Information between 8th July 2026 - 28th July 2026
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Friday 4th September 2026 Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Home Cooling Bill: Second Reading Home Cooling Bill 2026-27 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context Freddie van Mierlo voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 182 |
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8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context Freddie van Mierlo voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Freddie van Mierlo voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Freddie van Mierlo voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 323 |
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14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context Freddie van Mierlo voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 412 |
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Freddie van Mierlo speeches from: Points of Order
Freddie van Mierlo contributed 1 speech (141 words) Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Commons Chamber |
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Freddie van Mierlo speeches from: Point of Order
Freddie van Mierlo contributed 1 speech (157 words) Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber |
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Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Thursday 16th July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the letter of 28 May 2026 from the hon. Member for Henley and Thame on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We received the Hon. Member’s correspondence of 28 May 2026 and will reply in due course. |
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Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Thursday 16th July 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 25 June 2026 to UIN 10802, what criteria her Department uses to make decisions on publishing such information. Answered by Emma Hardy - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government judged that publication of the information requested would not be appropriate as its disclosure would prejudice commercial interests. |
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Housing: Disabled
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Thursday 16th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Disabled Facilities Grant system delivery model, involving upper-tier authorities, district councils and housing providers, on the time taken to to provide home adaptations for people with progressive or terminal conditions; and whether he will bring forward proposals to simplify the process. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The government recognises the importance of timely home adaptations for people with progressive or terminal conditions. Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide adaptations within set timescales for people who satisfy a needs assessment, eligibility criteria and a means test. Local authorities can also agree a more generous local housing assistance policy. In June, my colleague the Minister of State for Care at the Department for Health and Social Care wrote to all council leaders in England strongly encouraging them to review and update their housing assistance policies to enable fast tracking of support, and to consider waiving the means test, for those with Motor Neurone Disease and other rapidly progressing conditions. To speed up delivery and simplify decision making across all local government services, including the Disabled Facilities Grant, this government has brought forward proposals to end the two-tier system and establish new single-tier unitary councils. |
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Mental Health Services: Standards
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Friday 17th July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the availability of local in-person support services for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, particularly within the Henley and Thame constituency. Answered by Preet Kaur Gill The Government is committed to ensuring that people experiencing a mental health crisis can access timely, high-quality support close to home. Significant progress has also been made in strengthening the mental health crisis care pathway. This includes the NHS 111 mental health option, the expansion of crisis cafés, sanctuaries and crisis houses, the rollout of crisis text services across England, the delivery of 88 Mental Health Response Vehicles across local systems, and full national coverage of 24/7 liaison mental health teams in acute hospitals. In addition, £473 million of capital funding over four years is supporting the development of new models of care, including community-based mental health centres and mental health emergency departments, helping to shift care closer to home and improve access to timely support. Decisions about the configuration and delivery of local mental health services, including crisis support available to people in the Henley and Thame constituency, are the responsibility of the local integrated care board, which is best placed to assess the needs of its local population and commission services accordingly. |
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Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Friday 10th July 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the letter of 2nd June 2026 from the Hon. Member for Henley and Thame. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) I replied to the Hon. Member’s correspondence of 2 June about the NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board on 9 July 2026. |
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Suicide: Victim Support Schemes
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Tuesday 14th July 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plan to respond to the petition entitled Jason's Law delivered to 10 Downing Street on 25 February 2026. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The Government has received the petition and it will be considered in the usual way. |
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Park Homes: Sales
Asked by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Monday 20th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that park home residents are consulted during the consideration of potential change to the 10% commission payable to site owners on sale of a park home. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 10581 on 25 June 2026. |
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Thursday 9th July 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England 16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), founded in 1926 as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England; recognises a century of outstanding work protecting, enhancing and championing England’s countryside for the benefit of communities, nature and future generations; notes CPRE’s … |
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Home Cooling Bill 2026-27
Presented by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) Private Members' Bill - Presentation Bill A Bill to provide for the zero-rating of VAT in respect of certain home cooling measures; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of providing funding to local authorities in England to enable them to make grants for home cooling measures; and for connected purposes.
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 Retirement of Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo from the Members' Tea Room 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House pays tribute to Godfrey Asare and Margaret Labulo, General Assistants in the Members' Tea Room, on the occasion of their retirement from the service of Parliament; recognises their many years of dedicated and loyal service to this House and its Members and staff who have relied upon … |
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Wednesday 8th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House believes Royal Mail’s continuing poor postal delivery performance, is effectively enabled by OFCOM's regulatory failings; further believes that this is adversely affecting residents and businesses, with consequent missed medical appointments, missed court decisions, fines for non-payment of bills and numerous other significant impacts; also believes that Royal … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises that access to affordable energy is a basic necessity and that no household should face a choice between heating their home and meeting other essential needs; notes that households continue to face significant financial pressure from energy bills following continued volatility in global gas markets; further … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 160th anniversary of Torbay RNLI, established in 1866 in the aftermath of the devastating Great Storm of January that year; notes that during one night of exceptional violence around 60 ships were wrecked in and around Torbay and more than 70 sailors lost their lives, … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern over the substandard living conditions endured by service personnel and their families; believes that all military accommodation should be legally included under the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to ensure that service men and women and their families are guaranteed safe, dignified places to live; … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses deep concern at the publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which is nearly a year delayed and delivers a fundamentally unambitious funding package for the nation's security; notes that the £15 billion in new military spending falls significantly short of the sum required to restore … |
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Monday 13th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the tireless campaigning of EDS UK to raise awareness about hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD); recognises that these multisystem conditions are often undiagnosed for years, leaving patients to suffer a litany of seemingly unconnected symptoms; highlights that this means that those … |
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Thursday 9th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 Commencement of section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House believes that Parliament and political parties should better reflect the diversity of the communities they serve; notes ongoing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women and disabled people, alongside other groups with protected characteristics, in elected office across the United Kingdom; further notes that section 106 of the … |
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Wednesday 8th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 Childhood dementia awareness and support 22 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises that childhood dementia, caused by a group of rare genetic conditions leading to progressive brain damage, remains significantly under-recognised compared to other serious childhood illnesses; notes with concern the immense emotional, physical and financial challenges faced by affected families, who often receive limited support; commends the … |
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Tuesday 30th June Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates 36 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, including for accessible transport, communication support, personal assistance and adapted … |
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Thursday 25th June Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 A new growth and defence partnership with Europe 28 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House deeply regrets the negative economic impact of the previous Conservative Government's Brexit deal, which estimates suggest could have been as much as £90 billion lost in tax revenues in 2025 alone; expresses alarm at the worsening cost-of-living crisis for millions of Britons, and a continuing decline in … |
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Wednesday 24th June Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House celebrates Armed Forces Week and shows its support for the brave men and women who make up Armed Forces communities in North East Hampshire and across the country, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, families and charities; acknowledges the vital role the Armed Forces play in defending … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026 57 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House condemns the ongoing, unprovoked, and illegal aggression of the Russian Federation both at home and across Europe; notes with grave concern the increasing hostility by Russian naval vessels and aircraft across northern European waters, including within the British Channel and the Norwegian Sea, which pose a direct … |
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Wednesday 15th July Freddie van Mierlo signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026 International Court of Justice's July 2024 Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territories 59 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes … |
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16 Jul 2026, 2:48 p.m. - Health Bill "We now come to new clauses 67 and 68 in the name of Freddie Van Mierlo, which were debated in Group 58. " Speaker 1 - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Jul 2026, 5:05 p.m. - Health Bill "Freddie Van Mierlo is not a member of the committee. " Speaker 1 - View Video - View Transcript |
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14 Jul 2026, 4:14 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Freddie Van Mierlo. >> Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And can I start by paying tribute to the victims and survivors who " Justin Madders MP (Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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14 Jul 2026, 4:14 p.m. - House of Commons "repeat our vow. Never again. >> Freddie Van Mierlo. " Justin Madders MP (Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Jul 2026, 1:43 p.m. - House of Commons "Presentation of Bill. Freddie van Mierlo. Home Cooling Bill Second " Presentation of Bills - View Video - View Transcript |
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Bills Presented
0 speeches (None words) Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Commons Chamber |
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Monday 27th July 2026
Source Page: Letter dated 20/07/2026 from Ian Murray MP to Freddie van Mierlo MP regarding a point of order concerning comments on Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funding made during an answer to a question on funding of astronomy and space science. 2p. Document: Point_of_Order_Minister_Murray.pdf (PDF) Found: Letter dated 20/07/2026 from Ian Murray MP to Freddie van Mierlo MP regarding a point of order concerning |
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Tuesday 14th July 2026 9 a.m. Science, Innovation and Technology Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of Innovate UK and the Regulatory Innovation Office At 9:30am: Oral evidence Tom Adeyoola - Executive Chair at Innovate UK At 10:30am: Oral evidence Lord Willetts - Chair at Regulatory Innovation Office View calendar - Add to calendar |