Information between 19th October 2023 - 6th April 2024
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Division Votes |
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24 Oct 2023 - Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context Crispin Blunt voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 282 Conservative Aye votes vs 2 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 177 |
24 Oct 2023 - Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context Crispin Blunt voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 283 Conservative Aye votes vs 2 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 176 |
1 Mar 2024 - Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill - View Vote Context Crispin Blunt voted Aye and in line with the House One of 5 Independent Aye votes vs 0 Independent No votes Tally: Ayes - 68 Noes - 15 |
Speeches |
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Crispin Blunt speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Crispin Blunt contributed 1 speech (133 words) Tuesday 24th October 2023 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
Crispin Blunt speeches from: Israel and Gaza
Crispin Blunt contributed 1 speech (176 words) Monday 23rd October 2023 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
Written Answers |
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Gaza and Israel: International Law
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 13th November 2023 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Israeli counterpart on the compliance of its instruction to residents of Gaza City to move south with the fourth Geneva Convention. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is steadfast in its position that all states should uphold International Humanitarian Law, and we call on our friends and partners to do so. Israel has the right to defend itself proportionately, and its military operations must be conducted in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. Distinction must be made between civilians and combatants and only direct attacks against suspected combatants and other military objectives are to be made. Both the Prime Minister and the former Foreign Secretary have, in their discussions with their Israeli counterparts, emphasised the importance of taking all possible measures to protect civilians. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has stated that Israel will operate in accordance with international law. |
Gaza and Israel: International Law
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 13th November 2023 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to make an assessment of the adequacy of Israel's compliance with the Geneva convention during its operations in Gaza. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK is steadfast in its position that all states should uphold International Humanitarian Law, and we call on our friends and partners to do so. Israel has the right to defend itself proportionately, and its military operations must be conducted in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. Distinction must be made between civilians and combatants and only direct attacks against suspected combatants and other military objectives are to be made. Both the Prime Minister and the former Foreign Secretary have, in their discussions with their Israeli counterparts, emphasised the importance of taking all possible measures to protect civilians. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has stated that Israel will operate in accordance with international law. |
Gaza: Drinking Water
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 13th November 2023 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the availability of potable water in Gaza on the risk of fatalities. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The available evidence indicates that immediate action is needed to prevent death and illness from lack of sufficient safe water. According to the United Nations, 50 per cent of water infrastructure has been destroyed or heavily damaged. In response, the UK is calling for sustained, unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza so that essential aid including food, water, fuel and medical supplies can reach civilian populations. This includes calling for humanitarian pauses to ensure emergency aid can be distributed and calling for the Kerem Shalom crossing to be opened. The UK Government has also announced £30 million in humanitarian funding and has already sent more than 51 tonnes of emergency relief for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This funding will support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in responding to critical food, water, health, shelter and security needs in Gaza. The UK is also calling on all parties to protect border crossings to support safe humanitarian access and mitigate harm to civilians. |
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 13th November 2023 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the level of access to water, food and fuel for people in Gaza. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The available evidence indicates that immediate action is needed to prevent death and illness from lack of sufficient safe water. According to the United Nations, 50 per cent of water infrastructure has been destroyed or heavily damaged. In response, the UK is calling for sustained, unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza so that essential aid including food, water, fuel and medical supplies can reach civilian populations. This includes calling for humanitarian pauses to ensure emergency aid can be distributed and calling for the Kerem Shalom crossing to be opened. The UK Government has also announced £30 million in humanitarian funding and has already sent more than 51 tonnes of emergency relief for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This funding will support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in responding to critical food, water, health, shelter and security needs in Gaza. The UK is also calling on all parties to protect border crossings to support safe humanitarian access and mitigate harm to civilians. |
Gaza and Israel: International Law
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 13th November 2023 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has commissioned (a) judicial and (b) other legal advice on the Government's position with respect to the conflict in Gaza. Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK position is clear: all sides must abide by their international obligations and must respect International Humanitarian Law. The Foreign Secretary and his ministerial team receive legal advice on all matters related to foreign policy, including the conflict in Israel and Gaza. The UK Government is closely following the security situation in the Middle East and maintains a regular dialogue with international counterparts. We will continue to use all the tools of British diplomacy to sustain the prospects of peace and stability in the region. |
Cannabidiol
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Friday 17th November 2023 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Food Standards Agency and (b) its advisory committees on its guidance on the acceptable daily intake of cannabidiol (CBD) for consumers, published on 12 October 2023. Answered by Mark Spencer - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Government’s arm’s-length bodies, including the Food Standards Agency, on a range of issues. |
Cannabidiol: Food
Asked by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) Monday 20th November 2023 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will publish all the scientific data supporting the findings in the Joint position paper from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) and Committee on Toxicity (COT) on establishing a provisional acceptable daily intake (ADI) for pure form (≥98%) cannabidiol (CBD) in foods, based on new evidence, which was published on 12 October 2023. Answered by Andrea Leadsom - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The scientific data was summarised in the joint position paper from the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes and Committee on Toxicity, which is available at the following link: Further detailed information will be published on the Food Standards Agency’s website in safety assessments relating to the novel foods applications for cannabidiol, as required by Article 23 4 (e) of Novel Foods Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, which are in preparation. |
MP Financial Interests |
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30th October 2023
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) 1. Employment and earnings From 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2023, I received £15,000 per annum, paid monthly following invoice. First payment received on 17 September 2021. Hours: 128 hrs a year. (Registered 21 September 2021; updated 29 June 2022) Source |
27th November 2023
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources Name of donor: International Centre of Justice for Palestinians Address of donor: Office 4, 219 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6ED Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services provided by Bindmans, value £1,050 Date received: 16 October 2023 Date accepted: 16 October 2023 Donor status: company, registration 13054048 Source |
13th November 2023
Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate) 1. Employment and earnings From 1 July 2023 until 31 October, I received £15,000 per annum, paid monthly following invoice. Hours: 128 hrs a year. Source |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Wednesday 21st February Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2024 91 signatures (Most recent: 20 Mar 2024) Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker. |
Thursday 1st February Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th February 2024 45 signatures (Most recent: 19 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow) That this House recognises and celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2024; welcomes this month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history; notes that LGBTQ+ people have a long history of making incredible contributions to the UK; further notes that LGBTQ+ History month is … |
Friday 26th January Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 28 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) That this House is deeply alarmed by the attempted take-over of the Cows’ Garden in the Armenian Quarter of occupied Jerusalem by illegal Israeli settler organisations; notes that, despite the cancellation of a lease agreement, Israeli settlers have used violence, threats and bulldozers against the Armenians at this site; recognises … |
Monday 22nd January Crispin Blunt signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 8 Feb 2024) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House acknowledges the plight of Dr Ofer Cassif, Member of Israeli Knesset of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) who currently faces unconstitutional expulsion from the Israeli Knesset on the grounds of supporting armed struggle against the state following his signature on a petition supporting South … |
Tuesday 7th November Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2) 105 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
Tuesday 17th October Crispin Blunt signed this EDM on Friday 20th October 2023 Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel 95 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of … |
Select Committee Documents |
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Monday 18th December 2023
Written Evidence - King's College London, University of Queensland, Australian National University - Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Institute for Palestine Studies, University of Sydney, University of New England, University of the Sunshine Coast, and University of Tasmania - Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) MENA0070 - The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa - Foreign Affairs Committee Found: 4.3 In terms of influencing Hamas before October 7, or indeed the de facto government in Gaza, as Crispin |
Thursday 26th October 2023
Formal Minutes - Session 2022-23 Formal Minutes Backbench Business Committee Found: Representations from Members The following Members made oral representations : • Crispin Blunt and |
Bill Documents |
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Oct. 25 2023
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 25 October 2023 Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: Blunt [R] George Eustice Wayne David Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney Mrs Flick Drummond Philip |
Oct. 25 2023
Report Stage Proceedings as at 25 October 2023 Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Blunt [R] George Eustice Wayne David Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney Mrs Flick Drummond Philip |
Oct. 24 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 24 October 2023 Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: Blunt [R] George Eustice Mrs Flick Drummond Philip Dunne Selaine Saxby Mr William Wragg Vicky |
Oct. 23 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 23 October 2023 Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: Blunt [R] George Eustice Mrs Flick Drummond Philip Dunne Mr William Wragg Vicky Ford Andrew |
Oct. 20 2023
Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2023 Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 Amendment Paper Found: Malthouse Mr David Jones Alicia Kearns Kelly Tolhurst Sir Desmond Swayne Richard Graham Crispin |