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Division Votes
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 260
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 328
2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 79
2 Jul 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 158
2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168
2 Jul 2025 - Prisons - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168
2 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 79
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 130 Noes - 443
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 401
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135
9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 370
15 Jul 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 440
15 Jul 2025 - Taxes - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 342
16 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 54
16 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Wendy Chamberlain voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 334 Noes - 54

Speeches
Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (51 words) Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Afghanistan Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (178 words) Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence
Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: Business of the House Wendy Chamberlain contributed 1 speech (109 words) Thursday 3rd July 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House
Wendy Chamberlain speeches from: ECO4 Scheme Redress Wendy Chamberlain contributed 4 speeches (2,668 words) Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Written Answers
Energy Company Obligation Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Monday 30th June 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer protections under the ECO 4 scheme. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) ECO4 insulation measures must be installed by TrustMark registered businesses, who are required to adhere to relevant industry standards. Installations of low carbon measures must be carried out in accordance with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) requirements. Improvements to consumer protection are underway and we will set out plans for root and branch reform as part of the Warm Homes Plan.
Afghanistan: Foreign Relations Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Thursday 3rd July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the expected advisory arrangements to the Special Envoy for Afghanistan. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha closed on 30 June 2025. Mr Richard Lindsay was appointed as Special Envoy to Afghanistan on 17 June. He will lead a new Afghanistan department from the UK, taking on the duties of the current Chargé d'Affaires. These changes will not affect our resolve to support the people of Afghanistan, which is unwavering. This new model will allow the UK to actively engage with a broader range of Afghans. The Special Envoy will engage the Taliban on UK priorities including counter terrorism, human rights, and humanitarian access; support intra-Afghan dialogue; engage women, religious and ethnic minorities who suffer at the hands of the Taliban; and work with regional countries on shared priorities.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Afghanistan Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Monday 7th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the (a) Special Envoy to Afghanistan and (b) Afghanistan department will be located within the Whitehall premises of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Special Envoy to Afghanistan and the Afghanistan department operate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's headquarters in the UK. This arrangement ensures the UK can continue to engage effectively on Afghanistan policy, including with a broad range of Afghan stakeholders, while maintaining flexibility in how and where that engagement takes place.
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 8th July 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many in-person inspections were carried out by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority officers on farms in Scotland in 2024; and how many (a) workers and (b) workers on the UK seasonal worker visa were spoken to at each inspection. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) In 2024, 18 in-person inspection visits were undertaken by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) officers on farms in Scotland. This figure includes compliance and enforcement inspections, as well as joint inspections with other enforcement bodies, such as UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The GLAA does not hold data on which visas are held by workers at these farms. In England and Wales, the GLAA has responsibilities to investigate reports of modern slavery. In Scotland, the primacy for this lies with Police Scotland but the GLAA support this activity to target, dismantle and disrupt serious and organised crime.
Afghanistan Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Wednesday 9th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 17 June 2025 on Afghanistan HCWS703, if he will publish a list of people he is referring to when stating that his Department speaks "directly with Afghans and civil society to inform our policy and programming". Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) To maintain the privacy and security of the people with whom we engage, including those based in Afghanistan, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will not be publishing a list of Afghan and civil society contacts. Ministers and officials will continue to engage regularly with a diverse range of Afghans and civil society contacts.
Employment: Learning Disability Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 8th July 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) guidance, (b) training and (c) minimum standards are provided to work coaches supporting clients with learning difficulties. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) All Work Coaches new to DWP receive mandatory learning to support vulnerable customers and complex needs as part of their induction and onboarding, this includes helping customer who need additional support. DWP Work Coaches also receive comprehensive training to support individuals with additional needs. This learning begins with the core Work Coach learning journey, and is reinforced through ongoing, point-of-need learning throughout their role. Key topics include: The claimant commitment – which focuses on tailoring commitments to each claimant’s circumstances and abilities. The vulnerable customer learning journey - which includes a dedicated module on learning difficulties and helping work coaches identify the appropriate support required.
Universal Credit: Rented Housing Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 8th July 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 5 week wait for Universal Credit on housing arrears owed to (a) local authorities and (b) social housing providers. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) No such assessment has been made. The Government is reviewing Universal Credit, to make sure it is doing the job we want it to. Procedures are in place to support customers having difficulty in managing their housing payments. Payment of housing costs and rent arrears can be made direct to landlords. Direct payment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and can be considered at the start or at any point during the UC claim to support the tenancy for the home the customer currently lives in. The need may be identified in the Service Centre, Jobcentre or requested by the claimant, their appointee, caseworker, or landlord advising of a vulnerability, rent arrears or risk of eviction.
Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of financial guarantees provided by the National Wealth Fund to support social housing retrofit loans provided by (a) NatWest Group, (b) Barclays UK Corporate Bank, (c) Lloyds Banking Group and (d) The Housing Finance Corporation since October 2024. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has committed £1.3bn total guarantees for social housing retrofit to help mobilise private capital into the social housing sector at scale. As of July 2025, the NWF has committed to providing guarantees of up to: a. £400m for NatWest Group 2. £350m for Barclays UK Corporate Bank 3. £400m for Lloyds Banking Group 3. £150m for The Housing Finance Corporation.

Written Answers

Energy Company Obligation
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Monday 30th June 2025

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of consumer protections under the ECO 4 scheme.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

ECO4 insulation measures must be installed by TrustMark registered businesses, who are required to adhere to relevant industry standards. Installations of low carbon measures must be carried out in accordance with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) requirements.

Improvements to consumer protection are underway and we will set out plans for root and branch reform as part of the Warm Homes Plan.

Afghanistan: Foreign Relations
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Thursday 3rd July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the expected advisory arrangements to the Special Envoy for Afghanistan.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha closed on 30 June 2025. Mr Richard Lindsay was appointed as Special Envoy to Afghanistan on 17 June. He will lead a new Afghanistan department from the UK, taking on the duties of the current Chargé d'Affaires. These changes will not affect our resolve to support the people of Afghanistan, which is unwavering.

This new model will allow the UK to actively engage with a broader range of Afghans. The Special Envoy will engage the Taliban on UK priorities including counter terrorism, human rights, and humanitarian access; support intra-Afghan dialogue; engage women, religious and ethnic minorities who suffer at the hands of the Taliban; and work with regional countries on shared priorities.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Afghanistan
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Monday 7th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the (a) Special Envoy to Afghanistan and (b) Afghanistan department will be located within the Whitehall premises of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Special Envoy to Afghanistan and the Afghanistan department operate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's headquarters in the UK. This arrangement ensures the UK can continue to engage effectively on Afghanistan policy, including with a broad range of Afghan stakeholders, while maintaining flexibility in how and where that engagement takes place.

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many in-person inspections were carried out by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority officers on farms in Scotland in 2024; and how many (a) workers and (b) workers on the UK seasonal worker visa were spoken to at each inspection.

Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

In 2024, 18 in-person inspection visits were undertaken by Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) officers on farms in Scotland. This figure includes compliance and enforcement inspections, as well as joint inspections with other enforcement bodies, such as UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The GLAA does not hold data on which visas are held by workers at these farms.

In England and Wales, the GLAA has responsibilities to investigate reports of modern slavery. In Scotland, the primacy for this lies with Police Scotland but the GLAA support this activity to target, dismantle and disrupt serious and organised crime.

Afghanistan
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Wednesday 9th July 2025

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 17 June 2025 on Afghanistan HCWS703, if he will publish a list of people he is referring to when stating that his Department speaks "directly with Afghans and civil society to inform our policy and programming".

Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

To maintain the privacy and security of the people with whom we engage, including those based in Afghanistan, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will not be publishing a list of Afghan and civil society contacts. Ministers and officials will continue to engage regularly with a diverse range of Afghans and civil society contacts.

Employment: Learning Disability
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) guidance, (b) training and (c) minimum standards are provided to work coaches supporting clients with learning difficulties.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

All Work Coaches new to DWP receive mandatory learning to support vulnerable customers and complex needs as part of their induction and onboarding, this includes helping customer who need additional support.

DWP Work Coaches also receive comprehensive training to support individuals with additional needs. This learning begins with the core Work Coach learning journey, and is reinforced through ongoing, point-of-need learning throughout their role. Key topics include:

The claimant commitment – which focuses on tailoring commitments to each claimant’s circumstances and abilities.
The vulnerable customer learning journey - which includes a dedicated module on learning difficulties and helping work coaches identify the appropriate support required.

Universal Credit: Rented Housing
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Tuesday 8th July 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 5 week wait for Universal Credit on housing arrears owed to (a) local authorities and (b) social housing providers.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

No such assessment has been made.

The Government is reviewing Universal Credit, to make sure it is doing the job we want it to. Procedures are in place to support customers having difficulty in managing their housing payments. Payment of housing costs and rent arrears can be made direct to landlords. Direct payment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and can be considered at the start or at any point during the UC claim to support the tenancy for the home the customer currently lives in. The need may be identified in the Service Centre, Jobcentre or requested by the claimant, their appointee, caseworker, or landlord advising of a vulnerability, rent arrears or risk of eviction.

Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the value is of financial guarantees provided by the National Wealth Fund to support social housing retrofit loans provided by (a) NatWest Group, (b) Barclays UK Corporate Bank, (c) Lloyds Banking Group and (d) The Housing Finance Corporation since October 2024.

Answered by Emma Reynolds - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)

The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has committed £1.3bn total guarantees for social housing retrofit to help mobilise private capital into the social housing sector at scale. As of July 2025, the NWF has committed to providing guarantees of up to:

a. £400m for NatWest Group

2. £350m for Barclays UK Corporate Bank

3. £400m for Lloyds Banking Group

3. £150m for The Housing Finance Corporation.

Early Day Motions
Monday 21st July Tribute to David Lawrie 7 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House pays tribute to the life and legacy of David Lawrie, who has passed away at the age of 96 and was a stalwart of St Andrews United Football Club for over 70 years; recognises David’s remarkable service as a player, manager, committee member, secretary, and ultimately honorary …
Monday 21st July Election of University of St Andrews academics to the British Academy 6 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates Professor Caroline Humfress and Professor Richard Whatmore of the University of St Andrews on their election to the Fellowship of the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences; recognises Professor Humfress’s outstanding contribution to the field of medieval history and Professor …
Monday 14th July The Waid Academy and the HRUC National Innovation Challenge 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates students Lucas Bain and Murray Allan of The Waid Academy in North East Fife for reaching the final three schools in the 2025 HRUC National Innovation Challenge with their innovative project entitled Brickteria, a concept designed to create sustainable alternatives in concrete production; notes that The …
Thursday 3rd July William Berry 4 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House notes with sadness the passing of William Berry of Newport-on-Tay, who died peacefully at Tayfield on 25 June 2025, aged 85; extends heartfelt condolences to his wife Elizabeth, his children, grandchildren and all who knew and loved him; recognises his lifetime of service to the local community, …

Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 1st September Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Plastic in chewing gum 12 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes that chewing gum is a significant …
Monday 1st September Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Humanitarian situation in Gaza 18 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That, given the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the ongoing captivity of hostages by Hamas, and the planned expansion of the Israeli military's operations into Gaza City, an humble Address be presented to His Majesty that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid …
Tuesday 6th May Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Safe sleep standards in early years settings 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family of nine-month-old Genevieve (Gigi) Meehan, who tragically died in May 2022 while in the care of a nursery in Cheadle, Greater Manchester; pays tribute to her mother Katie Wheeler and father John Meehan for their courage and determination in campaigning …
Tuesday 22nd July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Closure of the Fleming Fund 32 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern for the closure of the Fleming Fund; notes that the Fund is the UK’s flagship programme for tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally, thus any move to halt its work will have devastating impacts; expresses concern that the Minister’s announcement of continuing to work with …
Tuesday 22nd July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers 22 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; notes that buying local keeps …
Tuesday 22nd July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Women’s sports 19 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House welcomes the launch by the Card Factory of a new range of greeting cards featuring women’s football teams, following earlier calls for better representation of female athletes in consumer products; thanks the Card Factory for taking this positive and practical step towards addressing the visibility gap for …
Monday 21st July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Funding and support for SEND 30 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the urgent need to properly fund and maintain special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) schools, including increasing the number of specialist spaces and building new SEND schools, especially in rural areas such as West Dorset, to relieve pressure on mainstream schools and provide children with SEND …
Monday 21st July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Carers and social care reform 37 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House believes that everyone deserves high-quality care when they need it and that unpaid carers are the unsung heroes of our social care system; regrets that hundreds of thousands of people are waiting for care and many remain in hospital beds simply because there is no care available, …
Thursday 10th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 18th July 2025 Funding and role of community pharmacies 26 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the vital role played by community pharmacies in delivering frontline healthcare and reducing pressure on general practice and hospitals; recognises that in areas such as West Dorset, 17 pharmacies dispense around 160,000 prescriptions each month and help save approximately 2,500 GP appointments; expresses concern that despite …
Monday 14th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 18th July 2025 Mental health in farming (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the significant stresses faced by farmers, including rising production costs, lower margins, Government policies and long hours, and acknowledges the negative impact these factors can have on their mental health; notes with concern that 95% of young farmers in the UK consider mental health to be …
Monday 19th May Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Fairtrade tea campaign 66 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North) That this House condemns the grave working conditions that many tea growing communities face across the world; notes with concern that many tea farmers and workers do not earn enough to afford a decent standard of living; acknowledges that the challenges in the tea industry are deeply complex; supports multi-stakeholder …
Tuesday 15th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 UK-based medical charities in Palestine 76 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House expresses its appreciation for those working for UK-based medical charities in Palestine, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, Glia, Doctors Without Borders and the British Red Cross; commends volunteers for these charities, whose Palestine-based staff take huge personal risks to provide medical aid so crucial to a Gazan …
Tuesday 1st July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 14th July 2025 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 77 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settlement terms; expresses …
Thursday 10th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Monday 14th July 2025 Cool hubs 30 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply concerned about the impacts of extreme temperatures this summer; is further concerned that poorly insulated housing puts lives at risk during heat waves especially for the most vulnerable people suffering with extreme temperatures in care homes, hospitals and temporary accommodation; notes with concern the findings …
Friday 11th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th July 2025 Reform of the special educational needs and disabilities system 52 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with deep concern the persistent crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, following years of neglect; welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement of the urgent need for reform; further notes the widespread anxiety among parents, carers and professionals that forthcoming changes may undermine the rights …
Wednesday 9th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 10th July 2025 Support for people with dyscalculia 23 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises that approximately six percent of the population has dyscalculia; notes that while there is no single profile of dyscalculia, it is a learning difference that affects the ability to acquire mathematical skills, primarily arithmetic; acknowledges that research into dyscalculia has lagged behind research into other learning …
Tuesday 8th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th July 2025 Post Offices in rural areas 35 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office …
Monday 7th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th July 2025 Access to dentistry 36 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House is deeply concerned by the growing crisis in NHS dentistry, particularly in rural constituencies such as West Dorset, where just 15 dental practices offer any form of NHS care to a population of 94,000, equating to more than 2,300 residents per dentist; notes that only 36% of …
Monday 7th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th July 2025 Investment in General Practice 33 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes with concern that although about 90% of NHS interactions take place in general practice, only 6% of the NHS budget is allocated to it; recognises that general practice remains one of the most financially efficient parts of the NHS, as highlighted in the Darzi Review 2024, …
Monday 7th July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th July 2025 Equitable national prostate cancer screening 53 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House welcomes the #ProactiveForYourProstate campaign led by Prostate Cancer Research (PCR); congratulates campaigners, such as Teignmouth campaigner Jason Yeo, for their work advocating for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for all men at age 50, and earlier for those in high-risk categories; calls for the Government to back this …
Tuesday 1st July Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Friday 4th July 2025 Tackling food waste 36 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern that the UK wastes around 9.52 million tonnes of food each year, including 6.4 million tonnes of edible surplus which is enough to feed nearly 14 million people annually; expresses concern that only 30% of large food and drink businesses are measuring and reporting …
Monday 16th June Wendy Chamberlain signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd July 2025 Nablus 10 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) That this House condemns the Israeli government’s expansion of military activity in Nablus; expresses concern that humanitarian efforts to deliver aid in Nablus have been obstructed; calls on the UK Government to demand full humanitarian access into Nablus, including the provision of the FBU appliance donation to the firefighters of …

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Monday 1st September 2025 2:30 p.m. Department for Work and Pensions Oral questions - Main Chamber Subject: Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions) Richard Holden: What progress she has made on reducing unemployment. Chris Vince: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Richard Quigley: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of statutory sick pay. Perran Moon: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Sarah Bool: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Alison Griffiths: What assessment she has made of trends in the level of unemployment. John Lamont: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Joe Morris: What steps she is taking to support young people into training in Hexham constituency . John Glen: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Michelle Scrogham: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Barrow and Furness constituency. John Lamont: What estimate she has made of the level of spending on health and disability benefits by 2030. Jim Dickson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Luke Charters: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Sarah Russell: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Congleton constituency. Carolyn Harris: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Natasha Irons: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Croydon East constituency. John Slinger: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. John Cooper: What steps she is taking to help tackle fraud in the welfare system. Peter Swallow: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Anna Sabine: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Personal Independence Payment application process. Graham Leadbitter: What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on reducing poverty. Sarah Bool: What estimate she has made of the number of 16-24 year olds receiving Universal Credit. Sarah Hall: What steps she is taking to improve data sharing between her Department and local authorities. Blake Stephenson: What steps she is taking to help reduce unemployment in rural areas. Damien Egan: What steps is she taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Bristol North East constituency. Christine Jardine: What steps she is taking to increase the uptake of Pension Credit. Edward Morello: If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of increasing the number of remote Personal Independence Payment assessments on claimants in West Dorset constituency. Bayo Alaba: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Southend East and Rochford constituency. Jo Platt: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Leigh and Atherton constituency. Will Stone: What steps she is taking to increase levels of employment through the trailblazer programme to tackle economic activity. Johanna Baxter: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of statutory sick pay. David Burton-Sampson: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Southend West and Leigh constituency. Wendy Chamberlain: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of her Department's communications. Alison Bennett: What plans she has to reform Carer's Allowance. Adam Jogee: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency. View calendar - Add to calendar

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Monday 1st September 2025 2:30 p.m.
Department for Work and Pensions

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)
Richard Holden: What progress she has made on reducing unemployment. Chris Vince: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Richard Quigley: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of statutory sick pay. Perran Moon: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Sarah Bool: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Alison Griffiths: What assessment she has made of trends in the level of unemployment. John Lamont: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Joe Morris: What steps she is taking to support young people into training in Hexham constituency . John Glen: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Michelle Scrogham: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Barrow and Furness constituency. John Lamont: What estimate she has made of the level of spending on health and disability benefits by 2030. Jim Dickson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Luke Charters: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Sarah Russell: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Congleton constituency. Carolyn Harris: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Natasha Irons: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Croydon East constituency. John Slinger: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. John Cooper: What steps she is taking to help tackle fraud in the welfare system. Peter Swallow: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Anna Sabine: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Personal Independence Payment application process. Graham Leadbitter: What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on reducing poverty. Sarah Bool: What estimate she has made of the number of 16-24 year olds receiving Universal Credit. Sarah Hall: What steps she is taking to improve data sharing between her Department and local authorities. Blake Stephenson: What steps she is taking to help reduce unemployment in rural areas. Damien Egan: What steps is she taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Bristol North East constituency. Christine Jardine: What steps she is taking to increase the uptake of Pension Credit. Edward Morello: If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of increasing the number of remote Personal Independence Payment assessments on claimants in West Dorset constituency. Bayo Alaba: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Southend East and Rochford constituency. Jo Platt: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Leigh and Atherton constituency. Will Stone: What steps she is taking to increase levels of employment through the trailblazer programme to tackle economic activity. Johanna Baxter: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of statutory sick pay. David Burton-Sampson: What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Southend West and Leigh constituency. Wendy Chamberlain: What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of her Department's communications. Alison Bennett: What plans she has to reform Carer's Allowance. Adam Jogee: What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency. View calendar - Add to calendar

Parliamentary Debates
Points of Order 7 speeches (917 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Judith Cummins (Lab - Bradford South) .57)Alison Bennett, supported by Ed Davey, Helen Morgan, Dr Danny Chambers, Jess Brown-Fuller, Wendy Chamberlain - Link to Speech
Early detection of pancreatic cancer 0 speeches (None words) Tuesday 8th July 2025 - Petitions Mentions: 1: None —[Presented by Wendy Chamberlain, Official Report, 4 June 2025; Vol. 768, c. 426.] - Link to Speech
ECO4 Scheme Redress 12 speeches (4,228 words) Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Mentions: 1: Miatta Fahnbulleh (LAB - Peckham) Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) for securing this important debate and shining a light - Link to Speech

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Report - 3rd Report - Status of independent Members of Parliament Procedure Committee Found: currently provided for smaller political parties.39 The Chief Whip of the Liberal Democrats, Wendy Chamberlain

Bill Documents
Jun. 18 2025 All proceedings up to 18 June 2025 at Report Stage Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Stephenson Charlie Dewhirst Susan Murray Sir Desmond Swayne Bob Blackman Ed Davey Jim Shannon Wendy Chamberlain

APPG Publications
Digital Communities APPG Tuesday 15th July 2025 Document: Digital Communities - PSTN Report - FINAL March_0.pdf Found: Annex Evidence sessions Session One – Tuesday 14 January Panel Helen Morgan MP Wendy Chamberlain

APPG Publications

Digital Communities APPG
Tuesday 15th July 2025

Document: Digital Communities - PSTN Report - FINAL March_0.pdf

Found: Annex Evidence sessions Session One – Tuesday 14 January Panel Helen Morgan MP Wendy Chamberlain

Deposited Papers
Monday 30th June 2025 Source Page: Letter dated 26/06/2025 from Baroness Twycross to Wendy Chamberlain MP regarding the Government's position on the statutory limits for society lotteries and an update on prize draws, as raised during the second reading of the Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill. 3p. Document: Baroness_Twycross_to_Wendy_Chamberlain_MP.pdf (PDF) Found: Letter dated 26/06/2025 from Baroness Twycross to Wendy Chamberlain MP regarding the Government's position

Deposited Papers

Monday 30th June 2025

Source Page: Letter dated 26/06/2025 from Baroness Twycross to Wendy Chamberlain MP regarding the Government's position on the statutory limits for society lotteries and an update on prize draws, as raised during the second reading of the Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill. 3p.
Document: Baroness_Twycross_to_Wendy_Chamberlain_MP.pdf (PDF)

Found: Letter dated 26/06/2025 from Baroness Twycross to Wendy Chamberlain MP regarding the Government's position

Wendy Chamberlain - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 16th September 2025 11:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar
Tuesday 9th September 2025 11:30 a.m. Modernisation Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar

Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 24th June 2025 Oral Evidence - Inclusive Parliament coalition, Disability Rights UK, and Mencap Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 1st July 2025 Written Evidence - House of Commons AHC0022 - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 17th June 2025 Oral Evidence - Professor Cristina Leston-Bandeira, University of Leeds, Dr Ekaterina Kolpinskaya, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, University of Exeter (Cornwall), and Professor Elizabeth Evans, University of Southampton Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Monday 7th July 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee's meeting on 24 June 2025 Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Written Evidence - Parliamentary Digital Service AHC0024 - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Written Evidence - Compassion in Politics, and Elect Her AHC0023 - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Correspondence - Correspondence from the Chair of the Modernisation Committee to Marianne Cwynarski CBE April 2025 Modernisation Committee
Wednesday 9th July 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee's meeting on 1 July 2025 Modernisation Committee
Wednesday 16th July 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee's meeting on 8 July 2025 Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 8th July 2025 Oral Evidence - Tom Goldsmith, Clerk of the House of Commons, Marianne Cwynarski, Director General of Operations, House of Commons, Sarah Davies, Clerk Assistant and Managing Director, House of Commons, Gemma Collins, Director of Property and Asset Strategy, House of Commons, and Margaret McKinnon, Director, Members and Members’ Staff Services Team, House of Commons Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Tuesday 5th August 2025 Written Evidence - House of Commons AHC0025 - Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures Access to the House of Commons and its Procedures - Modernisation Committee
Wednesday 27th August 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee's meeting on 15 July 2025 Modernisation Committee
Wednesday 27th August 2025 Minutes and decisions - Summary of Committee's meeting on 21 July 2025 Modernisation Committee