Information between 14th November 2024 - 4th December 2024
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) 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 - 344 Noes - 172 |
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27 Nov 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 176 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 7 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - 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 11 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Martin Wrigley voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189 |
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3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Martin Wrigley voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 330 |
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Martin Wrigley speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Martin Wrigley contributed 2 speeches (65 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Martin Wrigley speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (52 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Martin Wrigley speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Martin Wrigley contributed 1 speech (48 words) Monday 18th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Defence: Research
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) Monday 18th November 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much he plans to allocate to spending on defence research and development in the next 12 months. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Defence research and development remains critical to maximising the operational advantage of our Armed Forces in an increasingly volatile and technology-driven world. The Department is committed to investing in cutting edge science, technology and innovation.
Following the recent Autumn Budget announcement, the allocation of funding for the next 12 months is ongoing. |
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Defence: Research
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) Wednesday 27th November 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department allocated to spending on defence research and development in the last 12 months. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The Department's spend on research and development for financial year (FY) 2023-24 was £2.6 billion. Spend for the period in FY 2024-25 will be published in the Departmental Annual Report and Accounts after the end of this financial year.
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Care Homes: Finance
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) Monday 2nd 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 discussions she has had with local authorities on the level of funding for care homes. Answered by Jim McMahon - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Department works closely with local government and other government departments to understand specific demand and cost pressures facing local government on an ongoing basis. This involves looking at a range of cost and demand data, as well as regular engagement with local authorities. These engagements have informed the 2025-2026 Settlement, where the Government is providing over £10 billion in 2025-26 Settlement funding for social care through the Market Sustainability and Improvement Fund (MSIF), Better Care Fund (including discharge funding), Social Care Grant, Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant and Children and Families Grant. Local authorities are responsible for deciding how they use available funding to fulfil their duties under the Care Act (2014). The Department recognises the significant pressures that councils are facing and will ensure that councils are able to continue to deliver the services their communities rely on. We will set out allocations at the provisional Settlement in December, on which we will consult, and we will continue to work closely with local government to review specific demand and cost pressures to ensure councils are supported in delivering essential services. |
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Water: Standards
Asked by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will provide adequate (a) funding and (b) resources to carry out year round testing for designated bathing water areas in the Newton Abbot constituency. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) On 12 November, we launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013. A core proposal of this consultation is to move the fixed dates of the bathing season from the Regulations into guidance. This would provide the flexibility to amend bathing season dates based on local context, and for the Environment Agency to monitor outside the current fixed dates of the Bathing Season. Following analysis of responses, the Government response to the consultation will set out the next steps of this work, including any amendments. |
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Tuesday 3rd December Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House welcomes Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis on his visit to the UK today; notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, then purchased from him by … |
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Tuesday 17th December Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Democratic violations and violence in Georgia 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)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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Thursday 10th October Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 105 signatures (Most recent: 17 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 7th October Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 62 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes its deep alarm at the escalation of violence in the Middle East amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, 100 Israelis still being held hostage and a new humanitarian crisis in Lebanon; urges the Government to work to bring about immediate bilateral ceasefires in Lebanon and … |
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Monday 9th December Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 36 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) 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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Monday 25th November Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th November 2024 Emergency response to Storm Bert in the South West 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House notes the bravery of the UK's Emergency Services in response to Storm Bert, which included more than four hundred water incidents that have taken place in Devon and Somerset alone over this past weekend; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; and believes that … |
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Wednesday 20th November Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024 38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) 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 Martin Wrigley signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 10 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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Wednesday 20th November Martin Wrigley signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024 38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) 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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Tuesday 26th November 2024 midnight Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Private Meeting View calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd December 2024 1:30 p.m. Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP - Secretary of State at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Sarah Munby - Permanent Secretary at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology View calendar |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024 2 p.m. Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Oral evidence Subject: Further to consider the Bill At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Malcolm James, Tax and Accountancy Specialist At 2:20pm: Oral evidence Kate Nicholls OBE - CEO at UKHospitality Steve Alton - CEO at British Institute of Innkeeping Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester At 3:05pm: Oral evidence David Woodgate - CEO at Independent School Bursars Association Don Beattie - Technical Rating Expert at Independent School Bursars Association Barnaby Lenon CBE - Chairman at Independent Schools Council Simon Nathan - Deputy CEO & Head of Policy at Independent Schools Council At 3:40pm: Oral evidence Rachel Kelly - Assistant Director for Tax and Finance Policy at British Property Federation (BPF) At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Professor Francis Green - Professor of Work and Education Economics at UCL Institute of Education At 4:20pm: Oral evidence Jim McMahon MP - Minister for Local Government and English Devolution at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government View calendar |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024 9:25 a.m. Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Oral evidence Subject: To consider the Bill At 9:25am: Oral evidence Gary Watson - Chief Executive at Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation At 9:50am: Oral evidence Paul Gerrard - Campaigns, Public Affairs and Board Secretariat Director at Co-op Group At 10:20am: Oral evidence Edward Woodall - Government Relations Director at ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) At 10:40am: Oral evidence Helen Dickinson OBE - CEO at British Retail Consortium (BRC) Tom Ironside - Director of Business and Regulation at British Retail Consortium (BRC) At 11:00am: Oral evidence Stuart Adam - Senior Economist, Tax at Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) View calendar |
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Thursday 12th December 2024 11:30 a.m. Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Debate Subject: Further to consider the Bill View calendar |
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Tuesday 17th December 2024 9 a.m. Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Innovation showcase At 9:30am: Oral evidence Marie Labus - CEO at AMLo Biosciences At 9:45am: Oral evidence Professor David Lalloo - Vice-Chancellor at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Dr Lisa Stockdale - Senior Immunologist at The Jenner Institute At 10:20am: Oral evidence Professor Siddharthan Chandran - Director at The UK Dementia Research Institute Dr Simon Stott - Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's At 10:55am: Oral evidence Professor Ketan Patel - Chief Scientist at Cancer Research UK Dr Julie Torode - Director of Strategic Partnerships at Institute of Cancer Policy, Kings College London View calendar |
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20 Nov 2024
Social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions No description available |
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4 Dec 2024
Innovation showcase Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions Does the UK do enough to champion science and tech start-ups and scale-ups? The Committee aims to map out the landscape for the UK’s innovators, to give them a platform to tell their stories, and to identify what more the government and industry should do to support them. The cross-party Committee will hear from innovative companies and researchers through weekly “showcase sessions”, which will take place before its main evidence session each week. During this slot, showcase speakers will give a 5-minute presentation, covering their stories and their views on the wider operating environment, and whether they need more support from the Government and industry. The Committee will use their stories to explore the UK innovation landscape, including the regulatory framework and the investment and funding ecosystem; and to identify what the Government could do to improve it. |
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6 Dec 2024
Innovation, growth and the regions Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 13 Jan 2025) The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee is launching an inquiry into “Innovation, growth and the regions” to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving the Government’s mission to kickstart economic growth across the country. The inquiry will consider the role of structural factors—such as the tax system, regulatory requirements, and standards—in influencing the success of start-ups, spin-outs, and other innovation-focused enterprises. The Committee will assess the health of the country’s innovation ecosystem across the nations and regions. It will look at the interplay of local and national government policy, access to investment, research clusters, and infrastructure in fostering innovation and making the regions an engine for growth. It will explore how universities and businesses work together to commercialise research and to tackle obstacles such as funding and market access. It will evaluate the link between innovation and economic growth both regionally and nationally, drawing lessons from international comparators and considering the impact of regional clusters and hubs, including the Catapult network. |