Information between 10th December 2025 - 9th January 2026
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Tuesday 13th January 2026 11 a.m. Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Academic Technology Approval Scheme View calendar - Add to calendar |
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16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 195 |
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17 Dec 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165 |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (138 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Rights of Women and Girls: Afghanistan
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 4 speeches (416 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 2 speeches (117 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Business of the House
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (180 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Jane Austen
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (1,646 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Quarries: Planning Policy
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (108 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Other Corrections
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 3 speeches (138 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Written Corrections |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (97 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Business of the House
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (174 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs
Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (1,168 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Health and Safety Executive: Staff
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Health and Safety Executive inspection officials are based in (a) Scotland, (b) England and (c) Wales. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) As the table below shows, as of 31 October 2025, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) currently employs 899 full time equivalent (FTE) inspector staff in all grades and roles including trainees, managers and specialists with warrants. There are currently 666 FTE Band 3 and 4 inspectors who undertake the delivery of the operational division workplans. This includes inspections and investigations into reported incidents and concerns and where non-compliance with health and safety legislations is identified, the inspectors take regulatory action in accordance with HSE’s published Enforcement Policy Statement.
Although HSE staff work across England, Scotland and Wales, these figures are based on the office location where the staff are employed.
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Visas: Seasonal Workers
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Thursday 11th December 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Department how many UK Visas and Immigration seasonal worker visa scheme compliance visits were conducted in a) England, b) Scotland and c) Wales in 2025. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) UKVI does not produce published data on seasonal worker visa scheme compliance visits. |
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Minimum Wage: Enforcement
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Thursday 11th December 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many staff are employed by HMRC in national minimum wage enforcement in 2025-26; and how many of these staff are a) based in Scotland and b) cover Scotland in their role responsibilities. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) As of September 2025, HMRC employed 442 people as part of its National Minimum Wage (NMW) Enforcement unit. Of these, 44 are based in Scotland.
The NMW teams which are based in Edinburgh and East Kilbride are part of HMRC’s National NMW compliance function. These team’s work not only incorporates NMW compliance activity within Scotland, but it also covers activity across the UK. Some NMW compliance activity in Scotland is also undertaken by other UK based NMW teams. |
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Health and Safety: Inspections
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many in-person inspections were carried out by the Health and Safety Executive in Scotland in each of the last five years. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The table below shows the number of proactive inspections that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has carried out for the last 6 years in Scotland. Six years has been provided, not 5, as the period requested includes the COVID 19 pandemic where additional COVID specific visits which were carried out as a response to that situation. For that reason, we have included the year 2019/2020 for pre-COVID context. Total Number of Proactive Inspections Undertaken by HSE since 1st April 2019 at sites in Scotland Government Office Region
To note: The figures are based on raw live data and can be subject to change due to updates to historical cases. Therefore these figures may differ to the figures published in HSE’s Annual Reports. |
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Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate: Staff
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the total number of Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate staff; and how many of these staff are a) based in Scotland and b) cover Scotland in their role responsibilities. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS) has the budget for 35 members of staff. EAS currently have one member of staff that is based in Scotland, but all staff can be deployed across the whole of Great Britain as required. Based on EAS management information, the table below sets out the number of in person or online visits conducted at the time due to covid restrictions. Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate – Scotland Inspections (Last Five Years)
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Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: Scotland
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many in-person inspections were carried out by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority officers on farms in Scotland in 2025. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The GLAA does not record ‘Complaints’ about licensed entities. Instead, it records ‘General Issues’ (referrals from members of the public, victims, workers, etc.) which may or may not be negative in nature. Since 1 January 2025, the GLAA has received 11 ‘General Issues’ referrals relating to Scottish farms. Since 1 January 2025, GLAA Officers have undertaken 16 in person inspection visits to farms in Scotland. These figures include compliance and enforcement inspections, as well as joint operations with other enforcement bodies. As of November 2025, the GLAA has a total headcount of 117, with 2 members of staff currently based in Scotland. The GLAA deploys members of staff from all over the UK to support operations wherever they are required. It is therefore not possible to provide an accurate breakdown of the number of staff who cover Scotland as part of their roles and responsibilities, as this will change depending on demand. |
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Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: Scotland
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many complaints were received by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority with reference to farms in Scotland in 2025. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The GLAA does not record ‘Complaints’ about licensed entities. Instead, it records ‘General Issues’ (referrals from members of the public, victims, workers, etc.) which may or may not be negative in nature. Since 1 January 2025, the GLAA has received 11 ‘General Issues’ referrals relating to Scottish farms. Since 1 January 2025, GLAA Officers have undertaken 16 in person inspection visits to farms in Scotland. These figures include compliance and enforcement inspections, as well as joint operations with other enforcement bodies. As of November 2025, the GLAA has a total headcount of 117, with 2 members of staff currently based in Scotland. The GLAA deploys members of staff from all over the UK to support operations wherever they are required. It is therefore not possible to provide an accurate breakdown of the number of staff who cover Scotland as part of their roles and responsibilities, as this will change depending on demand. |
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Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority: Staff
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the total number of Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority staff; and how many of these staff are a) based in Scotland and b) cover Scotland in their role responsibilities. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The GLAA does not record ‘Complaints’ about licensed entities. Instead, it records ‘General Issues’ (referrals from members of the public, victims, workers, etc.) which may or may not be negative in nature. Since 1 January 2025, the GLAA has received 11 ‘General Issues’ referrals relating to Scottish farms. Since 1 January 2025, GLAA Officers have undertaken 16 in person inspection visits to farms in Scotland. These figures include compliance and enforcement inspections, as well as joint operations with other enforcement bodies. As of November 2025, the GLAA has a total headcount of 117, with 2 members of staff currently based in Scotland. The GLAA deploys members of staff from all over the UK to support operations wherever they are required. It is therefore not possible to provide an accurate breakdown of the number of staff who cover Scotland as part of their roles and responsibilities, as this will change depending on demand. |
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Employment: Inspections
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many in-person inspections were carried out by the Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate in Scotland in each of the last five years. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS) has the budget for 35 members of staff. EAS currently have one member of staff that is based in Scotland, but all staff can be deployed across the whole of Great Britain as required. Based on EAS management information, the table below sets out the number of in person or online visits conducted at the time due to covid restrictions. Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate – Scotland Inspections (Last Five Years)
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Independent Review into Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Monday 15th December 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's guidance entitled Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, published on 4 December 2025, what steps he will take to (a) engage and (b) consult with (i) children and (ii) parents with lived experience. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Department is committed to ensuring that the independent review into mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism reflects the voices of those with lived experience. As stated in the terms of reference published on the GOV.UK website, the independent review will work closely with people with lived experience of mental health conditions, ADHD, and autism across different age groups, including young people, and reflect under-represented groups. It will also consult closely with parents and carers, key partners, and wider clinical and academic experts as appropriate. The terms of reference are available at the following link: The review Chair and Vice-Chairs are currently developing their approach to engaging with lived experience groups. |
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Vorasidenib
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Monday 15th December 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of the use of the drug Vorasidenib to manage the symptoms and progression of low grade Glioma. Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) While the Department has made no assessment, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body that makes evidence-based recommendations for the National Health Service on whether new medicines should be routinely funded by the NHS on the basis of an assessment of clinical and cost effectiveness. NICE is currently evaluating vorasidenib for treating astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with IDH1 or IDH2 mutations after surgery in people 12 years old and over.
The draft guidance was shared with all stakeholders as well as being published on the NICE website for public comment as part of the consultation which took place between 15 October and 4 November 2025. The committee reviewed the consultation comments at the committee meeting on 20 November 2025. NICE currently expect to publish final guidance in January 2026. |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid: Research
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Wednesday 17th December 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to support collaboration between Government-funded bodies and private-sector researchers following the identification on 4 December 2025 of multiple biological pathways implicated in ME by the LOCOME study. Answered by Kanishka Narayan - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The LOCOME study, led by Precision life, was funded by Innovate UK through the Advancing Precision Medicine programme. Reporting more than 250 core genes associated with ME, including 76 shared with long COVID, and dozens of drug repurposing opportunities, these findings have important implications for future ME and long COVID research, diagnosis and treatment development. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) actively fosters collaboration with the private sector by combining the expertise of Innovate UK, which is fully business-focused, with the knowledge exchange expertise of Research England, and disciplinary expertise of their research councils. Innovate UK is well-positioned to collaborate with private-sector researchers on the findings of the LOCOME study. |
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Social Security Benefits: Home Visits
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 23rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance his Department has issued on visits by DWP staff to claimant households. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Our Operational Instructions include a specific section to support colleagues undertaking Home Visits. For context, please find attached an excerpt from our Core Visits Referral Guide. Other topics in this section include content relating to Safeguarding, Communication Strategies and links to Learning and Development products. This content is available to all DWP staff.
Further sections related to Identity Verification and Keeping Customer Interactions Safe includes instructional content that supports DWP staff navigating systems, which store sensitive customer data and therefore is not suitable for public disclosure. |
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Afghanistan: Human Rights
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 6th January 2026 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to implement the recommendations of the People's Tribunal of Women of Afghanistan's judgement of 11 December 2025. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 October in response to Question 81211. |
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Minimum Wage: Scotland
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Thursday 8th January 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 11 December 2025 to Question 96736, how many HMRC National Minimum Wage inspections were conducted in Scotland in 2024/25; and how many of these were carried out in social care settings. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Our data represents all closed inspections (‘investigations’). There were 220 closed inspections in Scotland in 2024/25. This data was published in the Supplementary data for the 2024/2025 National Minimum Wage Enforcement and Compliance Report (Table 6). Of the 220 closed inspections, 6 were social care cases. |
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Cancer: Children and Young People
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Wednesday 14th January 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a fund to support children and young people with cancer with the costs of travelling to specialist treatment centres through the development of the National Cancer Plan for England. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government is committed to putting patients first and providing speedy and high-quality care, irrespective of where patients are treated in United Kingdom. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) works collaboratively with the Devolved Governments to drive forward its objective of supporting people, including children and young people with cancer, to lead more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC knows that the cost of travel is an important issue for many young cancer patients and their families in England. The National Health Service in England runs the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) to provide financial assistance for travel to a hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostics tests, when referred by a doctor or other primary healthcare professional. Patients who do not qualify for the HTCS and who are on a low income may be able to claim the costs from the Department for Work and Pensions through Universal Credit or a Personal Independence Payment. There are also several charities in the UK who provide support, including financial support, for patients with cancer. On 4 February 2025, DHSC relaunched the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce to identify tangible ways to improve outcomes and experiences for young cancer patients in England. The taskforce will ensure that the unique needs of children and young people with cancer are carefully considered as part of the National Cancer Plan, which will include further details on how we will improve experience and outcomes for children and young people with cancer in England. |
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Wednesday 7th January RESP and St Andrews Aquarium nominated for award 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates the River Eden Sustainability Partnership (RESP) on being nominated for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award, organised by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); recognises this nomination as a significant achievement and notes that RESP is one of only two Scottish projects … |
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Monday 5th January In memory of Andrew Arbuckle MBE 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with great sadness the death of Andrew Arbuckle MBE, former Scottish Liberal Democrat Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife, who passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 81; recognises his long and distinguished career as a journalist, including four … |
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Monday 5th January Winifred Maduko Ambassador of the Year Award 8 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Winifred Maduko, PhD student at University of St Andrews and Youth Ambassador for The ONE Campaign, on receiving the Ambassador of the Year Award at The ONE Campaign’s End of Year wrap up; recognises the incredible work Winifred does as an ambassador and her outstanding contribution … |
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Monday 5th January Wemyss Ware wins Best Heritage Pottery Company 7 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Wemyss Ware on winning the Best Heritage Pottery Company at the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025; notes that Wemyss Ware is a highly collectable and sought-after pottery; celebrates that the pottery has been produced by Griselda Hill and her team at her Pottery in Ceres since 1985; … |
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Wednesday 21st January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Edinburgh Zoo’s veterinary achievements and Poly the northern rockhopper penguin 3 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on the remarkable recovery of Poly, a northern rockhopper penguin, following her second surgery to treat a serious infection in her eye socket; notes that Poly has now returned to her colony at Penguins Rock and continues to be monitored by expert veterinary staff; … |
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Wednesday 21st January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd January 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many years campaigning against fascist dictator … |
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Wednesday 14th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Peter Hill, visiting every pub in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020 16 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as … |
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Monday 19th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday; recognises her philanthropic efforts through the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home county to achieve educational success; acknowledges that the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has been in operation for over 30 years, gifting millions of free books to … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades … |
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Tuesday 20th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 6 signatures (Most recent: 21 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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Tuesday 20th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 Commemorating National Care Leaver’s Month November 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 22 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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Thursday 15th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th January 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises that 13,000 people a year are diagnosed with brain cancer yet treatment and survival chances have not significantly progressed in decades; notes a key reason for the poor survival rates is due to a lack of tissue freezing; is concerned that in many hospitals, tumour tissue … |
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Monday 19th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Public health campaign on tackling stigma towards suicide 29 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 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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Wednesday 14th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 54 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 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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Wednesday 14th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 15th January 2026 42 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 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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Thursday 18th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 42 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Monday 12th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House commends volunteers and trustees of Earth Action North Devon, formerly Plastic Free North Devon, for their exemplary environmental leadership during 2025; applauds more than fifteen hundred community volunteers who collected more than 2.4 metric tonnes of discarded plastic and other waste across more than forty community clean-ups; … |
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Monday 12th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Police 12 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes the 175th anniversary of the founding of Surrey Constabulary, now Surrey Police; recognises that the creation of the county police force followed widespread concern about lawlessness in Surrey in the mid nineteenth century, including the murder of the Reverend George Hollest in Frimley in 1850; acknowledges … |
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Monday 12th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 45 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 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 12th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland 43 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, … |
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Monday 5th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 12th January 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House notes the omission of the crime against humanity of gender apartheid from the current Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity; further notes that gender apartheid has long been recognised by the international community, including by the UN Secretary General; notes the distinction of … |
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Wednesday 7th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th January 2026 Newborn bloodspot screening for spinal muscular atrophy 32 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the life-changing difference early diagnosis and treatment can make for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); notes that SMA is a rare but serious genetic condition which, if untreated, can cause severe disability or early death; further notes that gene therapies exist which are most effective … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 9th January 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors … |
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Thursday 18th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 9th January 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 19 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt at delivery; notes that in September … |
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Thursday 18th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 9th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 49 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jan 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 7th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th January 2026 Bake Shop, Ely named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire 9 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House congratulates The Bake Shop in Ely on being named Best Bakery in Cambridgeshire at the 2025 National Bakery Awards; recognises the remarkable achievement of the Bake Shop team led by general manager Ruth Reyes and head baker Tessa Johnstone; notes that this accolade adds to an impressive … |
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Tuesday 2nd September Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House condemns the killing of Palestinian teacher and activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was shot dead on 28 July 2025 by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the village of Umm al-Khair; deplores the release of his killer despite clear video evidence proving that he is the murderer; further condemns … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production 37 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death tolls; further recognises the enduring socio-economic challenges which … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Monday 15th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th December 2025 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction to … |
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Monday 15th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th December 2025 Postal workers and Royal Mail staff 30 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House expresses its sincere thanks to all postal workers and Royal Mail staff in Eastleigh and across the country for their dedication and hard work in delivering Christmas cards, parcels and presents during the busy festive period; recognises the professionalism, commitment and resilience they continue to demonstrate, including … |
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Tuesday 16th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th December 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high … |
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Monday 20th January Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 39 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowledges the significant public concern about the welfare of laying hens … |
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Monday 12th May Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 15th December 2025 Improving equestrian road safety awareness 43 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recognises that one third … |
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Monday 17th November Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 15th December 2025 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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Monday 8th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 12th December 2025 McLaren title win for British motorsport 21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House celebrates the outstanding success of the United Kingdom in Formula One; congratulates Lando Norris, from Somerset, on becoming the Formula One World Drivers' Champion; further congratulates McLaren, based in Woking, on winning 2025 Formula One World Constructors' Championship and recognises the team’s longstanding contribution to British engineering … |
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Monday 8th December Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 12th December 2025 Lando Norris wins Formula One World Driver's Championship 16 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Lando Norris on becoming Britain’s 11th Formula One World Champion; notes that following his third place finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday, Norris topped the 2025 Formula One World Driver’s Championship with 7 wins and 18 podiums amassing a total of 423 championship points; … |
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11 Dec 2025, 2:08 p.m. - House of Commons "They should have informed them beforehand. Wendy Chamberlain. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. " Patricia Ferguson MP (Glasgow West, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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18 Dec 2025, 10:03 a.m. - House of Commons " Thank you Wendy Chamberlain. >> Thank you Wendy Chamberlain. >> Mr Speaker and happy Christmas to you and your staff and everyone here. Despite the agricultural supply chain adjudicator that the " Wendy Chamberlain MP (North East Fife, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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5 Jan 2026, 4:10 p.m. - House of Commons " Wendy Chamberlain. >> I find it. >> Interesting that the Minister is standing today to say that this is now the right policy. It is what " Wendy Chamberlain MP (North East Fife, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Less Survivable Cancers
57 speeches (13,038 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Clive Jones (LD - Wokingham) Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain), has started a petition calling for more funding - Link to Speech |
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Poverty and Welfare Policies
19 speeches (4,116 words) Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Alison Bennett (LD - Mid Sussex) Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain), was passed in the last Parliament. - Link to Speech |
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Rights of Women and Girls: Afghanistan
23 speeches (4,494 words) Monday 5th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Alice Macdonald (LAB - Norwich North) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) mentioned, a chronic national health crisis is preventing - Link to Speech 2: Hamish Falconer (Lab - Lincoln) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) highlighted, women and girls bear the brunt. - Link to Speech |
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Business of the House
113 speeches (13,039 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Bobby Dean (LD - Carshalton and Wallington) Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain), insists that “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie - Link to Speech |
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Jane Austen
31 speeches (13,257 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Luke Murphy (Lab - Basingstoke) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain). - Link to Speech 2: Chris Bryant (Lab - Rhondda and Ogmore) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain). - Link to Speech |
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Other Corrections
9 speeches (489 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Written Corrections |
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St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs
83 speeches (19,772 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office Mentions: 1: Graeme Downie (Lab - Dunfermline and Dollar) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) in her place. - Link to Speech 2: Stephen Gethins (SNP - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) is not in her place, but of course Ming Campbell was my - Link to Speech 3: Kirsty McNeill (LAB - Midlothian) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) and my hon. - Link to Speech |
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Friday 12th December 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal minutes 2024-25 Backbench Business Committee Found: Murray: Housing needs of young people • David Mundell: Modernising Marriage regulations • Wendy Chamberlain |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Report - Large print - 1st Report - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Modernisation Committee Found: Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour; Cardiff West) Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour; Penrith and Solway) Wendy Chamberlain |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Report - 1st Report - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Modernisation Committee Found: Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour; Cardiff West) Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour; Penrith and Solway) Wendy Chamberlain |
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Tuesday 9th December 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-12-09 16:15:00+00:00 Proposals for backbench debates - Backbench Business Committee Found: Questions 1-9 Representations made I: Susan Murray II: Wendy Chamberlain III: David MundellSusan Murray |
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Tuesday 10th February 2026 11:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th March 2026 9:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Report - Large print - 1st Report - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Modernisation Committee |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Report - 1st Report - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Modernisation Committee |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Report - Easy Read - 1st Report - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Modernisation Committee |
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Thursday 11th December 2025
Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 18 November 2025 Modernisation Committee |
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Wednesday 7th January 2026
Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 2 December 2025 Modernisation Committee |
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Thursday 15th January 2026
Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee’s meeting on 16 December 2025 Modernisation Committee |