Information between 14th November 2024 - 4th December 2024
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 324 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 350 Noes - 108 |
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 320 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 172 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 320 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 335 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 319 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 175 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 317 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 234 Labour Aye votes vs 147 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 324 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 322 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 330 |
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3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context Steve Witherden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 59 Labour Aye votes vs 50 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136 |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Steve Witherden contributed 1 speech (67 words) 2nd reading Friday 29th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Violence against Women and Girls
Steve Witherden contributed 3 speeches (414 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Steve Witherden contributed 2 speeches (98 words) Tuesday 26th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Steve Witherden speeches from: Food Banks
Steve Witherden contributed 1 speech (71 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions |
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Defibrillators: VAT
Asked by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) Thursday 14th November 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of removing Value Added Tax from automated external defibrillators. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government currently provides VAT reliefs to aid the purchase of defibrillators. For example, when an AED is purchased with funds provided by a charity and then donated to an eligible body, no VAT is charged. Furthermore, all state schools in England have been fitted with AEDs. A key consideration for any potential VAT relief is whether savings would be passed on to the consumer. Evidence suggests that businesses only partially pass on any savings from lower VAT rates. |
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Community Ownership Fund
Asked by: Steve Witherden (Labour - Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr) Thursday 28th November 2024 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when she plans to provide an update on the status of Drenewydd Actif Newtown’s application for the Community Ownership Fund. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Applicants to the Community Ownership Fund (COF) were required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form as a first stage and have this approved before being able to submit a full application in the next available round of the Fund. Drenewydd Actif received an outcome regarding their EOI on 11 April 2024 after the last round of funding had closed. Communities will rightly be seeking clarity regarding the future of the Community Ownership Fund. We recognise uncertainty is challenging for groups seeking to save vital community assets; the Government is carefully considering all available options and will confirm plans in due course. |
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Wednesday 11th December Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House condemns the provisional approval by Ofwat of an average 21% above-inflation rise in water bills over five years designed to fund £88 billion in sewage infrastructure upgrades; notes that this follows water companies extracting £85 billion in shareholder profits since privatisation, while amassing £64.4 billion in debt; … |
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Monday 9th December Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 Impact of the Work Capability Assessment on disabled people 12 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions since the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment; and calls on the Government to establish an … |
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Thursday 12th December Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Knowsley Livv Housing industrial dispute 22 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial dispute at Livv Housing Group; further notes that this dispute follows Livv Housing workers facing years of real terms pay cuts; notes the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis faced by Livv Housing workers, including soaring prices of essentials like food and energy; expresses … |
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Tuesday 10th December Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust 22 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Certificate of Common Sponsorship 23 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial … |
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Wednesday 13th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire) That this House condemns TGI Fridays’ decision to terminate over 1,000 staff with less than an hour’s notice, without consultation, leaving many workers locked out of their workplaces and unable to access their possessions; urges the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to meet with the dismissed workers; calls … |
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Monday 7th October Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Transition to animal-free research and testing 42 signatures (Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the … |
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Wednesday 13th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Friday 29th November 2024 Scientific hearing on animal experiments (No. 3) 14 signatures (Most recent: 29 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that … |
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Monday 25th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Closure of Rathbones Bakery, Wakefield 19 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House is disturbed by news that Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield looks set to close following a decision by the owners, supermarket chain Morrisons, to cease production; deeply regrets the consequence of this decision on the jobs of 400 loyal staff from across the Wakefield District, with further … |
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Monday 25th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Thursday 28th November 2024 Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions 17 signatures (Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the … |
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Tuesday 26th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th November 2024 Union derecognition by RELX at LexisNexis and LexisNexis Risk Solutions 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford) That this House strongly condemns the decision by RELX to issue notices to the National Union of Journalists and communications to journalists at LexisNexis and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions terminating longstanding trade union recognition agreements crucial to successful negotiations and strengthened agreements on pay and terms and conditions; believes this … |
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Wednesday 27th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th November 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing hardships faced by the Cuban people due to the 62-year US economic, commercial, and financial embargo, which has inflicted an estimated $1.499 trillion loss on the Cuban economy; welcomes the overwhelming global support for ending the embargo, as evidenced by the … |
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Monday 18th November Steve Witherden signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024 30th anniversary of Swarcliffe good neighbours scheme 11 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East) That this House congratulates Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme on its 30th anniversary; celebrates its ongoing work providing services promoting the health and well-being of older people and their carers in Swarcliffe, Stanks and Whinmoor in East Leeds to support them living happy and fulfilled lives in the community; notes its … |
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E-scooters (Review and Awareness )
2 speeches (1,617 words) 1st reading Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Jessica Morden (Lab - Newport East) Morden, Gill German, Mr Alex Barros-Curtis, Catherine Fookes, Tonia Antoniazzi, Ruth Jones and Steve Witherden - Link to Speech |
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Violence against Women and Girls
66 speeches (14,227 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Home Office |
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Farming Families
28 speeches (8,194 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Lords Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mentions: 1: Earl of Effingham (Con - Excepted Hereditary) The Labour MP Steve Witherden has called on the Government to reveal their modelling so that everyone - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 27th November 2024
Oral Evidence - Bevan Foundation, Wales Governance Centre, Cardiff University, and Institute for Fiscal Studies Welsh Affairs Committee Found: Chadwick; Ann Davies; Claire Hughes; Ben Lake; Llinos Medi; Andrew Ranger; Henry Tufnell; Steve Witherden |
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Wednesday 27th November 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Impact of the Budget on Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dr Victoria Winckler - Director at Bevan Foundation Guto Ifan - Lecturer at Wales Governance Centre, Cardiff University David Phillips - Associate Director at Institute for Fiscal Studies View calendar |
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Wednesday 4th December 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Energy in Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Jessica Hooper - Director at RenewableUK Cymru Jay Sheppard - Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales Joe Rossiter - Co-Director at Institute of Welsh Affairs Benedict Ferguson - Co-Executive Director at Community Energy Wales At 10:50am: Oral evidence Eleri Davies - Head of Onshore Development: Wales & England at RWE Renewables Ffion Davies - Welsh External Affairs Manager at EDF Renewables UK & Ireland Emily Hinshelwood - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Awel Aman Tawe View calendar |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024 9 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: HMP Parc At 9:30am: Oral evidence Will Styles - Director at HMP Parc Sian Hibbs - Contract Manager at HMP Parc Ian Barrow - Executive Director at HMPPS Wales Gordon Brockington - Managing Director at G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services At 10:15am: Oral evidence The Lord Timpson OBE DL - Minister for Prisons at Ministry of Justice Ian Barrow - Executive Director at HMPPS Wales View calendar |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024 9:30 a.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Flooding in Wales At 10:00am: Oral evidence Russell Turner - Head of Centre at The National Flood Forecasting Centre Jeremy Parr - Head of Flood Incident Risk Management at Natural Resources Wales Simon Brown - Service Director at The Met Office View calendar |
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18 Nov 2024
Promoting Wales for inward investment Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 13 Jan 2025) Inward investment, a term often used interchangeably with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), refers to cross-border investment from one country to another and which aims to establish a lasting interest and effective voice in an enterprise. In FDI statistics, an effective voice means owning 10% or more of the equity share capital in an enterprise. The UK ranks among the most successful countries in Europe for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects and the UK Government has signalled its intention to strengthen the UK’s offer for businesses and investors. However, Wales has struggled to attract the same level of inward investment as other nations and regions in the UK - in 2023 to 2024, it attracted roughly 3.5% of the UK's total FDI projects, less than Scotland (8.35%) and the North East of England (4.48%). This inquiry will look at how ‘Brand Wales’ is promoted internationally to market Wales as a competitive destination for inward investment, and what lessons can be learnt from success stories in the creative industries and sports sectors.
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12 Dec 2024
The environmental and economic legacy of Wales' industrial past Welsh Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 2 Feb 2025) Wales has a proud industrial heritage based on activities such as coal mining, slate quarrying, copper smelting, steelmaking and manufacturing among others. Today, most of the heavy industries that powered the Welsh economy during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have gone. This inquiry will examine their environmental legacy, the economic impact of their decline, and what it means for Wales as it transitions to the green and digital economies. Read the call for evidence to find out more about the inquiry: Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament |