Information between 2nd December 2025 - 1st January 2026
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 357 Noes - 174 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 327 Noes - 182 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 164 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 348 Noes - 176 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 369 Noes - 166 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 364 Noes - 167 |
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2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 166 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 298 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 299 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 304 |
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3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 303 |
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8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 326 Noes - 162 |
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8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 395 Noes - 98 |
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8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 327 Noes - 162 |
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9 Dec 2025 - UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 100 Noes - 100 |
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9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse 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 - 170 Noes - 332 |
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9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 173 |
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16 Dec 2025 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 66 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 195 |
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17 Dec 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Wera Hobhouse voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 165 |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Animal Welfare Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (129 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Violence against Women and Girls Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (119 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Christmas Adjournment
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (518 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Jane Austen
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (885 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (44 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Justice |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Grassroots Cricket Clubs
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (1,002 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Violence against Women and Girls Strategy
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (65 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Jimmy Lai Conviction
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (93 words) Monday 15th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (110 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Fairtrade Certification
Wera Hobhouse contributed 5 speeches (115 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (82 words) Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (115 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Railways Bill
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (51 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 9th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Wera Hobhouse contributed 1 speech (53 words) Thursday 4th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Wera Hobhouse speeches from: Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan
Wera Hobhouse contributed 2 speeches (656 words) Thursday 4th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Ofgem’s RIIO-3 draft determinations for the electricity transmission, gas distribution and gas transmission sectors on energy bills from April 2026. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Recycling
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she intends to publish the Circular Economy Growth Plan; and what opportunity stakeholders will have to formally respond to plan. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) This Government remains committed to transitioning towards a circular economy and driving economic growth. This is why we will publish our Circular Economy Growth Plan in the new year that sets out how government will deliver a more circular and more prosperous economy. The Circular Economy Taskforce has undertaken extensive engagement with industry leaders, trade associations, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the circular transition reflects the needs and insights of all. We will engage stakeholders, including through consultation, on the interventions set out in the Growth Plan after publication. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if his Department will publish modelling undertaken by Ofgem on how suppliers may respond to projected Transmission Use of System charge increases over the 2026-31 price control period. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Ofgem’s RIIO-3 draft determinations for the electricity transmission, gas distribution and gas transmission sectors on the (a) financial resilience of energy suppliers and (b) risk of market disruption. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Energy Supply
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether they have made an assessment of the adequacy of the four-month notice period given to suppliers to recover additional costs under RIIO-3. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Ofgem, as the independent regulator, sets funding and investment allowances for gas and electricity transmission, and gas distribution networks through its RIIO-3 price control process. Final Determinations for RIIO-3 will be confirmed by Ofgem in December.
Ofgem has a statutory responsibility to maintain security of supply while incentivising efficiency and protecting consumers from excessive costs.
Following the energy crisis, Ofgem introduced capital adequacy rules to strengthen the financial resilience of suppliers and the stability of the retail market.
The Department will continue engaging with Ofgem to ensure RIIO-3 delivers the investment needed to maintain energy security through this period. |
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Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Friday 12th December 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when the Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board last met; and whether the minutes from previous meetings in the last 10 years will be published. Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The NLFAB last met on 27 November 2025. Due to commercial sensitivities the NLFAB minutes are not published. However, the full NLFAB report and supplementary Annexes which were issued to the Secretary of State to inform his decision on the Sizewell C Funded Decommissioning Programme has been published on Gov.uk - www.gov.uk/government/publications/sizewell-c-funded-decommissioning-programme-fdp |
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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Monday 15th December 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she will set out the reasons for the reduction in the Fair Access Limit for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund from £5,000 to £3,000 from April 2025; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of this reduction on the provision of therapeutic support for adoptive families and special guardians. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The new criteria for the adoption and special guardianship support fund will enable as many children and families as possible to access support. So far this year, nearly 14,000 applications have been approved. The department continues to monitor and assess the impact of the changes and is engaging with stakeholders. |
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Heat Batteries
Asked by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) Tuesday 16th December 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including heat batteries for central heating on the list of Energy Saving Materials. Answered by Dan Tomlinson - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Installations of qualifying energy-saving materials (ESMs) in residential accommodation and buildings used solely for a charitable purpose benefit from a temporary VAT zero rate until March 2027, after which they will revert to the reduced rate of VAT at five per cent. The Government assesses whether to add ESMs to this relief by evaluating them against the following tests: the primary purpose of the technology must be to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions; relieving the technology of VAT must be a cost effective lever for encouraging installations; and it must be practical for business to operate and for HMRC to administer. |
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Tuesday 13th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th January 2026 Somerset Bus Partnership and Bus Users UK Awards 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates Somerset Bus Partnership on winning the Non Stop Impact Award at the Bus Users UK Catch the Bus 2025 Awards; notes that the award was received in recognition of the partnership’s tireless campaigning throughout the year which led the way to the highest number of events … |
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Wednesday 7th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Newborn bloodspot screening for spinal muscular atrophy 27 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House recognises the life-changing difference early diagnosis and treatment can make for babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); notes that SMA is a rare but serious genetic condition which, if untreated, can cause severe disability or early death; further notes that gene therapies exist which are most effective … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 11 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House commends volunteers and trustees of Earth Action North Devon, formerly Plastic Free North Devon, for their exemplary environmental leadership during 2025; applauds more than fifteen hundred community volunteers who collected more than 2.4 metric tonnes of discarded plastic and other waste across more than forty community clean-ups; … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th January 2026 Use of UK bases by the United States and international law in relation to Greenland 30 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House expresses concern at increasingly explicit rhetoric from the US Administration regarding Greenland; reaffirms that the future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Kingdom of Denmark alone, and that Denmark is a NATO ally whose sovereignty must be respected; recalls the 1952 Churchill–Truman Communiqué, … |
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Monday 12th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th January 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises Less Survivable Cancers Week; notes the six less survivable cancers are cancers of the brain, liver, lungs, pancreas, oesophagus and stomach; further recognises that these cancers account for 67,000 deaths every year and represent around 42% of all cancer deaths in the UK; further notes late … |
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Thursday 4th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 12th January 2026 79 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire) That this House notes that a majority of Britons, 54 percent, intend to send their Christmas gifts this year using Royal Mail, an increase from 30 percent in 2024; recognises the vital role Royal Mail continues to play in connecting families and communities; and expresses its sincere thanks to every … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 8th January 2026 Palestine Action hunger strike 68 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House expresses its extreme concern that six prisoners associated with Palestine Action have felt that they had no other recourse to protest against their prison conditions but to launch a hunger strike; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently to ensure their treatment … |
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Wednesday 7th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th January 2026 Homelessness support in Eastbourne 9 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises the outstanding work of Eastbourne Borough Council and the many local organisations and charities in Eastbourne that support people experiencing homelessness; commends their commitment to providing emergency assistance, outreach, advice and long-term support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community; notes the contributions … |
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Monday 5th January Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th January 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the vital work which The Gatehouse charity in Oxford does to help those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness; celebrates the amazing contribution which The Gatehouse and its volunteers have made to the thousands of people who have used their services over the past 37 years; … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 Tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Thomas Hooley, who tragically lost his life while serving with the British Army in Ukraine; notes the unwavering support for Ukraine across the UK which Lance Corporal Hooley embodied; recognises his courage, professionalism and commitment to defending democratic values; acknowledges the … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th January 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, together with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board, has temporarily closed the acceptance of new adult ADHD referrals; recognises the significant pressure currently facing the Trust, having received more referrals in a single month than it … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 Nuclear Regulatory Review and habitats regulations 26 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the overwhelming public support for nature and understands that restoring the natural environment is critical to public health and a strong, sustainable and resilient economy; expresses concern that recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review may weaken habitats regulations and undermine legal protections for our most important … |
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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons 37 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 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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Thursday 18th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 5th January 2026 31 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern at the nation-wide failures by Evri deliveries, which have caused distress and frustration for many, particularly at this time of year; acknowledges the volume of complaints across the country, including incidents where customers’ parcels were dumped with no attempt at delivery; notes that in September … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House warmly welcomes the passage of the Schools Residential Outdoor Education (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament, which places a legal duty on local authorities to ensure that school pupils can access residential outdoor education; congratulates Liz Smith MSP for introducing this transformational legislation and notes that it … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 Convention on Cluster Munitions and preventing UK involvement in their production 37 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jan 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House supports the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), prohibiting all use, transfer, production, and stockpiling of cluster munitions; recognises the indiscriminate nature of cluster munitions; expresses grave alarm at the way in which these munitions contribute to large civilian death tolls; further recognises the enduring socio-economic challenges which … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 18th December 2025 UK arms export licensing and conflict in Sudan 43 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House condemns the actions of parties that are fuelling, prolonging and intensifying the conflict in Sudan through the provision of arms and military support, including allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF); emphasises that the UK’s legal obligations apply not only … |
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Wednesday 17th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th December 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the rising levels of homelessness across the UK and in Wiltshire, where at least 500 people are recorded as homeless, including those rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or hostels, and where the number of households in temporary accommodation has increased by around 70 per … |
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Tuesday 16th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th December 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises and observes that the NHS is facing a worst case scenario this winter, with influenza rates set to be the worst on record and 1 in 5 patients in emergency departments in a corridor care space; notes that the combination of over-crowding in hospitals with high … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th December 2025 Armed exports to the United Arab Emirates and the situation in Sudan 30 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House is deeply alarmed by evidence that British-made military equipment exported to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diverted to, and is being used by, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan; notes that the RSF is carrying out mass atrocities, including the killing of more than … |
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Thursday 11th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Elaine Davis and charities in Devon 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House recognises the important work of Elaine Davis in Devon in her role as Community Champion in ASDA Newton Abbot; further recognises the work she has done to promote community social responsibility with Local Schools to Women's Institutes; and also recognises the work she has done to support … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief in the Autumn Budget 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House expresses concern with the Government’s announcement in the Autumn Budget, confirming their decision to cut Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) by 50% on all assets valued at over £1 million, effective from 6 April 2026; notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s introduction to … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th December 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) This House notes the findings from the Lammy Review of 2018 that shows that Black and Chinese women are found guilty at much higher rates than White women by magistrates, but not by juries; further notes the 2022 Racial Bias and the Bench report, which finds institutional racism amongst the … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House believes that too many people with disabilities or health conditions face long waits in the processing of Blue Badge applications by East Sussex County Council; notes the detrimental impact this has on their mobility and independence; further notes that the Government should routinely monitor wait times; also … |
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Monday 15th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th December 2025 Postal workers and Royal Mail staff 30 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House expresses its sincere thanks to all postal workers and Royal Mail staff in Eastleigh and across the country for their dedication and hard work in delivering Christmas cards, parcels and presents during the busy festive period; recognises the professionalism, commitment and resilience they continue to demonstrate, including … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 15th December 2025 25th anniversary of Blyth Offshore Wind Farm 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Blyth Offshore Wind Farm in Northumberland, the United Kingdom’s first offshore wind farm, and recognises its pioneering role in launching the nation’s offshore renewable energy sector; notes that domestic offshore wind generation has reduced the United Kingdom’s spending on imported … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Thursday 11th December 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes the significant historic, cultural and community value of Horton Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 9,000 former patients of the Epsom cluster of psychiatric hospitals, many of whom lie in unmarked graves; expresses deep concern and regret that this cemetery remains privately owned following … |
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Wednesday 10th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th December 2025 Royal Naval Association Torbay 15 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Branch of the Royal Naval Association, which was founded in 1945 as the Royal Navy Old Comrades Association and became the RNA in 1950 and recognises its proud contribution to the communities of Torquay and Paignton; notes that this anniversary … |
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Tuesday 9th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th December 2025 Life and legacy of Saskia Jones 18 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House remembers with deep respect and admiration Saskia Jones, whose life was tragically cut short in the Fishmongers’ Hall attack in November 2019; recognises her outstanding commitment to social justice, inclusion, learning and public service through her research with Rape Crisis, Cambridge while studying at Anglia Ruskin University … |
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Monday 8th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th December 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House expresses deep concern at the continuing impact on individuals and families affected by harm linked to prenatal exposure to sodium valproate; notes that the Patient Safety Commissioner published a report in February 2024 outlining options for a two-stage approach to potential redress for those affected; further notes … |
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Thursday 4th December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Monday 8th December 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jan 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises that the Baltic Sea, and specifically Danish waters, form a strategic maritime choke-point on which the Russian shadow fleet relies to export oil, and that the operation of this fleet presents a serious threat to sanctions on Russian oil and on the environment; notes that a … |
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Wednesday 3rd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th December 2025 Palestinian children in Israeli military detention 42 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jan 2026)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with concern that Israeli forces continue to arrest, detain and try several hundred Palestinian children in the Israeli military court and detention system each year despite evidence that that process violates international law; highlights that Israel regularly prosecutes Palestinian children in military courts which lack fundamental … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond 23 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of Storm Desmond and remembers the severe impact that it had on communities across Cumbria, which experienced unprecedented rainfall, extensive flooding, widespread disruption and significant damage to homes, businesses, farms and critical infrastructure; understands that many residents, emergency services, voluntary groups and local … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Detention of Hassan Mushaima and Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House condemns the continued detention of Bahraini opposition leader Hassan Mushaima and human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace, who have been imprisoned since 2011 for their peaceful political activity; notes with deep concern that both men are elderly and suffer from serious, untreated medical conditions resulting from years … |
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Tuesday 2nd December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 The Fixy Project wins Green Apple Environmental Award 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House congratulates The Fixy Project, a local Somerset initiative promoting reuse, repair and recycling of electronic devices, on winning the International Green Apple Environment Award; notes that The Fixy Project, which was launched in 2022 by Resource Futures and Somerset Council, has since saved more than 13.4 tonnes … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 10,000th Robotic Procedure at Royal Surrey County Hospital 12 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House congratulates the Royal Surrey County Hospital on completing its 10,000th robotic procedure since the technology was first introduced at the hospital in 2009; recognises the significance of this major milestone in terms of supporting thousands of patients undergoing cancer surgery, improving clinical outcomes and significantly reducing hospital … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2025) Tabled by: Sonia Kumar (Labour - Dudley) That this House recognises Occupational Therapy Week 2025, celebrating the vital contribution of occupational therapists across the UK; notes that occupational therapists take a holistic approach, considering the mental, physical and environmental factors that enable people to live independently and participate fully in daily life; acknowledges their essential role in … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 International Day of People with Disabilities 23 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House recognises the importance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on 3 December 2025; notes the significant contribution that disabled people make to society across this nation and that that many disabled people still face barriers to employment and health; highlights that building a disability-inclusive … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Gaelic and Scots recognised as official languages 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House welcomes the commencement of the Scottish Languages Act 2025 on St Andrew’s Day, which formally recognises Gaelic and Scots as official languages of Scotland; notes that the Act introduces new measures to strengthen language education, expand qualifications available in Gaelic, and support the creation of areas of … |
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Monday 1st December Wera Hobhouse signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Sewage discharge in the Severn and Avon 19 signatures (Most recent: 15 Dec 2025)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes the ongoing sewage discharge into the Rivers Avon and Severn; expresses alarm at data showing 2024 recorded the highest ever number of hours of sewage released into local waterways that feed into the Avon; recognises the need for increased development to be matched by investment into … |
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4 Dec 2025, 9:40 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr. speaker, in October more than 200 UK and EU cultural and creative organisations " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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9 Dec 2025, 11:56 a.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse. Can I give another example where the numbers simply do not stack up? Mr. B's simply do not stack up? Mr. B's independent bookshop in Bath will see their business rates will rise " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Dec 2025, 5:29 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr. speaker, for. >> Many, Christmas is the season of joy and connection, but for victims of domestic abuse, it can be the " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Dec 2025, 7:18 p.m. - House of Commons "should be a humanitarian priority for everyone. As some of his colleagues have said. Wera Hobhouse. " Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, Foreign Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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16 Dec 2025, 12:36 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse Mr Speaker. >> Wera Hobhouse Mr Speaker. >> 1 in 3 rape trials end up being postponed, in some cases more than " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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18 Dec 2025, 1:19 p.m. - House of Commons " Wera Hobhouse. I was a secondary school teacher language teacher before I came here " Wera Hobhouse MP (Bath, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Christmas Adjournment
75 speeches (16,381 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Alan Campbell (Lab - Tynemouth) Members for Harrow East, for Eastbourne (Josh Babarinde), for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), for Bath (Wera Hobhouse - Link to Speech |
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Jane Austen
31 speeches (13,257 words) Thursday 18th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Chris Bryant (Lab - Rhondda and Ogmore) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 2: Luke Murphy (Lab - Basingstoke) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 3: Polly Billington (Lab - East Thanet) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech 4: Wendy Chamberlain (LD - North East Fife) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech |
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Grassroots Cricket Clubs
42 speeches (12,815 words) Tuesday 16th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Mentions: 1: Stephanie Peacock (Lab - Barnsley South) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) asked me specifically about class, disparity and some of the statistics - Link to Speech 2: Andrew Lewin (Lab - Welwyn Hatfield) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) from cricket widow to a champion of the sport, and the opening up of - Link to Speech |
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Oral Answers to Questions
153 speeches (11,125 words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Sarah Olney (LD - Richmond Park) Friend the Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse). - Link to Speech |
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Westminster Hall
0 speeches (None words) Thursday 11th December 2025 - Westminster Hall |
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Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
15 speeches (2,948 words) Tuesday 9th December 2025 - General Committees Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan
32 speeches (12,398 words) Thursday 4th December 2025 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Ashley Dalton (Lab - West Lancashire) Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse), that the Government are committed to advancing research into ABI in - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Oral Evidence - Dalton Nuclear Institute, previously the Chief Science and Technology Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory, Greenpeace UK, University of Greenwich, and Britain Remade Revisiting the nuclear roadmap - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Sir Christopher Chope; Lizzi Collinge; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Friday 12th December 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal minutes 2024-25 Backbench Business Committee Found: Dementia Care • Kate Osborne: Lesbian visibility week: celebrating the power of sisterhood • Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025
Oral Evidence - RenewableUK, RWE, and Stonehaven The cost of energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025
Oral Evidence - E3G, Cornwall Insight, and UCL The cost of energy - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Graeme Downie; Wera Hobhouse |
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Friday 5th December 2025
Report - 6th Report - Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Torcuil Crichton (Labour; Na h-Eileanan an Iar) Graeme Downie (Labour; Dunfermline and Dollar) Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Oral Evidence - Climate Change Committee, The Royal Society, and Centre for Human Health and Performance, University College London Building support for the energy transition - Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Found: Members present: Bill Esterson (Chair); Ms Polly Billington; Lizzi Collinge; Torcuil Crichton; Wera Hobhouse |
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Tourism: Taxation
Asked by: David Simmonds (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner) Tuesday 9th December 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2025 to Question 77537 on Hotels: Taxation, and with reference to the written statement of 25 November 2025 on Devolution and Growth, HCWS1097, on what basis this change in policy was made. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government keeps all tax policy under review. The government’s number one mission is to kickstart economic growth, and devolving fiscal powers is critical to achieving this. Introducing a visitor levy provides Mayors with a new lever to both raise and reinvest revenue locally. English Mayors have come together to ask for an overnight stay levy through the “right to request”. The government has considered these representations from Mayors and the three amendments proposed by Wera Hobhouse MP, Paula Barker MP and Alex Mayer MP, to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill in reaching this position. A Written Ministerial Statement setting out this position was published on 25 November. A visitor levy also responds to the call from Mayors for further fiscal devolution. |
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Business rates: the 2026 revaluation - CBP-10438
Dec. 12 2025 Found: 2025 The impact on retailers featured in a debate in the House of Commons on 9 December 2025: Wera Hobhouse |
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Wednesday 10th December 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Susie Elks - Senior Policy Advisor at E3G Tom Edwards - Principal Modeller at Cornwall Insight Professor Michael Grubb - Professor of Energy and Climate Change and Director of UCL Centre for Net Zero Market Design at UCL At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Ana Musat - Executive Director, Policy & Engagement at RenewableUK Tom Glover - UK Country Chair at RWE Adam Bell - Director of Policy at Stonehaven View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 17th December 2025 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Revisiting the nuclear roadmap At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Professor Fiona Rayment OBE - Visiting Professor at Dalton Nuclear Institute, previously the Chief Science and Technology Officer at the National Nuclear Laboratory Dr Doug Parr - Chief Scientist and Policy Director at Greenpeace UK Professor Stephen Thomas - Emeritus Professor of Energy Policy at University of Greenwich Sam Dumitriu - Head of Policy at Britain Remade View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 14th January 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Building support for the energy transition At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Priya Brahmbhatt-Patel - Executive Director of Communications and Engagement at Ofgem Neil Kenward - Director for Strategy, Economics, Research and Net Zero (SERN) at Ofgem Laura Rhea - Director, Standards and Audience Protection at Ofcom Ian Macrae - Director of Market intelligence at Ofcom At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Chris Stark CBE - Head, UK's Mission for Clean Power 2030 at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ben Golding - Director, Clean Power Unit at Department for Energy Security and Net Zero View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st January 2026 2:30 p.m. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of energy At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Lawrence Slade - Chief Executive at Energy Networks Association Katrina Young - Practice Manager for Heat Policy and Local Energy at Energy Systems Catapult Dr Waqquas Bukhsh - Senior Lecturer, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Strathclyde At 4:00pm: Oral evidence Dr Alastair Martin - Chief Strategy Officer at Flexitricity Sarah Honan - Head at ADE: Demand Professor Jacopo Torriti - Professor of Energy Economics and Policy at University of Reading View calendar - Add to calendar |