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Division Votes
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 170
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 178
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 163
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 172
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 158
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 161
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 160
15 Sep 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 164
16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley 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 - 340 Noes - 77
16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context
Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79


Speeches
Martin Wrigley speeches from: Children with SEND: Assessments and Support
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (272 words)
Monday 15th September 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Education


Written Answers
Radiotherapy: Devon
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the availability of radiotherapy services to patients in Devon.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We will improve National Health Service waiting time performance, so patients are diagnosed faster and have quicker access to the treatments they require, including radiotherapy. However, we do recognise that there is much more to be done to ensure that this is the reality for all patients across the country, including Devon.

Radiotherapy is vital in cancer care, and it remains a key priority for the Government to reduce radiotherapy waiting times and provide the highest quality of treatment available. This is why the Government has invested £70 million of central funding on 28 new LINAC radiotherapy machines across the country to replace older, less efficient radiotherapy machines. The new machines were allocated across England and funding was allocated to trusts using criteria that NHS England developed. These criteria focused on the age of the machine being replaced, the proportion of older machines in use within the trust, and the trust’s performance on radiotherapy. The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, the local provider for cancer services in Devon, has been awarded funding for a replacement machine.

The forthcoming National Cancer Plan will include further details on how we will ensure all patients have access to the latest treatments and technology, ultimately driving up this country’s cancer survival rates.

Radiotherapy: Devon
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to improve radiotherapy services in Devon.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We will improve National Health Service waiting time performance, so patients are diagnosed faster and have quicker access to the treatments they require, including radiotherapy. However, we do recognise that there is much more to be done to ensure that this is the reality for all patients across the country, including Devon.

Radiotherapy is vital in cancer care, and it remains a key priority for the Government to reduce radiotherapy waiting times and provide the highest quality of treatment available. This is why the Government has invested £70 million of central funding on 28 new LINAC radiotherapy machines across the country to replace older, less efficient radiotherapy machines. The new machines were allocated across England and funding was allocated to trusts using criteria that NHS England developed. These criteria focused on the age of the machine being replaced, the proportion of older machines in use within the trust, and the trust’s performance on radiotherapy. The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, the local provider for cancer services in Devon, has been awarded funding for a replacement machine.

The forthcoming National Cancer Plan will include further details on how we will ensure all patients have access to the latest treatments and technology, ultimately driving up this country’s cancer survival rates.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot dated 24 July 2025.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The former minister responded to the hon. Member’s enquiry via correspondence on 29 August. I have sent a copy of the response to his office for reference.

New Businesses
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for Companies House to reconcile their information with HMRC on the ability of new businesses to (a) employ staff, (b) register for PAYE and (c) issue VAT invoices.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government recognises the importance of efficient and timely coordination between Companies House and HMRC in supporting the operational readiness of newly incorporated businesses. There is currently a timely data-feed between Companies House and HMRC.

HMRC continue to review how improved data-sharing and increased automation can support new businesses and reduce administrative burdens.

British Transport Police: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the planned £8.5 million reduction in funding for the British Transport Police Funding on the policing of crime on the rail network.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The budget for the British Transport Police for the financial year 2025/26 is £415m - a 5.9% increase on the year before.


The British Transport Police’s (BTP) budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). It is the executive non-departmental public body that oversees the Force and is their employer. BTPA sets the BTP’s budget annually following proposals from the Force and views from industry. BTP work closely with BTPA and industry operators to make final resourcing decisions with their agreed budget.

British Transport Police: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 15th September 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the Transport Salaried Staff Association on the British Transport Police's funding.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Secretary of State for Transport met with the General Secretary of the Transport Salaried Staff Association (TSSA), Maryam Eslamdoust on 2nd April 2025, following a meeting with the Rail Minister on 12 March.

These were productive introductory meetings between the General Secretary of TSSA and the Secretary of State for Transport and Rail Minister.

Whilst funding was discussed at these meetings, the British Transport Police’s (BTP) budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). It is the executive non-departmental public body that oversees the Force and is their employer. BTPA sets the BTP’s budget annually following proposals from the Force and views from industry.

British Transport Police: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 16th September 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding levels for the British Transport Police in Devon.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The British Transport Police’s (BTP) budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) which is the executive non-departmental public body that oversees the Force and is their employer. BTPA sets the BTP’s budget annually following proposals from the Force and views from industry.

Like other police forces the BTP have operational independence, so the BTP Chief Constable and Chief Officers use a variety of data to inform the deployment of officers and other resources, including demand for their presence in Devon. This capacity planning process ensures that BTP has the best information to ensure officers across the network, including in Devon, are in the right place at the right time.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 18th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when his Department plans to respond to the correspondence of 24 July 2025 from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I issued a response to the Hon. Member on 18 August.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 18th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when his Department plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot dated 24 July 2025.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I issued a response to the Hon. Member on 18 August.

Firearms: Licensing
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 18th September 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to consult businesses on firearm licencing.

Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government response to the 2023 firearms licensing consultation, published on 13 February this year, included a commitment to having a consultation specifically on strengthening the licensing controls on shotguns.

When launched we will welcome and carefully consider all the views put forward, including those from businesses.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when his Department plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot of 4 August 2025, reference MW9109.

Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

A reply was sent to the hon. Member by the Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, on behalf of the Secretary of State, on 10 September 2025.

Deposit Return Schemes: Rural Areas
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2025 to Question 73442 on Deposit Return Schemes: Newton Abbot, if she will make it her policy to ensure that remote collection points are available in villages without a (a) supermarket, (b) grocery store, (c) convenience store and (d) newsagent.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The scheme administrator, UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd. (UK DMO), is responsible for ensuring there is a comprehensive network of return points so that consumers can easily return their containers, including in rural areas.

Other types of organisations that sell in-scope drinks containers – including hospitality venues, food-to-go stores, schools, hospitals, gyms, sports centres and community centres – although not mandated to host a return point, can apply to operate one voluntarily. This has been popular in other international DRSs as organisations see the benefit of increased footfall.

UK DMO will undertake regular reviews of the return point network to consider the number, location and accessibility of return points.

Internet: Disability and Older People
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital exclusion on (a) elderly and (b) disabled people who do not have a reliable internet connection.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Those who don’t have access to, or cannot use digital technologies, including older people and disabled people, are likely to pay more for certain transactions, have worse health outcomes, and find it more difficult to manage their finances. Knock-on effects of digital exclusion can include difficulty accessing essential services and isolation from their community.

That’s why in February, we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year on digital inclusion. One of these actions was to launch the £9.5mn Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support and expand local community initiatives to get people online, which we did in August. All funded projects will support at least one of the focus demographic groups, which include older and disabled people.

Digital Technology: Disability
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital exclusion on disabled people.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Those who don’t have access to, or cannot use digital technologies, including older people and disabled people, are likely to pay more for certain transactions, have worse health outcomes, and find it more difficult to manage their finances. Knock-on effects of digital exclusion can include difficulty accessing essential services and isolation from their community.

That’s why in February, we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year on digital inclusion. One of these actions was to launch the £9.5mn Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support and expand local community initiatives to get people online, which we did in August. All funded projects will support at least one of the focus demographic groups, which include older and disabled people.

Digital Technology: Older People
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of digital exclusion on elderly people.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Those who don’t have access to, or cannot use digital technologies, including older people and disabled people, are likely to pay more for certain transactions, have worse health outcomes, and find it more difficult to manage their finances. Knock-on effects of digital exclusion can include difficulty accessing essential services and isolation from their community.

That’s why in February, we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan which outlines the first five actions we are taking over the next year on digital inclusion. One of these actions was to launch the £9.5mn Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to support and expand local community initiatives to get people online, which we did in August. All funded projects will support at least one of the focus demographic groups, which include older and disabled people.

Gaza: Internally Displaced People
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 February 2025 to Question 30304 on Gaza: Internally Displaced People, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people displaced from Gaza City since July 2025.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

It has been estimated that at least 90 per cent of Gaza's population of 1.9 million has been displaced, many of whom have been displaced several times, that 92 per cent of housing units have been destroyed and 1.4 million people are currently in desperate need of emergency shelter. Following the ground incursion on 14 August on Gaza City and North Gaza, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report significant displacement observed from north to south with 33,153 movements recorded, further straining already overcrowded areas.

As the UK said in our joint statement with overseas partners on 10 August, we condemn the Government of Israel's decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza, which risks violating international humanitarian law, endangering the lives of all civilians in Gaza, including the remaining hostages, and worsening the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, leading to further death and mass displacement of Palestinian civilians. We call on Israel to allow the UN and humanitarian partners to deliver unrestricted flows of humanitarian aid to alleviate this crisis, including shelter kits.

Bottom Trawling: Teignmouth
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of bottom trawling on coastlines in Teignmouth.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority assesses the impacts of fishing in its district. It has byelaws in place to restrict damaging fishing activity in Marine Protected Areas. As a result of these byelaws, over 40% of the South Devon coast is closed to bottom-towed fishing gear.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 19th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when she plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot, dated 2 July 2025, on behalf of his constituent L Coombes.

Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Department places significant importance on providing timely responses to correspondence. We sincerely apologise for the delay in this instance and assure the Member that a full response will be provided as soon as possible.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 19th September 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot sent on 24 July 2025.

Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

A reply was sent to the hon. Member by the Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, on behalf of the Secretary of State, on 17 September 2025.

Park Homes: Sales
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 22nd September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish a consultation on (a) reducing and (b) abolishing the 10% commission charge on the sale of park homes.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 69040 on 24 July 2025.

Park Homes: Sales
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Monday 22nd September 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a 10% commission charge on the sale of park homes on park home owners.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 69040 on 24 July 2025.

Business: Digital Technology
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 25th September 2025

Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with business representatives on ensuring that elderly people are not prevented from using businesses that choose to move to digital-only services.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The government does not generally intervene in how businesses choose to conduct their activities or offer their products and services. However, the Government expects all businesses to treat all consumers fairly.

Having said that, everyone has a role to play in realising a shared vision for a digitally inclusive UK to ensure everyone, including the elderly, can participate in our modern digital society. That is why we launched the Digital Inclusion Action Plan in February, which sets out the first actions we are taking over the next year to boost digital inclusion.

General Practitioners: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 25th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered introducing a ring-fenced national funding stream to support the expansion of GP surgeries in (a) high-growth and (b) underserved areas.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) to ensure that the National Health Service estate is fit for purpose, in order to meet the needs of the local population.

General practices (GPs) are independent contractors, which, alongside ICBs, are responsible for ensuring their premises are up to standard. Most practice premises are privately owned or leased.

The Department and NHS England requested that ICBs develop estates infrastructure strategies. These have been developed to create a long-term plan for future estate requirements and investment for each local area and its needs. These strategies must take existing and future GP and primary care estate into account when considering how best to deliver local services. To support them in doing this, we provide an annual capital allocation, operational capital, which ICBs are free to use as they see fit, working with healthcare providers in their area including GPs, to deliver their estates and infrastructure priorities.

At a national level, we continue to work closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on the National Planning Policy Framework to ensure all new and existing developments have an adequate level of healthcare infrastructure for the community.

In Autumn 2024, the Government announced the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund, a nationally controlled fund which will deliver upgrades this financial year to GP surgeries across England. These schemes will create additional clinical space within existing building footprints to enable practices to see more patients, boost productivity, and improve patient care. ICBs were invited to submit funding proposals that align with local integrated care system infrastructure strategies and the Primary Care Network Estates Toolkit, prioritising high-quality, fit-for-purpose estates over poorly maintained assets.

General Practitioners: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 25th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department is working with integrated care boards to help tackle potential barriers for GP partnerships when seeking funding for (a) new premises and (b) expansion under the capital funding structure.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) to ensure that the National Health Service estate is fit for purpose, in order to meet the needs of the local population.

General practices (GPs) are independent contractors, which, alongside ICBs, are responsible for ensuring their premises are up to standard. Most practice premises are privately owned or leased.

The Department and NHS England requested that ICBs develop estates infrastructure strategies. These have been developed to create a long-term plan for future estate requirements and investment for each local area and its needs. These strategies must take existing and future GP and primary care estate into account when considering how best to deliver local services. To support them in doing this, we provide an annual capital allocation, operational capital, which ICBs are free to use as they see fit, working with healthcare providers in their area including GPs, to deliver their estates and infrastructure priorities.

At a national level, we continue to work closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on the National Planning Policy Framework to ensure all new and existing developments have an adequate level of healthcare infrastructure for the community.

In Autumn 2024, the Government announced the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund, a nationally controlled fund which will deliver upgrades this financial year to GP surgeries across England. These schemes will create additional clinical space within existing building footprints to enable practices to see more patients, boost productivity, and improve patient care. ICBs were invited to submit funding proposals that align with local integrated care system infrastructure strategies and the Primary Care Network Estates Toolkit, prioritising high-quality, fit-for-purpose estates over poorly maintained assets.

Primary Care: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Thursday 25th September 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the funding model administered by integrated care boards supports (a) long-term infrastructure planning for primary care and (b) the timely development of new GP practices.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) to ensure that the National Health Service estate is fit for purpose, in order to meet the needs of the local population.

General practices (GPs) are independent contractors, which, alongside ICBs, are responsible for ensuring their premises are up to standard. Most practice premises are privately owned or leased.

The Department and NHS England requested that ICBs develop estates infrastructure strategies. These have been developed to create a long-term plan for future estate requirements and investment for each local area and its needs. These strategies must take existing and future GP and primary care estate into account when considering how best to deliver local services. To support them in doing this, we provide an annual capital allocation, operational capital, which ICBs are free to use as they see fit, working with healthcare providers in their area including GPs, to deliver their estates and infrastructure priorities.

At a national level, we continue to work closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on the National Planning Policy Framework to ensure all new and existing developments have an adequate level of healthcare infrastructure for the community.

In Autumn 2024, the Government announced the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund, a nationally controlled fund which will deliver upgrades this financial year to GP surgeries across England. These schemes will create additional clinical space within existing building footprints to enable practices to see more patients, boost productivity, and improve patient care. ICBs were invited to submit funding proposals that align with local integrated care system infrastructure strategies and the Primary Care Network Estates Toolkit, prioritising high-quality, fit-for-purpose estates over poorly maintained assets.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Tuesday 30th September 2025

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2025 to Question 68534 on Members: Correspondence, when the hon. Member will receive a reply to the correspondence with reference MW07790.

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

A response was sent to the Honourable Member on 25 September 2025. I apologise for the delay.

Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 3rd October 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when her Department plans to respond to the correspondence of 25 June 2025 from the hon. Member for Newton Abbot in the name of his constituent L. Clowes.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon. Member's correspondence. I issued a response to the Hon. Member on 9 September.

Pupils: Newton Abbot
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 3rd October 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support children's wellbeing in schools in Newton Abbot constituency.

Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

The government has set a bold new ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children in our history. On 19 June, my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, announced a new approach to enrichment, PE and school sport.

The government has committed to offer free breakfast clubs in every state-funded school with primary-aged pupils in England. From the start of this term, free breakfast clubs are being funded in 750 early adopter schools across England, ahead of national roll out, including two in Newton Abbott.

We are also providing access to specialist mental health professionals in every school by expanding Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). 31% of schools and colleges in Newton Abbot constituency were supported by an NHS-funded MHST in March 2025.

This data has been available since 16 May 2025 at national, regional and local authority level, and since 10 July 2025 at constituency level. Around six in ten pupils nationally are expected to have access to an MHST by March 2026.

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
Friday 3rd October 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June to Question 59824 on Gaza: Humanitarian Aid, whether his Department has had discussions with the International Maritime Organisation on the reported drone attack on the vessel Conscience.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

No.



Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 16th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 17th October 2025

South Downs National Park

3 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester)
That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South …
Wednesday 15th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025

Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally

35 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Air Ambulance employees and the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House notes with concern that employees of air ambulance charities, including paramedics, doctors, nurses, critical care practitioners, pilots, technicians, and those in leadership, training, or command roles with prior frontline service, are currently ineligible for the Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; further notes …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Speeding in rural areas

9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury)
That this House notes with concern the frequent occurrence of speeding, particularly in rural areas, and the significant threat this poses to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists; regrets that in rural communities, such as the Tewkesbury constituency, there is a lack of speed enforcement signage, speed cameras, and that road infrastructure …
Tuesday 16th September
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

CLN2 Batten disease

17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House recognises the immense challenges faced by children and families living with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and devastating neurodegenerative condition; notes the importance of early diagnosis, personalised and compassionate care, and access to innovative treatments that can extend and improve quality of life; acknowledges the tireless efforts …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Celebrating Organic September

12 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates Organic September, an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to promote organic food, farming and sustainable living; recognises that organic farming avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, supports biodiversity and animal welfare, helping to protect public health and the environment; notes that this …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Insect decline and pesticide reduction

15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing decline in insect populations across the UK, which poses a serious threat to biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health; recognises the efforts of local campaigns such as Nature Squared and Bee Friendly Henley, supported by Greener Henley, to promote pollinator-friendly practices and …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Calne Fair Trade

9 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House congratulates Calne Fair Trade on its work to promote fairness, sustainability and respect in global supply chains through initiatives such as the Brew It FAIR! tea party during Fairtrade Fortnight; recognises that fairness is a vital principle that should apply to the way supply chains are managed …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Protection of the Climate Change Act

15 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda

14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in conflict prevention, …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Access to school and college transport for disabled young people

16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person …
Monday 13th October
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Lift Barton Hill Academy pupil leaders

5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House congratulates the newly elected pupil leaders at Lift Barton Hill Academy in Torquay, Gwen, Archie, Luna, Flossy, TJ, Faye, Emily, Adalyn, Ava, Robert, Jessie, Elsie, Rueben, Darcie, Billie-Mae, and Reilly; commends them for their commitments to the school rules of being ready, respectful and safe, and for …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Protect our hospices

19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex)
That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Renewable energy and coal

17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire)
That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; notes that solar and wind power have met and outpaced new global energy demand, supporting economic growth and energy security; highlights that solar energy in particular …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025

30th Anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution

5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Torbay National Coastwatch Institution; pays tribute to its volunteers for their outstanding service in providing vital information on weather conditions, radio checks for yachtsmen and fishermen, and details of the sea state and tides for all those taking part in water …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Thames Water in Wiltshire

10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House expresses deep concern at the continued mismanagement of Thames Water, whose failings have caused serious disruption to residents across Wiltshire and beyond; notes that leaks continue to worsen, bills continue to rise, and customers are left with poor communication and little accountability; condemns the payment of excessive …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and facilities across HDNHSFT above NHS funding …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Fly camping in the Lake District

13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is concerned about the growing problem of fly camping and anti-social behaviour in the Lake District National Park, including littering, wildfires, abandoned tents and human waste; notes the recent Friends of the Lake District survey which found widespread evidence of these issues; recognises the damage being caused …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Dyslexia Awareness Week

21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Dr Anjana Khatwa

5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole)
That this House congratulates Dr Anjana Khatwa on the publication of her book Whispers of Rock, which effortlessly entwines the history of planet earth through its geology and the stories of the indigenous people whose culture is embedded in them; acknowledges her work in educating young people and the wider …
Monday 13th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Dentists in Hazel Grove constituency

9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses deep concern over the crisis of NHS dentistry in Hazel Grove constituency; notes with alarm that a recent health survey of local residents found that 46.4 per cent were not registered with an NHS dentist, and 44 per cent had been forced to pay for private …
Tuesday 14th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Political donations

20 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures to prevent …
Tuesday 14th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025

31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet …
Tuesday 14th October
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme

31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the Government’s decision to close the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in December 2025; further regrets the lack of clarity for the sector about funding arrangements beyond this date; understands this scheme previously supported increased productivity and innovation in the sector, providing nutritious food for our …
Tuesday 16th September
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

The Chilterns National Landscape boundary review

12 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House notes with concern the decision to cancel the Chilterns Boundary Review; acknowledges the Government’s commitments to biodiversity, landscape protection and access to nature; recognises that Protected Landscapes, National Parks and National Landscapes, are critical in delivering those aims; further notes that the Government risks failing to achieve …
Tuesday 16th September
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

Pavement parking consultation response

31 signatures (Most recent: 14 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; notes that this delay has left …
Tuesday 16th September
Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025

80 years of the Moomins

18 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood, written by Tove Jansson in 1945; notes that the story, written during the Second World War, reflects the experience of families seeking safety and belonging, themes which remain relevant today; recognises the …



Martin Wrigley mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Point of Order
5 speeches (603 words)
Monday 15th September 2025 - Commons Chamber

Mentions:
1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) Order No. 57)Mr Lee Dillon, supported by Sarah Dyke, Liz Jarvis, James MacCleary, Edward Morello, Martin Wrigley - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Oral Evidence - DSIT, Office for Life Sciences, and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Found: Emily Darlington; George Freeman; Tom Gordon; Kit Malthouse; Dr Lauren Sullivan; Adam Thompson; Martin Wrigley

Tuesday 16th September 2025
Oral Evidence - MSD, ABPI (The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry), and AstraZeneca

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Found: Emily Darlington; George Freeman; Tom Gordon; Kit Malthouse; Dr Lauren Sullivan; Adam Thompson; Martin Wrigley



Bill Documents
Sep. 16 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 September 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Lee Dillon Gideon Amos Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Mr Will Forster Clive Jones Sarah Dyke Martin Wrigley




Martin Wrigley - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 14th October 2025 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Innovation showcase
At 9:30am: Oral evidence
Dr Sebastian Weidt - Co-Founder and CEO at Universal Quantum
At 9:45am: Oral evidence
Nick Davies - Programme Director at Institute for Government
Jason Liggins - CEO at Crown Hosting Data Centres
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Gaia Marcus - Director at Ada Lovelace Institute
Jeni Tennison - Executive Director at Connected by Data
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Tuesday 21st October 2025 9 a.m.
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Innovation showcase
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Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Oral Evidence - ARIA, and ARIA

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Oral Evidence - DSIT, Office for Life Sciences, and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Oral Evidence - MSD, ABPI (The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry), and AstraZeneca

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for AI and Online Safety, re: Government response to committee’s social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms report, 18 September 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from Minister for Digital Economy, re: Cyber Growth Action Plan, 19 September 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Correspondence - Correspondence from Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, re; National Digital Identity Programme, 26 September 2025

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Institute for Government, and Crown Hosting Data Centres

Digital centre of government - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Ada Lovelace Institute, and Connected by Data

Digital centre of government - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Oral Evidence - Universal Quantum

Innovation showcase - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Friday 17th October 2025
Special Report - 3rd Special Report - Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms: Government and Ofcom responses

Science, Innovation and Technology Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
2 Oct 2025
Life sciences investment
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

With MSD cancelling its £1 billion ongoing manufacturing site in Kings Cross, AstraZeneca pausing its £200 million investment in its Cambridge site, and the latter upgrading its US listing, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is launching a call for evidence on UK life sciences competitiveness.

This follows an initial emergency session, where it heard from representatives from MSD and AstraZeneca, as well as the ABPI, and from officials and ministers, including Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Patrick Vallance. 

The call for written evidence will examine the competitiveness of the UK’s life sciences sector, barriers to innovation for medicines in the UK, issues with pricing uptake and access, and the impact of other countries’ policies.