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Division Votes
12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 318
12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 61 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 402
12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 404
13 May 2025 - UK-EU Summit - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 402
14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 98
14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 51 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 297 Noes - 168
14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan 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 - 304 Noes - 68
14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 98
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 10 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
22 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Helen Morgan voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 124


Speeches
Helen Morgan speeches from: Business of the House
Helen Morgan contributed 1 speech (79 words)
Thursday 22nd May 2025 - Commons Chamber
Leader of the House
Helen Morgan speeches from: Petitions
Helen Morgan contributed 1 speech (300 words)
Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Commons Chamber
Helen Morgan speeches from: NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Service
Helen Morgan contributed 1 speech (189 words)
Monday 19th May 2025 - Commons Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care
Helen Morgan speeches from: Mental Health Bill [Lords]
Helen Morgan contributed 2 speeches (137 words)
2nd reading2nd Reading
Monday 19th May 2025 - Commons Chamber
Department of Health and Social Care
Helen Morgan speeches from: Glass Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility
Helen Morgan contributed 4 speeches (996 words)
Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Helen Morgan speeches from: Flooding: Planning and Developer Responsibilities
Helen Morgan contributed 1 speech (396 words)
Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs


Written Answers
Flood Control: Coastal Erosion
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

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 made an assessment the potential merits of implementing recommendation 10a of the report by Policy Connect entitled Bricks and Mortar: flood and coastal erosion risk management policy for a new Government, published on 22 January 2025.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We thank Policy Connect for their report and will consider its findings as we continue to review our flood and coastal erosion policies.

This work includes a review of the current floods funding formula, and we will be launching a consultation this spring. This will ensure that the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are adequately taken into account when delivering flood protection, including consideration of alternative resilience approaches such as natural flood management and property flood resilience. The consultation will be open to everyone, and I welcome your, and your constituents’, participation.

In January 2025 the Environment Agency commissioned an independent review of Property Flood Resilience. The review will identify current gaps and opportunities to grow the property flood resilience market, resulting in a new action plan for all relevant parties to take forward. Report due in Autumn 2025.

Coastal Erosion and Flood Control
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

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 made an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the report by Policy Connect entitled Bricks and Water: Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Policy for a New Government, published on 22 January 2025.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We thank Policy Connect for their report and will consider its findings as we continue to review our flood and coastal erosion policies.

This work includes a review of the current floods funding formula, and we will be launching a consultation this spring. This will ensure that the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are adequately taken into account when delivering flood protection, including consideration of alternative resilience approaches such as natural flood management and property flood resilience. The consultation will be open to everyone, and I welcome your, and your constituents’, participation.

In January 2025 the Environment Agency commissioned an independent review of Property Flood Resilience. The review will identify current gaps and opportunities to grow the property flood resilience market, resulting in a new action plan for all relevant parties to take forward. Report due in Autumn 2025.

Flood Control: Finance
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what his Department's planned timeline is for bringing forward a consultation on the funding formula for allocation of money for new flood defences.

Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We have set out plans to consult on a new approach for floods investment. A consultation will be launched shortly which will include a review of the existing formula to ensure that the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are adequately taken into account when delivering flood protection.

Integrated Care Boards: Per Capita Costs
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance he has issued to integrated care boards on reasonable running costs per had of population.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

As part of the necessary changes to support the National Health Service to recover, NHS England has indicated that integrated care boards (ICBs) should reduce their running cost allowance by 50%. The Government is supportive of NHS England’s decision and the necessary choices that are needed to get the NHS back on its feet. We expect ICBs to continue to deliver their responsibilities, including the planning and delivery of health and care services in community diagnostic centres.

ICBs are asked to develop plans by the end of May setting out how they will manage their resources to deliver across their priorities. NHS England will be working closely with the ICBs to support the development of these plans, ensuring that their implementation reduces duplication whilst supporting patient care. Further information is available in the letter at the following link:

NHS England » Working together in 2025/26 to lay the foundations for reform

Integrated Care Boards
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to reduce the number of integrated care boards in England.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

As part of the necessary changes to support the National Health Service to recover, NHS England has indicated that integrated care boards (ICBs) should reduce their running cost allowance by 50%. The Government is supportive of NHS England’s decision and will work with NHS England to make the necessary choices that are needed to get the NHS back on its feet. We expect ICBs to continue delivering their responsibilities, including the planning and delivery of health and care services.

ICBs are asked to develop plans by the end of May setting out how they will manage their resources to deliver across their priorities. NHS England will be working closely with the ICBs to support the development of these plans, ensuring that the implementation of these reduces duplication whilst supporting patient care. Further information is available at the following link:

NHS England » Working together in 2025/26 to lay the foundations for reform

Integrated Care Boards
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 12th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he expects the functional output of the Model ICB work to be published.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Integrated care boards (ICBs) have a critical role to play as strategic commissioners, improving population health, reducing inequalities, and ensuring access to high quality care. NHS England has circulated a draft of The Model ICB - blueprint document to all ICBs, to assist them in shaping their future plans, including which functions they should focus on, as indicated in Sir James Mackey’s letter to National Health Service trusts, foundation trusts, and ICBs, which is available at the following link:

NHS England » Working together in 2025/26 to lay the foundations for reform

NHS: Staff
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 15th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on this years’ planned revision of the Long-Term Workforce Plan.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government has committed to publishing a refreshed workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade, and treat patients on time again. No set date has been agreed for publication, as the wider work of the 10-Year Health Plan and the forthcoming Spending Review will influence the timing of the revised workforce plan later this year.

Sir Jim Mackey will lead the transition team bringing the work of NHS England and the Department together over the next two years. This work will not impact the forthcoming publication of the 10-Year Health Plan and the subsequent reconsideration of the long-term workforce needs of the National Health Service, which will follow.

The curricula for postgraduate training are set by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for foundation training, and by individual royal colleges and faculties for specialty training. The General Medical Council approves curricula and assessment systems for each training programme.

NHS England launched an extensive engagement and listening exercise to help shape the future of postgraduate medical training in February. The review will: hear about best practice; listen to concerns, including issues around training pathways and the capacity, quality, and inclusivity of training; and explore ideas and thoughts about how postgraduate medical training could evolve for the future. An engagement exercise will run through to June this year, with findings reported in the summer.

NHS: Staff
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 15th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the revised Long-Term Workforce Plan will contain guidance on how the NHS will (a) train and (b) supervise new doctors.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government has committed to publishing a refreshed workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade, and treat patients on time again. No set date has been agreed for publication, as the wider work of the 10-Year Health Plan and the forthcoming Spending Review will influence the timing of the revised workforce plan later this year.

Sir Jim Mackey will lead the transition team bringing the work of NHS England and the Department together over the next two years. This work will not impact the forthcoming publication of the 10-Year Health Plan and the subsequent reconsideration of the long-term workforce needs of the National Health Service, which will follow.

The curricula for postgraduate training are set by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for foundation training, and by individual royal colleges and faculties for specialty training. The General Medical Council approves curricula and assessment systems for each training programme.

NHS England launched an extensive engagement and listening exercise to help shape the future of postgraduate medical training in February. The review will: hear about best practice; listen to concerns, including issues around training pathways and the capacity, quality, and inclusivity of training; and explore ideas and thoughts about how postgraduate medical training could evolve for the future. An engagement exercise will run through to June this year, with findings reported in the summer.

NHS: Staff
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 15th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the revised Long-Term Workforce Plan will be published.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government has committed to publishing a refreshed workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade, and treat patients on time again. No set date has been agreed for publication, as the wider work of the 10-Year Health Plan and the forthcoming Spending Review will influence the timing of the revised workforce plan later this year.

Sir Jim Mackey will lead the transition team bringing the work of NHS England and the Department together over the next two years. This work will not impact the forthcoming publication of the 10-Year Health Plan and the subsequent reconsideration of the long-term workforce needs of the National Health Service, which will follow.

The curricula for postgraduate training are set by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for foundation training, and by individual royal colleges and faculties for specialty training. The General Medical Council approves curricula and assessment systems for each training programme.

NHS England launched an extensive engagement and listening exercise to help shape the future of postgraduate medical training in February. The review will: hear about best practice; listen to concerns, including issues around training pathways and the capacity, quality, and inclusivity of training; and explore ideas and thoughts about how postgraduate medical training could evolve for the future. An engagement exercise will run through to June this year, with findings reported in the summer.

Community Diagnostic Centres
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Friday 16th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department informs all (a) GPs and (b) care providers when a new Community Diagnostic Centre opens for referrals in the nearby area.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The local community diagnostic centre (CDC) for patients in Shropshire is the Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrekin CDC. The CDC is located at Hollinswood House in Telford, TF3 3BD. Patients requiring tests will also be referred to other settings as appropriate, including local hospital sites. A list of all operational CDCs is published and available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/diagnostics-waiting-times-and-activity/cdc-management-information/

The Department and NHS England do not directly inform local providers or general practices (GPs) when CDCs open for referrals in the nearby area, but it is the expectation that each CDC and their host National Health Service trust does local engagement, including with local providers and GPs.

Community Diagnostic Centres
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Friday 16th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which Community Diagnostic Centres patients could attend after being referred for a scan as of 30 April 2025; and what the addresses are of these locations.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The local community diagnostic centre (CDC) for patients in Shropshire is the Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrekin CDC. The CDC is located at Hollinswood House in Telford, TF3 3BD. Patients requiring tests will also be referred to other settings as appropriate, including local hospital sites. A list of all operational CDCs is published and available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/diagnostics-waiting-times-and-activity/cdc-management-information/

The Department and NHS England do not directly inform local providers or general practices (GPs) when CDCs open for referrals in the nearby area, but it is the expectation that each CDC and their host National Health Service trust does local engagement, including with local providers and GPs.

Brain: Injuries
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Monday 19th May 2025

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 reduce the prevalence of infant brain injuries at childbirth.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department has invested £7.8 million to develop the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth programme, which will reduce the number of avoidable brain injuries that occur during childbirth. This will be implemented by NHS England and will provide staff with the tools and training to identify, intervene, and manage obstetric emergencies, as well as better identify signs that a baby is showing distress during labour.

Additionally, the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) Programme investigates certain cases of potential severe brain injury that occur in the first seven days of life. The MNSI investigations seek to improve maternity safety and reduce the prevalence of adverse outcomes through providing learning to the health system via reports at a local, regional, and national level.

Foot and Mouth Disease
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Wednesday 21st May 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of foot and mouth disease outbreaks in Hungary, Slovakia and Germany in 2025.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Defra has closely monitored the 2025 foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany. Following Germany’s confirmed FMD case in January, its FMD-free status was temporarily suspended but reinstated by the World Organisation for Animal Health in April after swift containment.

Hungary and Slovakia reported FMD outbreaks in March 2025, prompting immediate action. Defra assessed the risk of FMD entering Great Britain from these countries as medium, citing potential spread via wild animals and human activity.

As a result, the UK imposed temporary import bans on live animals and certain products from affected regions. Defra also reinforced biosecurity messaging to livestock keepers and increased disease surveillance.

To strengthen long-term resilience, the UK is investing £200 million into its animal health infrastructure, including Weybridge’s national reference laboratory. Defra continues to adapt its policies in response to developments and remains committed to protecting the UK’s biosecurity and livestock sector.

Social Services
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his oral contribution of 19 May 2025, on what date his Department plans to hold the first meeting of cross-party talks on social care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government has clearly set out the importance of reaching cross-party consensus on adult social care. Building cross-party consensus is fundamental to the national conversation, and the Prime Minister has tasked Baroness Casey, as Chair of the Independent Commission into adult social care, to facilitate this.

Given the commission is independent, it is only right for Baroness Casey to independently build public and cross-party consensus on how best to meet the current and future needs of the population.

Baroness Casey has the autonomy to convene cross-party talks over the course of her work as she sees fit, with political parties invited as participants.

Independent Commission into Adult Social Care
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with Baroness Casey on engaging with political parties (a) individually or (b) collectively in relation to the Independent commission into adult social care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The commission has now formally begun. Given the commission is independent, it is only right for Baroness Casey to independently build public and cross-party consensus. This includes choosing how and when the voices of political parties are best brought into the conversation.

Baroness Casey has the autonomy to convene cross-party talks over the course of her work as she sees fit, with political parties invited as participants.

Banks and Post Offices: Rural Areas
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of (a) high street bank and (b) Crown post office closures on the availability of monetary services in rural communities.

Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Government sets Post Office access criteria, ensuring that nationally, 99% of people live within three miles of their nearest branch, with further specific criteria for rural areas. These ensure that Post Office delivers essential services, including banking, within local reach of all citizens. Due to the Banking Framework, customers will be able to do their everyday banking at post offices across the UK until 2030. Government is working closely with banks to roll out 350 banking hubs, providing access to critical cash and banking services.

There are two Directly-Managed Branches (DMBs) located in rural areas. Post Office announced the transition to a fully franchised network. Post Office will ensure all communities currently served by a DMB will have at least one Mains branch within a 1-mile radius of the existing branch.

Post Offices: Rural Areas
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of the closure of Crown post offices on rural communities.

Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Government sets Post Office access criteria, ensuring that nationally, 99% of people live within three miles of their nearest branch, with further specific criteria for rural areas. These ensure that Post Office delivers essential services, including banking, within local reach of all citizens. Due to the Banking Framework, customers will be able to do their everyday banking at post offices across the UK until 2030. Government is working closely with banks to roll out 350 banking hubs, providing access to critical cash and banking services.

There are two Directly-Managed Branches (DMBs) located in rural areas. Post Office announced the transition to a fully franchised network. Post Office will ensure all communities currently served by a DMB will have at least one Mains branch within a 1-mile radius of the existing branch.

Post Offices: Rural Areas
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the access criteria for Post Office services for rural areas.

Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Government sets Post Office access criteria, ensuring that nationally, 99% of people live within three miles of their nearest branch, with further specific criteria for rural areas. These ensure that Post Office delivers essential services, including banking, within local reach of all citizens. Due to the Banking Framework, customers will be able to do their everyday banking at post offices across the UK until 2030. Government is working closely with banks to roll out 350 banking hubs, providing access to critical cash and banking services.

There are two Directly-Managed Branches (DMBs) located in rural areas. Post Office announced the transition to a fully franchised network. Post Office will ensure all communities currently served by a DMB will have at least one Mains branch within a 1-mile radius of the existing branch.

State Retirement Pensions: North Shropshire
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Friday 23rd May 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help support pensioners in North Shropshire constituency whose pre-1997 contributions are not subject to indexation.

Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)

Most schemes do pay some pre-1997 indexation, because of scheme rules or as a discretionary benefit. Analysis published last year by the Pensions Regulator shows that as of March 2023, only 17 per cent of members of private sector defined benefit pension schemes do not receive any pre-1997 indexation on benefits. This information can be found at: https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/document-library/research-and-analysis/data-requests#f3a5fe60511a445f91112bd7dd8a64ae

But for those affected by a lack of indexation I recognise the significance this can have.

Members of these pension schemes are now understandably concerned at seeing inflation erode the value of their retirement income.

It would be unreasonable to retrospectively increase the cost to schemes for benefits already earned, as these costs could not have been taken into account in the funding assumptions used to set contribution rates at the time.

The Government’s upcoming pension 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.

Level Crossings: Chirk Bank
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Tuesday 27th May 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ask Network Rail to install Overlay Miniature Stop Lights at Viaduct level crossing in Chirk Bank.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

My department looks to Network Rail, as the infrastructure manager for Britain’s railways, to make operational decisions independent of government in accordance with its statutory safety duties and expertise. These include decisions on the appropriate safety arrangements at specific level crossings, which are informed by thorough risk assessments. These risk assessments consider a range of factors, including potential hazards, visibility, train speed and level crossing usage.

It is important that these decisions are made by Network Rail, without any interference or direction from my department, to maintain its independence.

I have, however, passed on this request to Network Rail, who will be able to advise on the appropriateness of the safety arrangements at Viaduct Level Crossing in Chirk Bank.

Social Services
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Tuesday 27th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to (a) address high turnover and (b) improve management practices in the care sector.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Government recognises that the adult social care sector faces significant workforce challenges and recognises the scale of the reforms needed to make the adult social care sector attractive, to support sustainable workforce growth, and to improve the retention of the domestic workforce. That is why we are introducing the first ever Fair Pay Agreement to the adult social care sector, so that care professionals are recognised and rewarded for the important work that they do.

We are supporting the professionalisation of the adult social care workforce, through expanding the Care Workforce Pathway, including registered manager and deputy manager roles. The pathway will set out how people can develop across a long-term career in adult social care with support and training, attracting people to join and remain in the sector

We are also continuing to fund the Learning Development Support Scheme to help people build their skills and careers in care. The scheme is backed by up to £12 million this financial year, and includes qualifications to enhance the quality of care more broadly, as well as opportunities to develop leadership and management skills.

Foot and Mouth Disease: Dairy Farming
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Tuesday 27th May 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of a foot and mouth disease outbreak on the dairy sector.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The impacts of a reasonable worst-case scenario outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) were assessed in 2023 for the National Risk Register which is available on GOV.UK. These national risks are reviewed on a regular basis, taking into account new developments.

Defra has robust contingency plans in place to manage the risk of FMD as set out in the Foot and Mouth Disease Control Strategy for Great Britain supported by the Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England. Defra continues to adapt its policies in response to developments and remains committed to protecting the UK’s biosecurity and livestock sector. In response to the outbreaks of FMD in Europe, this includes working with Dairy UK to update the milk code of practice for FMD, which is a set of guidelines for milk hauliers, processors, and buyers to prevent the spread of FMD through milk and dairy products.

Care Workers: Pay
Asked by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
Friday 30th May 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 14 May 2025, Official Report, column 336, whether he plans to provide additional funding to local authorities for social care to enable care providers to increase wages.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

To enable local authorities to deliver key services such as adult social care, the Government has made available up to £3.7 billion of additional funding for social care authorities in 2025/26, which includes an £880 million increase in the Social Care Grant.

The Government is also introducing the first ever Fair Pay Agreement to the adult social care sector, so that care professionals are recognised and rewarded for the important work that they do. As we work towards a Fair Pay Agreement, the Government will engage all those who draw upon care, as well as those that work to provide care and support. We will also consult local authorities, unions, and others from across the sector.

Decisions on local authority funding for future years will be made as part of the 2025 multi-year Spending Review and local government finance settlement processes.



MP Financial Interests
12th May 2025
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Stephen de Launey - £1,000.00
Source
12th May 2025
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Stephen de Launey - £1,000.00
Source
12th May 2025
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Stephen de Launey - £500.00
Source


Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 10th June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th June 2025

Unpaid Care Dashboard

30 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex)
That this House commends the second report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2024–25 on Adult Social Care: the Cost of Inaction, published on 5 May 2025; agrees with their conclusion that unpaid carers are bearing the highest cost from successive governments’ failures to reform adult social …
Thursday 5th June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025

Chinese Embassy

46 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with alarm the potential national security risks which would result from the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the grave concerns raised by pro-democracy Chinese …
Monday 2nd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 5th June 2025

Radiologists and clinical oncologists

10 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Peter Prinsley (Labour - Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket)
That this House recognises the vital role played by resident and consultant radiologists and clinical oncologists in diagnostic imaging and cancer care across our NHS; pays tribute to the work that these doctors do to treat a variety of conditions from cancer to strokes as well as the leading role …
Monday 2nd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Brain tumour diagnosis

24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises the urgent need to improve diagnostic pathways for brain tumours, the largest cancer killer of the under 40s; notes with concern the findings of The Brain Tumour Charity’s April 2025 report entitled Exploring GP Access to Imaging in England, which highlights significant delays in diagnosis, with …
Monday 2nd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Long covid in children and young people

21 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with thousands experiencing prolonged symptoms following covid-19 infection; regrets the serious consequences for children’s health, education, and family wellbeing; further notes the strain on schools and healthcare services; recognises the …
Monday 2nd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Wastewater Infrastructure and Environmental Protection in Planning Applications

18 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House expresses concern about the potential impact of new developments on local water and drainage systems, particularly in areas with chalk streams, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other protected habitats; notes that water companies often claim a site holds sufficient capacity despite local systems being under strain …
Monday 2nd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Carers Week 2025

50 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex)
That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks the Government to address …
Tuesday 13th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Service with the British Commanders’-In-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, 1946-1990

22 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House recognises the courage, service and commitment of the service personnel who served in the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany (BRIXMIS) in East Germany during the Cold War; further recognises the high risk involved in the conduct of the intelligence collection patrols campaign against …
Tuesday 3rd June
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Gaza (No. 2)

74 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian …
Wednesday 30th April
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Friday 23rd May 2025

Pavement parking

21 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central)
That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have been calling …
Wednesday 21st May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (No. 2)

23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension …
Monday 7th April
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th May 2025

British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

33 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin)
That this House is deeply concerned regarding the impact of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) scandal; notes that, in the Autumn Budget, the Government released equivalent funds from the Miners’ Pension Scheme (MPS), but this welcome move to improve former miners’ pensions was not extended to the BCSSS; …
Wednesday 14th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

17 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House recognises the significant impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which affects around 3% of pregnancies in the UK; notes with concern the lack of diagnostic training given to general practitioners who first see sufferers before the first appointment with a midwife, which tends to come in the ninth …
Friday 16th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

36 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; further recognises the concern and fear that many LGBTQ+ people have felt in recent years, particularly in the trans community, despite the progress made in securing rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in law; notes …
Friday 16th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025

Dementia Action Week

24 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury)
That this House recognises the profound impact of dementia on both those living with the condition and their loved ones; commends the work of the Alzheimer's Society in establishing Dementia Action Week to encourage people experiencing signs of dementia to seek vital help and support; applauds the initiatives of Thatcham …
Thursday 1st May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025

Blockade of aid to Gaza

78 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 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, …
Thursday 8th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025

Gaza occupation proposals

71 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 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 …
Monday 12th May
Helen Morgan signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th May 2025

Overseas-qualified dentists

29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds)
That this House notes that around 5,000 overseas-qualified dentists are currently waiting to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in order to practice dentistry in the UK; further notes that each application process costs individuals approximately £5,000; highlights the case of one South Cotswolds constituent who has been unable to …



Helen Morgan mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Glass Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility
72 speeches (13,671 words)
Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mentions:
1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan), is ensuring that additional obligations on businesses are - Link to Speech

Flooding: Planning and Developer Responsibilities
61 speeches (10,543 words)
Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mentions:
1: Robbie Moore (Con - Keighley and Ilkley) Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan). - Link to Speech



Parliamentary Research
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024–25 - CBP-10266
May. 19 2025

Found: The other bill is a private member’s bill sponsored by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire



Bill Documents
Jun. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 June 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: _NC28 Gideon Amos Helen Morgan Olly Glover .

Jun. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 June 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: _NC28 Gideon Amos Helen Morgan Olly Glover .

May. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Bill proceedings: Commons

Found: Wrigley Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Marie Goldman Helen Morgan

May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Bill proceedings: Commons

Found: Wrigley Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Marie Goldman Helen Morgan

May. 23 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 23 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: _NC28 Gideon Amos Helen Morgan ★.

May. 23 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 23 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 22 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 22 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Wrigley Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Marie Goldman Helen Morgan

May. 22 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Wrigley Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Marie Goldman Helen Morgan

May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 20 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 20 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Wrigley Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Marie Goldman Helen Morgan

May. 20 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Sollom Andrew George Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Helen Morgan

May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 19 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024–25
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26
Briefing papers

Found: The other bill is a private member’s bill sponsored by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire

May. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Gideon Amos Ian Sollom Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer John Milne Helen Morgan

May. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 15 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 15 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Chambers Gideon Amos Ian Sollom Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer Helen Morgan

May. 15 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 15 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Duncan-Jordan Connor Naismith Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 14 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Chambers Gideon Amos Ian Sollom Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Alex Brewer Helen Morgan

May. 14 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 14 May 2025
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Sarah Russell Claire Hanna Liz Saville Roberts Carla Denyer Sorcha Eastwood Jess Asato Helen Morgan

May. 13 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 13 May 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Amendment Paper

Found: Charlotte Cane Dr Danny Chambers Gideon Amos Dr Roz Savage Zöe Franklin Victoria Collins Helen Morgan