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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 23 Oct 2025
NHS Workforce Levels: Impact on Cancer Patients

"I remind all Members that they should bob if they wish to speak. The debate will run until 3.10 pm, and I intend to call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson at 2.38 pm...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 23 Oct 2025
Work of the County Court: Government Response

"We begin with a Select Committee statement. Andy Slaughter will speak on the publication of the second special report of the Justice Committee, “Work of the County Court: Government Response”, HC 1387, for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 23 Oct 2025
Work of the County Court: Government Response

"I remind Members that we have to finish the statement at 1.50 pm. Anyone who wishes to speak, please bob—including the Minister, if she wishes to ask a question. Please keep comments short, and Members can only ask one question...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Oct 2025
Business of the House

"Last week I visited ReMind, a dementia charity in Bath. In an earlier answer, the Leader of the House mentioned the modern service framework for dementia and frailty that was promised in the NHS 10-year plan. Can we have a statement from the Health Secretary when that framework is forthcoming, …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 307
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 389 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Wera Hobhouse (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 381
Written Question
Development Aid
Tuesday 21st October 2025

Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of the reduction of ODA budget on UK (a) jobs and (b) trade income.

Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

The overall economic impact of policy measures is set out in the OBR’s economic and fiscal forecast. The OBR’s March 2025 outlook provides details of the impacts of policy changes including the ODA reduction.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Bath college offers more than 1,000 courses up to degree level and is home to 10,000 learners. Its alumni include gold medal winner Jason Gardener and drum and bass producer Danny Byrd. I heard the Secretary of State speaking this morning about the vital importance of vocational training. What can …..."
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