Information between 6th January 2026 - 5th February 2026
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison 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 - 347 Noes - 184 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 185 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311 |
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27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 173 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 68 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 351 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 334 |
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13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 335 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 180 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison 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 - 185 Noes - 344 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181 |
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14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 110 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Tom Morrison 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 - 185 Noes - 344 |
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12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context Tom Morrison voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 180 |
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Tom Morrison speeches from: Holocaust Memorial Day
Tom Morrison contributed 1 speech (1,382 words) Thursday 29th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Tom Morrison speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Tom Morrison contributed 1 speech (112 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Jobcentres: Asylum
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 26th January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether Jobcentre Plus staff receive training on trauma-informed approaches when working with refugees and asylum seekers. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The DWP launched introductory trauma informed learning in Summer 2025, following a successful pilot across 23/24; supporting staff to respond to experiences of adversity and trauma including that experienced by refugees and asylum seekers. The learning is further embedded through bespoke products and wider initiatives.
This is part of a comprehensive training package designed to equip staff with the skills to provide high-quality, inclusive customer service to all claimants and tailor support to individual needs.
The Department remains committed to continually reviewing and improving training to meet the diverse requirements of customers. |
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Visas: Applications
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that applicants whose visa cases take longer than service standards are provided with timely updates. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) UKVI are currently processing applications on the overwhelming majority of its visa routes within their published customer service standards. Visa processing times are published on the UKVI website at Visa processing times: Visa processing times: applications inside the UK - GOV.UK It may take longer to process an application if:
Customers are informed if their application will take longer to process. |
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Carers: Parking Offences
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether guidance is issued to local authorities on exercising discretion in parking enforcement cases involving unpaid carers attending emergency or time-critical caring responsibilities. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Municipal parking provision and enforcement is the responsibility of local authorities, and it is for them to determine what is best for their own area. Many councils offer parking concessions or schemes for carers, such as a personal carers parking permit. Those interested in local parking concessions can check their local councils’ website for further details of any local schemes.
Furthermore, the Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions allows local authorities a discretionary power to cancel a Penalty Charge Notice at any point throughout the process. It can do this even when an undoubted contravention has occurred if the authority deems it to be appropriate in the circumstances of the case. Currently, there are no plans to amend this guidance.
Unpaid carers are entitled to a range of benefits and financial support, including the new statutory right to 5 days of unpaid leave per year for caring introduced in April 2024. The government continually keeps under review ways to provide additional support to unpaid carers. |
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Carers: Fines
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the plans to encourage councils to introduce exemptions or enhanced discretion for registered carers facing civil enforcement penalties while undertaking caring duties. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Municipal parking provision and enforcement is the responsibility of local authorities, and it is for them to determine what is best for their own area. Many councils offer parking concessions or schemes for carers, such as a personal carers parking permit. Those interested in local parking concessions can check their local councils’ website for further details of any local schemes.
Furthermore, the Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions allows local authorities a discretionary power to cancel a Penalty Charge Notice at any point throughout the process. It can do this even when an undoubted contravention has occurred if the authority deems it to be appropriate in the circumstances of the case. Currently, there are no plans to amend this guidance.
Unpaid carers are entitled to a range of benefits and financial support, including the new statutory right to 5 days of unpaid leave per year for caring introduced in April 2024. The government continually keeps under review ways to provide additional support to unpaid carers. |
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Refugees
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department plans to take to ensure that refugees who cannot return to their home country are not left without a viable long-term immigration route as a result of changes to settlement policy. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) This Government has never operated a policy of automatic settlement for refugees granted limited permission to remain. We will carefully manage the transition into the new system, with the details remaining subject to ongoing policy development. All settlement applications will continue to be carefully considered on their individual merits and this includes assessing whether there have been significant changes in country conditions or personal circumstances, which means that an individual no longer needs our protection. We will not remove anyone to their own or any other country where they have a well-founded fear or persecution or are at risk of serious harm. |
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Refugees
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether transitional arrangements will be introduced for refugees approaching the five-year residency point for Indefinite Leave to Remain, in the context of the Government’s proposed changes to settlement pathways. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) This Government has never operated a policy of automatic settlement for refugees granted limited permission to remain. We will carefully manage the transition into the new system, with the details remaining subject to ongoing policy development. All settlement applications will continue to be carefully considered on their individual merits and this includes assessing whether there have been significant changes in country conditions or personal circumstances, which means that an individual no longer needs our protection. We will not remove anyone to their own or any other country where they have a well-founded fear or persecution or are at risk of serious harm. |
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Immigration: Coronavirus
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department operates any concession or discretionary process for partner visa holders whose entry to the UK was delayed due to government-mandated COVID-19 travel restrictions and red-list hotel quarantine. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the department considered the impact on people qualifying for settlement and, as a result, concessions were put in place, including where discretion will be exercised regarding the qualifying period for settlement. These are set out in the Family Life guidance: Family life and exceptional circumstances: caseworker guidance - GOV.UK |
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Immigration: Coronavirus
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 7th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has assessed the impact of COVID-19 border restrictions on the ability of spouse visa holders to meet the five-year qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the department considered the impact on people qualifying for settlement and, as a result, concessions were put in place, including where discretion will be exercised regarding the qualifying period for settlement. These are set out in the Family Life guidance: Family life and exceptional circumstances: caseworker guidance - GOV.UK |
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Health Services and Social Services: Vocational Education
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of removing the BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care on students who do not meet the entry requirements for A Levels or T Levels. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) In October, the department published a consultation which detailed our plans to introduce V Levels, which will offer a vocational alternative to A levels and T Levels. We have proposed a range of subjects for delivery through V Levels, including Health and Care Services. For students looking for a career in health, we would expect students to take the Health T Level. Young people with a range of prior attainment are accessing T Levels. The GCSE grade split for students receiving T Level results is very similar to those receiving results for Applied General Qualifications. To ensure students can continue to access high quality qualifications in social care, we introduced a large Technical Occupation Qualification in Social Care (1080 GLH), which will be available for first teach from 1 August 2026. We are also exploring whether a T Level in Social Care could be viable in future. |
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Health Services and Social Services: Vocational Education
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evidence her Department used to determine that the BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care should no longer be funded; and whether she will publish that analysis. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) In October, the department published a consultation which detailed our plans to introduce V Levels, which will offer a vocational alternative to A levels and T Levels. We have proposed a range of subjects for delivery through V Levels, including Health and Care Services. For students looking for a career in health, we would expect students to take the Health T Level. Young people with a range of prior attainment are accessing T Levels. The GCSE grade split for students receiving T Level results is very similar to those receiving results for Applied General Qualifications. To ensure students can continue to access high quality qualifications in social care, we introduced a large Technical Occupation Qualification in Social Care (1080 GLH), which will be available for first teach from 1 August 2026. We are also exploring whether a T Level in Social Care could be viable in future. |
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Health Services and Social Services: Vocational Education
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of defunding the BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care on the future health and social care workforce pipeline. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) In October, the department published a consultation which detailed our plans to introduce V Levels, which will offer a vocational alternative to A levels and T Levels. We have proposed a range of subjects for delivery through V Levels, including Health and Care Services. For students looking for a career in health, we would expect students to take the Health T Level. Young people with a range of prior attainment are accessing T Levels. The GCSE grade split for students receiving T Level results is very similar to those receiving results for Applied General Qualifications. To ensure students can continue to access high quality qualifications in social care, we introduced a large Technical Occupation Qualification in Social Care (1080 GLH), which will be available for first teach from 1 August 2026. We are also exploring whether a T Level in Social Care could be viable in future. |
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Health Services: Standards
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to reduce reliance on digital consultations and ensure equitable access to in-person appointments, particularly for those with mental health conditions or language barriers. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) National Health Service organisations must ensure that all patients have equitable access to care, and that decisions or policies do not unfairly disadvantage people or lead to an increase in inequalities. All NHS organisations are legally obliged to not discriminate against patients or staff.
This means that a non-digital solution should be available for those patients who cannot or do not wish to engage digitally, including those with mental health conditions or language barriers. These non-digital routes must be available for all services provided by NHS organisations. |
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Insomnia: Mental Health Services
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable regional access to NICE-recommended digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, including Sleepio. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) It is for local integrated care boards to decide whether treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy or digital solutions such as Sleepio should be offered to their local populations as a treatment for insomnia. NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression offer low-intensity therapy which may include interventions around sleep hygiene. Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression can be referred by their general practitioner, or can self-refer, to NHS Talking Therapies. People can also access helpful resources on sleep problems on the Every Mind Matters website at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/ |
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V-levels
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the new V Levels will have equivalent entry requirements to A Levels, and what steps her Department will take to ensure students who do not meet those requirements are not excluded from Level 3 study. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) We have set out plans to reform qualification pathways at level 3 and level 2. At level 3, this includes a third, vocational pathway, V Levels. V Levels will blend applied learning with practical assessment, and their content will be linked to occupational standards set by Skills England. It is intended that students can study English and maths alongside V Levels where appropriate. We set out plans to introduce two new pathways at level 2, the Further Study pathway and Occupational pathway. The Further Study pathway is designed to help students to progress to level 3 study where they cannot access it straight away, for example if they do not have the prior attainment that they need to study what they wish to. The department does not set entry requirements for post-16 study, these decisions are made by individual providers. Young people with a range of prior attainment are accessing T Levels, the GCSE grade split for students receiving T Level results is very similar to those receiving results for Applied General Qualifications.
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GCE A-level and T-levels
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what provision is being made for students achieving predominantly grade 4s at GCSE who are unable to access A Level or T Level courses. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) We have set out plans to reform qualification pathways at level 3 and level 2. At level 3, this includes a third, vocational pathway, V Levels. V Levels will blend applied learning with practical assessment, and their content will be linked to occupational standards set by Skills England. It is intended that students can study English and maths alongside V Levels where appropriate. We set out plans to introduce two new pathways at level 2, the Further Study pathway and Occupational pathway. The Further Study pathway is designed to help students to progress to level 3 study where they cannot access it straight away, for example if they do not have the prior attainment that they need to study what they wish to. The department does not set entry requirements for post-16 study, these decisions are made by individual providers. Young people with a range of prior attainment are accessing T Levels, the GCSE grade split for students receiving T Level results is very similar to those receiving results for Applied General Qualifications.
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Health Services: Mental Health
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to embed trauma-informed practice across the NHS, including in GP surgeries and refugee health clinics. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Recognising that asylum seekers may require additional mental health support, including for trauma-related mental health issues, the Department works together with NHS England and the Home Office to provide additional guidance and support where required. Examples of national and local interventions aimed at maintaining and improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of individuals seeking asylum are available at the following link: |
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Government Departments: ICT
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will publish an annual assessment of all government IT contracts, detailing what proportion is delivered offshore compared to the UK. Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Departments are responsible for managing their own commercial arrangements in line with procurement regulations and value-for-money principles. Information on government contracts, including suppliers and contract details, is publicly available through the Find a Tender Service for above-threshold procurements and Contracts Finder for below-threshold procurements in England and other non-devolved territories. For procurements that began before 24 February 2025, only above-threshold notices are published on Find a Tender. |
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ICT: Training
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding her Department plans to provide to help improve IT skills in the next 12 months. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will spend up to £42m across the 2026/27 financial year and £187 million over the next four years delivering the TechFirst programme. As announced by the Prime Minister in June 2025, TechFirst is designed to strengthen the UK’s domestic tech talent pipeline by improving the IT and digital skills of children in secondary schools, as well as undergraduate, masters, and PhD students. The TechFirst programme also includes a grant fund to help skilled individuals into work. |
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Vocational Education
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will extend funding for BTEC Extended Diplomas until the full rollout of V Levels to prevent a gap in post-16 qualification options. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The department is currently consulting with the sector on the introduction of V Levels, including transitional arrangements to achieve the qualifications landscape set out in the Post-16 Skills White Paper. We will confirm the expected implementation timetable in due course. The first V Level subjects are planned for teaching in 2027, with further batches of qualifications planned between then and by the 2030/31 academic year.
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V-levels
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish a timetable for the introduction of V Levels and the overlap period with existing qualifications, including BTECs, to allow schools and colleges to plan effectively. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The department is currently consulting with the sector on the introduction of V Levels, including transitional arrangements to achieve the qualifications landscape set out in the Post-16 Skills White Paper. We will confirm the expected implementation timetable in due course. The first V Level subjects are planned for teaching in 2027, with further batches of qualifications planned between then and by the 2030/31 academic year.
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Special Educational Needs: Dyslexia
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Department is taking to ensure that families who cannot afford private dyslexia assessments have access to timely diagnosis and support. Answered by Georgia Gould - Minister of State (Education) Effective early identification and intervention is critical in improving the outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including those with dyslexia. The department is supporting settings to identify needs early by strengthening the evidence base of what works. Recently published evidence reviews from University College London will help to drive inclusive practices, as they highlight the most effective tools, strategies and approaches for teachers and other relevant staff in mainstream settings to identify and support children and young people with different types of needs. We also recently announced new government-backed research into special educational needs identification, which will be delivered by UK Research Innovation in partnership with the department. This will aim to develop and test trusted and effective approaches to help the early identification of children needing targeted educational support. |
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Refugees: Employment
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the time taken to obtain national passports on the access by refugees to regulated professions; and what steps she plans to take to ensure that refugees with the right to work can access roles for which they are qualified. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Refugees do not automatically hold British nationality. Instead, they are typically granted refugee status or humanitarian protection, which allows them to live and work in the UK but does not confer British citizenship. Refugees are not required to hold a British passport in order to work in the UK. Identity checks, including those for regulated professions, can be satisfied using alternative documentation such as a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). Where international travel is required for work purposes, refugees may apply for a Refugee Travel Document rather than a national passport. |
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Visas: Applications
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Friday 9th January 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications submitted under the Super-Priority Visa Service have exceeded the 24-hour decision standard in the last 12 months; and what the longest waiting time has been. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) While the Home Office does not produce stand along statistics to fully answer this question, some of the information requested can be found here: Migration transparency data - GOV.UK |
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Bangladesh: Blasphemy
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of reports that allegations of blasphemy are being used to incite mob violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK condemns the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. We welcome the public commitments made by the Government of Bangladesh to the safety of minorities and the arrests already made in this case. More widely, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November in response to Question 86282, and I can confirm that Baroness Chapman raised the issue of religious violence during her trip to Bangladesh in November. |
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Bangladesh: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the UK Government is taking to encourage the Bangladeshi authorities to investigate and prosecute people responsible for mob violence against religious minorities. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK condemns the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. We welcome the public commitments made by the Government of Bangladesh to the safety of minorities and the arrests already made in this case. More widely, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November in response to Question 86282, and I can confirm that Baroness Chapman raised the issue of religious violence during her trip to Bangladesh in November. |
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Bangladesh: Religious Freedom
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of levels of freedom of religion or belief for Hindu communities in Bangladesh. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK condemns the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. We welcome the public commitments made by the Government of Bangladesh to the safety of minorities and the arrests already made in this case. More widely, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November in response to Question 86282, and I can confirm that Baroness Chapman raised the issue of religious violence during her trip to Bangladesh in November. |
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Dipu Chandra Das
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to the Government of Bangladesh regarding reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh on 18 December 2025. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK condemns the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. We welcome the public commitments made by the Government of Bangladesh to the safety of minorities and the arrests already made in this case. More widely, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 November in response to Question 86282, and I can confirm that Baroness Chapman raised the issue of religious violence during her trip to Bangladesh in November. |
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Beer and Public Houses: Business Rates
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of support for pubs and breweries in light of the 40% business rates relief reducing in the same period as the VOA rate revaluation. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) I refer the hon. Members to the answer given to UIN 101363.
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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Textiles
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evidence is required for a former textile worker to demonstrate eligibility for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit where (a) exposure occurred several decades ago and (b) the employer has since ceased trading. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) may be payable to individuals who become disabled because of an accident at work or develop an illness because of their job. Accidents and diseases arising from self-employment are excluded. There are several prescribed diseases that may apply to former textile workers depending on individual circumstances. Eligibility is assessed in line with relevant legislation and requires:
The Department may arrange a medical assessment, where necessary, to establish the extent of disablement. Where exposure occurred many years ago, evidence may include historical employment records, National Insurance records, HMRC employment data, personal statements describing the nature of the work, and corroborative evidence from former colleagues or industry sources. The fact that an employer has ceased trading does not affect eligibility for IIDB, as the benefit is paid by the Department rather than an employer. |
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Winter Fuel Payment
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Department is taking to address potential unintended consequences of the new Winter Fuel Allowance criteria that result in single pensioners with lower incomes being excluded from support given to higher-income couples. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) Winter Fuel Payments remain a simple scheme to provide a payment to the majority of pensioners quickly and automatically, as a contribution to heating costs in winter.
The personal tax system operates on an individual basis and, as such, any individual with an income of more than £35,000 will have their Winter Fuel Payment recovered. This means that the vast majority of pensioners will now benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment. |
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Winter Fuel Payment: Widowed People
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Winter Fuel Allowance reforms include any safeguards for pensioners who have recently been widowed and whose household income has significantly reduced. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) Winter Fuel Payments remain a simple scheme which provides a payment to the majority of pensioners quickly and automatically, as a contribution towards heating costs in winter - and around 9 million pensioners will benefit this winter.
Pensioners who experience a significant reduction in their household income may become eligible for much more significant financial support such as Pension Credit or Housing Benefit. |
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Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Textiles
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Monday 12th January 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether any lung or respiratory conditions linked to exposure to jute or textile fibres are currently prescribed diseases for the purposes of Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The Department keeps the list of prescribed diseases under review for the purposes of entitlement to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. There are several prescribed diseases that may apply to lung or respiratory conditions depending on individual circumstances and the nature of occupational exposure, including work involving certain textile fibres.
Eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis in line with the relevant regulations. |
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General Practitioners: Negligence
Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) Wednesday 4th February 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what processes are in place for families to seek remedial action against GPs who fail to correctly diagnose patients who shortly afterwards pass away. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) If a family wishes to make a formal complaint about services provided by a general practice, they should write to the practice manager. If the family is not comfortable raising a complaint directly, they can instead raise their concerns with their local National Health Service integrated care board, with NHS England or with their local Healthwatch, the independent consumer champion for health and social care. Further information about the NHS complaints procedure and Healthwatch can be found, respectively, at the following two links: www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/how-to-complain-to-the-nhs |
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Tuesday 20th January Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House notes the importance of the first National Care Leavers Month in November 2025 and celebrates that a month is dedicated to this important cause; acknowledges the difficulties and inequities that care leavers face, including a cliff edge of support and services that disappear suddenly, a postcode lottery … |
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Tuesday 20th January 12 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu labourer, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, in December 2025, following an incident of mob violence; expresses grave alarm at continued reports of attacks, intimidation and violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, including members of the … |
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Wednesday 11th February Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank 25 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with grave concern reports that the Israeli security cabinet has approved measures which would facilitate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and further erode the basis of the Palestinian state; condemns statements by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asserting that the Israeli government … |
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Wednesday 11th February Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Thursday 12th February 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday 11 February 2026; recognises the vital contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout history, including those whose achievements have been overlooked; acknowledges that stereotypes in education, a lack of female role models … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Artificial Intelligence chatbots 33 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House notes the rapid advancement and accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots by both adults and children; further notes that many AI chatbots provide human-like responses and are designed to encourage emotional connection, friendship and intimacy; expresses concern that such chatbots are not required to clearly and … |
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Tuesday 3rd February Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th February 2026 Financial Support for the Music and Dance Scheme 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the vital contribution of the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) in enabling talented young people from all backgrounds to access world-class specialist training in music and dance; further notes that MDS providers have historically operated under multi-year funding settlements, enabling them to plan staffing, outreach programmes … |
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Tuesday 27th January Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Thursday 29th January 2026 51 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Thursday 22nd January Tom Morrison signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes the crisis caused by gambling harms, with approximately 2.5% of the adult British population suffering from problem gambling and a further 11.5% experiencing a lower level of harm or elevated risk; further notes with deep concern that an estimated 1.2% of 11 to 17 year olds … |
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Monday 19th January Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 43 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House highlights, on Blue Monday, that every life lost to suicide is a tragedy; recognises the importance of breaking down barriers surrounding the stigma towards the topic of suicide; understands the importance of opening up conversations on the issue; further acknowledges that many people do not feel comfortable … |
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Monday 12th January Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 49 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late … |
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Monday 17th November Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 President Trump’s 20-point peace plan 42 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; expresses its relief at the release of the living hostages, and a cessation of the Israeli Government’s military operations; further expresses its anger at Hamas’ failure to rapidly repatriate the remaining hostages’ bodies; calls on Hamas to do so immediately; … |
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Wednesday 14th January Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 70 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes with serious concern reports that, from 31 December 2025, international non-governmental organisations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been informed that their registrations are due to expire under a newly introduced Israeli registration system, requiring the cessation of activities and the withdrawal of staff within … |
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Thursday 18th December Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Monday 19th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 90 signatures (Most recent: 12 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record … |
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Wednesday 14th January Tom Morrison signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 52 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the tyrannical leaders of their country, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the … |
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28 Jan 2026, 12:55 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Tom Morrison friend and building and what she just said there. Is she not shocked that most Labour MPs cannot be bothered to turn up for this debate? " Opposition Day Debate: British Indian Ocean Territory Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Witham, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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28 Jan 2026, 12:55 p.m. - House of Commons "unequivocally opposed this surrender treaty. I will give way. >> To Alec Shelbrooke. >> Tom Morrison friend and building " Opposition Day Debate: British Indian Ocean Territory Rt Hon Priti Patel MP (Witham, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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27 Jan 2026, 5:09 p.m. - House of Lords "Lord Davies of Gower for his support. I also would like to pay tribute to Tom Morrison MP, who previously highlighted this " Baroness Doocey (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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14 Jan 2026, 5:51 p.m. - House of Lords "Members Munira Wilson, Tom Morrison and Tulip Siddiq, who have been " Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister of State (Education) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Feb 2026, 3:15 p.m. - House of Commons " Tom Morrison. >> Minister. >> Veterans of Operation Banner, like all veterans, are benefiting " Q11. What steps he is taking to support veterans of Operation Banner. (907598) - View Video - View Transcript |
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2 Feb 2026, 3:15 p.m. - House of Commons " Tom Morrison. " Louise Sandher-Jones MP, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (North East Derbyshire, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Crime and Policing Bill
111 speeches (30,583 words) Committee stage part two Tuesday 27th January 2026 - Lords Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Baroness Doocey (LD - Life peer) I also pay tribute to Tom Morrison MP, who previously highlighted this campaign in the other place. - Link to Speech |
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Green belt protection
0 speeches (None words) Monday 26th January 2026 - Petitions Mentions: 1: None —[Presented by Mr Tom Morrison, Official Report, 16 December 2025; Vol. 777, c. 882.] - Link to Speech |
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
100 speeches (23,099 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Lords Chamber Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab - Life peer) I extend my thanks to the commitment of the honourable Members Munira Wilson, Tom Morrison and Tulip - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Report - 4th Report – Call lists Procedure Committee Found: Singh Josan (Labour; Smethwick) John Lamont (Conservative; Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) Tom Morrison |
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Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Report - 13th Report - Priorities of the Business and Trade Committee for 2026 Business and Trade Committee Found: Industries Stuart Brittle Medisort Susannah Odell Microsoft Tara Singh Coalition for App Fairness Tom Morrison |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons At 2:45pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Lord Hermer KC - Attorney General at Attorney General's Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 28th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026 2 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 20th January 2026 9 a.m. Meeting of Private, Hybrid, Business Committee, 20/01/2026 09.00 - 10.00 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 29th January 2026 9:30 a.m. Meeting of Private, Hybrid, Business Committee, 29/01/2026 09.30 - 10.50 (09.30) 1. Introductions, apologies and substitutions (09.30) 2. Minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 December 2025 Items for Decision (09.30 - 09.40) 3. Declarations of interest (09.40 - 09.50) 4. Explanatory Memorandums Draft Output (09.50 - 10.20) 5. Public Bills (10.20 - 10.50) 6. Member Bills View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 27th January 2026 9 a.m. Meeting of Private, Hybrid, Business Committee, 27/01/2026 09.00 - 10.00 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th January 2026 9 a.m. Meeting of Private, Hybrid, Business Committee, 13/01/2026 09.00 - 10.00 View calendar - Add to calendar |