Information between 11th September 2025 - 11th October 2025
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16 Sep 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 77 |
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16 Sep 2025 - Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 79 |
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11 Sep 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill (Eighth sitting) - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 5 Noes - 8 |
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11 Sep 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill (Eighth sitting) - View Vote Context Steve Darling voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 3 Noes - 8 |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Sentencing Bill
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (62 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Police: Professional Standards
Steve Darling contributed 2 speeches (147 words) Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Consumer Affairs
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (675 words) Thursday 11th September 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Pension Schemes Bill (Seventh sitting)
Steve Darling contributed 1 speech (46 words) Committee stage: 7th sitting Thursday 11th September 2025 - Public Bill Committees Department for Work and Pensions |
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Steve Darling speeches from: Pension Schemes Bill (Eighth sitting)
Steve Darling contributed 5 speeches (911 words) Committee stage: 8th sitting Thursday 11th September 2025 - Public Bill Committees Department for Work and Pensions |
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Gaming Machines: Coastal Areas
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Monday 15th September 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of reforming (a) stake and (b) prize limits for Category D machines on the economies of coastal towns. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Government recognises the important contributions family entertainment centres make to local communities, particularly seaside towns. However, this sector has seen a number of closures in recent years. We intend to consult on changes to stakes and prizes for Category D machines to understand if this would be an appropriate way to support the sector while maintaining protections for children and young people. These machines include seaside arcade staples, such as crane grabs and coin pushers. The government will continue to engage with a range of stakeholders throughout the consultation process, to best understand the potential impacts of adjusting stake and prize limits for Category D machines. We intend to launch a consultation this year, and we will welcome responses from coastal communities. |
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Police and Crime Commissioners: Police and Crime Panels
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Tuesday 16th September 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Police and Crime Commissioners are held accountable to their respective Police and Crime Panels. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The Home Office provides funding through a dedicated annual grant to host local authorities to support the activity of Police and Crime Panels, who have a wide range of powers and responsibilities to scrutinise the actions and decisions of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). Panels can require PCCs to attend public meetings to answer their questions, investigate complaints against PCCs and make recommendations on the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan. To further assist Panels to improve the quality and consistency of their scrutiny, the Home Office has also issued a comprehensive package of guidance and training. Whilst Panels scrutinise PCCs, PCCs are ultimately accountable to the public at the ballot box. |
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Voluntary Contributions
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 18th September 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the April 2025 deadline for backdated voluntary National Insurance Contributions, how many requests for callbacks were logged by his Department before 6 April 2025; how many callbacks have so far been made and completed through all stages; how many people have made National Insurance top-ups under this concessionary arrangement; and when he expects the callback process to be complete. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) In total, DWP received c528,000 call-back requests from customers ahead of the voluntary National Insurance Contributions (VNICS) deadline of 5 April 2025. The Department has taken a two-stage approach to actioning these requests. Stage 1 was to gather personal information such as National Insurance numbers and to filter out any duplicate requests. All stage 1 call-backs have been completed. Stage 2 is the review of any gaps in the customer National Insurance record and to assess the impact this may have on a customer’s State Pension. All Stage 2 call-backs for customers over State Pension age, residing in the UK have been completed, with under 5,000 call-backs outstanding for customers over SP age residing abroad. There are c119,500 under State Pension (GB and abroad) Stage 2 call-back outstanding. We expect all Stage 2 call-backs to be complete by end March 2026. DWP does not hold data on how many of the customers went on to pay VNICS under this arrangement. Background: DWP have prioritised Stage 2 for those over or near to their State Pension age. The Department received 56,262 stage 2 call-back requests for customers over State Pension age and living in Great Britain – all these call-backs have been completed. In addition, DWP received 23,961 stage 2 call-back requests for customers over State Pension age, living abroad. DWP have cleared 19,184 of these with 4,777 call-backs left to complete. DWP expect to clear this set of call-back requests before the end of December 2025. All other stage 2 call-back requests are where the customer is under State Pension age. DWP has 119,451 remaining. DWP expect to clear this set of call-back requests before the end of March 2026. |
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Voluntary Contributions
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 18th September 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the April 2025 deadline for backdated voluntary National Insurance Contributions how many requests for callbacks were logged by HMRC before 6 April 2025; how many callbacks have so far been made and completed through all stages; how many people have made National Insurance top-ups under this concessionary arrangement; and when she expects the callback process to be completed. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) In total, DWP received c528,000 call-back requests from customers ahead of the voluntary National Insurance Contributions (VNICS) deadline of 5 April 2025. The Department has taken a two-stage approach to actioning these requests. Stage 1 was to gather personal information such as National Insurance numbers and to filter out any duplicate requests. All stage 1 call-backs have been completed. Stage 2 is the review of any gaps in the customer National Insurance record and to assess the impact this may have on a customer’s State Pension. All Stage 2 call-backs for customers over State Pension age, residing in the UK have been completed, with under 5,000 call-backs outstanding for customers over SP age residing abroad. There are c119,500 under State Pension (GB and abroad) Stage 2 call-back outstanding. We expect all Stage 2 call-backs to be complete by end March 2026. DWP does not hold data on how many of the customers went on to pay VNICS under this arrangement. Background: DWP have prioritised Stage 2 for those over or near to their State Pension age. The Department received 56,262 stage 2 call-back requests for customers over State Pension age and living in Great Britain – all these call-backs have been completed. In addition, DWP received 23,961 stage 2 call-back requests for customers over State Pension age, living abroad. DWP have cleared 19,184 of these with 4,777 call-backs left to complete. DWP expect to clear this set of call-back requests before the end of December 2025. All other stage 2 call-back requests are where the customer is under State Pension age. DWP has 119,451 remaining. DWP expect to clear this set of call-back requests before the end of March 2026. |
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NHS Trusts: Public Appointments
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 18th September 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 NHS England on (a) the appointment of a single Chair for two different NHS Trusts and (b) ensuring that the effectiveness of those Trusts' (i) governance, (ii) accountability and (iii) local representation are not compromised by such arrangements. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government and NHS England support and expect collaboration between National Health Service trusts. Shared leadership, including having a shared chair, is one way which trusts can collaborate to address the issues they are facing. With any governance model they have in place, NHS trusts are required to meet the conditions in the NHS provider licence to ensure that organisations operate in a way that is safe, financially sustainable, cooperative, and accountable. Trusts can work with their regional NHS England teams to discuss potential shared leadership arrangements to ensure that governance and accountability remain effective, while realising the benefits of collaboration. |
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Pedestrian Areas: Visual Impairment
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 18th September 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress her Department has made on improving the (a) safety and (b) accessibility of streets for blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Local authorities have a legal responsibility to manage their roads and public spaces in a way that meets the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) under the Equality Act 2010. It is for them to ensure that their streets are designed and maintained in a way that takes account of the needs of everyone, including visually impaired people.
The Government has produced good practice guidance to help them in this, and this is available at
The Government recognises the problems that blind and partially sighted pedestrians can face when motorists park on pavements, and when e-scooters and e-bikes are left blocking pavements. It will make an announcement shortly on next steps on pavement parking, following the 2020 consultation, and is introducing new regulatory powers through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to help local authorities manage shared micromobility schemes more effectively. |
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Gaming Machines: Payment Methods
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Thursday 25th September 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to update regulations on payment methods for amusement machines. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Direct use of debit cards and credit cards is currently prohibited on all gaming machines in Great Britain. The previous Government’s 2023 gambling white paper proposed removing the prohibition on the direct use of debit cards on gaming machines, subject to the introduction of certain player protections. While this proposal was not implemented under the previous administration, this government is considering the best available evidence from a wide range of stakeholders to inform any decisions on this proposal, which would require new legislation to implement.
In addition, the Gambling Commission recently consulted on proposals to introduce a number of new player protections for gaming machines in Great Britain, designed to support and empower customers to use gaming machines safely. The Government will take account of the progress and outcome of this consultation when considering regulations on payment methods for gaming machines. |
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Aquariums and Zoos: Government Assistance
Asked by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) Wednesday 8th October 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of holding a summit to support the zoos and aquarium industry. Answered by Angela Eagle - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra is responsible for ensuring zoos and aquariums provide the highest levels of welfare for the animals they keep, as well as delivering conservation and education. The Government published new Standards of Modern Zoo Practice for Great Britain on 24 May 2025, which will come into force from May 2027. The new Standards support zoos and aquariums in ensuring animals in their collections are being kept in line with latest in best zoo practice.
Following publication of the new Standards in May, the Animal Welfare Minister - Baroness Hayman of Ullock – held a zoos roundtable on 25 June, to discuss implementation of the new Standards, and what more Defra could do to help support zoos and aquariums adapt to the new Standards. |
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Tuesday 16th September 18 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin book, The Moomins and the Great Flood, written by Tove Jansson in 1945; notes that the story, written during the Second World War, reflects the experience of families seeking safety and belonging, themes which remain relevant today; recognises the … |
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Thursday 5th June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 20th October 2025 59 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with alarm the potential national security risks which would result from the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the grave concerns raised by pro-democracy Chinese … |
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Thursday 16th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th October 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House reaffirms its commitment to preserve National Parks and defend the Protected Landscapes Duty; maintains that it is paramount that we protect National Parks as a means of ensuring that we all have access to nature and promote healthy ecosystems; notes that 90% of rivers in the South … |
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Wednesday 15th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Thursday 16th October 2025 Elon Musk at the Unite the Kingdom rally 46 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House notes with grave concern the actions of Elon Musk in inciting violence and attempting to subvert our democracy at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally; further notes that such actions risk legitimising extremism, undermining community cohesion and threatening public safety; believes that individuals who enable or encourage … |
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Wednesday 15th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th October 2025 35 years of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning 29 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, one of the UK’s longest-running and most successful fundraising campaigns; recognises the incredible contribution of communities, workplaces and volunteers across the country who have come together over the years to raise millions to support people living with … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and facilities across HDNHSFT above NHS funding … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes the importance of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency’s annual campaign encouraging individuals and communities to prepare for flooding by raising awareness of risks and offering guidance on staying safe; acknowledges that this year’s campaign, running from 13 to 19 October, coincides with the second anniversary … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates reports that renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world’s leading energy source for the first half of this year; 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 … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House celebrates hospices for providing essential, life changing care to hundreds of thousands of people across the country; notes that hospices receive just one third of their funding from the NHS and that a hit to charitable income can have a material impact on frontline services; regrets that … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Access to school and college transport for disabled young people 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that disabled young people often have to travel further than other pupils to get the right education or college place; notes that they are less likely than other pupils to travel to school or college independently; expresses concern that, as the law stands, a young person … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 75th anniversary of The Castle Hotel, Taunton 6 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House congratulates The Castle Hotel in Taunton on marking its 75th anniversary under the ownership of the Chapman family; recognises its longstanding contribution to Somerset’s hospitality industry and to the cultural and economic life of Taunton; notes the role the Hotel has played in welcoming visitors to the … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 25th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda; notes the WPS agenda, anchored in UN Security Council Resolution 1325, was groundbreaking in the way it recognised the need to increase the participation of women and incorporate gender perspectives in conflict prevention, … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Protection of the Climate Change Act 20 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House condemns the Opposition’s proposals to scrap the Climate Change Act 2008 and upend the scientific and political consensus on the need to tackle climate change; understands that meeting the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050 is our best chance to limit warming to 1.5°C and … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Protecting palliative care at Arthur Rank Hospice 8 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses deep concern at the funding crisis threatening Arthur Rank Hospice in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire and across the country; notes that Arthur Rank Hospice has received notice of funding cuts that will see a reduction of £829,000 from the NHS, risking the closure of nine of the … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Safety of British nationals aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla 16 signatures (Most recent: 23 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House is deeply concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Margaret Pacetta and Malcolm Ducker, currently aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have been boarded and passengers detained; is alarmed by reports of further threats against the current … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Órla Ní Eadhra and the Great British Sewing Bee 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Inverness student Órla Ní Eadhra on reaching the final of the Great British Sewing Bee 2025; notes that she was the youngest contestant on the series, aged 19 at the time of filming; commends her creativity, knowledge and sewing skills which won praise from judges Patrick … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Edinburgh Zoo's win at the 2025 Central and East Scotland Thistle Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on winning both the Best Visitor Attraction Award and the Climate Action Award at the 2025 Central and East Scotland Thistle Awards; recognises the Zoo’s exceptional contribution to the Scottish tourism industry and its role as a world-class destination for visitors from all walks … |
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Thursday 11th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Fertility funding access for LGBTQIA+ people 20 signatures (Most recent: 17 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes the barriers to fertility treatment faced by LGBTQIA+ couples struggling to conceive, particularly in relation to access to fertility funding despite the 2022 Women’s Health Strategy for England promising to improve access; further notes that most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) expect female same sex couples to … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House celebrates dyslexia awareness week from 6 tob10 October 2025; notes that the theme of this year’s dyslexia awareness week is raise the volume, focusing on the voices of young people with dyslexia and their stories, challenges, and successes; notes with concern that too many dyslexic people feel … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Fly camping in the Lake District 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is concerned about the growing problem of fly camping and anti-social behaviour in the Lake District National Park, including littering, wildfires, abandoned tents and human waste; notes the recent Friends of the Lake District survey which found widespread evidence of these issues; recognises the damage being caused … |
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Tuesday 14th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme 37 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)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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Tuesday 14th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes that Wednesday 15 October 2025 marks the second annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day; recognises that every day 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with lobular breast cancer; further notes that lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer yet … |
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Tuesday 14th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Royal National Mòd 2025 in Lochaber 7 signatures (Most recent: 16 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, literature, sport and art; … |
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Tuesday 14th October Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Friends of the Shakespeare Line 6 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House commends the outstanding work of the Friends of the Shakespeare Line in promoting the railway route between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon; recognises the organisation’s achievements in improving station environments through volunteer effort, community engagement and partnership working with rail operators and local authorities; applauds its success in fostering … |
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Tuesday 14th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on political donations and to commission an independent review to recommend the appropriate level for such a cap; notes with concern the negative influence of large and foreign donations on the democratic process; further calls for measures to prevent … |
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Monday 13th October Steve Darling signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025 Dentists in Hazel Grove constituency 9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House expresses deep concern over the crisis of NHS dentistry in Hazel Grove constituency; notes with alarm that a recent health survey of local residents found that 46.4 per cent were not registered with an NHS dentist, and 44 per cent had been forced to pay for private … |
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Tuesday 17th June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Farmers, growers and the supermarket supply chain 82 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises that farmers and growers, in the UK and overseas, require fair dealing in the grocery supply chain in order to survive and thrive; welcomes the 2008 Competition Commission Inquiry which found that larger retailers and supermarkets often abused their power by transferring excessive risk and unexpected … |
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Wednesday 10th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Commemoration of H G Wells’ birthday 20 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House acknowledges and commemorates the birthday of Herbert George Wells, commonly known as H G Wells, born on 21 September 1866, as one of Britain’s most influential authors and the father of science fiction; notes in particular his time living in Woking, where he wrote The War of … |
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Wednesday 10th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Neurodivergent children at school 42 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that, despite the hard work of teaching staff, too many neurodivergent children are not having their needs properly identified at school, potentially making learning inaccessible; acknowledges the personal effort of many teachers to make their classroom accessible, and that teaching staff require greater support; … |
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Wednesday 10th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Independence of Healthwatch England 33 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern proposals in the NHS 10-year health plan to abolish Healthwatch England and the network of 152 local Healthwatch bodies; recognises that Healthwatch England is an independent statutory body that ensures NHS leaders listen to feedback and improve standards of care, is impartial, and enables … |
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Monday 15th September Steve Darling signed this EDM on Monday 13th October 2025 Award of honorary posthumous England cap to Frank Soo 17 signatures (Most recent: 20 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and … |
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Tuesday 16th September Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 Pavement parking consultation response 32 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the failure of successive Governments to respond in full to the consultation entitled Pavement parking: options for change, which closed on 22 November 2020, despite widespread evidence of the dangers caused by pavement parking and overwhelming public support for reform; notes that this delay has left … |
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Tuesday 16th September Steve Darling signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th October 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 21 Oct 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House commends the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian children Vladyslav, Valeriia and Roman, who came to the Houses of Parliament to share their experience of Putin’s war of aggression; further commends the work of film director Evgeny Afineevsky for his powerful film Children in the Fire that … |
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Friday 20th June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Visas and access to education for Ukrainian refugee children 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses serious concern about the detrimental impact of short-term visas granted under the Ukraine Sponsorship and Ukraine Family Schemes on the education and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugee children in the UK; notes the case of a Year 9 student living in south Cambridgeshire, whose limited 18-month visa … |
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Friday 20th June Steve Darling signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th September 2025 Impact of proposed immigration changes on migrants living in the UK 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply concerned by proposals outlined in the White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, to extend the qualifying period for settlement from five to ten years; notes that this change has created significant uncertainty and anxiety for thousands of … |
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Police: Professional Standards
17 speeches (3,725 words) Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Sarah Jones (Lab - Croydon West) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) makes a good point. - Link to Speech |
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Employment Rights Bill
178 speeches (28,836 words) Consideration of Lords amendments Monday 15th September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Laurence Turner (Lab - Birmingham Northfield) Members for Chippenham (Sarah Gibson) and for Torbay (Steve Darling)—were at all times appropriately - Link to Speech |
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Consumer Affairs
23 speeches (12,153 words) Thursday 11th September 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Harriett Baldwin (Con - West Worcestershire) Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) also made a very interesting speech.The one thing that I want to pick - Link to Speech |
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Pension Schemes Bill (Eighth sitting)
104 speeches (20,845 words) Committee stage: 8th sitting Thursday 11th September 2025 - Public Bill Committees Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Steve Darling (LD - Torbay) —(Steve Darling.)This new clause requires the Secretary of State to report on whether the fiduciary duties - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - Professor Stephen Sinclair, Bevan Foundation, and Barnardo's NI Education Committee Found: Pensions Committee members present: Debbie Abrahams (Chair); Johanna Baxter; Mr Peter Bedford; Steve Darling |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - Professor Stephen Sinclair, Bevan Foundation, and Barnardo's NI Education Committee Found: Pensions Committee members present: Debbie Abrahams (Chair); Johanna Baxter; Mr Peter Bedford; Steve Darling |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - Children's Commissioner for Scotland, Children's Commissioner for Wales, and Norther Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People Education Committee Found: Pensions Committee members present: Debbie Abrahams (Chair); Johanna Baxter; Mr Peter Bedford; Steve Darling |
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Oral Evidence - Children's Commissioner for Scotland, Children's Commissioner for Wales, and Norther Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People Education Committee Found: Pensions Committee members present: Debbie Abrahams (Chair); Johanna Baxter; Mr Peter Bedford; Steve Darling |
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Sep. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 September 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Williamson Daisy Cooper Steff Aquarone Sarah Olney Andy Slaughter Freddie van Mierlo Mr Paul Kohler Steve Darling |
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Sep. 11 2025
Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 11 September 2025 Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_265 Steve Darling John Milne . |
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Wednesday 15th October 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Social Security Advisory Committee At 9:30am: Oral evidence Dr Stephen Brien - Chair at Social Security Advisory Committee Carl Emmerson - Member, and Deputy Director at Institute of Fiscal Studies Bruce Calderwood - Member, and Trustee at Avenues Group View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd October 2025 9 a.m. Work and Pensions Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Discretionary payments and member representation in defined benefit schemes At 9:15am: Oral evidence Patricia Kennedy - Co-Chair at Hewlett Packard Pension Association (HPPA) Jonathan Popper - Founder Member at BP Pensioner Group (Campaign Group) Caroline Emery - Member at American Express UK Pensioners Justice (Campaign Group) Jack Jones - Pensions Officer at TUC At 10:05am: Oral evidence Harus Rai - Managing Director at Capital Cranfield Maggie Rodger - Co-Chair at Association of Member-Nominated Trustees Jon Forsyth - Chair at DB Committee, Society of Pension Professionals Hywel Robinson - Partner at Temple Bright At 10:55am: Oral evidence Fiona Frobisher - Head of Policy at The Pensions Regulator Julian Lyne - Interim Executive Director, Market Oversight at The Pensions Regulator View calendar - Add to calendar |