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Division Votes
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 286
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 280
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272
24 Feb 2026 - Online Harm: Child Protection - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 279
2 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context Monica Harding voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410

Speeches
Monica Harding speeches from: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Monica Harding contributed 2 speeches (1,487 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Monica Harding speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (91 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Education
Monica Harding speeches from: Middle East Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (46 words) Monday 2nd March 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office
Monica Harding speeches from: Ukraine Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (1,652 words) Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Monica Harding speeches from: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Monica Harding contributed 5 speeches (1,169 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade
Monica Harding speeches from: Online Harm: Child Protection Monica Harding contributed 2 speeches (133 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Monica Harding speeches from: Gaza Healthcare System Monica Harding contributed 1 speech (1,169 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Written Answers
Gold: Sudan Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the potential risk of gold imported into the United Kingdom via Switzerland originating from conflict-affected areas of Sudan, including gold transiting through and refined in the United Arab Emirates; whether her Department has assessed the adequacy of due-diligence requirements for transit and refining hubs such as the UAE; and what steps she is taking to improve enforcement and traceability to prevent conflict gold entering UK supply chains. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 December 2025 in response to Question 95190.
British Council: Correspondence Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Tuesday 24th February 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many letters relating to the British Council were received by her Department in each year from 2019 to 2024, and what proportion received a substantive response in each year. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Details of ministerial meetings with external individuals and organisations are routinely published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on a quarterly basis. The requested data on correspondence could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
British Council Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Tuesday 24th February 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many meetings her predecessors held with the Chief Executive or Chair of the British Council in each calendar year from 2019 to 2025. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Details of ministerial meetings with external individuals and organisations are routinely published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on a quarterly basis. The requested data on correspondence could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Gold: Sudan Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Wednesday 25th February 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of industry-led standards, including those of the London Bullion Market Association, to prevent conflict-linked gold from Sudan entering the United Kingdom market; and whether she plans to introduce statutory oversight of gold-supply-chain due diligence. Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The trade of illicit gold funds undermines the rule of law and perpetuates human rights abuses. Gold extraction and smuggling operations represent a significant loss to Sudan and undermine effective resource governance. The UK has imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and businesses who are allegedly involved in the exploitation of gold resources in Sudan. Companies must conduct appropriate due diligence to ensure full compliance with these sanctions. The UK Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards to enhance resilience to illicit gold and identify malign actors in the supply chain. As the UK is an OECD member, businesses in the UK apply the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk areas, including the LBMA. The UK is a global leader in tackling illicit gold flows, recently hosting a joint FCDO-HMRC Gold Conference and launching a public-private partnership with industry to clamp down on illicit flows. The Government recognises the importance of high regulatory standards in financial markets. For over-the-counter wholesale markets for precious metals like the London Bullion Market, the Financial Conduct Authority recognises the Global Precious Metals Code, which sets out the standards and best practice expected from market participants in these markets.
Clothing: Conditions of Employment Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 26th February 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that UK fashion brands comply with labour standards in their global supply chains; and what enforcement mechanisms are in place to address violations. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government expects all UK businesses to respect human rights and the environment throughout their supply chains in line with the OECD Guidelines and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Section 54 of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires businesses with a turnover of £36m or more to publish modern slavery statements. The Office for Responsible Business Conduct promotes the OECD Guidelines and provides a non-judicial grievance mechanism for complaints of non-observance by UK businesses. The Government also launched a review in the Trade Strategy, into the UK’s approach to responsible business conduct, focused on tackling human rights and labour abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains. We shall update the House when the review is complete.
Sudan: Gold Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 26th February 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the United Kingdom’s sanctions regime relating to Sudan in preventing gold originating from that country from entering UK markets, including where such gold has been processed or refined in third countries; and whether she plans to introduce additional sanctions and import controls. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The trade of illicit gold funds conflict, undermines the rule of law, and perpetuates human rights abuses. Gold extraction and smuggling operations represent a significant loss to Sudan and undermine effective resource governance. The UK Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards to enhance resilience to illicit gold and identify malign actors in the supply chain. As an OECD member, we have committed to businesses in the UK applying the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk areas, including the LBMA. The UK is a global leader in tackling illicit gold flows, recently hosting a joint FCDO-HMRC Gold Conference and launching a public-private partnership with industry to clamp down on illicit flows. We will continue to urge all countries to refrain from actions that prolong the crisis, including those that may financially benefit the warring parties. On 20 July 2023, the UK announced sanctions targeting 13 individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Russia's Wagner Group including alleged involvement in the exploitation of gold resources in Sudan. Sanctions policy remains under review. We do not comment on possible plans for future designations.
Sudan: Gold Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 26th February 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her United Arab Emirates counterpart on reports of gold originating from Sudan being exported to, processed in and re-exported from the UAE. Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The trade of illicit gold funds conflict, undermines the rule of law, and perpetuates human rights abuses. Gold extraction and smuggling operations represent a significant loss to Sudan and undermine effective resource governance. The UK Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards to enhance resilience to illicit gold and identify malign actors in the supply chain. As an OECD member, we have committed to businesses in the UK applying the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk areas, including the LBMA. The UK is a global leader in tackling illicit gold flows, recently hosting a joint FCDO-HMRC Gold Conference and launching a public-private partnership with industry to clamp down on illicit flows. We will continue to urge all countries to refrain from actions that prolong the crisis, including those that may financially benefit the warring parties. On 20 July 2023, the UK announced sanctions targeting 13 individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Russia's Wagner Group including alleged involvement in the exploitation of gold resources in Sudan. Sanctions policy remains under review. We do not comment on possible plans for future designations.
Gold: Sudan Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) Thursday 26th February 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing the import of gold linked to conflict and human rights abuses; what steps his Department is taking to improve oversight and enforcement in that area; and whether he has compared those measures to the European Union’s approach. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) The trade of illicit gold linked to conflict undermines the rule of law and has no place in UK supply chains and our global economy. The Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards. In the Trade Strategy, the Government launched a review into responsible business conduct. The review is still progressing and considering the effectiveness of the UK's current regime and the merits of alternative measures to support responsible business practices. We shall update the House when the review is complete.

Written Answers

Gold: Sudan
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Wednesday 25th February 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the potential risk of gold imported into the United Kingdom via Switzerland originating from conflict-affected areas of Sudan, including gold transiting through and refined in the United Arab Emirates; whether her Department has assessed the adequacy of due-diligence requirements for transit and refining hubs such as the UAE; and what steps she is taking to improve enforcement and traceability to prevent conflict gold entering UK supply chains.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 December 2025 in response to Question 95190.

British Council: Correspondence
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Tuesday 24th February 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many letters relating to the British Council were received by her Department in each year from 2019 to 2024, and what proportion received a substantive response in each year.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Details of ministerial meetings with external individuals and organisations are routinely published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on a quarterly basis. The requested data on correspondence could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.

British Council
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Tuesday 24th February 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many meetings her predecessors held with the Chief Executive or Chair of the British Council in each calendar year from 2019 to 2025.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Gold: Sudan
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Wednesday 25th February 2026

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of industry-led standards, including those of the London Bullion Market Association, to prevent conflict-linked gold from Sudan entering the United Kingdom market; and whether she plans to introduce statutory oversight of gold-supply-chain due diligence.

Answered by Lucy Rigby - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)

The trade of illicit gold funds undermines the rule of law and perpetuates human rights abuses. Gold extraction and smuggling operations represent a significant loss to Sudan and undermine effective resource governance. The UK has imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and businesses who are allegedly involved in the exploitation of gold resources in Sudan. Companies must conduct appropriate due diligence to ensure full compliance with these sanctions.

The UK Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards to enhance resilience to illicit gold and identify malign actors in the supply chain. As the UK is an OECD member, businesses in the UK apply the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk areas, including the LBMA. The UK is a global leader in tackling illicit gold flows, recently hosting a joint FCDO-HMRC Gold Conference and launching a public-private partnership with industry to clamp down on illicit flows.

The Government recognises the importance of high regulatory standards in financial markets. For over-the-counter wholesale markets for precious metals like the London Bullion Market, the Financial Conduct Authority recognises the Global Precious Metals Code, which sets out the standards and best practice expected from market participants in these markets.

Clothing: Conditions of Employment
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 26th February 2026

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that UK fashion brands comply with labour standards in their global supply chains; and what enforcement mechanisms are in place to address violations.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The Government expects all UK businesses to respect human rights and the environment throughout their supply chains in line with the OECD Guidelines and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Section 54 of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires businesses with a turnover of £36m or more to publish modern slavery statements.

The Office for Responsible Business Conduct promotes the OECD Guidelines and provides a non-judicial grievance mechanism for complaints of non-observance by UK businesses.

The Government also launched a review in the Trade Strategy, into the UK’s approach to responsible business conduct, focused on tackling human rights and labour abuses and environmental harms in global supply chains. We shall update the House when the review is complete.

Sudan: Gold
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 26th February 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the United Kingdom’s sanctions regime relating to Sudan in preventing gold originating from that country from entering UK markets, including where such gold has been processed or refined in third countries; and whether she plans to introduce additional sanctions and import controls.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The trade of illicit gold funds conflict, undermines the rule of law, and perpetuates human rights abuses. Gold extraction and smuggling operations represent a significant loss to Sudan and undermine effective resource governance. The UK Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards to enhance resilience to illicit gold and identify malign actors in the supply chain. As an OECD member, we have committed to businesses in the UK applying the OECD's Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk areas, including the LBMA. The UK is a global leader in tackling illicit gold flows, recently hosting a joint FCDO-HMRC Gold Conference and launching a public-private partnership with industry to clamp down on illicit flows. We will continue to urge all countries to refrain from actions that prolong the crisis, including those that may financially benefit the warring parties. On 20 July 2023, the UK announced sanctions targeting 13 individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Russia's Wagner Group including alleged involvement in the exploitation of gold resources in Sudan. Sanctions policy remains under review. We do not comment on possible plans for future designations.

Sudan: Gold
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 26th February 2026

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her United Arab Emirates counterpart on reports of gold originating from Sudan being exported to, processed in and re-exported from the UAE.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Gold: Sudan
Asked by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
Thursday 26th February 2026

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing the import of gold linked to conflict and human rights abuses; what steps his Department is taking to improve oversight and enforcement in that area; and whether he has compared those measures to the European Union’s approach.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The trade of illicit gold linked to conflict undermines the rule of law and has no place in UK supply chains and our global economy. The Government engages with the gold industry, in particular the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council, as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to support responsible sourcing and rigorous due diligence standards.

In the Trade Strategy, the Government launched a review into responsible business conduct. The review is still progressing and considering the effectiveness of the UK's current regime and the merits of alternative measures to support responsible business practices. We shall update the House when the review is complete.

MP Financial Interests
23rd February 2026 Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources The Football Association Premier League Ltd - £1,110.00 Source

Early Day Motions Signed
Thursday 12th March Monica Harding signed this EDM on Thursday 19th March 2026 Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026 25 signatures (Most recent: 19 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month; notes that around 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis, yet diagnosis times remain prolonged, with many patients waiting 3–9 years before receiving a confirmed diagnosis; acknowledges that endometriosis can have a profound impact on physical and mental health, …
Thursday 18th December Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 67 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important …
Monday 27th October Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 16th March 2026 Water bills 46 signatures (Most recent: 16 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is deeply concerned by the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglican, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared to the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that …
Tuesday 3rd February Monica Harding signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th March 2026 New US sanctions on Cuba 87 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) That this House expresses grave concern at the executive order signed on 29 January 2026 by US President Donald Trump, which unjustifiably declares Cuba as an “extraordinary threat” to the national security of the United States and authorises new sanctions against any country supplying oil to Cuba; notes that Cuba …
Thursday 12th February Monica Harding signed this EDM on Monday 9th March 2026 Review of the student loan system 48 signatures (Most recent: 11 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have …
Wednesday 11th February Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 57 signatures (Most recent: 17 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government …
Tuesday 8th April Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Chalk stream river protection 43 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation …
Thursday 11th September Monica Harding signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th February 2026 Chinook Justice Campaign 25 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the need for an independent, judge-led public inquiry into the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre on 2 June 1994 and the circumstances which led to the deaths of all 29 passengers and crew; believes that the State has a duty to ensure a …

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24 Feb 2026, 1:50 p.m. - House of Commons "that power to account? >> Yeah. >> Monica Harding. >> Madam Deputy Speaker and I want " Rachael Maskell MP (York Central, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript
25 Feb 2026, 5:19 p.m. - House of Commons "this House would agree. I hope we're not here to mark a fifth Slava Ukraini Monica Harding. " Ben Obese-Jecty MP (Huntingdon, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
24 Feb 2026, 5:13 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Monica Harding member for giving way as you make a powerful speech about the evolution of social media platforms. I have four children. " Dame Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
24 Feb 2026, 5:13 p.m. - House of Commons "debate a superb example of hypocrisy. Happy to give. >> Monica Harding member for giving " Dame Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
5 Mar 2026, 2:31 p.m. - House of Commons "soldiers to be doing the fighting. >> Monica Harding member is entirely right, and it's something. I'll come back to you later. The " Monica Harding MP (Esher and Walton, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript
5 Mar 2026, 2:27 p.m. - House of Commons "to help build our shared future. >> I come to the Liberal Democrat spokesperson Monica Harding. " Martin Rhodes MP (Glasgow North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
2 Mar 2026, 3 p.m. - House of Commons " Monica Harding thank you, Mr. Speaker. Children with Sen do not Speaker. Children with Sen do not conform to neat packages and definitions and those with complex needs need fluctuating levels of " Monica Harding MP (Esher and Walton, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript

Calendar
Thursday 19th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (including Topical Questions) Sally Jameson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Josh Babarinde: If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing private sea defence charges. Brian Mathew: What progress she has made on banning snare traps. Bob Blackman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Siân Berry: What steps she is taking to help reduce air pollution. Munira Wilson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Meg Hillier: If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of public ownership of markets on food security. Tom Tugendhat: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Callum Anderson: What steps she is taking to reform the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Noah Law: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Paul Davies: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Charlie Dewhirst: What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU. Torcuil Crichton: What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for rural off-grid homes with increases in energy costs. Aphra Brandreth: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Ben Goldsborough: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Iqbal Mohamed: What steps she is taking to ban male chick culling in the egg sector. David Smith: What steps she is taking to help protect communities vulnerable to flooding. Ian Byrne: What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory right to food. Jo Platt: What steps she is taking to help councils tackle littering. Christine Jardine: Whether she plans to increase the level of funding available to agricultural industries. Will Stone: Whether the implementation of the Good Food Cycle strategy includes supporting the growth of the alternative protein sector. Monica Harding: What steps she is taking to support flood preparedness projects in Esher and Walton constituency. Chris Hinchliff: What steps she is taking to meet the nature targets set out in the Environment Act 2021. Daniel Francis: What steps she is taking to help reduce water bills in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency. Douglas McAllister: What steps she is taking to help increase accountability in the water sector. Joy Morrissey: What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU. View calendar - Add to calendar
Monday 16th March 2026 2:30 p.m. Ministry of Defence Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Defence (including Topical Questions) Bill Esterson: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Rachel Taylor: What steps he is taking to increase pay for military personnel. Edward Leigh: What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of Exchequer on meeting the NATO target of spending five per cent of GDP on defence and national security. Dan Carden: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Julian Lewis: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Douglas McAllister: What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Scotland. Neil Shastri-Hurst: When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan. Alan Strickland: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Patrick Hurley: What steps he is taking to increase air defence support to Ukraine. Anna Dixon: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Luke Murphy: What steps he is taking to increase pay for military personnel. Christine Jardine: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Ian Roome: What progress his Department has made towards the publication of the Defence Investment Plan. Johanna Baxter: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Ian Roome: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Lizzi Collinge: What steps he is taking to protect UK armed forces personnel in the Middle East. Julie Minns: What plans he has to increase defence skills. Andrew Snowden: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Yuan Yang: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Gerald Jones: What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales. Ayoub Khan: What steps his Department is taking to meet its legal obligations under Articles 2(4) and 51 of the United Nations Charter. Monica Harding: What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the US plan for sustainable peace in Iran. Kim Johnson: What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Gordon McKee: What steps he is taking to improve defence relationships with the UK’s allies. Michelle Scrogham: What steps he is taking to improve defence relationships with the UK’s allies. Michael Payne: What steps he is taking to improve military housing. Rachel Gilmour: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of the UK’s readiness for war. Robbie Moore: What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces. Catherine Atkinson: What plans he has to increase defence skills. David Simmonds: What steps he is taking to support defence SMEs. Nigel Farage: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the use of British airbases by the US in the conflict with Iran. Grahame Morris: What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Joe Robertson: What steps he is taking to improve the capabilities of the Royal Navy. Andrew George: What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces. Ben Obese-Jecty: When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan. View calendar - Add to calendar

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Thursday 19th March 2026 9:30 a.m.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (including Topical Questions)
Sally Jameson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Josh Babarinde: If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing private sea defence charges.
Brian Mathew: What progress she has made on banning snare traps.
Bob Blackman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Siân Berry: What steps she is taking to help reduce air pollution.
Munira Wilson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Meg Hillier: If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of public ownership of markets on food security.
Tom Tugendhat: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Callum Anderson: What steps she is taking to reform the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Noah Law: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Paul Davies: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Charlie Dewhirst: What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU.
Torcuil Crichton: What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for rural off-grid homes with increases in energy costs.
Aphra Brandreth: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Ben Goldsborough: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Iqbal Mohamed: What steps she is taking to ban male chick culling in the egg sector.
David Smith: What steps she is taking to help protect communities vulnerable to flooding.
Ian Byrne: What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory right to food.
Jo Platt: What steps she is taking to help councils tackle littering.
Christine Jardine: Whether she plans to increase the level of funding available to agricultural industries.
Will Stone: Whether the implementation of the Good Food Cycle strategy includes supporting the growth of the alternative protein sector.
Monica Harding: What steps she is taking to support flood preparedness projects in Esher and Walton constituency.
Chris Hinchliff: What steps she is taking to meet the nature targets set out in the Environment Act 2021.
Daniel Francis: What steps she is taking to help reduce water bills in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
Douglas McAllister: What steps she is taking to help increase accountability in the water sector.
Joy Morrissey: What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU.
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Monday 16th March 2026 2:30 p.m.
Ministry of Defence

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Defence (including Topical Questions)
Bill Esterson: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Rachel Taylor: What steps he is taking to increase pay for military personnel.
Edward Leigh: What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of Exchequer on meeting the NATO target of spending five per cent of GDP on defence and national security.
Dan Carden: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Julian Lewis: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Douglas McAllister: What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Scotland.
Neil Shastri-Hurst: When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan.
Alan Strickland: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Patrick Hurley: What steps he is taking to increase air defence support to Ukraine.
Anna Dixon: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Luke Murphy: What steps he is taking to increase pay for military personnel.
Christine Jardine: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Ian Roome: What progress his Department has made towards the publication of the Defence Investment Plan.
Johanna Baxter: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Ian Roome: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Lizzi Collinge: What steps he is taking to protect UK armed forces personnel in the Middle East.
Julie Minns: What plans he has to increase defence skills.
Andrew Snowden: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Yuan Yang: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Gerald Jones: What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales.
Ayoub Khan: What steps his Department is taking to meet its legal obligations under Articles 2(4) and 51 of the United Nations Charter.
Monica Harding: What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the US plan for sustainable peace in Iran.
Kim Johnson: What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Gordon McKee: What steps he is taking to improve defence relationships with the UK’s allies.
Michelle Scrogham: What steps he is taking to improve defence relationships with the UK’s allies.
Michael Payne: What steps he is taking to improve military housing.
Rachel Gilmour: What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of the UK’s readiness for war.
Robbie Moore: What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces.
Catherine Atkinson: What plans he has to increase defence skills.
David Simmonds: What steps he is taking to support defence SMEs.
Nigel Farage: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the use of British airbases by the US in the conflict with Iran.
Grahame Morris: What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Joe Robertson: What steps he is taking to improve the capabilities of the Royal Navy.
Andrew George: What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces.
Ben Obese-Jecty: When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan.
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Parliamentary Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 71 speeches (19,988 words) Wednesday 4th March 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Chris Elmore (Lab - Bridgend) Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding), to skip over the fact that a Labour Government introduced - Link to Speech
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 163 speeches (25,634 words) Tuesday 24th February 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Chris Bryant (Lab - Rhondda and Ogmore) Members for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding), for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O'Hara), - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Thursday 26th February 2026 Correspondence - Letter from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury in response to the Environmental Audit Committee, the International Development Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee relating to The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) and International Climate Finance (ICF), 12 February 2026 Environmental Audit Committee Found: Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ The Rt Hon Dame Emily Thornberry MP Toby Perkins MP Monica Harding
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Oral Evidence - Confluence Advisory, Rosalind Marsden, and World Peace Foundation International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Brian
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Oral Evidence - Samaritan’s Purse International Development Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Sarah Champion (Chair); Janet Daby; Monica Harding; Noah Law; Brian

Monica Harding - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK’s International Climate Finance At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Elizabeth Wathuti - Founder and Executive Director at Green Generation Initiative Zahid Shashoto - Head of Programme at Uttaran Dishon Lionel Murage - Technical Advisor at Oceans Alive Foundation At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Professor Avinash Persaud - Special Advisor on Climate Change at Inter-American Development Bank Ms May Thazin Aung - Senior researcher at International Institute for Environmental Development View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 17th March 2026 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Post-Assad Syria: development challenges and opportunities At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Mr Hamish Falconer MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Peter McDermott - Syria Development Director at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office At 2:50pm: Oral evidence Dr Ahmed Ekzayez - Deputy Minister at Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management At 3:25pm: Oral evidence Mr Andrew Moore - Director of Middle East at The HALO Trust Najat El Hamri - Regional Director, Middle East at MAG (Mines Advisory Group) View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 24th March 2026 2 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Future of UK aid and development assistance At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP - Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The Rt Hon. the Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development and Africa at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Nick Dyer - Second Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Melinda Bohannon - Director General, Global Issues at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan - 24 February 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the UAE Ambassador relating to the situation in Sudan - 29 January 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Oral Evidence - Confluence Advisory, Rosalind Marsden, and World Peace Foundation International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Oral Evidence - Samaritan’s Purse International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Ministry of Defence WPS0045 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Written Evidence - The University of Warwick ICF0038 - The UK’s International Climate Finance The UK’s International Climate Finance - International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary relating to Israeli restrictions on UNRWA and humanitarian organisations - 16 February 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Foreign Secretary relating to Israeli restrictions on UNRWA and humanitarian organisations - 7 January 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office UKA0217 - Future of UK aid and development assistance Future of UK aid and development assistance - International Development Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Oral Evidence - Inter-American Development Bank, and International Institute for Environmental Development The UK’s International Climate Finance - International Development Committee
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Oral Evidence - Green Generation Initiative, Uttaran, and Oceans Alive Foundation The UK’s International Climate Finance - International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Written Evidence - Foreign Policy Centre WPS0046 - Women, peace and security Women, peace and security - International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the strategic importance of the Congo Basin and Tropical Forest Forever Facility - 4 March 2026 International Development Committee
Tuesday 17th March 2026 Correspondence - Correspondence to the Minister of State for International Development & Africa relating to the strategic importance of the Congo Basin and Tropical Forest Forever Facility - 25 February 2026 International Development Committee

Select Committee Inquiry
4 Mar 2026 FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships International Development Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 15 Apr 2026) The International Development Committee will explore the FCDO’s approach to higher education and research partnerships as part of its development strategy; how this may shift in response to a reduced aid budget and in the light of the new International Education Strategy; and the medium to long-term benefits of higher education and research partnerships to the UK’s international development goals. Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC

Select Committee Inquiry

4 Mar 2026
FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships
International Development Committee (Select)

Submit Evidence (by 15 Apr 2026)

The International Development Committee will explore the FCDO’s approach to higher education and research partnerships as part of its development strategy; how this may shift in response to a reduced aid budget and in the light of the new International Education Strategy; and the medium to long-term benefits of higher education and research partnerships to the UK’s international development goals.

Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC