6 Former APPG memberships
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What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the potential financial impact of proposals to implement a visitor levy for Wales on the tourism sector.
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What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
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voted No - in line with the party majority
One of 274 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 193 Noes - 279
The Secretary of State has correctly identified that there are some who want to use immigration policy to enforce a …
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress he has made on repairing the Torquay …
A Bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to increase the sentence available to the court for those convicted …
From 17 January 2020, Vice-Chair of the Torquay Town Deal Board. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 27 January 2020)
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a scheme to incentivise owners of land within …
Division Voting information
Kevin Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 77 Conservative No votes vs 222 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 431 Noes - 89
Kevin Foster voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 61 Conservative No votes vs 106 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 70
Kevin Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 107 Conservative Aye votes vs 109 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 116 Noes - 299
Kevin Foster voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 22 Conservative Aye votes vs 238 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 246 Noes - 242
Debates during the 2019 Parliament
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Legislation Debates
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Torbay Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 106,888 signatures (0.43%)
of 36,397 signatures (0.32%)
of 64,816 signatures (0.24%)
of 608,064 signatures (0.20%)
of 102,739 signatures (0.15%)
of 608,064 signatures (0.20%)
of 106,888 signatures (0.43%)
of 275,481 signatures (0.13%)
of 249,091 signatures (0.07%)
of 102,739 signatures (0.15%)
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Find the time to take the Kept Animals Bill through Parliament and make it law
Gov Responded - 12 Aug 2022 Debated on - 5 Dec 2022 View 's petition debate contributionsclosed 11 months ago
Hundreds of thousands of people signed numerous petitions calling for actions that the Government has included in the Kept Animals Bill. The Government should urgently find time to allow the Bill to complete its journey through Parliament and become law.
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Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees.
Gov Responded - 6 Apr 2022 Debated on - 14 Mar 2022 View 's petition debate contributionsclosed 1 year, 3 months ago
Join other nations in providing a route to safety for refugees. Waive all visa requirements for Ukrainian passport holders arriving in the UK.
Petition Closed
Grant an urgent Amnesty to Undocumented Migrants living in the UK
Gov Responded - 18 Mar 2021 Debated on - 19 Jul 2021 View 's petition debate contributionsclosed 2 years, 4 months ago
Undocumented Migrants are suffering in silence, with no access to adequate Financial support, or any help. The Government should grant an urgent Amnesty of 5years to those with no criminal record so that they could live their lives as normal human beings and pay tax to help the UK economy.
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Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Kevin Foster, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Kevin Foster has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Kevin Foster has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
4 Bills introduced by Kevin Foster
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of small-scale radio multiplex services; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 27th April 2017 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to increase the sentence available to the court for those convicted of a criminal offence related to animal fighting; and for connected purposes.
Monday 4th July 2016
A Bill to make provision for the enforcement of noise limits for vehicles via automatic monitoring equipment; and for connected purposes.
Monday 4th July 2016
A Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.
Monday 4th July 2016
4 Bills co-sponsored by Kevin Foster
Dartmoor National Park (Access) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Anthony Mangnall (Con)
Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - George Eustice (Con)
Registration of Marriage (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Caroline Spelman (Con)
Events and Festivals (Control of Flares, Fireworks and Smoke Bombs Etc) Bill 2015-16
Sponsor - Nigel Adams (Con)
8 Written Questions in the current parliament
(View all written questions)I would like to thank my hon Friend the Member for Torbay for his tireless work to support the hospitality and tourism sector across his constituency.
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme has provided much needed support with high energy costs over the winter. We continue to work closely with the sector, including through the newly-established Hospitality Sector Council and across Government to ensure a successful future for these important industries.
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
1 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions
(View all Kevin Foster's Defra questions)In England, the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme invests at least £6 million in the sector annually. Last year, it approved around 240 projects worth almost £4 million in Devon and Cornwall investing in health and safety, limiting the environmental impact of fishing and improving the value and quality of fisheries products. Wider support via the £100 million United Kingdom Seafood Fund is also available.
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
DWP announced the decommissioning of the Torquay Temporary Jobcentre on 17 May 2023. Customers and staff exited the site by June. The Department is in the process of preparing the site ready to hand back to the landlord.
We sincerely apologise that this work has taken so long. Since this issue was brought to our attention, we have escalated this to ensure the contractor completes the work as a matter of urgency.
The Department has provided the honourable member with a letter from DWP Estates with further information and a full explanation of the delay, which resulted from a combination of supplier failure and the transition to decommissioning this site.
We can confirm that replacement glazing units have been ordered and the Department will ensure installation is completed as quickly as possible.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
The UK has some of the toughest powers in the world to deal with sex offenders and those who pose a risk, and we are committed to ensuring that the system is as robust as it can be.
Civil orders are available to the police (on application to the court) to manage the risk posed by registered sex offenders and those who pose a risk of sexual harm. Sexual Harm Prevention Orders can be applied to anyone convicted or cautioned for a sexual or violent offence, including where offences are committed overseas; and Sexual Risk Orders can be applied to any individual who poses a risk of sexual harm in the UK or abroad, even if they have never been convicted. Both orders can place a range of restrictions and/or requirements on individuals depending on the nature of the case, such as prohibiting offenders from engaging in certain kinds of employment. For both, breach is a criminal offence punishable by a maximum of 5 years’ imprisonment
We are further strengthening the regime for managing registered sex offenders through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, and we continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the right powers are available for the authorities to tackle sexual crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
The Home Office replied on 13 December 2022.
Minister of State (Home Office) (Immigration)
The Home Office will reply by 5 January 2023.
Minister of State (Home Office) (Immigration)
I have regular discussions with the Transport Secretary on a range of transport measures, including infrastructure between Wales and the South West of England. Sadly, the Welsh Government is against the M4 Relief Road which would be of huge benefit to the region.
Secretary of State for Wales