Information between 4th February 2024 - 5th March 2024
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Division Votes |
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5 Feb 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 289 |
5 Feb 2024 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 285 |
6 Feb 2024 - Ministerial Severance: Reform - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 136 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 275 |
20 Feb 2024 - Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 155 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 221 |
20 Feb 2024 - Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 161 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 287 |
27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 150 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 294 |
27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 151 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 306 |
27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 151 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 299 |
27 Feb 2024 - Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 152 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 300 |
1 Mar 2024 - Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill - View Vote Context Apsana Begum voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 15 |
Speeches |
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Apsana Begum speeches from: Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (66 words) 2nd reading Friday 1st March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (96 words) Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Situation in the Red Sea
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (76 words) Monday 26th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (952 words) 2nd reading Friday 23rd February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Ceasefire in Gaza
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (348 words) Wednesday 21st February 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
Apsana Begum contributed 5 speeches (1,696 words) Thursday 8th February 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Apsana Begum speeches from: Situation in the Red Sea
Apsana Begum contributed 1 speech (49 words) Monday 5th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
Written Answers |
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Property Management Companies: Standards
Asked by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) Tuesday 27th February 2024 Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department has had recent discussions with representatives of the property management industry on maintaining quality and standards of service. Answered by Lee Rowley - Minister of State (Minister for Housing) The Government continues to work with industry on improving best practice across the property agent sector. As part of this, and during development of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, we have engaged with a range of stakeholders, including representatives from the property management industry. We will continue to do so. |
Early Day Motions |
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Monday 19th February International Mother Languages Day 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse) That this House pays tribute to International Mother Language Day 2024, which was the initiative of Bangladesh and was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference; notes that it has been observed on 21 February throughout the world since 2000 and commemorates the Bangladeshi university students martyred for the Bangla … |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Monday 11th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Alleged comments by Frank Hester 60 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central) That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a … |
Wednesday 6th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th March 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford and Eccles) That this House considers that the lack of pay transparency is one of the causes of gender, disability and ethnic pay gaps; notes that 75 per cent of job applicants would be more likely to apply for a role that included a salary range and 62 per cent of candidates … |
Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 Fracture liaison services and osteoporosis 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Margaret Greenwood (Labour - Wirral West) That this House notes 50% of women and 20% of men over 50 will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis; further notes 81,000 people of working age suffer fractures every year and that a third of sufferers will have to leave their jobs as a result; highlights the invaluable work … |
Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th March 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham) That this House commends Women Against Pit Closures on the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike for their fortitude, resilience and solidarity during the 1984-85 strike and beyond; believes that the 1984-85 strike would not have lasted as long without the support of women; notes that women’s groups, like those … |
Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike (No. 2) 32 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985 on 5 March 2024; further notes that, four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of … |
Monday 4th March Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Lavery (Labour - Wansbeck) That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Ronnie Campbell, who represented the constituency of Blyth Valley between 1987 and 2019; notes Ronnie’s great public service to the people of his constituency and his tireless advocacy for Blyth Valley which has resulted in so many good quality jobs … |
Tuesday 20th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Household Support Fund (No. 2) 36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby) That this House expresses deep concern that the UK Government has not committed to extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond March 2024; notes that via this fund the Government has invested significantly in local crisis support as a response to the cost-of-living crisis; further notes that more than £2 … |
Friday 23rd February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 20 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House notes with concern the collapse of SSB Law that has left hundreds across the country facing demands for payment stretching into thousands of pounds; stresses that a number of those affected by SSB Law’s collapse cannot meet the large demands for payment and will face significant consequences, … |
Friday 23rd February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2024 Defective cavity wall insulation 25 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House expresses serious concern about widespread reports of defective installation of cavity wall insulation leading to mould, damp and structural damage to homes which leads to those affected taking legal action for damages caused; reaffirms that properly installed cavity wall insulation remains one of the best ways to … |
Wednesday 21st February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2024 Use of artificial intelligence in journalism 24 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House supports the National Union of Journalists' (NUJ) Artificial Intelligence (AI) campaign and its concerns over rapid advancements in AI technologies using journalistic content without consent or permission; recognises the risk of grave harm to journalism and the subsequent undermining of democracy should public trust in journalism erode; … |
Monday 19th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Cash payments and Avanti West Coast catering services 26 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Fleetwood) That this House notes with concern reports that rail operator Avanti West Coast is proposing to withdraw cash as an accepted payment method for its catering services from March 2024; expresses concern about the impact of this decision on people who rely on, or prefer to use, cash; further notes … |
Monday 19th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th February 2024 Transport for London and London Underground maintenance workers 22 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House is dismayed to learn that Transport for London (TfL) is re-tendering essential track maintenance work on the Underground to private companies as part of its Track Labour Framework, rather than bringing this work in-house; expresses concern that, under existing sub-contracting arrangements, three-quarters of these sub-contracted workers reported … |
Monday 19th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Alan Bates and the Freedom of the City of Liverpool 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby) That this House supports the call for the Freedom of the City of Liverpool to be bestowed upon Liverpool-born Post Office Horizon campaigner Alan Bates; notes this is the highest civil award in the city and has previously been awarded to those who have left an indelible mark on the … |
Tuesday 16th January Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024) Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expressers its extreme concern at the mounting and unprecedented death toll of journalists in Gaza; notes that the independent Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded the death of 82 journalists in this conflict since October 2023; welcomes the support provided by the National Union of Journalists for … |
Thursday 18th January Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that 22 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024, which is an opportunity to highlight the vital importance of HPV vaccines and cervical screening in the prevention of cervical cancer and their potential to thereby contribute to the elimination of cervical cancer; acknowledges … |
Monday 22nd January Apsana Begum signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th February 2024 Hillingdon council's over 65 discount scheme 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House congratulates Mr Ian Clarke for his campaign to expose age discrimination by the London Borough of Hillingdon in its reform of the council’s over 65 discount scheme, in which means testing was introduced in an arbitrary and discriminatory manner; considers that the council’s argument that the production … |
Monday 22nd January Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Personal Independence Payment processing times 11 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth) That this House raises concerns about the Department for Work and Pensions' management of Personal Independence Payments (PIP); notes that a number of constituents in Hemsworth constituency have reported long delays in the processing of PIP claims and changes of circumstances, which can have a significant negative impact on the … |
Wednesday 24th January Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Hemsworth) That this House notes with utter dismay the recent increase in poverty across Britain and the findings of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation report entitled UK Poverty 2024 that 22% or 14.4 million people in the UK were in poverty in 2021-22, of which 4.2 million were children and 2.1 million … |
Wednesday 31st January Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 Barnet mental health union dispute 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing industrial dispute over recruitment and retention payments with Barnet Council and UNISON in relation to the deeply disturbing endemic staffing crisis that exists within frontline mental health services in Barnet; further notes that this dispute is now the longest-running mental health … |
Wednesday 7th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Monday 19th February 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and resident of Dumbarton, will be marking his 37th birthday on 9 February, his sixth in arbitrary detention in India since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police … |
Wednesday 7th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 13 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool, West Derby) That this House supports Gellings Riding School in its efforts to acquire the land it is situated upon in order to secure its existence for future generations; notes that the school is a vital community asset which has been an integral part of the West Derby community for 30 years, … |
Wednesday 7th February Apsana Begum signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th February 2024 International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention 63 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Labour - Coventry South) That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering … |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Security of Elected Representatives
34 speeches (7,505 words) Thursday 29th February 2024 - Commons Chamber Home Office Mentions: 1: Dawn Butler (Lab - Brent Central) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum), the first hijab-wearing MP? - Link to Speech |
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
25 speeches (9,745 words) 2nd reading Friday 23rd February 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice Mentions: 1: Chris Clarkson (Con - Heywood and Middleton) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum). May I start by congratulating the hon. - Link to Speech 2: Kevin Brennan (Lab - Cardiff West) Friends the Members for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) and for Hammersmith (Andy Slaughter), and - Link to Speech 3: Mike Freer (Con - Finchley and Golders Green) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) raised, but I can reassure her that the Bill widens the - Link to Speech |
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
31 speeches (10,214 words) Thursday 8th February 2024 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Jeremy Corbyn (Ind - Islington North) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) on securing the debate. - Link to Speech 2: Andy Slaughter (Lab - Hammersmith) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) on securing the debate. - Link to Speech 3: Rachel Hopkins (Lab - Luton South) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) on securing this really important debate on - Link to Speech 4: John McNally (SNP - Falkirk) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) on securing this absolutely crucial and emotional debate - Link to Speech 5: Wayne David (Lab - Caerphilly) Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for introducing the debate, and the Backbench - Link to Speech 6: Leo Docherty (Con - Aldershot) Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for leading this important debate. - Link to Speech |
Bill Documents |
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Jan. 30 2024
Report Stage Proceedings as at 30 January 2024 Media Bill 2023-24 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: George Eustice Sir Bill Wiggin Mr Ben Bradshaw Mick Whitley Liam Byrne Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck Apsana |
Calendar |
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Tuesday 27th February 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence Katherine Sacks-Jones - Chief Executive at Become charity Will McMahon - Project Worker at Care Leavers’ Association Lynn Perry MBE - Chief Executive at Barnardo’s At 11:00am: Oral evidence June Thorburn - Professor at University of East Anglia Dinithi Wijedasa - Professor at Bristol University Ray Jones - Professor at Kingston University View calendar |
Tuesday 27th February 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence Katherine Sacks-Jones - Chief Executive at Become charity Will McMahon - Project Worker at Care Leavers’ Association Lynn Perry MBE - Chief Executive at Barnardo’s At 11:00am: Oral evidence Dinithi Wijedasa - Associate Professor at Bristol University Ray Jones - Professor at Kingston University Professor June Thoburn - Professor at University of East Anglia View calendar |
Tuesday 5th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Financial Education At 10:00am: Oral evidence Martin Lewis - Broadcaster and Founder at moneysavingexpert.com Russell Winnard - COO at Young Money At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 10:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 10:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education Charlotte Briscall - Director, Chief Digital Officer at Department for Education Kate Dixon - Director of Pupil Wellbeing and Safety at Department for Education View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing At 10:00am: Oral evidence Mark Bunting - Director of Online Safety Strategy Delivery at Ofcom Yih-Choung Teh - Group Director for Strategy and Research at Ofcom At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP - Minister of State for Schools at Department for Education View calendar |
Tuesday 12th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Screen Time: Impacts on education and wellbeing View calendar |
Tuesday 19th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Impact of industrial action on university students At 10:00am: Oral evidence Professor Adam Fagan - Vice President (Education & Student Success) at King’s College London Professor Karen O'Brien - Vice-Chancellor at University of Durham At 11:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP - Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education at Department for Education View calendar |
Tuesday 19th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Impact of industrial action on university students View calendar |
Tuesday 26th March 2024 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence John Pearce - President at Association of Directors of Children’s Services Roger Gough - Children’s Services Spokesperson at County Councils Network Stuart Ashley - Director of Children’s Services at Hampshire County Council At 11:00am: Oral evidence Dan Turnbull - Senior Director for Markets at Competitions and Markets Authority Mr Andrew Isaac - Chair at Children’s Services Development Group Dr Mark Kerr Ms Lucy Croxton - Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager at Together Trust View calendar |