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Written Question
Fuels: Prices
Tuesday 21st April 2026

Asked by: Rachel Taylor (Labour - North Warwickshire and Bedworth)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support the freight sector with increased fuel costs.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is actively monitoring any potential impacts. The Department will continue to work with industry to understand the pressures and options to mitigate any risks.

Division Vote (Commons)
20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 289 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 158
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 291 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 156
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 291 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 159
Division Vote (Commons)
20 Apr 2026 - Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 291 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 61
Division Vote (Commons)
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Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 9
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 144
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 290 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 169
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 136
Division Vote (Commons)
15 Apr 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Rachel Taylor (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 237 Labour Aye votes vs 12 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 21