Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Shaun Davies

Thursday 23rd October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

Attendance levels are certainly important, but the hon. Gentleman has got some chutzpah, because under the previous Prime Minister—I note he is no longer in his place, although he was earlier in the questions—the UK lost more days due to strike action than France did, and the hon. Gentleman is here trying to lecture us about it. We will work in partnership with trade unions to avoid unnecessary disruption and not end up in the situation that the last Government did.

[Shaun Davies (Telford) (Lab)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Shaun Davies

2nd reading
Tuesday 15th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

The Church has recognised the need for reform, particularly in terms of size, and today’s debate is further evidence of why it is sensible to reform in stages.

[Shaun Davies (Telford) (Lab)]

There has not been a single reform of the House of Lords over the last 14 years. Is my right hon. Friend as surprised as I am that Conservative Members now want huge reform of the second Chamber?

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

After the past 14 years, they now show a new-found enthusiasm for reform and change.