Information between 20th April 2025 - 30th April 2025
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24 Apr 2025 - Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 230 |
24 Apr 2025 - Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 212 |
23 Apr 2025 - Sewage - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 69 |
23 Apr 2025 - Sewage - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 302 |
23 Apr 2025 - Hospitals - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 307 |
28 Apr 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 337 |
28 Apr 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 47 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 342 Noes - 70 |
29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 45 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 238 |
29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 44 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 255 |
Speeches |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (813 words) Report stageReport Stage Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
Steve Darling speeches from: Scientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of Dogs
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (52 words) Monday 28th April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
Steve Darling speeches from: Ukraine War: London Talks
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (56 words) Thursday 24th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Steve Darling speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (145 words) Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
Steve Darling speeches from: Hospitals
Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (474 words) Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
Steve Darling speeches from: Sewage
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (60 words) Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
Written Answers |
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Regional Planning and Development
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department provides guidance on the (a) core principles and (b) culture expected of local development boards. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I would kindly ask the hon. Member to write to me with more details on ‘local development boards’, so my officials can look into this matter. |
Local Government: Reorganisation
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to ensure that the specific needs of (a) Torbay and (b) other deprived areas are considered following mergers into larger sub-regional authorities as part of local government reorganisation. Answered by Jim McMahon - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) On 5 February I formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area.
As set out in the published criteria, unitary structures must prioritise the delivery of high quality and sustainable public services to citizens, and proposals should show how councils in the area have sought to work together in coming to a view that meets local needs and is informed by local views.
We expect local leaders to ensure there is wide engagement with local partners and stakeholders, residents and businesses in working through options. This engagement should both inform the development of robust proposals and build a shared understanding of the improvements they expect to deliver through reorganisation.
Following submission of these proposals to government, we will consider proposals carefully before taking decisions on how to proceed. It would be inappropriate for me to comment or give a view on specific unitary proposals, or to pre-empt future decisions under the statutory process. |
Neighbourhood Boards
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Town Deal Board model will be used as a foundation for the development of Plan for Neighbourhoods Board;, and what changes to (a) structure and (b) governance would be required to achieve this. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Neighbourhood Boards should bring together residents, local businesses, grassroots campaigners, workplace representatives, faith, and community leaders and those with a deep connection to their area to work with the local authority to develop their Regeneration Plan. The governance and boundary guidance provides information specific to the strategic objectives and governance of the Neighbourhood Board. The parameters for these are different to those for Town Deal Boards, but pre-existing boards can be built on, or altered, to meet the new guidance.
All 75 boards have been asked to confirm their proposed chair, membership and boundary by 22nd April. |
Neighbourhood Boards
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to grant additional powers to Plan for Neighbourhoods Boards beyond those of Town Deal Boards. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Government set out a comprehensive, non-exhaustive list of the existing powers available to boards and local authorities in England in the published ‘policy toolkit’. The toolkit gives communities the tools and information they need to make informed decisions, empowering local people to have ownership over the future of their neighbourhood and local area. Similar toolkits for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be published shortly.
The Plan for Neighbourhoods programme focuses on three long-term aims - building thriving places, strengthening communities and empowering people to taking back control instead of sticking plaster policies. In addition to the list of powers available to boards, we have doubled the number of interventions on which communities can spend the money, compared to the previous government’s programme, to ensure areas can deliver on the objectives of the programme. |
Regional Planning and Development
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued on whether board members of local development boards should have (a) full access to and (b) summaries of (i) tenders and (ii) business plans. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I would kindly ask the hon. Member to write to me with more details on ‘local development boards’, so my officials can look into this matter. |
Allergies: Labelling
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Food Standards Agency on its plans to publish its response to the consultation entitled Best Practice Guidance - Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods; and what steps he is taking with the Food Standards Agency to improve the allergen information available to consumers. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has policy responsibility for food safety, including food allergen labelling, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is working to improve the availability and accuracy of allergen information for non-prepacked foods. A summary of the responses to the consultation entitled Best Practice Guidance - Allergen Information for Non-Prepacked Foods, along with corresponding guidance with supporting tools, was published on 5 March 2025. This is available at the following link: The guidance is a positive step in improving the provision of allergen information for non-prepacked foods. Officials at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Department of Health and Social Care are in close contact with the FSA, receiving regular updates on the implementation of this guidance. |
Review of Patient Safety across the Health and Care Landscape
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the Review of patient safety across the health and care landscape will be published. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The review of patient safety across the health and care landscape, by Dr Penny Dash, is planned to be published shortly. |
Local Government: Reorganisation
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that local government reorganisation will not undermine progress made in improving healthcare outcomes in (a) Torbay and (b) other areas. Answered by Jim McMahon - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain, to ensure people can live well for longer, and spend less time in ill health, regardless of where they are born or their financial circumstances.
As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, government recognises the benefits that aligned geographical boundaries can have for improving co-ordination between public services. Within Integrated Care Systems, collaboration between local government and health partners is crucial to the delivery of high quality and efficient services for communities and patients.
On 5 February 2025 I formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries, including Torbay Council. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. As set out in the published statutory guidance, unitary structures must prioritise the delivery of high quality and sustainable public services to citizens, and the views of other public sector providers will be crucial to understanding the best way to structure local government.
Following submission of proposals to government, we will consider proposals carefully before taking decisions on how to proceed. Ministers regularly have meetings with colleagues across government. |
Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 44062 on Members: correspondence, if she will meet with the hon. Member for Torbay to discuss the potential impact of local government reorganisation on (a) Torbay and (b) the South West. Answered by Jim McMahon - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) We are happy to meet with the member on local government reorganisation and will be in touch to arrange this. |
Integrated Care Systems: Local Government
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she is having with the Secretary of Health and Social Care to ensure that successful integrated care organisations (a) in Torbay and (b) in England are (i) preserved and (ii) not disrupted by local government restructuring. Answered by Jim McMahon - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain, to ensure people can live well for longer, and spend less time in ill health, regardless of where they are born or their financial circumstances.
As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, government recognises the benefits that aligned geographical boundaries can have for improving co-ordination between public services. Within Integrated Care Systems, collaboration between local government and health partners is crucial to the delivery of high quality and efficient services for communities and patients.
On 5 February 2025 I formally invited unitary proposals from all the councils in two tier areas and their neighbouring small unitaries, including Torbay Council. It is for councils to develop robust and sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area. As set out in the published statutory guidance, unitary structures must prioritise the delivery of high quality and sustainable public services to citizens, and the views of other public sector providers will be crucial to understanding the best way to structure local government.
Following submission of proposals to government, we will consider proposals carefully before taking decisions on how to proceed. Ministers regularly have meetings with colleagues across government. |
Local Plans: Public Consultation
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department issues on whether community engagement should be carried out through distinct channels from business engagement as part of local development planning. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Planning Practice Guidance on plan-making, which can be found on gov.uk here, highlights the importance of local communities and interested parties being able to track the progress of local development plans through Local Development Schemes. These must be made available publicly by local planning authorities and kept up to date. Together with Statements of Community Involvement, they outline how the local planning authority will engage and undertake public consultation in the preparation of the emerging local development plan, including with communities and other stakeholders. |
Local Government: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 25th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether funding allocated to Torbay to help tackle deprivation will be (a) protected and (b) ringfenced following local government reorganisation. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) We remain committed to supporting the 75 places announced as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods, including Torbay, throughout the reorganisation of local government. |
Cats: Animal Breeding
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Friday 25th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Animal Welfare Committee’s December 2024 recommendation on banning the importation of any domestic wild cat hybrids. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government welcomes the Animal Welfare Committee’s Opinion on the welfare implications of current and emergent feline breeding practices. We are carefully considering the Committee’s recommendations. |
Personal Independence Payment
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of consulting on the introduction of changes to the eligibility requirement for the daily living part of the Personal Independence Payment. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Since the pandemic, the number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards has more than doubled – up from 13,000 a month, to 34,000 a month. Action is needed now to target support better, so that we can protect this important safety net for future generations.
That is why we are introducing a new eligibility requirement in PIP so that people must score a minimum of four points in one daily living activity to be eligible for the daily living component. We are bringing this forward via Primary Legislation so that Parliament can fully debate and vote on these changes. The changes will apply to new claims and award reviews from November 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. |
Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will produce an impact assessment of the proposals outlined in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, published in March 2025. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper will be published in due course, and some information was published alongside the Spring Statement. These publications can be found in ‘Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper’.
A further programme of analysis to support development of the proposals in the Green Paper will be developed and undertaken in the coming months. |
Work Capability Assessment: Chronic Illnesses
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Department's Pathways to Work Green Paper, published on 18 March 2025, what definition her Department plans to use to identify people with severe lifelong health conditions who will be protected from reassessment. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) We will ensure that those with the most severe, life-long health conditions, who will never be able to work, will see their incomes protected, and that this group will face no future reassessment. We will set out further information on this in due course. |
State Retirement Pensions: Underpayments
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 43135, what historic information she holds on taxable state pension payments to people who are now deceased; and whether her Department would supply such data on request to the Department for Work and Pensions where a potential state pension underpayment is under investigation by that Department. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) share information via an established legislative gateway for the administration of the State Pension.
When HMRC receive updates on State Pension payments from DWP, they store it for any tax years still subject to an end of year reconciliation check. The same process takes place for deceased customers.
While HMRC may hold information on State Pension received from DWP to ensure the collection of tax, it complies with General Data Protection Regulations by deleting any customer data that is outside of the retention period for tax purposes.
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Teachers: Redundancy
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many teachers have been served with redundancy by (a) local authority area, (b) multi academy trust and (c) local authority in the last three months. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) Supporting our expert teachers is critical to the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and boost the life chances for every child, as the within-school factor that makes the biggest difference to a young person’s educational outcomes is high-quality teaching. This is why the department will recruit 6,500 new expert teachers.
Schools have the autonomy to make staffing and employment decisions as headteachers and school leaders are best placed to make workforce decisions that take into account local context and the needs of their pupils. As such, the department does not hold data on teacher redundancy.
Information on the school workforce, including the number of teachers entering and leaving service in state-funded schools, is published in the ‘School workforce in England’ statistical publication which is available here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-workforce-in-england.
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Means-tested Benefits: Armed Forces
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2024 to Question 3854 on Pension Credit: Armed Forces, if her Department will review the treatment of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments in means-tested benefits. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The receipt of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) awards is already fully ignored when calculating eligibility for Universal Credit.
The first £10 per week of a War Pension or AFCS award is disregarded in: income-related Employment and Support allowance; income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance; and Income Support. Armed Forces Independence Payments are fully disregarded in these benefits and can also allow the recipient to qualify for an additional disability amount. This contrasts with a benefit like Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit where there is no weekly disregard. Furthermore, these are legacy benefits, in the process of being replaced by Universal Credit, in which War Pensions and AFCS are ignored.
By default, the first £10 per week of a War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is disregarded in Housing Benefit. Furthermore, a discretionary scheme allows local authorities to disregard them fully.
There are no plans to change the ways in which War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) awards interact with means tested benefits. |
Means-tested Benefits: Armed Forces
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2024 to Question 3854 on Pension Credit: Armed Forces, if she will review the treatment of Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments in means-tested welfare benefits. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The receipt of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) awards is already fully ignored when calculating eligibility for Universal Credit.
The first £10 per week of a War Pension or AFCS award is disregarded in: income-related Employment and Support allowance; income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance; and Income Support. Armed Forces Independence Payments are fully disregarded in these benefits and can also allow the recipient to qualify for an additional disability amount. This contrasts with a benefit like Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit where there is no weekly disregard. Furthermore, these are legacy benefits, in the process of being replaced by Universal Credit, in which War Pensions and AFCS are ignored.
By default, the first £10 per week of a War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is disregarded in Housing Benefit. Furthermore, a discretionary scheme allows local authorities to disregard them fully.
There are no plans to change the ways in which War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) awards interact with means tested benefits. |
Communications and Training Working Group
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's response to the Quinquennial Review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 2023 published on 21 March 2024, what progress he has made on establishing the Communications and Training Working Group; and what is the (a) membership and (b) terms of reference of that group. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) The Government response to the Quinquennial Review (QQR) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 2022-23 was published on 21 March 2024 under the previous administration.
The Communication and Training Working Group was not recommended in the QQR, but was a suggestion in the previous Government's response to resolve recommendations 5, 6, 7 and 8, relating to improving operational transparency, accuracy and communication.
We are focusing on the modernisation of pensions and compensation services including improving, digitalisation and consolidation of core member data records into a single system, as well as the planned introduction of an online member self-service portal.
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Social Prescribing: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 29th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to provide additional funding to ensure the sustainability of social prescribing in (a) the UK and (b) Torbay. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) As part of our Mission to build a National Health Service that is fit for the future, the Government has underlined its commitment to taking a preventive approach to addressing health inequalities. We are determined to improve people’s physical and mental health, to support them to live longer and healthier lives, and we recognise the role that social prescribing can play in this. In March 2025, the Department agreed a further year of grant funding for the National Academy for Social Prescribing, securing £1.5 million to advance and expand social prescribing across England. The Department funds the workforce through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, including for social prescribing link workers in primary care. In Torbay, two primary care networks employ a combined 8.6 whole time equivalent social prescribing link workers at a value of £364,958 per annum. The Torbay Better Care Fund invests a further £221,000 within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector to fund three whole time equivalent social prescribers, known as well-being co-ordinators, and a full-time manager. |
Seas and Oceans: Infrastructure
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 29th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Minister has made an assessment of the merits of adopting a Nature Inclusive Design as a standard requirement for offshore projects to (a) boost marine biodiversity and (b) create jobs in coastal communities. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra recognises the potential for nature-inclusive design (NID) to have a positive environmental benefit when used in suitable areas of the marine environment. However, we are developing Marine Net Gain policy to deliver further positive environmental enhancement which could incorporate the use of NID and consider its wider benefits. |
Wind Power: Seas and Oceans
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 29th April 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the steps wind energy developers are taking to incorporate nature-inclusive design as standard in offshore wind infrastructure. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra recognises the potential for nature-inclusive design (NID) to have a positive environmental benefit when used in suitable areas of the marine environment. Developers must already follow the mitigation hierarchy to avoid, minimise, mitigate, and compensate for their impacts. |
Schools: Finance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 29th April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress she has made on split site funding for schools. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) The split sites factor in the schools national funding formula (NFF) allocates additional funding for schools operating across multiple sites. The split sites factor was formularised in 2024/25, ensuring that funding is allocated consistently and fairly across the country, and that all eligible split site schools receive funding towards the additional costs they face from operating across multiple separate sites. In 2025/26, the schools NFF allocates a £54,000 lump sum payment for each of a school’s additional eligible sites, up to a maximum of three additional sites. On top of that, schools whose sites are separated by more than 100 metres will receive distance funding. The distance funding varies depending on how far apart the sites are, up to a maximum of £27,000 for sites which are at least 500 metres away from the main site. In the 2025/26 NFF, the department allocated a total of £35 million through the split sites factor to 443 schools. |
Domestic Abuse: Rehabilitation
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what funding her Department makes available to local authorities for community-based behaviour change programmes for (a) high risk and (b) medium risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this government, and we have committed to use every government tool available to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse and violence.
The Home Office Domestic Abuse and Stalking Perpetrator Intervention Fund provides funding to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to commission domestic abuse and stalking perpetrator interventions in their local area to reduce reoffending and protect victim-survivors. For financial year 2025-26, over £19 million of funding has been continued to 27 PCC areas.
The interventions delivered by PCCs include behaviour change programmes for perpetrators at different risk levels, or other interventions to support a reduction in reoffending, and may also be used for victim support services which sit alongside perpetrator intervention programmes. |
Domestic Abuse: Rehabilitation
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what funding is available to local authorities for community-based behaviour change programmes for (a) high-risk and (b) medium-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this government, and we have committed to use every government tool available to target perpetrators and address the root causes of abuse and violence.
The Home Office Domestic Abuse and Stalking Perpetrator Intervention Fund provides funding to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to commission domestic abuse and stalking perpetrator interventions in their local area to reduce reoffending and protect victim-survivors. For financial year 2025-26, over £19 million of funding has been continued to 27 PCC areas.
The interventions delivered by PCCs include behaviour change programmes for perpetrators at different risk levels, or other interventions to support a reduction in reoffending, and may also be used for victim support services which sit alongside perpetrator intervention programmes. |
Small Businesses: Business Rates
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of reductions in the level of relief through the Business Rates Relief scheme on small businesses. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.
As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government is committed to protecting the smallest properties by freezing the small business multiplier in 2025-26 and protecting over a million properties from inflationary bill increases. In addition, over a third of properties (more than 700,000) already pay no business rates as they receive 100 per cent Small Business Rate Relief, with an additional c.60,000 benefiting from reduced bills as this relief tapers.
To deliver our manifesto pledge, we also intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) properties, with rateable values below £500,000, from 2026-27.
Ahead of these changes being made, the Government recognises that businesses will need support in 2025-26 and has prevented the current RHL relief from ending in April 2025, extending it for one year at 40 per cent up to a cash cap of £110,000 per business. Without any Government intervention, RHL relief would have ended entirely in April 2025, creating a cliff-edge for businesses.
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Rowcroft Hospice
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing funding for the Lavender Square project in Devon; and if he will hold discussions with representatives of that project. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Provision of dementia health care services is the responsibility of local integrated care boards (ICBs). We would expect ICBs to commission services based on local population needs, taking account of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines. Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape their care markets to meet the diverse needs of all local people. This includes commissioning a diverse range of care and support services that enable people to access quality care. The Government recognises the challenges facing the adult social care system and we are taking immediate action to improve it by ensuring that funding goes to the places that need it most in 2025-26. The Government is making available up to £3.7 billion of additional funding for social care authorities in 2025/26, which includes a £880 million increase in the Social Care Grant. We are also taking forward a range of initiatives in 2025/26, including funding more home adaptations, promoting better use of care technologies, and professionalising the adult social care workforce. We will continue to engage with the sector to ensure that we are considering the merits of different models of care. |
Early Day Motions |
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Tuesday 29th April 100th anniversary of the Children's Library at Torquay Library 6 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates Torquay Library on the 100th anniversary of the opening of its Children’s Library in 1925; recognises the history of the Library, established following Torquay’s successful application for funding from Andrew Carnegie in 1902, leading to the opening of the Carnegie Public Library in 1907; notes the … |
Tuesday 22nd April 9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in line with that between League Two … |
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Thursday 8th May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Friday 9th May 2025 51 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its outrage at proposals by the Israeli Government to indefinitely occupy Gaza; condemns the plans for the further forced displacement of Palestinians; affirms its belief that, if realised, these would constitute clear breaches of international law; notes with immense concern that these proposals will only make … |
Thursday 8th May Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th May 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the importance of, and celebrates, Deaf Awareness Week 2025; acknowledges this year’s theme, Beyond Silence; congratulates organisations such as the British Deaf Association, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the National Deaf Children’s Society for the vital work they do in supporting deaf people, … |
Friday 17th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025 British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas 28 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK … |
Wednesday 7th May Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th May 2025 Fife Carers Centre’s 30 year anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates Fife Carers Centre’s 30 year anniversary; recognises that the aim of Fife Carers Centre is to provide information and support to carers in Fife; acknowledges that the Centre was founded in June 1995 with one part-time worker with the purpose of developing recognition and support for … |
Thursday 1st May Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025 64 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, … |
Wednesday 23rd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 1st May 2025 UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation 36 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; … |
Wednesday 2nd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Libraries in state primary schools 43 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House’s Libraries for Primaries campaign; is concerned that research shows that one in seven state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or dedicated library space; understands that children in disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by … |
Tuesday 29th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Public Hearts defibrillator campaign 18 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House congratulates Clare Seed and everyone at the Public Hearts campaign for their work in installing 100 lifesaving defibrillator machines in Cheltenham; notes that the Public Hearts campaign is a leading example of how the charity, private and public sectors can work together on lifesaving health initiatives; applauds … |
Tuesday 29th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney 30 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK … |
Tuesday 29th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Frome Town Women Football Club 13 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates Frome Town Women Football Club, an independently run football club providing football for women, aged 16 and over, in and around Frome, as well as providing football opportunities to over 100 local girls each week; acknowledges the role the club plays in creating a positive and … |
Wednesday 23rd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2025, marking its 55th anniversary; recognises the global importance of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet; acknowledges that Earth Day brings together millions of people worldwide in collective action to protect the environment, and that this year’s theme highlights the … |
Monday 7th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Oaklands College success in sport and academia 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre; … |
Tuesday 8th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses deep concern at the urgent and worsening state of infrastructure at Stepping Hill Hospital in Hazel Grove, where the repairs backlog is reported to exceed £134 million; notes with alarm the numerous reports from constituents regarding unsafe and inadequate facilities, including power cuts delaying treatments, flooding … |
Tuesday 22nd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
Friday 25th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 National Stalking Awareness Week 29 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House marks National Stalking Awareness Week; acknowledges the profound impact stalking has on victims’ mental and physical health; notes that stalking is too often viewed solely as a criminal justice matter, when in fact it poses a serious and long-term public health challenge; recognises that many victims experience … |
Monday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best … |
Monday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 34 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each … |
Monday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the … |
Monday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 Service of Paul and Glynis to the community in Butleigh 4 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the life’s work of Paul and Glynis, who ran the Post Office and village shop in Butleigh for 29 years and contributed to making it the beating heart of the community; thanks them for their dedication, kindness and tireless service to local residents, who will miss … |
Monday 28th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th April 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Andy Chilton, who has sadly passed away at the age of 73; acknowledges that Andy was a much loved and recognisable figure in Wincanton, whose character, selflessness and service greatly benefited the local community; applauds his distinguished 35 year career in … |
Wednesday 23rd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia 44 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at … |
Tuesday 22nd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Future of children’s palliative care 26 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, … |
Tuesday 22nd April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Practical driving tests in the South West 16 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public transport is limited and the ability to drive is often essential for employment, education and caring responsibilities; acknowledges … |
Thursday 13th March Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Three promotion places from the National League 20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House recognises the importance of the pyramid system in English football; welcomes efforts to distribute revenue more fairly across the system, and acknowledges the vital role of the 72 National League clubs as the top tier of non-League football in England; applauds the National League’s adoption of the … |
Tuesday 8th April Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights 26 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental … |
Tuesday 8th April Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that guides common toads safely through hazardous areas during their annual journey to ancient breeding grounds; commends the volunteers who brave the cold, dark and wet conditions to protect this native species now facing decline; … |
Monday 27th January Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 66 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
101 speeches (21,721 words) Report stageReport Stage Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Andrew Western (Lab - Stretford and Urmston) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) is grateful to you for that clarification, Madam Deputy Speaker, even - Link to Speech 2: None Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) would remove the eligibility verification measure entirely. - Link to Speech 3: None Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech 4: Andrew Western (Lab - Stretford and Urmston) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech 5: Siân Berry (Green - Brighton Pavilion) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech 6: Sarah Olney (LD - Richmond Park) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). - Link to Speech |
Scientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of Dogs
58 speeches (14,464 words) Monday 28th April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Mentions: 1: Danny Chambers (LD - Winchester) Friend the Member for Torbay (Steve Darling), had her sixth birthday just last week.My reason for bringing - Link to Speech |
Hospitals
184 speeches (32,662 words) Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Danny Chambers (LD - Winchester) Friend the Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) spoke of sewage in clinical areas—I thought that sewage - Link to Speech |
Sewage
194 speeches (23,532 words) Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Tim Farron (LD - Westmorland and Lonsdale) Friend the Member for Torbay (Steve Darling), has led the way on this issue for many years, since before - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 30th April 2025
Special Report - 2nd Special Report - Defined Benefit Pensions Schemes: Government Response Work and Pensions Committee Found: Baxter (Labour; Paisley and Renfrewshire South) Mr Peter Bedford (Conservative; Mid Leicestershire) Steve Darling |
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Oral Evidence - King’s College London, New Economics Foundation, Policy Exchange, Resolution Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Ruth Patrick, and Business Disability Forum Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work - Work and Pensions Committee Found: Q12 Steve Darling: Thank you all for coming; it really is appreciated. |
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Apr. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Steve Darling |
Apr. 29 2025
Report stage proceedings as at 29 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC23 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney . |
Apr. 29 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 29 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC23 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney . |
Apr. 29 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 29 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Steve Darling |
Apr. 28 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 28 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry Caroline Voaden . |
Apr. 28 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 28 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Steve Darling |
Apr. 25 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 25 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry Caroline Voaden . |
Apr. 25 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 25 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Steve Darling |
Apr. 24 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 24 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Siân Berry . |
Apr. 24 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 24 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Sir Desmond Swayne Steve Darling |
Apr. 23 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 23 April 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett Steve Darling |
Apr. 16 2025
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the Bill Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Briefing papers Found: The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Work and Pensions, Steve Darling, raised various concerns, saying |
Mar. 26 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 26 March 2025 Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC1 Wera Hobhouse Steve Darling Ian Sollom Caroline Voaden Daisy Cooper Helen Morgan |
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Wednesday 30th April 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 30th April 2025 8:30 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 30th April 2025 8:30 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Professor Sir Michael Marmot - Director at UCL Institute of Health Equity At 10:15am: Oral evidence Dr David Attwood - GP Partner at Pathfields Medical Group At 10:35am: Oral evidence Dr Ruth Law - Honorary Secretary at British Geriatric Society David Finch - Assistant Director of the Healthy Lives Team at The Health Foundation Toby North - Head of Public Affairs at Marie Curie View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 30th April 2025 8:30 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Professor Sir Michael Marmot - Director at UCL Institute of Health Equity At 10:15am: Oral evidence Dr David Attwood - GP Partner at Pathfields Medical Group At 10:35am: Oral evidence Dr Ruth Law - Honorary Secretary and Honorary Secretary at The British Geriatrics Society David Finch - Assistant Director of the Healthy Lives Team at The Health Foundation Toby North - Head of Public Affairs at Marie Curie View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 7th May 2025 9:15 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work At 9:30am: Oral evidence James Taylor - Executive Director at Scope Mikey Erhardt - Campaigns and Policy Officer at Disability Rights UK Ellen Clifford - Coordinator at Disabled People Against Cuts Jonathan Andrew - Head of Public Affairs at Rethink Mental Illness At 10:30am: Oral evidence Dr Lucy Foulkes - Academic Psychologist at Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford David Finch - Assistant Director, Healthy Lives Directorate at Health Foundation Professor Ben Barr - Professor in Applied Public Health Research at University of Liverpool View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 7th May 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Get Britain Working: Pathways to Work At 9:30am: Oral evidence James Taylor - Executive Director at Scope Mikey Erhardt - Campaigns and Policy Officer at Disability Rights UK Ellen Clifford - Coordinator at Disabled People Against Cuts Jonathan Andrew - Head of Public Affairs at Rethink Mental Illness At 10:30am: Oral evidence Dr Lucy Foulkes - Academic Psychologist at Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford David Finch - Assistant Director, Healthy Lives Directorate at Health Foundation Professor Ben Barr - Professor in Applied Public Health Research at University of Liverpool David Berry - Work and Skills Lead at Manchester City Council View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 12th May 2025 8:55 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:00am: Oral evidence Rhian Bowen-Davies, Older People's Commissioner for Wales Victoria Lloyd - Chief Executive at Age Cymru Miss Faye Patton - Head of Policy and Insights at Care and Repair Cymru View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 14th May 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 12th May 2025 8:55 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:00am: Oral evidence Rhian Bowen-Davies, Older People's Commissioner for Wales Victoria Lloyd - Chief Executive at Age Cymru Faye Patton - Head of Policy and Insights at Care and Repair Cymru View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 14th May 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pension Schemes Bill At 9:30am: Oral evidence Jesse Griffiths - CEO at Financial Innovation Lab William Wright - Managing Director at New Financial Jackie Wells - Independent Pensions Researcher At 10:15am: Oral evidence Rachel Croft - Chair at Association of Professional Pension Trustees Chris Curry - Director at Pensions Policy Institute Yvonne Braun - Director of Policy, Long-Term Savings, Health and Protection at ABI Joe Dabrowski - Deputy Director at Pension and Lifetime Savings Association View calendar - Add to calendar |
Wednesday 21st May 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pensioner Poverty: challenges and mitigations At 9:30am: Oral evidence Anthony Pygram - Member at Committee on Fuel Poverty Peter Smith - Director of Policy and Advocacy at National Energy Action Simon Francis - Co-ordinator at End Fuel Poverty Coalition At 10:45am: Oral evidence Ned Hammond - Deputy Director for Customers at Energy UK View calendar - Add to calendar |