Information between 8th December 2024 - 7th January 2025
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Friday 7th March 2025 Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill: Second Reading Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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10 Dec 2024 - Delegated Legislation - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 424 Noes - 106 |
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10 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 359 |
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10 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 74 Noes - 350 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 353 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 354 Noes - 202 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 196 Noes - 352 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 353 |
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17 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 69 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 351 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Trade - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 375 Noes - 9 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 338 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 332 Noes - 170 |
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11 Dec 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 329 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (94 words) Monday 6th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (87 words) Thursday 19th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Business of the House
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (93 words) Thursday 19th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Christmas Adjournment
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (506 words) Thursday 19th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (44 words) Committee of the whole House Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Israel and Palestine
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (58 words) Monday 16th December 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (37 words) Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Finance Bill
Wera Hobhouse contributed 7 speeches (979 words) Committee of the whole House day 1 Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (36 words) Monday 9th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Planning Committees: Reform
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (74 words) Monday 9th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Trade Agreements: India
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Tuesday 17th December 2024 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps ensure that the intellectual property chapter in a free trade agreement with India includes commitments to the (a) UN Sustainable Development Goals, (b) International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and (c) UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas. Answered by Douglas Alexander - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) Following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister on 18 November, the Prime Minister announced that UK-India trade talks will relaunch in the new year.
While we do not comment on the details of negotiations, work is underway across government to prepare for negotiations with India and to seek a deal that delivers for the UK and supports economic growth.
Our trade programme, including talks with India, is driven by stakeholder engagement and seeks to support the high existing standards within our own domestic Intellectual Property Regime and as agreed in international fora. |
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Monday 9th December Review into breast cancer screening 56 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill 2024-26
Presented by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the current arrangements for breast cancer screening, including the potential merits of reducing the minimum age at which women are invited for regular breast cancer screening and of increasing the use of automated breast ultrasound; and for connected purposes.
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Thursday 16th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2025 US trade and impact assessments 12 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the Library of the House of Commons all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government has made regarding the impact of potential US tariffs on the UK economy. |
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Friday 17th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House recognises Blue Monday and that January can be a particularly difficult month for those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing; commemorates the work of charities such as Samaritans for all their hard work around the year and around the clock in supporting vulnerable people and for … |
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Monday 13th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Friday 17th January 2025 Life and achievements of Bob Williams 10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Bob Williams, former Dorset County Councillor, Deputy Leader of Borough of Poole and President of Mid Dorset & North Poole Lib Dems, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Bob’s dedication and commitment to Broadstone and Poole, firstly through 28 years as … |
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Monday 6th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025 England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan 46 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower) That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who … |
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Monday 13th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th January 2025 Possible sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili 20 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls … |
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Thursday 12th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025 Democracy and human rights in Myanmar 30 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the Myanmar military; recognises the urgent need to restore democracy and uphold the rights of the people of Myanmar; acknowledges the pivotal role of the UK as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council; … |
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Tuesday 7th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2025 Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya 34 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical … |
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Wednesday 8th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House deplores the systemic and violent subjugation of women and girls in Afghanistan by the Taliban, including extensive restrictions on speech, education, working, and unaccompanied travel or movement in the public sphere; notes that this is described by the United Nations special rapporteur as amounting to a gender … |
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Wednesday 8th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th January 2025 First Bus price fares in Somerset 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House welcomes the decision by First Bus to keep fares across Somerset under £3, despite the national fare cap’s increase, demonstrating a strong commitment to affordable and accessible transport for residents of Somerset; recognises that the Government’s decision in the Autumn Budget effectively equates to a 1p income … |
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Wednesday 8th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that many local authorities and other public authorities use pesticides to manage unwanted vegetation in public places such as parks and green spaces, streets, school grounds, churchyards, train stations and car parks; is concerned that the most commonly used pesticide in urban areas is glyphosate, which … |
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Monday 6th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House congratulates the work being led by Active Travel England and specifically the Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust which is working to promote active travel in Wiltshire; acknowledges that investment in active travel routes is needed to stimulate local economies; and notes that local authorities need to be … |
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Wednesday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House condemns the Government’s refusal to provide any compensation to women affected by changes to the State Pension age, turning its back on millions of pension-age women who were harmed through no fault of their own; regrets Ministers’ decision to effectively ignore the recommendations of the independent Parliamentary … |
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Wednesday 8th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025 49 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real … |
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Wednesday 8th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 8th January 2025 Protecting children from sexual abuse 56 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from … |
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Tuesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 6th January 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House expresses its grave concern over the ongoing use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan, where women are subjected to systematic rape and sexual abuse by armed groups; condemns the growing reports of women resorting to suicide in an effort to escape the horrific … |
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Wednesday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd January 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public … |
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Wednesday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd January 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report … |
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Tuesday 29th October Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024 Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA 61 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its deep concern at the Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA; notes that this comes at a desperate moment in Gaza with a senior UN humanitarian official warning that the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying; further notes that, given the critical … |
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Tuesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Democratic violations and violence in Georgia 23 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the escalating violence and democratic backsliding in Georgia, including the disproportionate use of force by Georgian authorities against peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition figures; expresses concern at the arbitrary detentions of civilians, suppression of peaceful assembly, and anti-democratic actions; notes with concern the Georgian Government’s disregard … |
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Monday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and … |
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Monday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict 27 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses grave concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violations of human rights in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; reiterates the urgent need for all parties to adhere to international law and the principles of proportionality in the use of force; calls for the UK Government … |
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Monday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House recognises with gratitude the outstanding dedication and service provided by Sage House Dementia Hub in Tangmere; commends its bespoke, modern, and functional approach as a community hub that brings together local dementia support services under one roof; notes with concern the latest statistics showing that one in … |
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Monday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell 26 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates comedian Chris McCausland for his outstanding victory as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell; commends McCausland for his determination and warmth, which endeared him to millions of viewers, with more than 8 million watching the final; acknowledges that … |
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Thursday 12th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of … |
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Wednesday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 McLaren Racing Formula 1 Constructors' Championship 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates McLaren Racing on winning the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship with a thrilling victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; recognises the outstanding talent of the entire McLaren team; celebrates the world-class automotive manufacturing in Woking, which spurred them to victory; acknowledges the global reputation of British … |
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Wednesday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Role of small family farms in Somerset 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the crucial role small family farms in Somerset play in the UK’s agricultural sector, contributing to food production, environmental sustainability and rural employment; commends the environmental and economic benefits of family farms in Somerset, which produce £500 million worth of food annually, employing over 10,000 people; … |
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Wednesday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria 24 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as a turning point for the country and the wider Middle East; acknowledges the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people under a dictator who employed chemical weapons, waged brutal campaigns against civilians, and suppressed calls for … |
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Tuesday 10th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th December 2024 12 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis for people suffering with epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; regrets the inconsistent MHRA guidelines that risk product availability for patients; further regrets the restrictions … |
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Monday 9th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North) That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the … |
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Thursday 12th September Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; … |
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Monday 9th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures 19 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House welcomes Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis on his visit to the UK today; notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, then purchased from him by … |
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Friday 6th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 Registration scheme for short-term lets and local communities 13 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises that, while short-term lets bring economic benefits and opportunities for tourism, they must be balanced with the need to maintain the integrity of local communities, particularly in coastal, rural, and tourist hotspot areas such as Devon; highlights the increasing pressure on local housing markets, where absentee … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services 44 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel … |
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Friday 29th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Equal pay and prize money in women’s football 20 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern over the significant disparities in pay and prize money between men’s and women’s football; notes that the prize fund for the women’s FA Cup remains far lower than that of the men’s competition, despite the impressive growth and increasing popularity of women’s football; commends Lewes … |
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Friday 29th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Ukraine energy security Marshall plan 11 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley) That this House recognizes that a Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan will protect the people of Ukraine, promote global security, and accelerate the worldwide transition to clean energy; believes that distributed clean energy is resilient against attacks as it does not have single points of failure, is faster and less … |
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Monday 18th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas to £29,000; acknowledges that this threshold unfairly separates families, particularly impacting low-income households and those in regions with lower average wages; recognises that a number of announcements on changes to the … |
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Thursday 14th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Protecting wild sea birds and sand eels 19 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House recognises the importance of sand eels to the wider ecosystem, in particular wild seabird populations; acknowledges the puffin and kittiwake bird populations, whose diets largely rely on sand eels, have drastically decreased as a result of industrial sand eel fishing by Sweden and Denmark in the North … |
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Monday 11th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Occupational Therapy Week 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2024; celebrates the invaluable role of occupational therapists across the UK in delivering holistic, person-centred care to improve health outcomes, promote independent living, and reduce pressures on NHS and social care services; acknowledges the vital contributions of occupational therapists working across diverse settings … |
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Monday 11th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 National insurance increase and the voluntary sector 12 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House recognises the significant contributions made by the voluntary sector in building resilient, connected communities across the UK and delivering essential services, including mental health support, community care, and crisis intervention; notes with concern that the recent increase in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) will have a severe financial … |
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Monday 11th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces 16 signatures (Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and … |
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Wednesday 6th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 OVO Energy monthly fees for paper format bills 28 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House notes with concern OVO Energy’s intention to introduce monthly fees for customers that receive their bills in paper format from December; believes that such a fee is counterproductive as families continue to struggle with high energy costs, particularly in the run-up to winter; further notes that such … |
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Monday 4th November Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Support for community energy initiatives 18 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House commends the efforts of community energy enterprises across the UK, particularly recognising the work of the Heart of England Community Energy (HECE), which operates one of the country’s largest community-owned solar farms, located just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, which has been generating clean electricity to power thousands of homes … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House notes with alarm data released by the Office for National Statistics on 23 October 2024 showing that a record 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning were registered in England and Wales in 2023; further notes that the highest death rates are again in areas suffering greatest deprivation; … |
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Wednesday 23rd October Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 Reductions in jobs and services at the BBC 23 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford) That this House greatly regrets the announcement of further new cuts to news and current affairs programming, resulting in a net loss of 130 employed posts; notes that, whilst the World Service itself is a valuable international service which needs secured funding, using it to replace domestic UK BBC radio … |
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Tuesday 22nd October Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access … |
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Christmas Adjournment
56 speeches (20,389 words) Thursday 19th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: Bobby Dean (LD - Carshalton and Wallington) Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) did not mention the choir behind our right hon. - Link to Speech 2: Anna Turley (LAB - Redcar) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for paying tribute to all those working with adults and children with - Link to Speech |
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Finance Bill
88 speeches (18,968 words) Committee of the whole House day 1 Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury Mentions: 1: James Murray (LAB - Ealing North) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 2: Adrian Ramsay (Green - Waveney Valley) Members for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang) and for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) . - Link to Speech |
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Point of Order
3 speeches (701 words) Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Lindsay Hoyle (Spk - Chorley) PresentedBreast Cancer Screening (Review) BillPresentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 2nd January 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes 2024-25 Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: present Bill Esterson, in the Chair1 Polly Billington Sir Christopher Chope Torcuil Crichton Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024
Oral Evidence - Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Waste Services, and Sellafield Ltd Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Sir Christopher Chope; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024
Oral Evidence - National Energy System Operator (NESO), and National Energy System Operator (NESO) Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: the meeting Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 18th December 2024 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence David Peattie - Group Chief Executive Officer at Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corhyn Parr - Chief Executive Officer at Nuclear Waste Services Euan Hutton - Chief Executive Officer at Sellafield Ltd View calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP - Secretary of State at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 8th January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Emma Pinchbeck - CEO at Climate Change Committee Dr Emily Nurse - Head of Net Zero at Climate Change Committee View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP - Secretary of State at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Jeremy Pocklington CB - Permanent Secretary at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Jonathan Brearley - Chief Executive at Ofgem Tim Jarvis - Director General, Markets at Ofgem Akshay Kaul - Director General, Infrastructure at Ofgem View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 22nd January 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Jonathan Brearley - Chief Executive at Ofgem Tim Jarvis - Director General, Markets at Ofgem Akshay Kaul - Director General, Infrastructure at Ofgem Charlotte Friel - Director of Retail Pricing and Systems at Ofgem View calendar - Add to calendar |