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Patricia Ferguson

Labour - Glasgow West

6,446 (16.2%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024



Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Patricia Ferguson has voted in 134 divisions, and 2 times against the majority of their Party.

29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context
Patricia Ferguson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Labour No votes vs 59 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op))
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
(11 debate interactions)
Keir Starmer (Labour)
Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury
(6 debate interactions)
Marsha De Cordova (Labour)
(5 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(8 debate contributions)
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Glasgow West Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with most Glasgow West signatures
Patricia Ferguson has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Patricia Ferguson

1st April 2025
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 1st April 2025

Drummore Primary School litter pick and Eco schools award

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House recognises the excellent work undertaken by the pupils of Drummore Primary School who took part in a litter pick in their local area of Drumchapel; notes that the young people collected many bags of rubbish as part of the Spring Clean Scotland campaign; congratulates the school on …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
1st April 2025
Patricia Ferguson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 1st April 2025

Legacy of Storm Éowyn in Victoria Park

Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that a number of mature trees in Glasgow’s Victoria Park were felled by Storm Éowyn in January 2025; recognises that successful fundraising efforts on behalf of the Friends of Victoria Park generated sufficient monies to allow 30 new trees to be planted by volunteers and supporters; …
1 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Patricia Ferguson, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Patricia Ferguson has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Patricia Ferguson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Patricia Ferguson has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Patricia Ferguson has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 11 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
18th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the time taken for cases to be allocated to a case manager.

The department administers a wide range of benefits, and as such the information you have requested is not held centrally and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.

Andrew Western
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
13th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance her Department has issued on people requiring emergency assistance while they wait for a benefit claim to be assessed.

The Department for Work and Pensions seeks to identify individuals who have complex user needs and/or require additional support to enable them to access our benefit and services; this includes people who are vulnerable and are claiming, or need to claim, Universal Credit. We provide a tailored service that recognises those with complex needs at any point throughout their journey and aims to make appropriate support available quickly.

Advances are available to ensure those who need it can receive financial support as soon as possible. Financial support is important so customers are not reliant on high-cost lenders, but may be able instead to get some of their Universal Credit early, interest free, as an advance.

Stephen Timms
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
18th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority on the proposed timetable for payments to family members of those affected.

The delivery of compensation is a matter for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, an independent arms-length body. The Cabinet Office is the sponsor department for the authority. My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not discussed the proposed timetable for payments to family members of those affected with the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

However, on 12 February 2025, the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the Government is aiming for these regulations to be in place by 31 March 2025, to support our goal that family members of those who have been affected can start receiving payment this year.

In addition, the Government has committed in legislation to pay £100,000 to the estates of the deceased infected persons. The process under which estates can apply for interim compensation payments opened in October 2024, and so far over 350 interim payments have been paid to the estates of deceased infected people, totalling over £35 million. This is important progress in getting money into the hands of the families of victims of the infected blood scandal.

Ashley Dalton
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
11th Feb 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of (a) trends in the level of (i) gold, (ii) coltan and (iii) other conflict minerals being exported from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and (b) the role of external actors in the export of those minerals.

We are deeply concerned by reports from the UN Group of Experts that M23 and Rwanda are illegally extracting critical minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and are clear that such activity must stop immediately.

We are committed to addressing risks around conflict minerals and protecting human rights. The UK works through several international mechanisms to deliver on this, including encouraging compliance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains which enables businesses to operate responsibly from conflict-affected areas and the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals which aims to increase the proportion of responsibly sourced minerals in supply chains.

Anneliese Dodds
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
11th Feb 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the risk of conflict minerals from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (a) being traded on the London Bullion Market and (b) appearing in UK (i) supply chains and (ii) products.

We are deeply concerned by reports from the UN Group of Experts that M23 and Rwanda are illegally extracting critical minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and are clear that such activity must stop immediately.

We are committed to addressing risks around conflict minerals and protecting human rights. The UK works through several international mechanisms to deliver on this, including encouraging compliance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD's) Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains which enables businesses to operate responsibly from conflict-affected areas and the European Partnerships for Responsible Minerals which aims to increase the proportion of responsibly sourced minerals in supply chains.

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 Markets, the Financial Conduct Authority recognises the Global Precious Metals Code.

Anneliese Dodds
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
6th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to support the work of the Council for At-Risk Academics.

The UK is committed to supporting and promoting academic freedom and is aware of the excellent work that the Council of At-Risk Academics does in helping academics in dangerous situations all over the world. The UK also recognises the essential role that civil society and human rights defenders, which can include academics, play in promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Our Embassies and Missions support those at risk in a number of ways, including monitoring cases, observing trials and raising issues with host governments.

Anneliese Dodds
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
22nd Jan 2025
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will (a) review and (b) update the Overseas Scale Rates.

As with all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps flat rates expenses, including Overseas Scale Rates, under review.

Any decisions on future changes in this area will be taken in the context of the wider public finances.

James Murray
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
3rd Jan 2025
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what guidance her Department will issue to non-agricultural businesses on the changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn Budget 2024.

The Government published information about the reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief at www.gov.uk/government/publications/agricultural-property-relief-and-business-property-relief-reforms.

As with other tax changes, HM Revenue and Customs will update its guidance in due course in the usual way.

James Murray
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
6th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will facilitate the issuing of visas to (a) Gazan and (b) other academics whose supporting paperwork has been lost during the conflict in the Middle East.

The Government is determined to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and rapidly increase aid, ensuring humanitarian support is reaching people there.

The government is keeping existing visa pathways under review in response to events. Palestinians and academics from the Middle East affected by conflict who wish to come to the UK can do so via the existing range of visa routes available.

Any application for a UK visa will be assessed against the requirements of the Immigration Rules.

The requirements for each route, including how to prove the requirements are met, are set out in the Immigration Rules and accompanying guidance. There is additional guidance available for when to apply evidential flexibility, which decision makers will refer to when considering applications from applicants who may have lost documents due to ongoing conflict.

All decisions on visa applications are undertaken on a case-by-case basis, dependent on what applicants have stated on their application forms. The supporting documents guidance sets out the additional evidence required for the different types of visits – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visitor-visa-guide-to-supporting-documents/guide-to-supporting-documents-visiting-the-uk.

The Government welcomes academics from across the globe and recognises the importance of international collaboration in this field. Academic visitor visa applications are assessed in the round, looking at all the factors of the case, in line with immigration rules.

Seema Malhotra
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)
4th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he takes to ensure UK components supplied to the F-35 programme can be subjected to (a) a product recall and (b) an air accident investigation process .

If there is a need for a product recall this will be managed by the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) through its global industry supply chain.

Air accident investigation is undertaken by the F-35 Partner Nation that has experienced the accident. They will be supported by the JPO and any findings impacting air safety will be shared with all Partner Nations.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
4th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he takes to trace the end user of UK components delivered to the F-35 programme.

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office, part of the US Department of Defence, manages the F-35 programme for all F-35 Partner Nations through its global industry supply chain.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)