Rupa Huq
Labour - Ealing Central and Acton
13,995 (29.3%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 7th May 2015
48 Former APPG memberships
Afghanistan, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax, Art, Craft and Design in Education, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Bangladesh, Birth Trauma, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Business Owners, Burma, Cancer, CBD (Cannabidiol) Products, Child Criminal Exploitation and Knife Crime, Children, Children in Police Custody, Compassionate Politics, Competition for Heathrow Expansion, Corruption, Creative Diversity, Crossrail, Diabetes, Economic Development, Environmental, Social, and Governance, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals, Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion and Hairdressing, Eurovision Song Contest, Eye Health and Visual Impairment, Gasworks Redevelopment, General Aviation, Genetic Haemochromatosis, Get Refusal, Housing and Planning, Immigration Law and Policy, Industrial Hemp and CBD (Cannabidiol) Product, Intellectual Property, London, London as a Global City, London's Planning and Built Environment, Metaverse and Web 3.0, Music, Oracy, Poland, Responsible Tax, Rohingya, Single Parent Families, Social Integration, Street Children, Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities, UniversityDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Department Debates
(6 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Rupa Huq has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLatest EDMs signed by Rupa Huq
Student protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
(Most recent: 2 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Price cap on baby milk formula
Tabled by: Barry Gardiner (Labour - Brent West)This House recognises the impact that food price inflation has had on family budgets in recent years, with annual inflation of 19.1% to March 2023, which was the highest rate of food inflation in 45 years; notes with dismay that some retailers have taken to placing baby milk formula under …
(Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Rupa Huq, 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.
Rupa Huq has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Rupa Huq has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
1 Bill introduced by Rupa Huq
A Bill to restrict demonstrations in the vicinity of abortion clinics; and for connected purposes.
7 Bills co-sponsored by Rupa Huq
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Simon Lightwood (LAB)
National Eye Health Strategy Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Marsha De Cordova (Lab)
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Tim Loughton (Con)
Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Helen Hayes (Lab)
Fracking (Measurement and Regulation of Impacts) (Air, Water and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Geraint Davies (Ind)
National Health Service Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Eleanor Smith (Lab)
European Union Withdrawal Agreement (Public Vote) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Gareth Thomas (LAB)
Latest 5 Written Questions
(View all written questions)Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning specialist myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), services that meet the needs of their population, subject to local prioritisation and funding. The process of commissioning services should take into account best practice guidance, such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance on ME/CFS diagnosis and management, published in October 2021.
The Department funds research into ME/CFS through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR, together with the Medical Research Council, is funding the world’s largest genome-wide association study of ME/CFS. This £3.2 million study, termed DecodeME, will analyse samples from 25,000 people with ME/CFS to search for genetic differences that may indicate underlying causes or an increased risk of developing the condition. A decision on the next steps for ME/CFS at the national level will be taken in the coming weeks.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
In 2020, NHS England set out its commitment to reducing its environmental impact, including by increasing the reuse and recycling of medical equipment. This commitment is then applied locally, taking into account local priorities, through local Green Plans.
NHS England also collaborates with NHS Supply Chain to increase availability of reusable products and supports local NHS organisations through the publication of guidance and resources to help with implementing changes.
The Department is also currently considering further opportunities for more efficient and sustainable use of medical technology. We look forward to updating the House at the earliest opportunity.
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Interim Government in Bangladesh has the UK Government's support as it works to restore peace and order and ensure accountability following recent protests. We are aware of reports of human rights violations by the Rapid Action Battalion. We have expressed support for a full and independent UN-led investigation into recent events. Sanctions are one tool in our foreign policy toolkit. Our sanctions policy will be guided by the situation on the ground. We do not speculate on who may be designated in the future.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Section 8 of the Public Order Act 2023.
This section came into force on 3 May 2023.
In addition, the previous Government committed to carrying out post-legislative scrutiny of the Public Order Act 2023 two years after it received Royal Assent rather than the usual three to five years, in line with the recommendation made by the Home Affairs Select Committee.
Minister of State (Home Office)
1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Rupa Huq's MHCLG questions)This Government recognises the need to provide greater choice, quality and security of housing for older people.
No decision has yet been taken with regard to the publication date for this report.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)