Information between 14th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
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14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 110 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 184 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 182 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 127 |
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20 Jan 2026 - Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 347 Noes - 185 |
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21 Jan 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 373 Noes - 106 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 194 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 317 |
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21 Jan 2026 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Robin Swann voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 326 |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (94 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation
Robin Swann contributed 2 speeches (624 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office |
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Robin Swann speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Robin Swann contributed 1 speech (88 words) Wednesday 14th January 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Vetting
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Thursday 15th January 2026 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the answer of 8th January 2026 to Question 103096, who is responsible for requesting the national security vetting for the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Responsibility for recruitment (including requesting national security vetting) for the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland lies with The Executive Office.
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War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are in receipt of the war widowers recognition payment by (a) constituency and (b) regiment. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Following its launch on 16 October 2023, 249 applications were approved with more than £21 million awarded under the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme. Over 70 per cent of applications were submitted in the first three months, while only 14 claims were submitted in 2025.
Given the continued reduction in application numbers, the Government proceeded with the planned closure of the Scheme on 15 October 2025 as outlined at its inception.
Information relating to the constituency of the widow(er) and the regiment of the individual whose widow(er) has received payments under the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. |
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War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of war widowers eligible for the war widowers recognition payment received the payment in each of the last five years. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) While the exact number of individuals eligible for the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme is not known, the number of payments made under the Scheme between its launch on 16 October 2023 and closure on 15 October 2025 is shown below.
Given the continued reduction in application numbers, the Government proceeded with the planned closure of the Scheme, as outlined at its inception.
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War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the closure of the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme on 15 October 2025, what the final number of (a) applications received and (b) successful payments made was; and what his Department’s assessment is of the final uptake rate against the initial projected eligible cohort. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) I refer the hon. Member to my previous answer recently provided to Questions 105112 and 105113.
The Scheme received 381 applications, of which 249 were approved. Since its launch, the Scheme has successfully fulfilled its intended purpose, having awarded more than £21 million and providing meaningful recognition to those who were eligible. Following an internal review and a decline in application numbers, the Scheme closed on the 15 October 2025, as originally outlined at its inception.
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War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment
Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) Wednesday 21st January 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a breakdown of the recipients of the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme by (a) nation of the UK and (b) the branch of the Armed Forces in which their late spouse or partner served; and if he will provide a list of the regiments or corps of the recipients. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) I refer the hon. Member to my previous answer recently provided to Questions 105112 and 105113.
The Scheme received 381 applications, of which 249 were approved. Since its launch, the Scheme has successfully fulfilled its intended purpose, having awarded more than £21 million and providing meaningful recognition to those who were eligible. Following an internal review and a decline in application numbers, the Scheme closed on the 15 October 2025, as originally outlined at its inception.
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Tuesday 20th January Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion 3 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim) That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion, and its outstanding support for members … |
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Monday 2nd February Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House is concerned by the unannounced changes introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in December 2025 to Bird Gathering Licences; regrets that these amendments prohibit sales and exchanges at licensed bird events, prevent Psittaciformes from being exhibited alongside canaries and finches, and require licences … |
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Monday 2nd February Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 90th birthday of former hon. Member William Ross 3 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House congratulates former longstanding hon. Member William Ross on his 90th birthday; recalls fondly his service as an Ulster Unionist Member from 1974 to 2001, first as the Member for the county seat of Londonderry, 1974-83, and then as member for East Londonderry from 1983 to 2001; notes … |
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Monday 24th November Robin Swann signed this EDM on Friday 30th January 2026 Phenylketonuria awareness and access to treatment (No. 2) 26 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Liz Twist (Labour - Blaydon and Consett) That this House recognises the progress made in improving the care of people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited metabolic disorder which prevents the body from properly metabolising phenylalanine; welcomes that many patients have benefitted from access to sapropterin, which has improved quality of life for some individuals living with … |
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Thursday 22nd January Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge 8 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice - North Antrim) That this House marks the 45th anniversary of the murders of Sir Norman Stronge and Major James Stronge whilst watching television at their home at Tynan Abbey on 21 January 1981; notes Sir Norman’s distinguished service at the Somme in the First World War, his contribution during the Second World … |
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Monday 12th January Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 26th January 2026 Enniskillen Remembrance Day attack 9 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House remembers with sadness the atrocity carried out on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 1987, in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, when a bomb exploded during a service of remembrance, resulting in the murder of eleven people, with a twelfth victim later dying from injuries; highlights that no individual has ever … |
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Thursday 18th December Robin Swann signed this EDM on Monday 26th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 82 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House supports the protection of the rights of older people in the UK and globally; recognises that a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is an important step for establishing a global minimum standard of legal protection for older people everywhere; acknowledges the strong track record … |
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Monday 26th January Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th January 2026 British forces on the front line in Afghanistan 55 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Adam Jogee (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme) This House expresses its sincere gratitude to all members of the British armed forces who served on the front line in Afghanistan with courage, bravery and skill; mourns the loss of the 457 personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in Afghanistan serving freedom, decency and our … |
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Tuesday 20th January Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st January 2026 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises lack of adequate action on the importation of illegal meat coming in to the UK via ports like Dover; notes that Dover Port Health has now removed over 300 tonnes of illegal meat; further notes that this has been a recognised issue for over two decades … |
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Tuesday 6th January Robin Swann signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st January 2026 63 signatures (Most recent: 6 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House expresses its strong support for the people of Iran, and their courage and resolve in their ongoing struggle against all forms of dictatorships of the past and present and for freedom, human rights, and a democratic republic, where people of Iran have the opportunity to elect their … |
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Monday 19th January Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the Big Garden Bird Watch which runs from 23 to 25 January 2026; notes that the RSPB are asking people to spend an hour watching the birds in their patch, garden and local area, and to record the highest number of each bird species you see … |
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Monday 19th January Robin Swann signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th January 2026 Anniversary of Teebane Murders 8 signatures (Most recent: 2 Feb 2026)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the 34th anniversary of The Teebane Massacre which took place on 17 January 1992 at a rural crossroads between Omagh and Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; remembers that a roadside bomb detonated and destroyed a van carrying 14 construction workers who had been repairing a … |
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14 Jan 2026, 12:23 p.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. A question time. Last Mr. Speaker. A question time. Last week, the Prime Minister seemed to intimate that the government was bringing forward amendments to the " Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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21 Jan 2026, 12:23 p.m. - House of Commons " Robin Swann. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Challenging economic and activity on supporting the vulnerable across the country is something that we " Robin Swann MP (South Antrim, Ulster Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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21 Jan 2026, 6:53 p.m. - House of Commons "must not pass. >> Yeah, yeah. Robin Swann. Thank you very much. >> Madam Deputy Speaker, I. " Jim Shannon MP (Strangford, Democratic Unionist Party) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation
203 speeches (26,342 words) Wednesday 21st January 2026 - Commons Chamber Northern Ireland Office Mentions: 1: Lincoln Jopp (Con - Spelthorne) Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann) said, and they will come down and ask each other, “What are we - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026
Oral Evidence - PSNI, and PSNI Policing and security in Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Found: Claire Hanna; Simon Hoare; Adam Jogee; Mike Kane; Alicia Kearns; Gavin Robinson; David Smith; Robin Swann |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026
Oral Evidence - Operation Kenova, and Jon Boutcher (Chief Constable at PSNI and former lead officer at Operation Kenova) Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Found: Hanna; Mike Kane; Alicia Kearns; Mr Paul Kohler; Katrina Murray; Gavin Robinson; David Smith; Robin Swann |
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Wednesday 4th February 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors At 9:45am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee DBE - Chair at Intertrade UK At 10:15am: Oral evidence Colin McCabrey - Director of Trade at InterTradeIreland View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th February 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 19th January 2026 1:30 p.m. Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 19/01/2026 13.30 - 16.30 Pre-meeting Public meeting (13:30) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (13:30-14:30) 2. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: evidence session one Break (14:45-16:00) 3. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: evidence session two (16:00) 4. Papers to note 4.1 Correspondence from the Future Generations Commissioner to the Chair regarding the Future Generations Commissioner's stakeholder survey 4.2 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill 4.3 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the Committee's report: “Anything’s Achievable with the Right Support: Tackling the Disability Employment Gap” 4.4 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding scrutiny of the Well-being of Future Generations Act 4.5 Correspondence from Dr Rob Jones of the Wales Governance Centre to the Chair regarding the Criminal Justice System in Wales 4.6 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the Four Nations Inter-Ministerial Group on Work and Pensions 4.7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding welcome tickets for asylum seekers in Wales 4.8 Correspondence from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the most recent meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee (16:00) 5. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of today's meeting Private meeting (16:00-16:15) 6. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: consideration of the evidence (16:15-16:20) 7. British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: order of consideration View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 19th January 2026 1:30 p.m. Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 19/01/2026 13.30 - 16.20 Pre-meeting Public meeting (13:30) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (13:30-14:30) 2. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: evidence session one Break (14:45-16:00) 3. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: evidence session two (16:00) 4. Papers to note 4.1 Correspondence from the Future Generations Commissioner to the Chair regarding the Future Generations Commissioner's stakeholder survey 4.2 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill 4.3 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding the Committee's report: “Anything’s Achievable with the Right Support: Tackling the Disability Employment Gap” 4.4 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding scrutiny of the Well-being of Future Generations Act 4.5 Correspondence from Dr Rob Jones of the Wales Governance Centre to the Chair regarding the Criminal Justice System in Wales 4.6 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the Four Nations Inter-Ministerial Group on Work and Pensions 4.7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding welcome tickets for asylum seekers in Wales 4.8 Correspondence from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the most recent meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee (16:00) 5. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of today's meeting Private meeting (16:00-16:15) 6. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: consideration of the evidence (16:15-16:20) 7. British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: order of consideration View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 26th January 2026 1:30 p.m. Meeting of Hybrid, Equality and Social Justice Committee, 26/01/2026 13.30 - 15.45 Pre-meeting Public meeting (13:30) 1. Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest (13:30-15:30) 2. British Sign Language (Wales) Bill: stage two proceedings (15:30) 3. Papers to note 3.1 Correspondence from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip to the Chair regarding food poverty 3.2 Correspondence from the Welsh Government to the Chair in response to the Equality and Social Justice Committee's report: "Settled but not safe? EU citizens who stayed after Brexit" 3.3 Correspondence from the Welsh Women's Budget Group and Women's Equality Network Wales to the Chair regarding the Welsh Government's 2026-2027 Budget (15:30) 4. Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of today's meeting and for the entirety of the Committee's meeting on 2 February 2026 Private meeting (15:30-15:45) 5. Access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food: consideration of preparations for focus group sessions View calendar - Add to calendar |