Information between 31st March 2025 - 30th April 2025
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2 Apr 2025 - Energy Conservation - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 349 Noes - 14 |
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23 Apr 2025 - Sewage - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin 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 - 301 Noes - 69 |
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23 Apr 2025 - Sewage - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 302 |
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23 Apr 2025 - Hospitals - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 307 |
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29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 45 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 238 |
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29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 255 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (158 words) Tuesday 22nd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (108 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Easter Adjournment
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (859 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (108 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (90 words) Thursday 3rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Non-disclosure Agreements
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (605 words) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Bus Services: Concessions
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 1st April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to extend free bus passes for over 60s across England. 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. The ENCTS costs around £700 million annually and any changes to the statutory obligations, such as lowering the age of eligibility, would therefore need to be carefully considered for its impact on the scheme’s financial sustainability.
Local authorities in England have the power to offer concessions in addition to their statutory obligations such as lowering the age of eligibility. Additional local concessions are provided and funded by local authorities from local resources.
The government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country. Surrey County Council has been allocated £12 million of this funding. Funding allocated to local authorities to improve services for passengers can be used in whichever way they wish. This could include extending the discretionary concessions available in the local area. |
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Workplace Pensions: Inflation
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to require profitable companies to increase pre-1997 occupational pensions in line with inflation. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) Members of defined benefit pension schemes with non-indexed pre-1997 pension accrued, are now understandably concerned at seeing inflation erode the value of their retirement income. The Government’s recently announced reforms on the use of surpluses in defined benefit schemes will make it easier for individual schemes to make decisions that improve outcomes for both sponsoring employers and members, which could include discretionary benefit increases. |
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Off-payroll Working: Small Businesses
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure off-payroll working rules support (a) entrepreneurs and (b) small business growth. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The off-payroll working rules, also known as IR35, are designed to ensure that individuals working like employees, but through their own company, pay broadly the same income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) as those who are directly employed. They do not apply to the genuinely self-employed.On 27 February 2025, HMRC published updated analysis on the impacts of the 2021 off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors. It can be found here: Update to the impacts of the 2021 off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors - GOV.UK |
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Social Workers: Registration
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has plans to increase registration fees for social workers. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) As set out in the Children and Social Work Act 2017, Social Work England (SWE) is responsible for setting the level of the registration fee for social workers. Before determining the level of any fee, including any change, SWE must both consult publicly and gain the approval of my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education. Further information is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/16/part/2/enacted#section-36-4. SWE’s public consultation runs until 13 May 2025 and is available at: https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/news/public-consultation-on-changes-to-our-fees-is-now-open/. |
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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on (a) businesses and (b) suppliers in the (i) building and (ii) crafts sector. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) DCMS Ministers received advice on changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, including careful consideration of the potential impacts of various options to scale the scheme. We believe that the changes announced were necessary and adequate given the tight fiscal challenges we inherited from the previous government and considering competing financial demands in other parts of the heritage and cultural sector, and will continue the widest distribution of the scheme’s benefits within the available means. Based on previous scheme data, we expect 94% of claims to be unaffected by this change.
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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing to a one-off relief package within the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to support (a) churches and (b) cathedrals in areas with lower economic activity. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Department for Culture, Media and Sport funds listed places of worship through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. This is as generous as we are able to be within existing resources. We have no plans to set up a new grant scheme or package of support.
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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 7th April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with (a) local authorities and (b) private companies that own electrical infrastructure that delivers public services on using existing (i) electric infrastructure and (ii) lamp posts to create additional EV charging points. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government is committed to expanding the electricity network to enable decarbonisation and is working closely with Ofgem and industry to mobilise the required investment. In the current distribution price control, Ofgem has allowed £22.2bn for upfront investment in low voltage networks, including £3.1bn for network upgrades to support low-carbon technologies, including infrastructure to support EV charging.
The Government regularly engages with the electricity network companies, which are responsible for maintaining and upgrading electrical infrastructure. The Government also meets regularly with chargepoint operators and local authorities that plan and deliver on-street chargepoints. The £381m LEVI Fund supports local authorities in England to work with industry and transform the availability of EV charging for drivers without off-street parking. This includes lamp post chargepoints.
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Buildings: Fire Prevention
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 10th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of barring non-compliant developers from being awarded public sector contracts until cladding issues from past projects are resolved. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Major developers have already signed a Developer Remediation Contract with government, under which they are obligated to fix or pay to fix the buildings for which they are responsible. Developers who fail to comply with their contractual obligations face significant consequences, including in many cases prohibitions that would be imposed on the developer if it fails to comply with the requirements of the statutory Responsible Actos Scheme. Those prohibitions would prevent a developer from carrying out major development and from gaining building control sign-off in England, subject to limited exceptions. |
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support local authorities to bring forward brownfield land for housing development in areas where flooding presents a significant barrier to delivery. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The National Planning Policy Framework expects proposals for homes and other identified needs to be approved where they would use suitable brownfield land, unless substantial harm would be caused.
At the same time, the Framework recognises the importance of minimising the risk of flooding, and so it steers development away from areas of relatively high flood risk, while recognising that some land where significant flood risk exists will be unsuitable for housing.
Where development is, exceptionally, found to be justified in areas at risk of flooding, the Framework requires that it be appropriately flood resistant and resilient, and safe for its lifetime.
This may apply to some brownfield land but would need to be considered on a site-by-site basis taking into consideration information on flood risk and opportunities for mitigation and ensuring safety. |
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Poverty: Children
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 28th April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to reduce child poverty in Guildford, following the Spring Statement 2025. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Delivering our manifesto commitment to tackle child poverty is an urgent priority for this Government. The Ministerial Taskforce is working to publish a Child Poverty Strategy looking at levers across four key themes of increasing incomes, reducing essential costs, increasing financial resilience; and better local support especially in the early years. This will build on the reform plans underway across government and work underway in Devolved Government
The Taskforce is listening to experts and campaigners across the UK and ensuring the voices of families and children with experience of poverty are brought into policy thinking and decision making as part of the development of the Child Poverty Strategy. This includes three key stands of work – a Parents and Carers Forum, engagement with the Changing Realities Project and research with children and young people.
We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty. The Get Britain Working (GBW) White Paper, with £240 million investment, sets out ambitious plans to reform employment support, including £15 million to support trailblazers and local development of GBW plans.
The vital work of the Taskforce comes alongside our commitments to triple investment in breakfast clubs to over £30 million, introduce a Fair Repayment Rate for deductions from Universal Credit, improve the adequacy of the standard allowance with the first sustained above inflation rise in the basic rate of Universal Credit since it was introduced and increase the National Living Wage to £12.21 an hour to boost the pay of three million workers.
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Dental Services: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 24th April 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to (a) simplify the exemption process for dental charges for people on Universal Credit and (b) introduce a real-time exemption checker for use in dental practices similar to those used in pharmacies. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Free National Health Service dental care is available to people who meet the following criteria: - under 18 years old, or under 19 years old and in full-time education; - pregnant, or have had a baby in the previous 12 months; - being treated in an NHS hospital and the treatment is carried out by the hospital dentist, although patients may have to pay for any dentures or bridges; or - receiving low-income benefits, or under 20 years old and a dependant of someone receiving low-income benefits. Support is also available through the NHS Low Income Scheme for those patients who are not eligible for an exemption or for full remission of dental patient charges. Further information is available at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/who-is-entitled-to-free-nhs-dental-treatment-in-england/ It is the patient’s responsibility to check their eligibility for exemptions from dental patient charges and to help with health costs. The Department has provided information to dental practices on signposting patients to the NHS Business Services Authority’s resources on dental patient charges. This includes the ‘Check before you Tick’ website which provides an immediate way to check eligibility for free dental treatment. Further information is available at the following link: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/dont-get-caught-out-penalty-charges/check-you-tick There are no current plans to expand Real Time Exemption Checking beyond the pharmacy setting. |
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Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Margaret Sharp - £2,000.00 Source |
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Monday 12th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th May 2025 Improving equestrian road safety awareness 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 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 28th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the … |
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Wednesday 7th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House believes there is urgent need for electoral reform for elections in England; further believes that the local and mayoral elections which took place across England on 1 May 2025 are the latest result to highlight the inadequacy of the current system, showing a record breaking fragmentation of … |
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Tuesday 29th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney 30 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK … |
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Monday 28th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best … |
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Monday 28th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 34 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each … |
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Friday 25th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 National Stalking Awareness Week 29 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House marks National Stalking Awareness Week; acknowledges the profound impact stalking has on victims’ mental and physical health; notes that stalking is too often viewed solely as a criminal justice matter, when in fact it poses a serious and long-term public health challenge; recognises that many victims experience … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia 44 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it; notes that GBBW is now in its 15th year; … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Immigration application fees for young adults and children 27 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House expresses deep concern over the current cost of visa application fees, particularly the lack of a fee waiver for indefinite leave to remain (ILR); notes that in June 2022, the previous Government changed the immigration rules for young adults and children to shorten the settlement route for … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2025, marking its 55th anniversary; recognises the global importance of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet; acknowledges that Earth Day brings together millions of people worldwide in collective action to protect the environment, and that this year’s theme highlights the … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Practical driving tests in the South West 16 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public transport is limited and the ability to drive is often essential for employment, education and caring responsibilities; acknowledges … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House congratulates the regional winners of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, including Braunton Library in North Devon, winner of South West England's Library of the Year; recognises the important contribution libraries make to advancing reading and literacy skills among both children and adults, … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House commends Morrisons for providing free breakfasts to support families during the Easter school holidays between 7 and 27 April 2025; notes this is the third year of their partnership with Kellogg’s, and in that time, they have provided over 22,000 bowls of cereal; recognises the breakfast clubs … |
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Thursday 8th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th May 2025 50 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its outrage at proposals by the Israeli Government to indefinitely occupy Gaza; condemns the plans for the further forced displacement of Palestinians; affirms its belief that, if realised, these would constitute clear breaches of international law; notes with immense concern that these proposals will only make … |
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Thursday 8th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th May 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the importance of, and celebrates, Deaf Awareness Week 2025; acknowledges this year’s theme, Beyond Silence; congratulates organisations such as the British Deaf Association, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the National Deaf Children’s Society for the vital work they do in supporting deaf people, … |
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Thursday 8th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 9th May 2025 UK role in peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing threats to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the actions of Milorad Dodik in rejecting the authority of the international peace envoy and undermining the Dayton Agreement; recalls the consistent warnings of the late Lord Ashdown, former High Representative … |
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Thursday 1st May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025 64 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its deep concern that the Israeli Government's current blockade of Gaza has now exceeded 50 days; notes with alarm the recent announcement from the World Food Programme that it has fully depleted its food stocks in Gaza; further notes the severe shortages of medicine, medical equipment, … |
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Tuesday 6th May Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025 Safe sleep standards in early years settings 24 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning … |
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Tuesday 29th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025 Challenges in the hair and beauty sector 13 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for these services and … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025 34 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House notes with concern the growing number of reports and studies from organisations including the RAC indicating that excessive brightness and improper alignment of some LED headlights can cause discomfort, temporary blindness, and pose safety risks to other road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians; is concerned about … |
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Friday 17th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas 28 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation 36 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary 44 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that guides common toads safely through hazardous areas during their annual journey to ancient breeding grounds; commends the volunteers who brave the cold, dark and wet conditions to protect this native species now facing decline; … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly 27 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights 26 signatures (Most recent: 2 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Future of children’s palliative care 26 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate offenders; believes that the equal application … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 80th anniversary of Christian Aid 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Christian Aid on its 80th anniversary; recognises that for 80 years Christian Aid has been fighting poverty and injustice; commends the organisation for offering hope to communities who need it most; praises its work towards a world where all can live with dignity, equality and justice; … |
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Monday 7th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement 21 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 International Day for Mine Awareness 22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Abduction of Ukrainian children 49 signatures (Most recent: 6 May 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute … |
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Tuesday 1st April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 39 signatures (Most recent: 7 May 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at … |
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Monday 24th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK 93 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs … |
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Thursday 27th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Climate Change Committee's 7th Carbon Budget 21 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s 7th carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Tuesday 26th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 42 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; … |
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Wednesday 20th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 48 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes … |
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Monday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Humanitarian situation in Sudan 39 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers 68 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Libraries in state primary schools 43 signatures (Most recent: 8 May 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House’s Libraries for Primaries campaign; is concerned that research shows that one in seven state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or dedicated library space; understands that children in disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by … |
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Tuesday 7th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya 38 signatures (Most recent: 2 Apr 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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Monday 17th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 10th anniversary of the English Riviera Film Festival 9 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates the English Riviera Film Festival on its 10th anniversary and celebrates the dedication, creativity, and hard work of all those involved in making the festival a continued success; recognises the efforts of festival director John Tomkins and the entire festival team, judges, presenters, photographers, and film … |
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Monday 31st March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake 49 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package … |
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Monday 27th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 66 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
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Monday 18th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy … |
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Wednesday 8th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 62 signatures (Most recent: 12 May 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 15th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 31 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on … |
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Monday 20th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2025) 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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Easter Adjournment
60 speeches (18,366 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Gen Kitchen (Lab - Wellingborough and Rushden) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) that I will definitely chase the Secretary of State on her behalf.As - Link to Speech |
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Non-disclosure Agreements
56 speeches (13,038 words) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Josh Babarinde (LD - Eastbourne) Friend the Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) and the hon. - Link to Speech 2: Greg Smith (Con - Mid Buckinghamshire) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) spoke powerfully about the creative sector; the hon. - Link to Speech 3: Justin Madders (Lab - Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) spoke about the good work of the Creative Industries Independent - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 10th April 2025
Report - British film and high-end television Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Caroline Dinenage (Conservative; Gosport) (Chair) Mr Bayo Alaba (Labour; Southend East and Rochford) Zöe Franklin |
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Tuesday 1st April 2025
Oral Evidence - Channel 4, and Channel 4 Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Dame Caroline Dinenage (Chair); Mr Bayo Alaba; Zöe Franklin; Damian |
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Wednesday 12th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Parliamentary Security Department, and Parliamentary Security Department Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections - Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Members present: Sir Jeremy Wright (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Kirsty Blackman; Samantha Dixon; Zöe Franklin |
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Wednesday 12th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Police, and Metropolitan Police Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections - Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Members present: Sir Jeremy Wright (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Kirsty Blackman; Samantha Dixon; Zöe Franklin |
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Game On: Community and school sport At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Paige Cronje - Board Director at SportCheer England Stewart Kellett - Chief Executive at Basketball England Scott Lloyd - Chief Executive at Lawn Tennis Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Jon Cockcroft - Chief Executive at Bowls England Kate Stephens - Chief Executive at Chance to Shine Jordan Letts - Chief Executive at Northampton Saints Foundation View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Game On: Community and school sport At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Paige Cronje - Board Director at SportCheer England Stewart Kellett - Chief Executive at Basketball England Scott Lloyd - Chief Executive at Lawn Tennis Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Jon Cockcroft - Chief Executive at Bowls England Jordan Letts - Chief Executive at Northampton Saints Foundation Kate Stephens - Chief Executive at Chance to Shine View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 29th April 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: State of Play: Live comedy At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dr Sharon Lockyer - Director at Centre for Comedy Studies Research, Brunel University London Geoff Rowe BEM - Member at Live Comedy Association Jessica Toomey - Managing Director at Frog and Bucket At 11:00am: Oral evidence Kate Cheka - Comedian Matt Forde - Comedian Lynne Parker - Founder & Chief Executive at Funny Women CIC View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator At 10:00am: Oral evidence David Kogan OBE - Government’s preferred candidate for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 9:45 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator At 10:00am: Oral evidence David Kogan OBE - Government’s preferred candidate for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 3:30 p.m. Speaker's Conference (2024) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 6th May 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of Ofcom At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dame Melanie Dawes DCB - Chief Executive at Ofcom The Lord Grade of Yarmouth CBE - Chair at Ofcom View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Grassroots music venues At 10:00am: Oral evidence Marit Berning - Board Member at Music Managers Forum Mark Davyd - Chief Executive at Music Venue Trust David Martin - Chief Executive at Featured Artists Coalition Joff Oddie - guitarist, Wolf Alice At 11:00am: Oral evidence Jon Collins - Chief Executive at LIVE Steve Homer - Board Director at Concert Promoters Association At 11:45am: Oral evidence Sir Chris Bryant MP - Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Alastair Jones - Deputy Director, Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Grassroots music venues At 10:00am: Oral evidence Marit Berning - Board Member at Music Managers Forum, and Founder and Artistic Director at Globe Town Records Mark Davyd - Chief Executive at Music Venue Trust David Martin - Chief Executive at Featured Artists Coalition Joff Oddie - co-founder, Wolf Alice, and Director, Featured Artists Coalition At 11:00am: Oral evidence Jon Collins - Chief Executive at LIVE Steve Homer - Board Director at Concert Promoters Association At 11:45am: Oral evidence Sir Chris Bryant MP - Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Alastair Jones - Deputy Director, Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Grassroots music venues At 10:00am: Oral evidence Marit Berning - Board Member at Music Managers Forum Mark Davyd - Chief Executive at Music Venue Trust David Martin - Chief Executive at Featured Artists Coalition Joff Oddie - co-founder, Wolf Alice, and Director, Featured Artists Coalition At 11:00am: Oral evidence Jon Collins - Chief Executive at LIVE Steve Homer - Board Director at Concert Promoters Association At 11:45am: Oral evidence Sir Chris Bryant MP - Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Alastair Jones - Deputy Director, Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 14th May 2025 11 a.m. Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 13th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Grassroots music venues At 10:00am: Oral evidence Marit Berning - Board Member at Music Managers Forum, and Founder and Artistic Director at Globe Town Records Mark Davyd - Chief Executive at Music Venue Trust David Martin - Chief Executive at Featured Artists Coalition Joff Oddie - co-founder, Wolf Alice, and Director, Featured Artists Coalition At 11:00am: Oral evidence Jon Collins - Chief Executive at LIVE Steve Homer - Board Director at Concert Promoters Association Nancy Skipper - Operations Manager at National Arenas Association At 11:45am: Oral evidence Sir Chris Bryant MP - Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Alastair Jones - Deputy Director, Creative Industries at Department for Culture, Media and Sport View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 20th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 3:30 p.m. Speaker's Conference (2024) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |