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Scheduled Event - Wednesday 3rd December - Add to calendar
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Commons - Urgent question - Main Chamber
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on espionage cases and the Official Secrets Act.
MP: Matt Western
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 296 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 303
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 304
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 291 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 298
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 294 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 299
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2025
Official Secrets Act and Espionage

"I thank the Minister for his comments, and I thank Mr Speaker for granting this urgent question demonstrating the importance of parliamentary security, safety and sovereignty. The case of alleged spying on behalf of China caused widespread concern among the public and Members of both Houses. My Committee, which is …..."
Matt Western - View Speech

View all Matt Western (Lab - Warwick and Leamington) contributions to the debate on: Official Secrets Act and Espionage
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2025
Official Secrets Act and Espionage

"(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on espionage cases and the Official Secrets Act...."
Matt Western - View Speech

View all Matt Western (Lab - Warwick and Leamington) contributions to the debate on: Official Secrets Act and Espionage
Written Question
Cybersecurity
Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Asked by: Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when his Department plans to publish the National Cyber Strategy.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the response given to Question 80985, tabled on 10th October 2025.

Division Vote (Commons)
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 315 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 182
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Matt Western (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 347 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 164