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Written Question
Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Allison Gardner (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on compensating people with pelvic mesh injury sufferers; and what his planned timeline is for delivering that compensation.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government is carefully considering the work done by the Patient Safety Commissioner and her report, which set out recommendations for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh.

The Government has deep sympathy for all those affected and recognises the profound impact that these harms have had on individuals and their families.

My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has been clear that he wants to make meaningful progress during this Parliament, although a decision to provide compensation has not yet been made. We recognise how difficult and disappointing this uncertainty is for those affected, and we will ensure that the public is kept informed as soon as any decision on redress is made.

I met with the Patient Safety Commissioner, Dr Henrietta Hughes since I have been in post, and had a very productive discussion about the ongoing health initiatives led by the Department regarding sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. Details of the Government’s work to date are set out in recent letters to the Dr Hughes, which are published on her website.

Written Question
Freehold
Wednesday 29th April 2026

Asked by: Allison Gardner (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his Department's consultation entitled Enhanced protections for homeowners on freehold estates, published on 18 December 2025, when he expects to publish legislation to address the issues raised in that consultation.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 128335 on 27 April 2026.

Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 297 Labour Aye votes vs 6 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 28
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 322 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81
Division Vote (Commons)
28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 333 Labour No votes vs 15 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 269 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 176
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Allison Gardner (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 262 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64
Early Day Motion
City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir’s dementia fundraising tour (2 Signatures)
27 Apr 2026
Tabled by: Allison Gardner (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates The City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir on their initiative to raise funds and awareness for dementia; recognises that the choir will be giving concerts in all six towns which form the city, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Fenton, Longton and Stoke; notes that singing can support wellbeing …
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Apr 2026
UK Biobank Data

"From my previous work with the AI and Digital Regulations Service, and as a scientist, I know that UK Biobank is an excellent resource, which furthers scientific research for the benefit of my health and my constituents. In particular, it is working very hard to ensure that its dataset is …..."
Allison Gardner - View Speech

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