Information between 8th December 2024 - 7th January 2025
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 353 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 354 Noes - 202 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 352 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 353 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 351 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon 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 - 332 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Trade - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 375 Noes - 9 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Lee Dillon voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 329 |
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Lee Dillon speeches from: Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
Lee Dillon contributed 1 speech (129 words) Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Lee Dillon speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Lee Dillon contributed 2 speeches (85 words) Monday 16th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Lee Dillon speeches from: English Devolution
Lee Dillon contributed 1 speech (100 words) Monday 16th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Lee Dillon speeches from: Responsibilities of Housing Developers
Lee Dillon contributed 1 speech (467 words) Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Energy: Prices
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Wednesday 11th December 2024 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing measures to prevent households that have chosen not to install smart meters from higher energy tariffs. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The mechanism for protecting consumers from disproportionate energy prices is the Price Cap, which ensures default tariffs are priced efficiently. This protects households who are on their supplier’s default tariff. The level of the price cap is the same for both smart and non-smart meter default tariffs. |
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Land: Valuation
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Wednesday 11th December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing measures to reduce the hope value of land. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government recently brought into force regulations that provide for the removal of ‘hope value’ from the assessment of compensation in compulsory purchase cases, where there is justification in the public interest. Guidance and a fact sheet on the measures was published on 3 October 2024 and can be found here. We have made clear our intention to further reform the compulsory purchase process and land compensation rules to enable more effective land assembly that will speed-up and lower the costs of the delivery of housing and critical infrastructure in the public interest. The reforms will be subject to consultation which will be published shortly. |
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Children in Care
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Thursday 12th December 2024 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding to ensure that the Lifelong Links programme can be extended to all children in care. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The department is committed to helping children thrive and wants the best for every child and family. We know that a stable support network and loving relationships are crucial to supporting children in care and care leavers to thrive. To support this, the department is currently funding 50 family finding, befriending and mentoring programmes, being delivered by 45 local authorities. These programmes will help children in care and care leavers to identify and connect with the important people in their lives and create safe, stable loving relationships. Of the 45 local authorities, 23 are delivering Lifelong Links as their family finding programme. The family finding, befriending and mentoring programme is being evaluated and this will inform decisions about the future of the programme. |
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Agriculture: Inheritance Tax
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Thursday 12th December 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing separate inheritance tax thresholds for (a) agricultural land and (b) business equipment for farmers. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.
It is expected that up to around 2,000 estates will be affected in 2026-27 by the changes to APR and BPR, with around half of those being claims that involve AIM shares. Almost three-quarters of estates claiming agricultural property relief (or those claiming agricultural property relief and business property relief together) are expected to be unaffected by these reforms.
In accordance with standard practice, a tax information and impact note will be published alongside the draft legislation before the relevant Finance Bill. |
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Thursday 12th December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's timescales are for bringing forward secondary legislation in relation to the Leasehold Act 2024. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244). |
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Drugs: Newbury
Asked by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) Thursday 19th December 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support research in the pharmaceutical sector in Newbury. Answered by Andrew Gwynne - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department funds research and research infrastructure, which supports patients and the public to participate in high-quality research across the United Kingdom, through the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). Development and delivery of research in the pharmaceutical sector is supported and enabled nationwide through NIHR infrastructure, including the NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN), the NIHR Clinical Research Facilities (CRFs), the NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs), and the newly designated NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs). These all support the delivery of clinical research through facilities, staff resource, collaborations, and funding. In Newbury, pharmaceutical research benefits from the South Central RDN, as well as the Oxford and Southampton-based CRFs and BRCs, and from April, a new CRDC in Southampton, all of which support a range of pharmaceutical studies in the region. In order to maximise our potential to be a world leader and develop a more competitive, efficient, and accessible clinical research system, the Department is committed to implementing the recommendations from Lord O'Shaughnessy’s independent review of commercial clinical trials in full. We expect these efforts to attract more commercial investment in clinical research and yield a broad and diverse portfolio of clinical trials in the United Kingdom, to provide innovative treatment options for patients. |
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Monday 13th January Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025 Possible sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili 20 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls … |
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Wednesday 8th January Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including extensive restrictions on speech, education, working, and unaccompanied travel or movement in the public sphere; notes that this is described by the United Nations special rapporteur as amounting to a gender … |
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Wednesday 8th January Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Protecting children from sexual abuse 56 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from … |
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Wednesday 8th January Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) 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 have reported a 10% increase in long term empty homes; understands the detrimental impact these empty homes have on this crisis; further notes that consenting to the development of thousands … |
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Wednesday 18th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report … |
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Wednesday 18th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the State Pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decision to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent Parliamentary … |
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Tuesday 17th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Democratic violations and violence in Georgia 23 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard … |
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Monday 16th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes the contribution of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace; recognises the tournament's positive impact on the festive sporting and television schedule; and further recognises the importance of darts to the sporting and cultural life of our nation. |
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Monday 16th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and … |
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Monday 16th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict 27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violations of human rights in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; reiterates the urgent need for all parties to adhere to international law and the principles of proportionality in the use of force; calls for the UK Government … |
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Thursday 12th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of … |
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Thursday 12th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Democracy and human rights in Myanmar 30 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; … |
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Wednesday 11th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria 24 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as a turning point for the country and the wider Middle East; acknowledges the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people under a dictator who employed chemical weapons, waged brutal campaigns against civilians, and suppressed calls for … |
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Tuesday 10th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, Melbourne 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House unequivocally condemns the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last week that is now being investigated as a terrorist incident; notes with concern the rising rates of antisemitism being seen worldwide; acknowledges that these disturbing trends are also unfolding in the UK, with the … |
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Monday 9th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Review into breast cancer screening 56 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Friday 6th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Apprenticeships in the trades industry 21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and … |
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Friday 6th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Registration scheme for short-term lets and local communities 13 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, particularly in coastal, rural, and tourist hotspot areas such as Devon; highlights the increasing pressure on local housing markets, where absentee … |
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Monday 9th December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services 44 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel … |
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Thursday 10th October Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 108 signatures (Most recent: 29 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that … |
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Monday 18th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 34 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy … |
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Wednesday 20th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 41 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes … |
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Wednesday 20th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep … |
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Wednesday 20th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the … |
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Thursday 21st November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates Carers Rights Day; recognises the hard and vital work unpaid carers do caring for their loved ones; notes that carers across the country support the wellbeing of millions of the most vulnerable in our society and contribute £184bn to the UK economy; further notes that health … |
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Thursday 21st November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 31 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this house recognises the importance of carers in the UK, in the light of Carers Rights Day; in addition acknowledges the poor working conditions and low pay that carers struggle with; highlights the value of carers to societies across the UK; notes that while the recent budget has added … |
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Monday 25th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers 31 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of … |
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Tuesday 26th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Variety Disability Sports Awards 19 signatures (Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House celebrates the Variety Disability Sports Awards 2024, which took place on 25 November 2024; congratulates each of the award winners and nominees for their achievements, whether that be as an athlete, coach or innovator; notes the importance of equal access to sport and physical activity for all; … |
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Tuesday 26th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; … |
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Wednesday 27th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Potential closure of post offices 36 signatures (Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital … |
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Wednesday 27th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Assistance and access for disabled people at railway stations 35 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House is gravely concerned by the challenges disabled people face in getting support at railway stations, particularly in rural constituencies such as Yeovil; expresses alarm at the absence of available assistance staff in stations such as Yeovil Penn Mill; notes with concern that only one in four train … |
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Friday 29th November Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Equal pay and prize money in women’s football 20 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern over the significant disparities in pay and prize money between men’s and women’s football; notes that the prize fund for the women’s FA Cup remains far lower than that of the men’s competition, despite the impressive growth and increasing popularity of women’s football; commends Lewes … |
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Monday 2nd December Lee Dillon signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House congratulates Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on the release of their single Love is Enough; wishes them luck in the race for this year’s Christmas number one; recognises the talent and hard work of the six current and former young carers who wrote the single; highlights the … |
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Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
73 speeches (10,488 words) Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Nusrat Ghani (Con - Sussex Weald) I call Lee Dillon, a member of the Select Committee. - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Chair to the Secretary of State for DEFRA relating to Written Parliamentary Question’s, dated 11 December 2024 Procedure Committee |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025
Correspondence - Reply from the Secretary of State for DEFRA to the Chair relating to Written Parliamentary Question’s, dated 7 January 2025 Procedure Committee |
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Tuesday 14th January 2025
Report - Written parliamentary questions: Departmental performance in Session 2023–24 Procedure Committee |
| Select Committee Inquiry |
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9 Dec 2024
Status of independent Members of Parliament Procedure Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions In the July 2024 General Election, a record six independent candidates were elected to the House of Commons. In September 2024, five of those MPs informed the Speaker that they were forming an independent grouping in Parliament as a ‘technical group’, rather than a political party. This letter has given rise to questions about the status of parliamentary groupings under House of Commons procedures, and the status of independent MPs as a whole. As well as those who were elected as independents, the last few parliaments have seen many more ‘independent’ MPs, with ‘losing the whip’ being a common event which can now occur in different ways, and does happen more frequently, than in the past. There is therefore the potential for a significant number of ‘independent’ MPs at any given point in the course of a Parliament. This inquiry is looking into the procedural status of independent MPs – both individually and collectively – in the House of Commons. |
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16 Dec 2024
Call lists Procedure Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Call lists, or speakers lists, exist in many legislatures around the world, and were employed in the House of Commons during the Covid-19 pandemic to regulate the flow of debates in virtual/hybrid proceedings. Call lists can be a helpful tool in giving Members an indication of when they will be called to speak in a debate, and thus to plan their days more effectively, and in enabling the chair of a debate to decide time limits. However, there are also concerns about their impact on the flow of the debate. This inquiry will examine the matter in detail, and consider any potential merits and drawbacks to using call lists for debates in the House of Commons. |
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11 Dec 2024
Elections within the House of Commons Procedure Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Reforms introduced following the publication of the 2009 Report of the Reform of the House of Commons Committee, Rebuilding the House (‘the Wright Report’, so named after the Chair of the Committee, Tony Wright MP) included the election by the whole House for positions such as some select committee chairs and the Deputy Speakers. The operation of these elections is governed by Standing Orders, however the practicalities around electioneering are not currently regulated, and there is often uncertainty about the types of voting system applied to each election, which varies depending on the position the House is electing. This inquiry will look into the operation of these elections to positions within the House of Commons. |