Information between 17th May 2026 - 27th May 2026
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Siân Berry voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 316 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Siân Berry voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 5 Green Party Aye votes vs 0 Green Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 408 |
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20 May 2026 - Defence Readiness - View Vote Context Siân Berry voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 317 |
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19 May 2026 - Energy Security - View Vote Context Siân Berry voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 323 |
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21 May 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Siân Berry voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Green Party No votes vs 0 Green Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 242 |
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Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Capita's ability to operate the Civil Service Pension contract under its current terms when the recovery plan concludes. Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government.
The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension quotes are unacceptable. I want to reassure you that this Government has taken firm action to help put things right as soon as possible. We have agreed on a clear recovery plan with Capita, which includes specific milestones and accountability targets for delivery. For priority cases, we have deployed additional resources and improved communication with affected colleagues, so that staff, both former and serving, receive the quality of service and support they deserve. Existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have been enhanced and strengthened to deliver improved performance and higher penalties for failure, including financial penalties. These have already been applied in respect to Capita's performance with recent issues and delays in administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The Cabinet Office has mandated Capita that they must restore service levels by the end of June 2026. We are using every commercial lever at our disposal, including withholding payments for deliverables that have not been met. We also reserve the right to take further formal action to ensure the service returns to the required standards. This will continue throughout the contract to ensure Capita’s contractual requirements are delivered. The government has deployed surge resources to increase capacity at Capita, including a Civil Service surge team of approximately 140 people. Capita has also increased its resources, now operating with 500 full-time staff, which is a 50% increase compared to the previous pension administrator. Resources will continue to be monitored post recovery to ensure there are adequate and appropriately skilled resources in place to deliver services. Interest will be paid on delayed benefits to avoid financial loss by members. In addition, the existing statutory complaints process evaluates claims for financial losses, as well as distress and inconvenience caused, on a case-by-case basis to determine whether compensation is due. This ensures that any retiree who provides evidence of extra costs, such as bank penalties or interest charges caused by the delay, is fairly assessed. This process is run in accordance with the standards set by the Pensions Ombudsman. and no estimate is available. Regular updates on the work to recover the service, continue to be posted on the Civil Service Pensions member portal and on Gov.Uk.
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Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the need for (a) additional resources and (b) mechanisms to award compensation to those who have experienced hardship and financial losses due to Civil Service Pensions processing delays following the transfer to Capita. Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government.
The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension quotes are unacceptable. I want to reassure you that this Government has taken firm action to help put things right as soon as possible. We have agreed on a clear recovery plan with Capita, which includes specific milestones and accountability targets for delivery. For priority cases, we have deployed additional resources and improved communication with affected colleagues, so that staff, both former and serving, receive the quality of service and support they deserve. Existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have been enhanced and strengthened to deliver improved performance and higher penalties for failure, including financial penalties. These have already been applied in respect to Capita's performance with recent issues and delays in administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The Cabinet Office has mandated Capita that they must restore service levels by the end of June 2026. We are using every commercial lever at our disposal, including withholding payments for deliverables that have not been met. We also reserve the right to take further formal action to ensure the service returns to the required standards. This will continue throughout the contract to ensure Capita’s contractual requirements are delivered. The government has deployed surge resources to increase capacity at Capita, including a Civil Service surge team of approximately 140 people. Capita has also increased its resources, now operating with 500 full-time staff, which is a 50% increase compared to the previous pension administrator. Resources will continue to be monitored post recovery to ensure there are adequate and appropriately skilled resources in place to deliver services. Interest will be paid on delayed benefits to avoid financial loss by members. In addition, the existing statutory complaints process evaluates claims for financial losses, as well as distress and inconvenience caused, on a case-by-case basis to determine whether compensation is due. This ensures that any retiree who provides evidence of extra costs, such as bank penalties or interest charges caused by the delay, is fairly assessed. This process is run in accordance with the standards set by the Pensions Ombudsman. and no estimate is available. Regular updates on the work to recover the service, continue to be posted on the Civil Service Pensions member portal and on Gov.Uk.
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Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of staffing resources at Capita to manage case volume, following the Civil Service Pensions recovery plan being completed. Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) The Cabinet Office awarded the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita in November 2023 under the previous government.
The issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in receiving their pension quotes are unacceptable. I want to reassure you that this Government has taken firm action to help put things right as soon as possible. We have agreed on a clear recovery plan with Capita, which includes specific milestones and accountability targets for delivery. For priority cases, we have deployed additional resources and improved communication with affected colleagues, so that staff, both former and serving, receive the quality of service and support they deserve. Existing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have been enhanced and strengthened to deliver improved performance and higher penalties for failure, including financial penalties. These have already been applied in respect to Capita's performance with recent issues and delays in administering the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The Cabinet Office has mandated Capita that they must restore service levels by the end of June 2026. We are using every commercial lever at our disposal, including withholding payments for deliverables that have not been met. We also reserve the right to take further formal action to ensure the service returns to the required standards. This will continue throughout the contract to ensure Capita’s contractual requirements are delivered. The government has deployed surge resources to increase capacity at Capita, including a Civil Service surge team of approximately 140 people. Capita has also increased its resources, now operating with 500 full-time staff, which is a 50% increase compared to the previous pension administrator. Resources will continue to be monitored post recovery to ensure there are adequate and appropriately skilled resources in place to deliver services. Interest will be paid on delayed benefits to avoid financial loss by members. In addition, the existing statutory complaints process evaluates claims for financial losses, as well as distress and inconvenience caused, on a case-by-case basis to determine whether compensation is due. This ensures that any retiree who provides evidence of extra costs, such as bank penalties or interest charges caused by the delay, is fairly assessed. This process is run in accordance with the standards set by the Pensions Ombudsman. and no estimate is available. Regular updates on the work to recover the service, continue to be posted on the Civil Service Pensions member portal and on Gov.Uk.
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Public Lavatories
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Wednesday 27th May 2026 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 merits of introducing a duty on local authorities to provide a minimum level of provision of free access to public toilets in (a) town and city centres and (b) other areas with high numbers of visitors and resident need. Answered by Nesil Caliskan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) In keeping with our commitment to funding simplification, the Government has no current plans to introduce a statutory duty or ringfenced funding relating to public toilet provision. Local authorities best understand local needs and are therefore best placed to assess and manage toilet provision. However, we recognise the importance of clean, safe public toilet provision and have taken steps to support local leaders. At the 2025 Spending Review, we committed more than £5 billion in new grant funding over the next three years for essential local services such as toilets. In addition, we continue to provide 100% mandatory business rates relief for separately assessed public toilets, reducing ongoing costs for local authorities. |
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Bus Services: Finance
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Wednesday 27th May 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether local authorities have any flexibility to use capital funding allocated either through the Local Authority Bus Grant or the Transport for City Regions fund as revenue funding for related bus operations. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government recognises the importance of local authorities having funding to support bus operations. However, improving the infrastructure that underpins these services is essential to delivering better and more affordable services. This can only be achieved through the effective use of capital grants. Investment in infrastructure is intended to improve the attractiveness, affordability, and reliability of bus travel, helping to reduce long-term reliance on Government support.
For this reason, capital funding is intended for long-term investment and is not designed to meet ongoing operational costs, which should be covered through revenue funding. Capital and revenue funding may be used alongside one another to support delivery, but the Government expects both to be used as allocated and in line with the terms and conditions agreed with each Local Authority.
However, there is an exception for Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities that receive an Integrated Settlements from Government. For these authorities, transport funding is no longer provided directly by the Department for Transport but is instead managed by MHCLG as part of the wider settlement. In agreement with HM Treasury, MHCLG has converted 10% of this funding from capital to resource, as revenue funding can be spent either on revenue or on capital. This gives these areas greater flexibility to meet local priorities. This applies to Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester, North East, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire.
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Police: Biometrics
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to the answer to question UIN 92784, and in light of the publication of the Metropolitan Police Annual Report on the use of live facial recognition (LFR) in September 2025, if she will ask all police force areas to collect and publish similar and consistent data on its use; and if she will collect and collate this at a national level, to ensure Parliamentary scrutiny on the uses of this technology. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, and this will give due consideration to reporting and transparency. |
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Sovereign AI Fund: Public Appointments
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps have been taken to ensure that any appointment to lead the Sovereign AI Fund is made on merit through a transparent and open competition, rather than being influenced by personal or political connections, including those linked to former senior political figures. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Managing Partner of the Sovereign AI Fund has been appointed following a three-month, competitive, five-stage recruitment process involving over 60 candidates. The individual was judged to be the strongest candidate on merit against the skills and experience required. This is a Civil Service appointment. Ministers were not involved in the recruitment process and had no decision-making authority over the outcome. Ministers will set the Fund’s mission, budget and risk appetite, and are accountable to Parliament for the Fund. Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee, chaired by the Managing Partner, will have delegated authority from the BTI Board to make individual investment and funding decisions to a set limit. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee will report monthly to the British Technology Investments Limited board on investment decisions and wider portfolio performance, and to the Sovereign AI Strategy Board which provides strategic oversight of the whole programme. As is standard practice, the Managing Partner is recused from decisions which may cross with any real or perceived conflicts in relation to personal or financial interests. These mitigations were discussed in detail and agreed with the DSIT Permanent Secretary. |
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Sovereign AI Fund: Public Appointments
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment has been made of potential conflicts of interest in relation to the proposed appointment of Suzanne Ashman to lead the Sovereign AI Fund, including her previous roles in venture capital and her personal connections, and what mitigation measures are being put in place. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Managing Partner of the Sovereign AI Fund has been appointed following a three-month, competitive, five-stage recruitment process involving over 60 candidates. The individual was judged to be the strongest candidate on merit against the skills and experience required. This is a Civil Service appointment. Ministers were not involved in the recruitment process and had no decision-making authority over the outcome. Ministers will set the Fund’s mission, budget and risk appetite, and are accountable to Parliament for the Fund. Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee, chaired by the Managing Partner, will have delegated authority from the BTI Board to make individual investment and funding decisions to a set limit. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee will report monthly to the British Technology Investments Limited board on investment decisions and wider portfolio performance, and to the Sovereign AI Strategy Board which provides strategic oversight of the whole programme. As is standard practice, the Managing Partner is recused from decisions which may cross with any real or perceived conflicts in relation to personal or financial interests. These mitigations were discussed in detail and agreed with the DSIT Permanent Secretary. |
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Sovereign AI Fund: Public Appointments
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the formal remit, decision-making powers and accountability mechanisms will be for the individual appointed to lead the Sovereign AI Fund, including how they will be held accountable to Ministers and to Parliament. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Managing Partner of the Sovereign AI Fund has been appointed following a three-month, competitive, five-stage recruitment process involving over 60 candidates. The individual was judged to be the strongest candidate on merit against the skills and experience required. This is a Civil Service appointment. Ministers were not involved in the recruitment process and had no decision-making authority over the outcome. Ministers will set the Fund’s mission, budget and risk appetite, and are accountable to Parliament for the Fund. Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee, chaired by the Managing Partner, will have delegated authority from the BTI Board to make individual investment and funding decisions to a set limit. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee will report monthly to the British Technology Investments Limited board on investment decisions and wider portfolio performance, and to the Sovereign AI Strategy Board which provides strategic oversight of the whole programme. As is standard practice, the Managing Partner is recused from decisions which may cross with any real or perceived conflicts in relation to personal or financial interests. These mitigations were discussed in detail and agreed with the DSIT Permanent Secretary. |
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Sovereign AI Unit: Public Appointments
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recruitment process has been followed for the appointment of a Chief Executive or equivalent lead to the Sovereign AI Unit, and whether that process has been conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Managing Partner of the Sovereign AI Fund has been appointed following a three-month, competitive, five-stage recruitment process involving over 60 candidates. The individual was judged to be the strongest candidate on merit against the skills and experience required. This is a Civil Service appointment. Ministers were not involved in the recruitment process and had no decision-making authority over the outcome. Ministers will set the Fund’s mission, budget and risk appetite, and are accountable to Parliament for the Fund. Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee, chaired by the Managing Partner, will have delegated authority from the BTI Board to make individual investment and funding decisions to a set limit. The Sovereign AI Investment Committee will report monthly to the British Technology Investments Limited board on investment decisions and wider portfolio performance, and to the Sovereign AI Strategy Board which provides strategic oversight of the whole programme. As is standard practice, the Managing Partner is recused from decisions which may cross with any real or perceived conflicts in relation to personal or financial interests. These mitigations were discussed in detail and agreed with the DSIT Permanent Secretary. |
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Active Travel
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Active Lives survey measure of engaging in active travel at least twice in the last 28 days as an indicator of levels of regular walking and cycling in the Local Government Outcomes Framework; and whether her Department plans to develop a different measure to assess and drive increases in active travel. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury The Active Lives survey collects physical activity data in England and therefore provides a consistent way of measuring changes in active travel over time. The large sample size generates a robust annual measure for each local authority. The National Travel Survey has recently been expanded to provide data at the level of strategic authorities, and the Department is continuing to develop and invest in existing and alternative data sources.
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Sovereign AI Fund
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether the government will guarantee that the Sovereign AI Fund will only invest in companies that it reasonably believes adhere to UK copyright law. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Sovereign AI Fund operates on a commercial basis and within the UK’s existing legal framework. Companies supported through Sovereign AI undergo due diligence before receiving funds or other support and are expected to comply with all applicable laws, including UK copyright law. |
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Sovereign AI Fund
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps are being taken to ensure value for money for taxpayers in the deployment of the £500 million Sovereign AI Fund, and what criteria will be used to assess the Fund’s success in supporting UK-based AI companies. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Delivering value for money for taxpayers is central to the Sovereign AI Fund. This will be assessed through robust monitoring and evaluation against the Fund’s strategic objectives, including its effectiveness in growing and anchoring strategically significant AI companies in the UK, mobilising private capital, and strengthening the wider UK AI ecosystem, alongside standard public money controls and financial oversight. Equity Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The BTI Board will review the Fund’s performance and the Sovereign AI Strategy Board will provide strategic oversight of the overall programme. The vast majority of individual investment decisions will be taken by an independent Investment Committee with delegated authority from BTI Board. Exceptional cases may be decided on by the BTI Board. |
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Sovereign AI Fund
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what governance structures are in place to oversee investment decisions made by the Sovereign AI Fund, and what role Ministers, the Department, and the Fund’s Chair will have in approving individual investments. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Delivering value for money for taxpayers is central to the Sovereign AI Fund. This will be assessed through robust monitoring and evaluation against the Fund’s strategic objectives, including its effectiveness in growing and anchoring strategically significant AI companies in the UK, mobilising private capital, and strengthening the wider UK AI ecosystem, alongside standard public money controls and financial oversight. Equity Investments by the Sovereign AI Fund will be delivered through DSIT’s existing Government-owned company, British Technology Investments (BTI) Ltd and its governance structures. The BTI Board will review the Fund’s performance and the Sovereign AI Strategy Board will provide strategic oversight of the overall programme. The vast majority of individual investment decisions will be taken by an independent Investment Committee with delegated authority from BTI Board. Exceptional cases may be decided on by the BTI Board. |
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Fire and Rescue Services: Innovation and Research
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Friday 22nd May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress his Department has made on considering (a) the establishment of a research college and (b) the implementation of an Areas of Research Interest approach to support research and innovation in fire and rescue services. Answered by Samantha Dixon - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Government recognises the importance of research and innovation in supporting effective fire and rescue services. The Government accepted the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s recommendation to establish a College of Fire and Rescue. The Inquiry envisaged that the College could provide national training and education, undertake research, support the development of equipment, policies and procedures, and set and maintain standards of managerial competence. Work is under way to develop proposals for the College and Ministers have engaged sector stakeholders, including through the Ministerial Advisory Group on Fire and Rescue Reform (MAGFRR) established in December 2024, as part of its commitment to work formally with all stakeholders across the fire and rescue sector to inform policy. The consultation on a College of Fire and Rescue launched on 20 May and seeks views on the College’s aims, functions and delivery model, including a research function. |
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Homelessness: Brighton and Hove
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Tuesday 26th May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Local Government and Homelessness in the debate on Temporary Accommodation: Out of Area Placements on 20 January 2026, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Brighton and Hove City Council's adherence to the homelessness code of guidance; and what steps he is taking to engage with stakeholders to gather evidence for strengthening that guidance, including BHCC. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Legislation and statutory guidance are clear that local authorities should, wherever possible, place homeless households within their own area. If this is not possible, they should secure accommodation as close as possible to where the household was previously living. Section 208 of the Housing Act 1996 requires local authorities to notify the receiving authority whenever a household is placed outside their district, whether in temporary accommodation or through a final offer to end homelessness duties. We have committed in the National Plan to End Homelessness strategy to taking action to improve practice, where out of area placements are used. We have also published new data on out of area placements to improve transparency and will use this to drive out the use of unsuitable placements. The National Plan sets out that areas will be required to publish and keep updated a homelessness action plan, which will include how they will procure and allocate temporary accommodation, mitigate any disruption in support and services, and ensure that any placements are suitable – including those out of area. |
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Work Capability Assessment: Medical Examinations
Asked by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) Wednesday 27th May 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to increase the capacity of the Health Assessment Advisory Service to carry out Work Capability reassessments; and what service level agreements are in place to ensure that Serco meets the requirements of its contract for this work. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We have increased the recruitment and training of additional healthcare professionals across all suppliers, alongside improvements to workforce planning to better match resources to demand. Assessments are delivered through a multi-channel approach ensuring that individuals are assessed in the most appropriate way based on their circumstances.
The department continues to monitor volumes closely and works with suppliers to ensure sufficient capacity is in place to reduce waiting times and support timely reassessment activity. In addition, improvements to digital systems and scheduling processes are helping to increase productivity and make more efficient use of available assessor time.
The department also works closely with its suppliers, including Serco, under robust contractual arrangements. Details of these contracts are publicly available here. Service level agreements (SLAs) are set out within the contracts and performance against these are monitored on a continuous basis through regular management information, formal performance reviews and governance meetings. Where performance falls below expected standards, the department can apply contractual remedies, including improvement plans and, where appropriate, financial remedies. |
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Monday 18th May UK digital sovereignty strategy 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Monday 8th June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Parliament Education and Engagement Outreach Service 20 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House recognises the Parliamentary outreach service delivers in-person democratic engagement workshops to audiences in schools, colleges and adult community settings; acknowledges the work of the outreach team in engaging with disadvantaged and hard to reach audiences across the regions and nations of the UK; welcomes the outreach team’s … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, … |
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Wednesday 3rd June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House expresses deep concern over proposals in the NHS Modernisation Bill to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations; commends Healthwatch's essential role as the health service's only statutory independent patient voice; notes that the changes will leave the NHS and DHSC responsible for identifying their own failures … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 52 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s continued refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decisions to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 55 Years of the Misuse of Drugs Act 11 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which received Royal Assent 55 years ago, has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; regrets that the Act is clearly not fit for purpose, having instead increased harm, damaged public … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses concern at the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few as seen by the increase in wealth of the 350 richest people in Britain; notes that the Sunday Times Rich List has increased its wealth by £11 billion since last year and a massive … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Ban on industrial action by prison officers 26 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes it has been over 30 years since prison officers in the UK were banned from taking industrial action under section 127 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; further notes that prison officers in Scotland have had the right to strike enshrined in law … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Liushenyu mining disaster and workers’ safety 36 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington) That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the deaths of at least 82 workers in the Liushenyu coal mine explosion in Shanxi province on 23 May 2026; notes with alarm evidence of concealed tunnels, falsified drawings, unregistered labour, and the deliberate removal of life saving safety systems, all pointing … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster 16 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Easington Pit Disaster of 29 May 1951, in which 83 men lost their lives following an explosion at Easington Colliery in County Durham; remembers the 81 miners who died underground, together with the two rescue workers who lost their lives attempting … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House expresses its alarm at the growing number of higher education institutions deploying approaches that are having a negative impact on the pension schemes of academics and staff, including through use of subsidiary companies, fire and rehire threats and other approaches tantamount to forcing workers onto worse contracts, … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 202), dated 2 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked. |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes the worrying state of prison education, with 82 percent of prison and young offender institutions judged by Ofsted as requiring improvement or inadequate for overall effectiveness of education, skills and work provision; further notes that contracts for the new Prison Education Service (PES) have recently been … |
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Thursday 21st May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Thursday 21st May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2026 Arthritis Awareness Month 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House celebrates May as Arthritis Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant impact that arthritis has on over 10 million people across the UK, including more than 10,000 children and young people; recognises that arthritis causes pain, fatigue, disability, mental and financial strain and can affect people of any age, … |
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Wednesday 3rd June Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 7 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House notes the recent publication of the Sunday Times Rich List showing that the combined wealth of the UK’s richest 350 individuals has risen to £784 billion; further notes that this means the UK’s richest 50 families now own more than the poorest 34 million Britons combined; recognises … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Government response to Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza 53 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Fracking moratorium and onshore fossil fuel exploration 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes the Government’s continued commitment to the fracking moratorium, but expresses concern that current legislation defines hydraulic fracturing only by high fluid volume thresholds, excluding lower-volume techniques such as proppant squeeze which have previously caused seismic events, including at Preston New Road in Lancashire; notes that such … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 New build homebuyer protection 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adnan Hussain (Independent - Blackburn) That this House notes with concern the persistent reports from new-build homebuyers across the UK regarding poor workmanship, unresolved defects, misleading practices and inadequate redress in the new-build housing sector; recognises that many homebuyers face significant distress, inconvenience and financial detriment when remedial works are delayed or improperly carried out; … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes that in November 2024 there were 1,984,510 households receiving Housing Benefit, 1,608,502 households receiving the Universal Credit housing element for private housing, and 2,158,694 receiving the same for social housing; further notes that housing allowance is designed to meet rental costs for the lowest one third … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Digital sovereignty and sovereign public procurement strategy 37 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes that we live in an increasingly digitised world, with our jobs, finance, transport and national security depending on technological solutions; further notes that many of these services, including Government services and critical national infrastructure, depend on technology and/or supply chains that are not owned or located … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Fruit and vegetable aid scheme 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)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 … |
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Monday 1st June Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 Draft Code of Practice on Services, public functions and associations 129 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That the draft Code of Practice for Services, public functions and associations, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 May, be disapproved. |
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Wednesday 20th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the reports in the Financial Times and Democracy for Sale investigative newsletter, confirming that the Prime Minister's senior team when he was Leader of the Opposition, comprising Morgan McSweeney and Paul Ovenden, were updated by former Minister, Josh Simons, on the investigation by ACPO commissioned by … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming 29 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be maintained, the deal … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 State of our Beaches report 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the publication of the Marine Conservation Society’s annual State of our Beaches report; thanks the thousands of volunteers whose efforts removed over 600,000 litter items from our beaches, of which 26,592 items were removed from the coasts of Devon and Cornwall; notes with concern that single-use … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading energy source in the first half of 2025; 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 was key … |
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Tuesday 19th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Rough sleeping, homelessness prevention and long-term housing support 29 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the findings of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's rough sleeping inquiry, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following … |
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Tuesday 19th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2026 Local government and social care 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises that adult social care is the largest area of council spending after SEND provision; notes that in 2024-25 the gross current expenditure for local authorities in England on adult social care totalled £29.4 billion which was a 9% increase on the previous year in cash terms; … |
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Wednesday 20th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters 29 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle) That this House condemns the interception by the Israel Defence Forces of vessels forming part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters; notes with grave concern reports that 428 humanitarian volunteers from 40 countries have been abducted and detained while attempting to bring attention to the catastrophic humanitarian situation … |
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Wednesday 20th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 Five-year indefinite leave to remain pathway for Skilled Worker visa holders 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House recognises the vital contribution of Skilled Worker visa holders to the UK economy and public services, including sectors facing critical shortages such as health, engineering, and social care; notes that these individuals pay taxes, contribute to their communities, and have no recourse to public funds; further notes … |
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Wednesday 20th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House expresses concerns at the BBC’s plans to cut 10% of its cost base, resulting in 1,800 and 2,000 job losses, about one in 10, across various departments; notes reports that cuts could reach 15% across BBC News, which remains the most trusted source of news in the … |
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Wednesday 20th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Thursday 21st May 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House supports the National Association of Retired Police Officers' Love or Money campaign that seeks to highlight the unfair position that police widows and widowers in England, Wales and Scotland face due to the current Police Pension Regulations 1987, which removes access to their pensions when they marry … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Transition of rail workers into Great British Railways 23 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House welcomes and applauds the bringing into public ownership of the Train Operating Companies and their combination with Network Rail to create Great British Railways (GBR); believes that a just transition for railway workers into the new structures is vital to deliver a railway that works for everyone; … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 The Iran conflict, the US naval blockade and price inflation 20 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington) That this House notes prices have already begun to rise as a result of the Iran War; further notes that many international bodies such as the IMF and OECD expect prices rise much higher and that the Bank of England concurs; also notes that the war was begun by the … |
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Tuesday 19th May Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Nature Friendly Farming Week, taking place from Monday 18 until Sunday 24 May; notes that this week is the Nature Friendly Farming Network’s annual celebration to recognising the invaluable efforts of farmers who work in harmony with nature; recognises this year’s theme, solutions for climate and … |
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Tuesday 19th May Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Seven-year anniversary of the mixed-aged couples’ rule 26 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Jonathan Brash (Labour - Hartlepool) This House notes the seven-year anniversary of the introduction of the mixed-aged couples' rule, which prohibits mixed-age couples from accessing pension-age benefits, such as Pension Credit, until both are over State Pension age; is troubled by the 70,000 people impacted by this rule, who on average could be missing out … |
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Tuesday 19th May Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th May 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House welcomes the third annual Trans+ History Week; notes the week held from 4 to 10 May 2026 will celebrate the millenia-old history and contributions of transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex people; recognises that the Trans+ community are enduring continued hostility in the UK; further recognises that the … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 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 … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) That this House notes with concern that the United Kingdom is still importing hunting trophies; further notes that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Trade Database shows that in 2024 such imports included trophies from Appendix I-listed species, among the most endangered in … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House notes recent research showing that the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda is a major hub for oil industry tax avoidance, and hosts the headquarters of three of the world’s top ten oil drilling contractors, four of the world’s ten biggest oil tanker companies, Shell and Chevron offices, … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes National Epilepsy Week 2026 running from 18 to 24 May; acknowledges the work of Epilepsy Action and other charities on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy and their families; further notes that around 630,000 people in the UK live with epilepsy; also notes that many people … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 UK-France one-in, one-out migration pilot 21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House calls on the Government to discontinue the UK-France one-in-one-out pilot; notes that the scheme has resulted in serious human rights violations, including impacts on children and survivors of torture and trafficking, as documented by organisations working with affected communities; further notes that United Nations experts have called … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Online abuse and exploitation of Ukrainian refugees 30 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses grave concern at evidence of widespread abuse, racism, scamming and sexual exploitation targeting Ukrainian refugees within online groups established to facilitate sponsorship under the Homes for Ukraine scheme; notes reports of malicious or inactive administrators allowing such groups to become hostile environments for vulnerable people fleeing … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 37 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams in England 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises that chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats on Earth, with around 200 known globally and approximately 85% found in England; notes that these unique rivers support exceptional biodiversity, including Atlantic salmon, water vole, brown trout, southern damselfly and white-clawed crayfish; further notes the internationally … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House supports Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day on 15 May 2026; recognises the long-term impact on over 105,000 people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the UK; acknowledges that SCI is a lifelong condition requiring coordinated, anticipatory, and adaptive systems of care and support; notes the inequitable … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 48th anniversary of the murder of Altab Ali 18 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House marks the anniversary of the racially motivated murder of the 25-year-old textile factory worker, Altab Ali, on 4th May 1978; notes that in the 1970s far right activity and racism was prevalent in East London and that Asian and Black people were frequently attacked; recognises that Altab … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including the new penal code which was introduced in January and has effectively legalised domestic violence including sexual assault within marriages while also granting husbands explicit authority to discipline their wives for … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Redress for people impacted by surgical mesh, sodium valproate and Primodos 52 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham) That this House deplores the avoidable harm caused by the use of surgical mesh, Primodos and Sodium Valproate; acknowledges the ongoing need to support the hundreds of victims in the UK suffering as a result of these interventions; regrets that the recommendations made by Baroness Cumberlege in her 2020 report … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House believes that all new homes should be built to a zero carbon standard; urges the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to grant local councils and national park authorities the powers to enforce the future home standard for all new homes; calls for all … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Proportional representation for general elections 40 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that the first past the post system should be replaced with a system of proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons. |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Speech and Language Therapy for Autistic Children 37 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that speech and language therapy is currently failing many autistic children and young people in England; notes that hundreds of autistic individuals and their families have shared lived experience testimony demonstrating that their specific communication needs are not being met by existing NHS speech and language … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sojan Joseph (Labour - Ashford) That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week, coordinated by the Mental Health Foundation, is between 11 and 17 May 2026; notes that the theme for this year is action; believes that, while awareness is vital, real change comes when people take action too; further believes that individual actions … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Care for people with depression and bipolar disorder 30 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative treatments exist, such as medication and neuromodulation … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) That this House notes with gratitude, and respect, the 81st anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May 2026; commemorates Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945, the day Nazi Germany officially surrendered to Allied Forces; gives thanks to the generation of women and men who sacrificed so much for … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: John Whitby (Labour - Derbyshire Dales) That this House recognises Foster Care Fortnight from May 11 to May 25; acknowledges the extraordinary contribution foster carers make and the work they do to ensure children can grow up in safe, loving and caring homes; observes that foster carers improve outcomes for children and that increased stability helps … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Improving banking services for charities 12 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House recognises the vital role charities play in supporting communities across the UK; notes with concern the widespread banking difficulties facing the charity sector, including account freezes, lost records, and barriers to opening new accounts; further notes that poor banking provision is placing charitable services at risk, forcing … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 54 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Mental Health Awareness Week which promotes awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that while many people may feel more at ease with speaking on their mental health there remains much to do before mental health is treated with the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 78 years of the Palestinian Nakba 46 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House marks 78 years since the start of the Nakba, when more than 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes by Israeli forces; recognises that the Nakba is not merely a historical event, but an ongoing process of dispossession, displacement and oppression affecting Palestinians across historic Palestine … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 Responsible use of pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments 28 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the presence of pesticides commonly used in pet flea and tick treatments, including fipronil and imidacloprid, in UK waterways; notes that these substances pose a significant risk to aquatic ecosystems, including insects, fish, birds and wider biodiversity; recognises the importance of effective parasite control … |
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Thursday 14th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the ruling by the judges at the Permanent Court of Arbitration to dismiss the EU’s challenge to Britain’s ban on commercial fishing; recognises the importance of sand eels to the wider ecosystem, in particular wild seabird populations; acknowledges the puffin and kittiwake bird populations, whose diets … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Payment of employment tribunal awards 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes with concern the continuing non-payment of a significant number of awards made by the Employment Tribunal, including reports by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism that Freedom of Information requests found that three quarters of more than 7,000 workers using the employment tribunal penalty enforcement scheme did … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 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 … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Statutory rights for trade union future-proofing jobs representatives 17 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House recognises that the UK is entering a period of significant industrial change, driven by the need to address the climate, nature and cost of living crises; acknowledges that these changes will have repercussions for many workplaces, particularly the oil and gas sector and heavy industry; calls for … |
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Monday 18th May Siân Berry signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Nature restoration and flood risk 14 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That this House recognises the vital role nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, tree planting, restoring bogs and rewilding rivers can play in reducing flood risk; welcomes research by Rewilding Britain that suggests nature-based techniques can decrease flood peaks by up to 50%, making them one of the best defences … |
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Wednesday 13th May Siân Berry signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th May 2026 Cost of living, inequality and climate and nature 9 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House believes that the cost of living, inequality and climate and nature crises are all connected; further believes that tackling them together can improve people’s lives now and make the future safer, fairer and greener for everyone; is alarmed by growing levels of wealth inequality in the UK, … |
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Railways Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill - CBP-10538
May. 22 2026 Found: • Siân Berry (Green) tabled amendment 248 to clause 3, which would require GBR to achieve targets |