Information between 2nd September 2026 - 2nd October 2026
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Thursday 10th September 2026 5 p.m. Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Adjournment - Main Chamber Subject: Water management View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Friday 27th November 2026 Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Housing Bill: Second Reading Housing Bill 2026-27 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Friday 27th November 2026 Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Illegal Trading (Temporary Closure of Premises) Bill: Second Reading Illegal Trading (Temporary Closure of Premises) Bill 2026-27 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410 |
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2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346 |
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8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 297 |
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9 Sep 2026 - Plant Health - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 43 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 100 |
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7 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - 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 - 77 Noes - 317 |
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7 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 316 |
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8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 357 |
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8 Sep 2026 - Health Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 79 Noes - 300 |
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11 Sep 2026 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 13 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 218 |
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11 Sep 2026 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 286 |
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10 Sep 2026 - Social Housing Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 37 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 292 |
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Patients: Privacy
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to issue updated guidance to NHS trusts on protecting patient confidentiality in shared hospital wards, including the use of patient identifiers, bedside information displays and the management of sensitive clinical conversations. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) National Health Service organisations are responsible for ensuring that they meet their legal and professional obligations in relation to patient confidentiality and the privacy of patients receiving care. This includes compliance with data protection legislation, the common law duty of confidentiality, and the principles set out in the guidance entitled Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice. |
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Patients: Privacy
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Thursday 3rd September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has undertaken a recent review of patient confidentiality and safeguarding arrangements in NHS inpatient wards; and whether he will consider introducing enhanced privacy measures for patients receiving care in shared ward accommodation. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) National Health Service organisations are responsible for ensuring that they meet their legal and professional obligations in relation to patient confidentiality and the privacy of patients receiving care. This includes compliance with data protection legislation, the common law duty of confidentiality, and the principles set out in the guidance entitled Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice. |
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Child Maintenance Service: Complaints
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average response time was for complaints submitted to the Child Maintenance Service in the last 12 months; what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Independent Case Examiner process for complaints relating to the Child Maintenance Service; and whether he plans to review the Child Maintenance Service complaints process. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The Department aims to respond to complaints within 15 working days or, where a case will take longer than 15 days to respond to, set a resolution plan with the customer where cases are complex and may take longer. A resolution plan is a clear outline of how we will address and resolve a complaint. It sets out what actions will be taken, who is responsible, and the expected timescales for completing these actions.
Complaints about the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) are handled in line with the Department's complaints process. The Department keeps its processes under continual review and continues to improve the customer experience through wider service modernisation and quality improvement activity. As part of CMS’s ambition to continuously improve the service provided to customers, they will look for and action improvements to processes including complaints as part of the normal activities.
The Department recognises the important role of the Independent Case Examiner (ICE) in providing an independent review of complaints where customers remain dissatisfied after exhausting the Department's complaints process. The CMS works closely with ICE and considers the findings and recommendations arising from its investigations to identify opportunities for service improvement and to enhance the service provided to customers. |
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Wildcat Helicopters
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of (a) alternative operational roles, including as an airborne command and control platform coordinating uncrewed systems, (b) transferring airframes to support Royal Marines littoral operations and (c) trials of crewed-uncrewed teaming and counter-drone capability conducted on the Wildcat platform by Leonardo, Dstl and the Royal Navy in the context of the retirement of the Army Air Corps Wildcat AH1 fleet from 2027. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Further to the Defence Investment Plan announcement of 30 June 2026, Defence continues to examine options associated with the planned withdrawal of the Wildcat AH1 fleet from service from 2027. Work is being undertaken to understand potential opportunities, and it would be inappropriate to comment further while this work remains ongoing.
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Wildcat Helicopters
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has for Army Air Corps Wildcat AH1 airframes following their withdrawal from service from 2027, including whether any will be retained as a source of certified spares for the Royal Navy Wildcat HMA2 fleet. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Further to the Defence Investment Plan announcement of 30 June 2026, Defence continues to examine options associated with the planned withdrawal of the Wildcat AH1 fleet from service from 2027. Work is being undertaken to understand potential opportunities, and it would be inappropriate to comment further while this work remains ongoing.
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Environment Protection: Trade Union Officials
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made for the potential merits of legally recognising and providing green representatives in workplace unions. Answered by Kate Dearden - Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) The Government recognises the valuable role of trade unions and their workplace representatives. That is why, through the Employment Rights Act 2025 we have strengthened rights to reasonable paid time off for trade union representatives and trade union equality representatives. While there is no separate statutory framework for trade union green representatives, where a workplace green representative is also a trade union representative, they may benefit from the new statutory rights relating to trade union representatives. The Government has no current plans to introduce a separate statutory framework for trade union green representatives. |
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Prescriptions: Women
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Monday 7th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has discussed with the NHS Business Services Authority the introduction of additional Prescription Prepayment Certificate schemes for long-term women's health conditions, including endometriosis, similar to the Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate; and whether he plans to bring forward proposals for such schemes. Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 18 August in response to Question 18253. |
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Health Services
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Monday 7th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what work her department is doing to improve treatment and support for people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to the Hon Member for Camborne and Redruth on 20 January 2026 in response to 104957. |
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F-35 Aircraft
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the additional defence funding set out in the Defence Investment Plan includes provision for the acquisition and ongoing support costs, including maintenance and infrastructure, associated with the planned procurement of F‑35 aircraft; and whether he plans to procure additional F‑35B aircraft alongside the 12 announced in that plan. Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are ongoing regarding the procurement profiles and delivery schedule for the next batch of F-35 Lightning aircraft. The next batch is planned to include at least 12 F-35A aircraft, as announced in the Defence Investment Plan, with the balance of variants to be determined in accordance with military requirements. All F-35 acquisitions include very detailed assessments for the provision of support, maintenance and infrastructure.
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Pupils: Attendance
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 8th September 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of school attendance penalty notice regulations on NHS ambulance service staff with limited ability to choose annual leave due to operational rostering systems; whether she has assessed trends in the levels at which such families are impacted; and for what reason operational necessity may be accepted as an exceptional circumstance for Police and Fire and Rescue Service employees and not for NHS ambulance service staff. Answered by Paul Waugh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) All children are entitled to a full-time education. While the department recognises that some parents, including NHS ambulance service staff, may face constraints in choosing their annual leave because of operational rostering arrangements, we do not believe the solution is to endorse additional time away from school.
The department does not collect data on the occupations of parents who receive penalty notices, which means trends specifically affecting families of NHS ambulance service staff cannot be identified from the data available.
The national framework for penalty notices is designed to ensure fairness and consistency by applying expectations equally to all, rather than through blanket exemptions for particular occupations. Headteachers retain the discretion to grant leave of absence in exceptional circumstances and must consider each application individually, taking account of the specific facts and circumstances presented by the family. A family holiday would not normally constitute an exceptional circumstance. |
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Children: Maintenance
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 15th September 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Collect and Pay charges on the financial stability of paying parents; whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing income and expenditure assessments before enforcement action is taken through Collect and Pay; and whether he plans to review the Child Maintenance Service enforcement regime and charging structure. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) operates on the principle that both parents have a financial responsibility towards their children. The Department keeps the operation of the CMS under review, including its charging arrangements and enforcement processes.
Collection fees were introduced to encourage compliance and contribute towards the cost of operating the service. The Government has consulted on reforms that would remove Direct Pay and introduce a revised charging structure, including lower fees (2%) for compliant parents while retaining higher charges (20%) for non-compliance. Alongside these reforms, we are improving support for Family-Based Arrangements so that parents for whom a private arrangement works well can manage maintenance outside the statutory scheme, helping to ensure that fees are only paid by those families who need the CMS's ongoing support
The CMS has a broad range of enforcement powers, including deductions from earnings and bank accounts, the use of enforcement agents, charging orders, passport and driving licence disqualification, and commitment to prison. In the year ending March 2026, the CMS collected £231 million through enforcement action, the highest amount collected through its enforcement powers.
Where a parent fails to pay, the CMS will take action to re-establish compliance and recover arrears, using the enforcement power most likely to secure money for children. The Government is also introducing Administrative Liability Orders, which will streamline the enforcement process and enable faster action against non-compliant parents.
The Child Maintenance Service takes account of a paying parent's financial position when setting arrears repayment arrangements. Whilst the aim must be to get on-going maintenance payments flowing and to recover arrears as quickly and reliably as possible, consideration is given to individual financial circumstances to ensure repayment rates are appropriate. |
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Children: Maintenance
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 15th September 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service's use of its enforcement powers in recovering unpaid child maintenance; and what steps he is taking to ensure that parents with substantial arrears cannot avoid payment for prolonged periods without meaningful enforcement action. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) operates on the principle that both parents have a financial responsibility towards their children. The Department keeps the operation of the CMS under review, including its charging arrangements and enforcement processes.
Collection fees were introduced to encourage compliance and contribute towards the cost of operating the service. The Government has consulted on reforms that would remove Direct Pay and introduce a revised charging structure, including lower fees (2%) for compliant parents while retaining higher charges (20%) for non-compliance. Alongside these reforms, we are improving support for Family-Based Arrangements so that parents for whom a private arrangement works well can manage maintenance outside the statutory scheme, helping to ensure that fees are only paid by those families who need the CMS's ongoing support
The CMS has a broad range of enforcement powers, including deductions from earnings and bank accounts, the use of enforcement agents, charging orders, passport and driving licence disqualification, and commitment to prison. In the year ending March 2026, the CMS collected £231 million through enforcement action, the highest amount collected through its enforcement powers.
Where a parent fails to pay, the CMS will take action to re-establish compliance and recover arrears, using the enforcement power most likely to secure money for children. The Government is also introducing Administrative Liability Orders, which will streamline the enforcement process and enable faster action against non-compliant parents.
The Child Maintenance Service takes account of a paying parent's financial position when setting arrears repayment arrangements. Whilst the aim must be to get on-going maintenance payments flowing and to recover arrears as quickly and reliably as possible, consideration is given to individual financial circumstances to ensure repayment rates are appropriate. |
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Trastuzumab Deruxtecan
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 15th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her department has made on the availability of NHS Funding for the breast cancer drug Enhertu in England and Wales, in the context of treatment available to Scottish patients. Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon. Members to the answer provided on 17 July to Question 17825. |
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Disabled Facilities Grants
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Monday 14th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has been made of the effectiveness of the Disabled Facilities Grant means-testing system for homeowners. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 23 June in response to Question 10808. |
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Building Alterations: Disability
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Monday 14th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to reform the Disabled Facilities Grant to improve access for disabled homeowners with high adaptation needs, particularly those with degenerative conditions such as Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Further to the answer provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 18 November 2025 in response to Question 88803, local authorities have discretion in managing their Disabled Facilities Grant funding and can publish a local housing assistance policy, including detail on how they will respond to degenerative conditions such as primary progressive multiple sclerosis. The Department of Health and Social Care has provided £723 million in funding for the Disabled Facilities Grant in 2026/27. The Government continues to keep all aspects of the Disabled Facilities Grant under consideration. |
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Housing Bill 2026-27
Presented by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to establish a target for the annual provision of 150,000 new social homes in England; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on progress in meeting that target; to provide local authorities with further powers relating to social housing, affordable housing, and the right to buy, including to end the right to buy; to make provision for a scheme enabling social housing tenants to acquire equity in their home by virtue of paying rent for that home; to make further provision consequential on that scheme; and for connected purposes.
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Illegal Trading (Temporary Closure of Premises) Bill 2026-27
Presented by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to make provision about the temporary closure of premises connected to illegal trading; to make further provision relating to such closures; and for connected purposes.
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Monday 12th October Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2026 Cancer treatment in rural areas 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the poor delivery of unequal access to cancer treatment in rural areas, where too many patients face long journeys for treatment, often after weeks of waiting for it to begin; recognises calls for the sector cancer services to be properly resourced and for … |
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Monday 12th October Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2026 Humanitarian situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House expresses grave concern at the humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where civilians face acute shortages of food, water and medical supplies and continuing attacks by mines and drones; condemns Russia’s obstruction of humanitarian assistance and recalls its obligations as an occupying power under international humanitarian law; calls … |
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Monday 12th October Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 15th October 2026 Orkney and Shetland girls’ participation in sport 7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House welcomes new research showing that Orkney and Shetland have the smallest gender gap in sports participation in Scotland; recognises the strong participation of girls and young women across the Northern Isles; celebrates the contribution of local sports clubs, schools, coaches and volunteers in providing opportunities for young … |
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Tuesday 15th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2026 GSCE attainment gap and dyslexia 15 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the findings of the British Dyslexia Association’s 2026 report, GSCE Attainment: Decade without progress; further notes the report finds that in the latest academic year (2024/2025) only two in ten pupils with a Special Educational Need (SEN) like dyslexia achieved a grade five or … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Celebrating the great British postie 17 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution made by postal workers across the United Kingdom, whose dedication, reliability and commitment help bind communities together in every corner of the country; pays tribute to the many postmen and postwomen who go beyond the duties of their role by providing … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 UK firefighters attending the Terry Farrell Patriot Memorial Stair Climb 14 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House recognises the contributions of the 236 UK firefighters from 48 UK fire and rescue services who are attending the Terry Farrell Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia; further recognises the more than 2000 steps they will climb to represent the 110 floors … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Support for retired service animals 25 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House recognises the important work service animals do in the public service sector to enable emergency services to respond and solve key incidents; believes that these animals deserve support in old age after their careers; notes the many challenges these animals face after leaving active service including issues … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Second Reading of the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill 27 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Chris Coghlan (Liberal Democrat - Dorking and Horley) That this House notes that on 8 July 2026 the Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill, also known as Christopher’s Law, was introduced with cross-party support; recognises that cases where the process for deciding on the presumption of capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 was not correctly followed are … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Wyke Farms at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards 11 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, based in Bruton, Somerset, on being named British and Irish Supreme Champion at the 2026 Global Cheese Awards, held at the Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show, for its Ivy's Reserve Vintage Cheddar; notes that Wyke Farms also received … |
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Monday 14th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Political donations and campaign finance regulation 48 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses alarm at the exposure of UK democracy to the undue influence of an ultra-wealthy minority; notes that donations are uncapped meaning that two individuals have been able to give £72 million to one party in one week; further notes recent investigations reporting foreign money and impermissible … |
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Monday 14th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Independent cafes and coffee shops 17 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the increasingly important contribution made by independent cafés and coffee shops to high streets across the United Kingdom, acting as community hubs and welcoming workspaces, while offering young people their valuable first job opportunity; celebrates the many specialist and charming cafés across Newbury and West Berkshire … |
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Monday 14th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House notes with concern the challenges facing the barbering and hairdressing sector with a 23% employment decline in 2025; further notes the damage done to future employment in the sector, with the number of young people starting apprenticeships in hairdressers or barbers falling from 13,180 in 2015 to … |
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Friday 11th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (No. 2) 32 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), which for more than 200 years has stood ready to save lives at sea, regardless of who is in danger; recognises the thousands of RNLI volunteers who give their time, often at considerable personal risk, to … |
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Wednesday 9th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th September 2026 150th anniversary of St John's Church, Wimborne 7 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the 150th year of St John’s Church in Wimborne; commends the role the Church has played and continues to play at the centre of its community through numerous events open to all; further commends the Church for the education offer they deliver through St John’s Pre-School … |
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Friday 4th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House pays tribute to Claudia Adolphus-Green, a 33-year-old from Byfleet, who has bravely faced a diagnosis of blood cancer on three occasions since 2024; notes that Ms Adolphus-Green was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma just weeks before her wedding in 2024, and despite her condition, choosing to take part … |
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Wednesday 9th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the persistently high and variable road fuel prices faced by drivers across the United Kingdom; further notes the Competition and Markets Authority findings that prices remain significantly above levels seen before the conflict in the Middle East, alongside passive pricing strategies by some retailers … |
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Thursday 10th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026 Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescue operations 40 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commends the outstanding work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity which provides a 24-hour lifesaving service across the waters of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; notes that, since its formation, the RNLI has helped save 147,096 lives; pays tribute to the courage, … |
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Thursday 10th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th September 2026 Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed 7 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed on finishing second in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2026, a nationwide awards initiative organised by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMAS), Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity; recognises that in 2017 the group worked tirelessly to convert the … |
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Thursday 10th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commemorates Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026 and pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain; recognises that the battle represented a pivotal moment in the defence of the UK and the preservation of democracy … |
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Wednesday 9th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th September 2026 Contribution of women to the Bayeux Tapestry 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the opening of the Bayeux Tapestry to the public at the British Museum, one of the world's most famous and celebrated works of art; notes that it was created by English women, whose individual names and identities were never recorded; further notes that despite its fame, … |
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Monday 7th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2026 Publication of Legal Advice on Local Government Reorganisation 37 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House the legal advice received by His Majesty's Government relating to the lawfulness and legal robustness of the local government reorganisation programme, including the decisions made … |
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Tuesday 1st September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th September 2026 5 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this house celebrates the life changing work of the Somerset Armed Forces Hub has done for veterans in Somerset; notes that the Somerset Armed Forces Hub is based in ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) at Egwood in Yeovil constituency, and is open to all members of the Armed Forces … |
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Tuesday 8th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2026 58 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode … |
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Tuesday 8th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Suicide Prevention Day; remembers all those who have lost their lives to suicide or who have lost a loved one to suicide; pays tribute to the tireless work of both national and community groups such as Winchester Youth Counselling which provides invaluable support for young … |
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Tuesday 8th September Gideon Amos signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th September 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates Phoenix Rising on their recent charity status, having been running for five years as a Community Interest Company; commends them on the work that they do in Torbay and surrounding areas in supporting women over 18 who suffer from domestic abuse and in post-relationship support as … |
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Tuesday 1st September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing over £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; further acknowledges such a … |
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Wednesday 15th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon … |
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Monday 13th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 81 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House celebrates Richard Pengelly and his 37 years of dedicated service to the House of Commons; notes that he began his parliamentary career in the Pugin Room before becoming one of the best-known and best-loved faces behind the bar in the Strangers’ Bar; recognises that his warmth, kindness, … |
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Thursday 16th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive 19 signatures (Most recent: 11 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern that demand for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive had allocated 75% of the window 1 budget within weeks of the scheme opening; pays tribute to farmers across the country, particularly smaller and hill farms, for producing food, caring for the countryside and tackling climate … |
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Tuesday 1st September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 12 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to two hours … |
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Tuesday 1st September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Cosmetic specifications for fresh produce and national food security 26 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the impact of extreme summer heat on UK fresh produce; calls for greater flexibility in cosmetic specifications for fresh produce, given that appearance does not reflect nutritional value, in order to reduce food waste before it leaves the farm gate; further calls on the … |
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3 Sep 2026, 1:28 p.m. - House of Commons " Gideon Amos thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I first Deputy Speaker. Can I first congratulate the right hon. Lady on her appointment. I look forward to exchanges and working with her and " Gideon Amos MP (Taunton and Wellington, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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8 Sep 2026, 4:35 p.m. - House of Commons "of Bill Gideon Amos. >> Illegal trading, temporary closure of premises bill. " Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Wigan, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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8 Sep 2026, 4:35 p.m. - House of Commons "presentation of Bill. Presentation of Bill Gideon Amos. " Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP, The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Wigan, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Sep 2026, 2:29 p.m. - House of Commons "Bill Gideon Amos. " Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Greenwich and Woolwich, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Sep 2026, 10:24 a.m. - Westminster Hall "We come to Lib Dem spokesman Gideon Amos. " Speaker 1 - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Sep 2026, 11:56 a.m. - House of Commons "We're determined to get this right, and I'm happy that he's raised the issue and will look into it further. >> Gideon Amos thank. " Catherine McKinnell MP, The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Newcastle upon Tyne North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Sep 2026, 11:56 a.m. - House of Commons ">> Gideon Amos thank. >> You, Mr. Speaker. The Minister will be able to deliver its Rapid " Catherine McKinnell MP, The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Newcastle upon Tyne North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Sep 2026, 5:17 p.m. - House of Commons " Gideon Amos thank you, Madam >> Gideon Amos thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. After a summer of drought in England and my in my " - View Video - View Transcript |
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10 Sep 2026, 5:37 p.m. - House of Commons "course, who's responsible as well? Gideon Amos. >> Thank you, thank you. I'm " Emma Hardy MP, The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation
52 speeches (13,793 words) Tuesday 15th September 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Florence Eshalomi (LAB - Vauxhall and Camberwell Green) Members for Surrey Heath and for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) raised the issue of PAS 9980. - Link to Speech |
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Grey Belt Land: Definition and Application
29 speeches (11,683 words) Tuesday 15th September 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Gareth Bacon (Con - Orpington) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) highlighted, the grey belt has been talked up as low-quality - Link to Speech 2: Jeremy Wright (Con - Kenilworth and Southam) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) was making to him is that, although we all want this - Link to Speech |
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Social Housing Bill [Lords]
162 speeches (27,204 words) 2nd reading Thursday 10th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Andrew George (LD - St Ives) Friend the Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos). - Link to Speech |
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Bills Presented
0 speeches (None words) Thursday 10th September 2026 - Commons Chamber |
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Water Management
23 speeches (3,861 words) Thursday 10th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Emma Hardy (Lab - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing the debate. - Link to Speech |
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Online Safety
75 speeches (10,071 words) Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Lisa Nandy (Lab - Wigan) Trading (Temporary Closure of Premises) BillPresentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)Gideon Amos - Link to Speech |
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Direction of Government
248 speeches (31,380 words) Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Sussex Weald) For the final and 125th question, I call Gideon Amos. - Link to Speech |