Information between 19th November 2024 - 9th December 2024
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27 Nov 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 176 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 175 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 335 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 7 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 11 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster 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 - 186 Noes - 330 |
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3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Employer National Insurance Contributions - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 334 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Farming and Inheritance Tax - View Vote Context Will Forster 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 - 181 Noes - 339 |
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Will Forster speeches from: Finance Bill
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (727 words) 2nd reading Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (50 words) Thursday 21st November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Large Goods Vehicles: Testing
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 25th November 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017 to permit 44 tonne operations. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Permitted weights are governed by the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weights) Regulation 1998, as amended. Under these regulations, many goods vehicles are already permitted to operate at up to 44 tonnes. |
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Bus Services: Concessions
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of widening the accessibility criteria for the English national concessionary travel scheme to include peak travel for disabled bus pass holders to help ensure that they can reach (a) work and (b) educational commitments. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age, currently sixty-six. Local authorities in England have the power to go beyond their statutory obligations under the ENCTS and offer additional discretionary concessions, such as extending the times at which concessionary passes can be used. The Department publishes statistics on concessionary travel annually on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/concessionary-travel-statistics-year-ending-march-2024/concessionary-travel-statistics-year-ending-march-2024. For the year ending March 2025, 83 out of 85 Travel Concessionary Authorities are offering some form of enhanced discretionary concession in addition to meeting the statutory requirements under the ENCTS.
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Bus Services: Concessions
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information her Department holds on the number of local authorities in England which provide bus travel concessions beyond the legal statutory requirements of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age, currently sixty-six. Local authorities in England have the power to go beyond their statutory obligations under the ENCTS and offer additional discretionary concessions, such as extending the times at which concessionary passes can be used. The Department publishes statistics on concessionary travel annually on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/concessionary-travel-statistics-year-ending-march-2024/concessionary-travel-statistics-year-ending-march-2024. For the year ending March 2025, 83 out of 85 Travel Concessionary Authorities are offering some form of enhanced discretionary concession in addition to meeting the statutory requirements under the ENCTS.
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Right to Buy Scheme
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to introduce a moratorium on Right to Buy sales before proposed changes come into effect. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government does not intend to introduce a moratorium on Right to Buy sales before any further changes come into effect. |
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Tuesday 17th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 Democratic violations and violence in Georgia 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)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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Wednesday 18th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024) 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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Monday 16th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 The EU and the arms trade, human rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict 20 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)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 9th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 Review into breast cancer screening 47 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)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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Monday 9th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 38 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024) 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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Friday 6th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 Apprenticeships in the trades industry 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and … |
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Thursday 5th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 23rd December 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliamentary elections; regrets … |
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Wednesday 18th December Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024 33 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) 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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Thursday 12th December Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 Democracy and human rights in Myanmar 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)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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Wednesday 11th December Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)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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Wednesday 27th November Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Potential closure of post offices 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital … |
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Monday 25th November Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 National Insurance contributions rise exemption for childcare providers 30 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes that the increase to the rate of employers' National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher childcare fees for families, along with probable closures of early years and childcare settings; further notes that early years and childcare provision has faced years of … |
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Monday 25th November Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Reducing the age for bowel cancer screening offered on the NHS 21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the hard work of Stephen Rippington, who whilst battling against bowel cancer, was active in raising awareness for the disease both within his local area and online, and his wife Jessica who has raised over £10,000 for bowel cancer research; notes that 1 in 4 diagnoses … |
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Thursday 14th November Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the significant impact of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), which accounts for around 15% of breast cancer diagnosis but up to 40% of all breast cancer deaths in England; acknowledges that TNBC disproportionately affects people under the age of 40, for whom a diagnosis and treatment … |
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Tuesday 26th November Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024 New University of Surrey United Nations CIFAL Centre 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates the University of Surrey, Guildford, on the opening on 25 November 2024 of their new CIFAL International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders, in partnership with the United Nations; commends its aim of capacity-building, facilitating knowledge sharing between civil society organisation representatives, public servants, decision-makers and … |
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Thursday 10th October Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 107 signatures (Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that … |
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Thursday 28th November 2024
Special Report - The finances and sustainability of the social housing sector: Regulator of Social Housing response Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Keynes North) Mr Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat; Newbury) Maya Ellis (Labour; Ribble Valley) Mr Will Forster |
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Wednesday 20th November 2024
Oral Evidence - 2024-11-20 10:00:00+00:00 Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: present: Florence Eshalomi (Chair); Lewis Cocking; Chris Curtis; Mr Lee Dillon; Maya Ellis; Mr Will Forster |