her integrity in leaving the sanctuary of Somerset for the country of her birth, her bravery in loyally enduring torture … |
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Wednesday 13th May 31 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since David Lloyd George's Limehouse Speech on his People's Budget in 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or ban … |
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Wednesday 13th May Speech and Language Therapy for Autistic Children 37 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that speech and language therapy is currently failing many autistic children and young people in England; notes that hundreds of autistic individuals and their families have shared lived experience testimony demonstrating that their specific communication needs are not being met by existing NHS speech and language … |
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Wednesday 13th May 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House notes with concern the ongoing housing crisis; recognises that the Empty Homes Network and Local Government Association has reported a 10% increase in long-term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; notes that consenting the development of thousands of green fields … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2026 Climate Change Committee's seventh Carbon Budget 23 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s seventh carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 129 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Improvements to and funding for Hertfordshire’s SEND service 11 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the Liberal Democrat administration at Hertfordshire County Council and the Central East Integrated Care Board on their work to reform the local Special Education Needs and Disabilities service for the county; welcomes the lifting of the Improvement Notice on 15 April 2026, which was issued to … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises and celebrates Devon Day on 4 June 2026; notes the significance of this date as the feast day of St Petroc, one of Devon’s patron saints; celebrates the county’s rich heritage, distinct identity and outstanding natural beauty, from Dartmoor and Exmoor to the Jurassic Coast; acknowledges … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes with grave concern the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo following 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected deaths from Ebola for which there is currently no vaccine or effective treatment; … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes that, according to a study by KPMG, 72% of the UK public are now unsure whether online content can be trusted due to the proliferation of AI-generated material; further notes that AI-generated content is fuelling misinformation and eroding public trust; also notes that mandatory AI content … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Protecting children from data exploitation 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil rated outstanding 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House congratulates Cookson’s Court Nursing Home in Yeovil on receiving an outstanding rating following a recent Care Quality Commission inspection; notes Cookson’s Court Nursing Home is part of the Somerset Care group providing services for a wide array of care needs; celebrates Cookson Court Nursing Home’s dedication to … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Towards a ceasefire and political resolution in Sudan 27 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with alarm that after three years of conflict, over 33 million people, including 17.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that famine has been confirmed in Al Fasher and Kadugli, with 20 additional areas at risk, and that over 14 million people … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Future of Cumbria Constabulary 10 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern that the King’s Speech has confirmed that the Government intends to proceed with plans to restructure police forces including the likely merger of Cumbria Constabulary with other police forces across the North of England; further notes that such a merger risks resulting in police … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 39 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes severe delays and administrative failures in the Civil Service Pensions Scheme following the implementation of the McCloud remedy; recognises that rectifying the unlawful age discrimination in the 2015 reforms has created significant complexity but that this does not excuse the prolonged backlogs, poor communication, and missed … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Upland farmers and common land 19 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that around 4,000 farming businesses … |
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Wednesday 20th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House supports the National Association of Retired Police Officers' Love or Money campaign that seeks to highlight the unfair position that police widows and widowers in England, Wales and Scotland face due to the current Police Pension Regulations 1987, which removes access to their pensions when they marry … |
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Thursday 21st May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the slow progress in advancing negotiations with the European Union on youth mobility, educational exchange and wider people-to-people cooperation following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union; recognises the cultural, educational and economic benefits that reciprocal youth mobility arrangements provide to young people, … |
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Thursday 21st May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
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Thursday 21st May Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Bank holiday for celebrations if England win the 2026 FIFA World Cup 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Lee Pitcher (Labour - Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) That this House notes that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played on Sunday 19 July 2026; recognises that a World Cup victory by England would be a rare national moment likely to bring together families, neighbours and communities across the country, including through local celebrations in … |
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Thursday 21st May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the longstanding contribution of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to the promotion of the United Kingdom overseas through public displays, diplomatic engagement and support for defence outreach; notes concerns regarding the planned retirement of traditional display numbering arrangements and the potential effect … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage) That this House regrets the continued delay to the introduction of passenger services between Oxford and Milton Keynes; notes that while the railway has successfully been running freight and charter trains, passenger services are still nowhere to be seen; further notes that passenger services were the principle reason for the … |
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Monday 1st June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Enhertu for metastatic breast cancer patients 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the recent changes to NICE’s cost effectiveness threshold, which could facilitate better access to new medicines; expresses concern that Enhertu, a treatment for people with incurable HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, remains unavailable to patients on the NHS in England; welcomes Breast Cancer Now's Enhertu Now campaign, … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 EU Entry/Exit System and border delays for British travellers 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the disruption experienced by British travellers following the full rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System on 10 April 2026; regrets that, despite repeated Government assurances that UK citizens would be able to “sail through” European borders, Ministers failed to secure widespread e-gate access … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Approval for China’s new embassy 31 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses deep concern about the Government’s decision to greenlight the construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with grave anxiety the potential national security risks posed by the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance and intimidation linked to the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes the UK has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s interference in Hong Kong’s democracy, including through the 2020 National Security Law; notes with grave concern that, according to the Political Prisoner Database, there are reportedly over 1,600 … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Supporting Ukraine and seizing Russia’s frozen assets 42 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends and is humbled by the bravery displayed by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as they defend their country against Vladimir Putin’s invasion, now into its fifth year; recognises that Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that only the Ukrainian people have the right to determine their country’s future; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the growing importance of food security in the context of ongoing global instability and rising costs of food, fuel and energy; notes that the resilience of the food system must be treated as a core pillar of national security; further notes that England is the only … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 45 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with deep concern breaches of international humanitarian law by the Israeli Government in Palestine; expresses its grave concern that UK arms supplied to Israel may have been used to commit war crimes, particularly in Gaza; resolves to improve parliamentary scrutiny of the UK’s control of arms … |
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Wednesday 20th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st May 2026 UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures agreement 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to negotiate a new UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement as part of efforts to improve relations with the European Union; notes with concern, however, that negotiations have so far lacked the urgency and ambition needed to deliver meaningful economic benefits for British … |
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Tuesday 19th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following … |
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Tuesday 19th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Local government and social care 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and avoid the … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes the publication of the Warm Homes Plan in January 2026 was a welcome step after long delays from the Government; condemns that delays meant vulnerable households were left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25, and again for winter … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Energy prices for households and businesses 28 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the recent surge in global gas prices following the 2026 Iran War and disruption to liquefied natural gas supply; expresses deep concern that families could see their energy bills rise by £500 a year as a result of instability in global energy markets; recognises the millions … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st May 2026 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the centenary of Thrive, originally founded in 1926 as The Community Council in Somerset; recognises the organisation's 100 years of dedicated service supporting individuals, families and local communities across the county through changing social and economic circumstances; commends Thrive's enduring role in promoting resilience, inclusion and … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Retirement leasehold service charges and exit fees 21 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House expresses concern at rising and unpredictable service charges in retirement leasehold properties, which disproportionately affect older people, people on lower incomes and those on fixed incomes; notes concerns that many buyers are not provided with clear or realistic information about long-term service charge liabilities before signing leases, … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 37 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Thursday 14th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Monday 18th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic events, including at Preston New Road in Lancashire; notes that such … |
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Thursday 14th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the country’s armed forces … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with alarm the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are still in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe following the Israeli Government’s military campaign, and Hamas’ reassertion of control; condemns increasing illegal settler expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, together … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Proportional Representation for UK Elections 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House celebrates the hard work of candidates who stood for election on 7th May; congratulates those who succeeded in their bid for election; notes that the representation of parties on Councils across the UK does not reflect the vote share each party will have received; recognises that these … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Holding Iran’s regime to account and proscribing the IRGC 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the Tehran regime through protest, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the regime … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern at the defunding of rural Britain; notes that the local government settlements, health provision and energy policies of this Labour Government are massively harming Britain's most rural communities; highlights the major cuts to council spending that will be required as a result of the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st May 2026 The Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death of the Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth on 29 April 2026 at the age of 89; gives thanks for his remarkable service to the Church and to public life in the UK and across the Commonwealth and particularly for … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Outdoor learning specialist apprenticeships 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House regrets the proposed defunding of the Level 5 Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeship from 1 September 2026; recognises that this apprenticeship prepares practitioners to design and deliver outdoor learning programmes that support educational achievement, children’s wellbeing, enrichment and SEND inclusion, often directly within schools and educational settings; notes … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Proportional representation for general elections 40 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that the first past the post system should be replaced with a system of proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons. |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared with the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that this … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and national park authorities the powers to enforce the future home standard for all new homes; calls for all … |
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Wednesday 13th May Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2026) Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House commends GRACE Recovery Aftercare for its work supporting people across Mid Dunbartonshire who have experienced addiction, mental ill health, bereavement, homelessness, loneliness and other trauma; notes that in 2024-25 GRACE recorded 126 referrals and self-referrals, an average weekly footfall of 197 members, and 5,406 volunteer hours valued … |
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28 Apr 2026, 7:16 p.m. - House of Commons " I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Gideon Amos. I'll be brief, as most of the arguments have already been well stated. We recognise the Minister's argument yesterday that this Bill " Gideon Amos MP (Taunton and Wellington, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners
31 speeches (9,122 words) Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: Matthew Pennycook (Lab - Greenwich and Woolwich) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos), we expect that to take into account issues such as viability - Link to Speech 2: Jeremy Hunt (Con - Godalming and Ash) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos), because it was directly about my own local authority - Link to Speech |
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
15 speeches (3,934 words) Consideration of Lords message Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB - Peckham) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) on local government governance. - Link to Speech |
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Animal Testing
67 speeches (21,177 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Peter Fortune (Con - Bromley and Biggin Hill) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) stressed that, especially in an area as important as - Link to Speech 2: Ian Murray (Lab - Edinburgh South) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) asked if the regulatory body should be paid for by the - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 20th May 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2024-26 Backbench Business Committee Found: from Members The following Members made oral representations: Wera Hobhouse: Cost of Energy Gideon Amos |