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Calendar
Monday 12th January 2026 4:30 p.m. John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: e-petition 727309 relating to a general election View calendar - Add to calendar

Division Votes
10 Dec 2025 - Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer - View Vote Context John Lamont voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 86 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 297
10 Dec 2025 - Seasonal Work - View Vote Context John Lamont voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 98
10 Dec 2025 - Seasonal Work - View Vote Context John Lamont voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 325
15 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context John Lamont voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 88 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 311 Noes - 96
16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context John Lamont voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 103 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 118 Noes - 340
16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context John Lamont voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 103 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 195
17 Dec 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context John Lamont voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165
7 Jan 2026 - Jury Trials - View Vote Context John Lamont voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 100 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 290
7 Jan 2026 - Rural Communities - View Vote Context John Lamont voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 100 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 332

Speeches
John Lamont speeches from: Business of the House John Lamont contributed 2 speeches (861 words) Thursday 8th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House
John Lamont speeches from: Less Survivable Cancers John Lamont contributed 1 speech (96 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care
John Lamont speeches from: BBC Charter Renewal John Lamont contributed 1 speech (109 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
John Lamont speeches from: Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief John Lamont contributed 1 speech (51 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury
John Lamont speeches from: Business of the House John Lamont contributed 2 speeches (796 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House
John Lamont speeches from: Christmas Adjournment John Lamont contributed 1 speech (800 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House
John Lamont speeches from: Finance (No. 2) Bill John Lamont contributed 2 speeches (132 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury

Written Answers
Brain: Tumours Asked by: John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) Wednesday 17th December 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his Department is taking to ensure brain tumour patients have timely access to whole genome sequencing. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Genomic testing is delivered through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service via seven regional NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (NHS GLHs). Testing follows the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes whole genome sequencing (WGS) for neurological tumours, including primary brain cancers. NHS England has produced national sample handling guidance for WGS of solid tumours, including brain tumours, to maintain DNA quality and improve access to WGS by standardising the collection, processing, and transport of samples. Approaches to the handling of fresh tissue have also been reviewed to speed up processes. In 2025/26, NHS England is continuing its Cancer Genomics Improvement Programme to deliver quality improvement initiatives, education, local engagement, and the establishment of Cellular Pathology Genomic Centres to streamline cancer genomics pathways and accelerate genomic testing. These approaches are addressing variability and ensuring equitable regional access to WGS for brain tumour patients. NHS England monitors performance through Patient Level Contract Monitoring data and works with NHS GLHs to address variation and drive improvements.

Written Answers

Brain: Tumours
Asked by: John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
Wednesday 17th December 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his Department is taking to ensure brain tumour patients have timely access to whole genome sequencing.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

Genomic testing is delivered through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service via seven regional NHS Genomic Laboratory Hubs (NHS GLHs). Testing follows the National Genomic Test Directory, which includes whole genome sequencing (WGS) for neurological tumours, including primary brain cancers. NHS England has produced national sample handling guidance for WGS of solid tumours, including brain tumours, to maintain DNA quality and improve access to WGS by standardising the collection, processing, and transport of samples. Approaches to the handling of fresh tissue have also been reviewed to speed up processes. In 2025/26, NHS England is continuing its Cancer Genomics Improvement Programme to deliver quality improvement initiatives, education, local engagement, and the establishment of Cellular Pathology Genomic Centres to streamline cancer genomics pathways and accelerate genomic testing. These approaches are addressing variability and ensuring equitable regional access to WGS for brain tumour patients. NHS England monitors performance through Patient Level Contract Monitoring data and works with NHS GLHs to address variation and drive improvements.

MP Financial Interests
15th December 2025 John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP John James - £2,500.00 Source

John Lamont mentioned

Live Transcript
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18 Dec 2025, 4:45 p.m. - House of Commons " Shadow Minister John Lamont. >> Very much, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I start by wishing you and your team a very happy Christmas and a " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
5 Jan 2026, 4:49 p.m. - House of Commons " John Lamont. >> This partial. >> U-turn to the family farm tax is undoubtedly welcome. But does the " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jan 2026, 10:44 a.m. - House of Commons "all that. And we now come to business. Questions. Deputy shadow Leader of the House. John Lamont. " Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, The Secretary of State for Transport (Swindon South, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jan 2026, 10:46 a.m. - House of Commons " John Lamont. May I begin by wishing you, Mr. Speaker, the honourable and right hon. Members and all staff of this " John Lamont MP (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript

Parliamentary Debates
Less Survivable Cancers 57 speeches (13,038 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Caroline Johnson (Con - Sleaford and North Hykeham) Friend the Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) said, it is important that we - Link to Speech
Christmas Adjournment 75 speeches (16,381 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Alan Campbell (Lab - Tynemouth) Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont), has said, the highlight of today has been - Link to Speech
St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs 83 speeches (19,772 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office Mentions: 1: Andrew Bowie (Con - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine) Friend the Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) spoke recently of how this Government - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Friday 9th January 2026 Report - 4th Report - Ministerial Statements and the Ministerial Code Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Found: West Cambridgeshire) Lauren Edwards (Labour; Rochester and Strood) Peter Lamb (Labour; Crawley) John Lamont
Tuesday 6th January 2026 Oral Evidence - Re:State Public Bodies - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Found: Hoare (Chair); Richard Baker; Markus Campbell- Savours; Charlotte Cane; Sam Carling; Peter Lamb; John Lamont
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Oral Evidence - Cabinet Office, and Cabinet Office Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Found: the meeting Members present: Simon Hoare (Chair); Richard Baker; Sam Carling; Lauren Edwards; John Lamont
Wednesday 10th December 2025 Oral Evidence - House of Commons Procedure Committee Found: present: Cat Smith (Chair); James Asser; Bambos Charalambous; Sir Christopher Chope; Mary Kelly Foy; John Lamont
Tuesday 9th December 2025 Oral Evidence - House of Lords Appointments Commission Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Found: Hoare (Chair); Richard Baker; Markus Campbell- Savours; Sam Carling; Lauren Edwards; Peter Lamb; John Lamont

John Lamont - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 6th January 2026 9:30 a.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Public Bodies At 10:00am: Oral evidence Joe Hill - Policy Director at Re:State View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 13th January 2026 9:30 a.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 14th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 24th February 2026 1 p.m. Restoration and Renewal Programme Board - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 24th March 2026 1 p.m. Restoration and Renewal Programme Board - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 21st January 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons At 2:45pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Lord Hermer KC - Attorney General at Attorney General's Office View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 27th January 2026 9:30 a.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the Civil Service Commission At 10:00am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston - First Civil Service Commissioner at Civil Service Commission At 11:00am: Oral evidence Sir Laurie Magnus CBE - Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 28th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 27th January 2026 noon Restoration and Renewal Programme Board - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Wednesday 28th January 2026 2:45 p.m. Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the Cabinet Office At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations) at Cabinet Office Catherine Little CB - Chief Operating Officer for the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office at Cabinet Office Hermione Gough - EU Director at Cabinet Office View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 10th February 2026 11:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 10th December 2025 Oral Evidence - House of Commons Procedure Committee
Thursday 11th December 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 18 November 2025 Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 9th December 2025 Oral Evidence - House of Lords Appointments Commission Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from Professor Denise Anne Lievesley CBE on the role of the National Statistician, dated 9.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter to Karl Banister, Director of Operations, Legal and Clinical and Deputy Ombudsman, PHSO on special reports laid by the PHSO in relation to the Charity Commission, dated 9.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from Penny Young, Deputy Chair, UK Statistics Authority on recruitment for a permanent National Statistician, dated 5.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on appointment of the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority, dated 4.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office and His Majesty’s Paymaster General on lobbying reform, dated 8.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from James Benford, Director General for Surveys and Economic and Social Statistics, Office for National Statistics on the ONS Plan for Economic Statistics progress update December 2025, dated 4.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons & Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office and His Majesty's Paymaster General on public inquiries: scrutiny of recommendations, dated 9.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Wednesday 17th December 2025 Written Evidence - Centenary Action (Supplementary Evidence) CLI0015 - Call lists Call lists - Procedure Committee
Wednesday 17th December 2025 Correspondence - Letter from the Chair to the Leader of the House of Commons relating to changes to the process for allocating estimates day debates, dated 12 December 2025 Procedure Committee
Tuesday 16th December 2025 Oral Evidence - Cabinet Office, and Cabinet Office Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Thursday 18th December 2025 Report - Restoration and Renewal Quarterly Report Q2 July - September 2025 Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee
Tuesday 6th January 2026 Correspondence - Letter from Cat Little CB, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Conrad Smewing, Director General Public Spending HM Treasury on outcome delivery, dated 12.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Tuesday 6th January 2026 Correspondence - Letter from William Shawcross CVO, Commissioner for Public Appointments on follow-up written evidence after the 2.12.25 oral evidence session, dated 16.12.25 Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Wednesday 7th January 2026 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 2 December 2025 Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 6th January 2026 Oral Evidence - Re:State Public Bodies - Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Friday 9th January 2026 Report - 4th Report - Ministerial Statements and the Ministerial Code Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - House of Commons WRP0003 - Written Parliamentary Questions Written Parliamentary Questions - Procedure Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Dr Richard Johnson EVO0019 - Electronic voting Electronic Voting - Procedure Committee
Wednesday 14th January 2026 Written Evidence - Birkbeck, University of London WRP0004 - Written Parliamentary Questions Written Parliamentary Questions - Procedure Committee
Thursday 15th January 2026 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 16 December 2025 Modernisation Committee
Friday 16th January 2026 Minutes and decisions - R&R Programme Board Sub Board minutes - 12 November 2025 Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee
Friday 16th January 2026 Agendas and papers - R&R Programme Board Agenda - 18 November 2025 Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee
Friday 16th January 2026 Minutes and decisions - R&R Programme Board minutes - 18 November 2025 Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Leader to Procedure Committee regarding Estimates Days Debates, dated 13 January 2026 Procedure Committee
Wednesday 21st January 2026 Oral Evidence - Attorney General's Office Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons - Procedure Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
23 Jan 2026 The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 27 Feb 2026) The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee scrutinises the work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. New Ombudsman Paula Sussex CBE has been in post since August 2025 and the Committee plans to hold an oral evidence session with her and other senior leaders soon. The Committee is keen to examine the organisation’s priorities under new leadership, with the new corporate strategy due to be published soon, as well as its performance in handling individual complaints and utilising data to identify wider potential concerns in public sector administration. Read the call for evidence for more information.

Select Committee Inquiry

23 Jan 2026
The work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (Select)

Submit Evidence (by 27 Feb 2026)

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee scrutinises the work and performance of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

New Ombudsman Paula Sussex CBE has been in post since August 2025 and the Committee plans to hold an oral evidence session with her and other senior leaders soon. The Committee is keen to examine the organisation’s priorities under new leadership, with the new corporate strategy due to be published soon, as well as its performance in handling individual complaints and utilising data to identify wider potential concerns in public sector administration.

Read the call for evidence for more information.