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Information between 12th March 2024 - 11th April 2024

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Division Votes
12 Mar 2024 - 6. Capital gains tax (reduction in higher rate for residential property gains to 24%) - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 308 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 46
12 Mar 2024 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 43
13 Mar 2024 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 288 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 291 Noes - 147
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 288 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 293
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 296 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 300
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 43
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 290 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 41
13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 286 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 292
14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 215 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 36 Noes - 220
14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 215 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 35
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 250
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 314 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 251
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 251
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 312 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 249
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 313 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 255
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 252
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 315 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 305 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 255
18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 320 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 250
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 305
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 293 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 305
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 296 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 306
19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 298 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 301
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 262 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 251 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 257
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 261 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265
25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Garnier voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38


Speeches
Mark Garnier speeches from: Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]
Mark Garnier contributed 2 speeches (174 words)
Report stage
Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business and Trade


Written Answers
Motorcycles: Driving Tests
Asked by: Mark Garnier (Conservative - Wyre Forest)
Monday 18th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 27 November 2023 to Question HL240, whether he has made an assessment of the Motorcycle Industry Association’s proposal to merge the motorcycle module 1 and module 2 tests since that date.

Answered by Guy Opperman - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

This is an issue in the primary control of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The DVSA and Department for Transport officials met with representatives of the motorcycle sector at a Stakeholder Roundtable Meeting on 4 December 2023 to discuss motorcycle safety and licensing reform. Further discussions are ongoing.

There is a proposed round table with the Motorcycle Industry Association, and other key stakeholders, scheduled for May 2024.

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
Asked by: Mark Garnier (Conservative - Wyre Forest)
Monday 18th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2024 to Question 11316 on Motorcycles: Carbon Emissions, what engagement his Department plans to undertake with the L-Category industry on the development of EV charging infrastructure in the next six months.

Answered by Anthony Browne - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Department has engaged extensively with the L-Category sector since the publication of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan in July 2021 and will continue to do so to support its transition to zero emission vehicles whenever appropriate.

Motorcycles: Training
Asked by: Mark Garnier (Conservative - Wyre Forest)
Monday 18th March 2024

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 November 2023 to Question 5 on Motorcycles: Training, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Motorcycle Industry Association’s proposals to reform compulsory basic training on (a) road safety, (b) the quality of rider training and (c) rider skill levels.

Answered by Guy Opperman - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

In 2017 the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published its response to the Improving Motorcycle Training consultation, and committed to exploring:

  • updating the qualification process for motorcycle instructors

  • updating the content and structure of the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus

  • strengthening the quality assurance scheme for motorcycle instructors

Officials met with key representatives of the motorcycle organisations on 4 December 2023 to discuss motorcycle safety. The next round table meeting, which is scheduled for 8 May 2024, will consider and explore:

  • taking forward reforms to motorcycle CBT and testing

  • the Motorcycle Industry Association's request for a wider review of licensing for L category vehicles as set out in the ‘A Net License to Zero’ proposals and action plan

  • licence reforms




Mark Garnier mentioned

Parliamentary Debates
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]
92 speeches (25,304 words)
Report stage
Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business and Trade
Mentions:
1: Anthony Mangnall (Con - Totnes) Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) has already remarked, we have a veto in this instance - Link to Speech
2: Kemi Badenoch (Con - Saffron Walden) Friends the Members for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier), for Gloucester (Richard Graham) and for Cleethorpes - Link to Speech

SEND Provision
50 speeches (15,740 words)
Thursday 14th March 2024 - Commons Chamber
Scotland Office
Mentions:
1: Robin Walker (Con - Worcester) Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier). - Link to Speech



Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Electricity System Operator, and Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Q434 Mark Garnier: Why are you not surprised?

Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - National Grid Electricity Transmission, SSEN Transmission, and Energy Networks Association

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Q434 Mark Garnier: Why are you not surprised?

Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Q527 Mark Garnier: So you end up with 20 GW of capacity or thereabouts?

Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Mark Garnier: Sure.

Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Ofgem, and Ofgem

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Mark Garnier: Sure.

Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Siemens Energy, Siemens Energy, and Siemens Energy

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Mark Garnier: So it is a good idea? Andy Reay: . Yes.

Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Rolls -Royce SMR, Rolls-Royce SMR, and Rolls-Royce SMR

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Mark Garnier: So it is a good idea? Andy Reay: . Yes.

Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Associated British Ports

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Found: Mark Garnier: So it is a good idea? Andy Reay: . Yes.



Bill Documents
Mar. 27 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 27 March 2024
Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24
Amendment Paper

Found: Dame Meg Hillier Sir David Davis Alicia Kearns John McDonnell Tim Farron Carol Monaghan Mark

Mar. 26 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 26 March 2024
Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24
Amendment Paper

Found: Dame Meg Hillier Sir David Davis Alicia Kearns John McDonnell Tim Farron Carol Monaghan Mark



Department Publications - Transparency
Thursday 21st March 2024
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Source Page: DCMS: Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meeting Q3 23/24
Document: (webpage)

Found: Jacksonville Jaguars, Sport England, UK Sport American Football Working Group Stuart Andrew 2023-12-04 Mark




Mark Garnier - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Wednesday 20th March 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix
View calendar
Wednesday 20th March 2024 1:45 p.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Private Meeting
View calendar
Wednesday 20th March 2024 1:45 p.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
View calendar
Wednesday 20th March 2024 1:45 p.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
Alice Delahunty - President at National Grid Electricity Transmission
Christianna Logan - Director of Customers and Stakeholders at SSEN Transmission
Phil Jones - Chair at Energy Networks Association
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Eleanor Warburton - Director of Energy Systems Management and Security at Ofgem
Claire Dykta - Strategy and Policy Director at Electricity System Operator
Dr Graham Pannell - Energy Systems Specialist at Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group
View calendar
Wednesday 20th March 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Andrew Bowie MP - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Nuclear and Renewables) at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
View calendar
Wednesday 24th April 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
View calendar
Wednesday 24th April 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: A flexible grid for the future
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Witness (TBC)
View calendar
Wednesday 24th April 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the National Energy Systems Operator
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Witness (TBC)
View calendar
Wednesday 24th April 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the National Energy Systems Operator
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Paul Golby - Government's preferred candidate for the Chair of the National Energy Systems Operator
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Witness (TBC)
View calendar
Wednesday 24th April 2024 9:30 a.m.
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the National Energy Systems Operator
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Paul Golby - Government's preferred candidate for the Chair of the National Energy Systems Operator
At 11:00am: Oral evidence
Justin Tomlinson MP - Minister of State at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
View calendar


Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Written Evidence - Green Alliance
SUP0037 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Written Evidence - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
HEA0177 - Heating our homes

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Written Evidence - UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
GRI0124 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to the second REMA consultation, dated 12 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Written Evidence - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
HEA0177 - Heating our homes

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to publication of response to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme consultation, addendum to the Government response to the Clean Heat Market Mechanism consultation and response to the Improving Boiler Standards and Efficiency consultation, dated 14 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, relating to request for a meeting to discuss work by the Commission relevant to the Committee, dated 14 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Associated British Ports

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Siemens Energy, Siemens Energy, and Siemens Energy

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Rolls -Royce SMR, Rolls-Royce SMR, and Rolls-Royce SMR

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Ofgem, and Ofgem

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - National Grid Electricity Transmission, SSEN Transmission, and Energy Networks Association

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Electricity System Operator, and Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Oral Evidence - Ofgem, Electricity System Operator, and Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to the National Energy System Operator Licences Consultation, the proposed Electricity System Operator Licence, and the proposed Gas System Planner Licence, dated 28 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Nuclear and Renewables relating to the Government response to consultation on Sizewell C Licence Modifications, dated 9 April 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Secretary of State relating to the publication of a Call for Evidence into Barriers to Community Energy Projects, dated 9 April 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance relating to the oral evidence session on 13 March 2024, dated 27 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Nuclear and Networks relating to the oral evidence session on 20 March 2024, dated 12 April 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Nuclear and Renewables relating to the consultation on the methodology to determine the Initial Weighted Average Cost of Capital, Cost of Debt Adjustment and Lower/Higher Regulatory Thresholds in the proposed Economic Licence for Sizewell C, dated 28 March 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - FTI Consulting
GRI0126 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Climate Change Committee
POW0112 - Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix

Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - National Grid Electricity Transmission
GRI0130 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Island Green Power
GRI0125 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Mineral Products Association
SUP0040 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Associated British Ports
SUP0041 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Mitsubishi Electric
SUP0039 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - EuroACE
HEA0178 - Heating our homes

Heating our homes - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Aldersgate Group
SUP0038 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Taylor Woodrow
SUP0042 - Securing the domestic supply chain

Securing the domestic supply chain - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Adam Smith Institute
POW0111 - Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix

Keeping the power on: our future energy technology mix - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - SSEN Transmission
GRI0127 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Independent Renewable Energy Generators Group (IREGG)
GRI0128 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Written Evidence - Northern Powergrid
GRI0129 - A flexible grid for the future

A flexible Grid for the future - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero relating to the Chair’s correspondence dated 18 March 2024 regarding the trip to Belgium and Denmark, dated 16 April 2024

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee