21 APPG memberships (as of 6 Oct 2021)
Angling, Armed Forces Covenant, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Overseas Territories, CAFOD, Falkland Islands, Football Club, Formula One, Geographically Protected Foods, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Motorsport, Reserves and Cadets, South East, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Veterans, War Heritage1 Former APPG membership
Education16:00
voted No - in line with the party majority
One of 249 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 251
I will admit to being in two minds about speaking in this important debate. As a biological male, I cannot, …
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications …
Shop with flat in Hampshire, co-owned with my wife: (i) and (ii). Before 5 August 2020, rental income was only …
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Legislative Reform (Church Commissioners) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021 …
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Debates during the 2019 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
(17 debate interactions)
(17 debate interactions)
Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union
(16 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(37 debate contributions)
(33 debate contributions)
(27 debate contributions)
(25 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(2,969 words contributed)
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Bracknell Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 17,148 signatures (0.68%)
of 106,582 signatures (0.56%)
of 39,650 signatures (0.32%)
of 59,240 signatures (0.26%)
of 364,747 signatures (0.19%)
of 106,582 signatures (0.56%)
of 113,571 signatures (0.24%)
of 140,762 signatures (0.19%)
of 388,398 signatures (0.07%)
Petition Closed
Allow international travel to visit partners and family
Gov Responded - 20 Apr 2021 Debated on - 24 May 2021 View James Sunderland's petition debate contributionsclosed 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Government should class in-person interaction with family members and unmarried partners abroad as an essential reason to travel.
Latest EDMs signed by James Sunderland
Legislative Reform (Church Commissioners) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021 No. 842)
Tabled by: Chris Loder (Conservative - West Dorset)That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Legislative Reform (Church Commissioners) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021 No. 842), dated 13 July 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 July 2021, be annulled.
(Most recent: 18 Aug 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
British record breaking Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton
Tabled by: Jeffrey M Donaldson (Democratic Unionist Party - Lagan Valley)That this House congratulates Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton on winning his 92nd Grand Prix thus making him the most successful race winning F1 driver of all time in addition to the world record that he already holds for all-time career points; acknowledges that Lewis is a fantastic ambassador …
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by James Sunderland, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
James Sunderland has not been granted any Urgent Questions
James Sunderland has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
James Sunderland has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
James Sunderland has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
5 Written Questions in the current parliament
(View all written questions)The announcement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 17 April that Iran had started uranium enrichment up to 60% using advanced centrifuges is a serious and deeply worrying development. This is the latest step in Iran's continued and systematic non-compliance with its nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA). The production of highly enriched uranium is an important step in the production of a nuclear weapon. Iran has no credible civilian need for enrichment at this level.
The UK has made multiple official level representations to the Iranians on this issue, both bilaterally and as the E3 alongside the governments of France and Germany. As the E3 said in a statement on 14 April, this step is contrary to the constructive spirit and good faith of discussions in Vienna that have the objective of finding a rapid diplomatic solution to revitalise and restore the JCPoA.
We continue to work with the parties to the JCPoA and the US Administration to seize the diplomatic opportunity for a full return to the JCPoA. We call upon Iran to avoid any escalatory measures which make a return to mutual compliance harder to achieve.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government has announced a £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to protect the cultural sectors through the pandemic.
To date, more than £790m of grants and loans have been allocated to over 3,000 cultural organisations in England. In addition, £100 million has been allocated in direct support to our national cultural institutions and the English Heritage Trust.
This unprecedented investment will help to protect jobs and organisations across the country.
Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Yesterday the Government announced the launch of the Independent Human Rights Act Review, which is a key manifesto commitment of Government.
The Review will be a technical examination of the operation of the Human Rights Act, chaired by Sir Peter Gross. It will focus on the relationship between domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights, as well as the relationship between the judiciary, the executive and the legislature.
The Panel have been requested to provide a detailed, independent piece of advice outlining options for reform by Summer 2021. A government response will subsequently be published.
Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)
Last year, the Legal Aid Agency spent around £1.7bn on legal aid for those who need it – this government is committed to maintaining access to justice. Wider than legal aid, we are enhancing the support on offer to litigants in person by providing a further £3m of funding and investing up to £5m in a Legal Support Innovation Fund.
In addition, we are making a number of changes to legal aid. This includes undertaking a comprehensive review of the means test, improving and simplifying the exceptional case funding scheme, making face-to-face advice more readily available in a number of civil matters, and undertaking an awareness campaign for legal aid and legal support.
Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)
We are working closely together on the veterans railcard. My officials continue to work with both the Department for Transport and Welsh Government to ensure that the Veterans’ Railcard is accepted on services for which they are responsible.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)