Information between 12th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 402 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 318 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster 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 - 87 Noes - 404 |
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13 May 2025 - UK-EU Summit - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 402 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 98 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 297 Noes - 168 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 68 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 98 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 10 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239 |
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22 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Will Forster was Teller for the Noes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 124 |
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Will Forster speeches from: Ukraine: Forcibly Deported Children
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (624 words) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Will Forster speeches from: Glass Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (780 words) Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (35 words) Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Will Forster speeches from: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (470 words) Report stage Monday 12th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Pharmacy
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 12th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to support community pharmacies. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) For 2025/26, funding for the core community pharmacy contractual framework has been increased to £3.073 billion. This represents the largest uplift in funding of any part of the National Health Service, at over 19% across 2024/25 and 2025/26. There is also additional funding available, for example for pharmacies delivering Pharmacy First consultations and flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The Pharmacy Access Scheme provides additional funding to support pharmacies in areas where there are fewer. This year, legislation will also be laid to enable all pharmacies to benefit from the efficiencies of hub and spoke dispensing, and/or using pharmacy technicians to undertake more of the work in pharmacies, enabling pharmacists to spend more time with patients. |
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Pharmacy
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 12th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment his Department has made of pharmacy provision in (a) England and (b) Scotland. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) As is custom and practice when considering policy development for England, we regularly examine and consider the services that are commissioned from pharmacies in a range of other jurisdictions. This includes regular liaison with Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland about their experiences and planned developments. |
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Pharmacy
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 14th May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on ensuring the provision of community pharmacies in new housing developments. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Local authorities are required to undertake a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) every three years to assess whether their population is adequately served by local pharmacies. Legislation requires PNAs to include consideration of the future need for pharmaceutical services in the area. The Department has published an information pack to support local authorities in preparation of PNAs, which is available at the following link: Chapter 6 of the information pack provides advice on how future needs, improvement, or better access should be articulated in the PNA, including following any new housing developments. These assessments inform commissioning decisions by integrated care boards. |
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Packaging: Recycling
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 14th May 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging on local authorities in the (a) 2025-26, (b) 2026-27 and (c) 2027-28 financial years. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) In October 2024, this Government published an updated impact assessment for the introduction of Extended Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR), which includes an assessment of the impact of introducing the pEPR scheme on Local Authorities at an aggregate level. The impact assessment can be found here: The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024. |
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Pensions Ombudsman: Standards
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 14th May 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of waiting times for cases to be allocated to a Resolution Specialist at The Pensions Ombudsman. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) The Pension Ombudsman (TPO) has experienced a significant increase in complaints over the past several years, and this trend is continuing. This has impacted on waiting times for cases to be allocated to a resolution specialist. In response to this pressure, TPO has implemented an Operating Model Review (OMR) programme.
DWP are working closely with TPO to rigorously monitor the impact the OMR is having on waiting times and case allocation to resolution specialists. |
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District Heating
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 20th May 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to extend Ofgem’s regulatory powers to include heat networks. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) DESNZ is introducing heat network regulation which aims to provide consumers with comparable protections to existing gas and electricity regulations.
This new regulatory framework was signed into law earlier this year, establishing Ofgem as the market regulator with consumer interests as its highest priority.
When Ofgem formally commence this role in January 2026, they will require suppliers to institute protections for vulnerable consumers and will have powers to collect pricing data, conduct investigations into instances of disproportionately high prices, and intervene when there is sufficient evidence. They will also establish guaranteed standards of performance to ensure that a minimum quality of service is provided. |
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Reservoirs: Construction
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 21st May 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with (a) water companies and (b) local authorities on building new reservoirs to ensure water security. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Ministers and officials have regular discussions with a range of stakeholders, including water companies and local authorities, on many issues related to the water sector.
Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a secure supply of water for customers set out in their Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs). These plans are statutory and will set out how each company will continue to meet this duty and manage water supply and demand, including system leakages for at least the next 25 years. Within their plans, water companies must consider all options, including demand management and new water resources including reservoirs water transfers. They must also consult on their plans, including with local authorities.
The most recent WRMPs contain proposals for delivery of multiple new schemes by 2050, including 9 new reservoirs. Water companies continue to develop their reservoir proposals with relevant stakeholders including local authorities to ensure long-term water security. |
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India: Pakistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 21st May 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support people affected by political persecution in the India- Pakistan conflict. Answered by Catherine West - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The agreement to cease further military action reached on 10 May is a hugely welcome development. The UK's long-standing position is that it is for India and Pakistan to find a lasting political resolution on Kashmir, taking into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people. The UK Government recognises that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We continue to encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. |
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Health Professions: Recruitment
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 21st May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of (a) clinical oncologists, (b) therapeutic radiographers, (c) medical physicists and (d) engineers as part of the NHS 10 year plan. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) A central part of the 10-Year Health Plan will be our workforce and those who support our workforce, and how we ensure the National Health Service has the right people, in the right places, with the right skills to deliver the care patients need when they need it. Getting the NHS back to working for patients means ending the workforce crisis across the health service. We intend to take a fresh look at the Long Term Workforce Plan, to ensure it fully aligns with the level of ambition and reforms required following the 10-Year Health Plan. Decisions about recruitment are matters for individual NHS trusts. |
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Social Security Benefits: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 21st May 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) support, (b) benefits and (c) resources her Department provides to (i) humanitarian and (ii) healthcare workers with PTSD who have worked in warzones and are unable to return to work. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) For all Universal Credit (UC) customers with health conditions and disabilities additional support is based on the outcome of a Work Capability Assessment (WCA). The outcome may be that they are found to have Limited Capability for Work (LCW), Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA) or be found fit for work. An extra amount of UC is awarded if a customer is found to have LCWRA.
Government is committed to reforming the system of health and disability benefits so that it promotes and enables employment among as many people as possible. The system must also work to reduce poverty for disabled people and those with health conditions and support disabled people to live independently. It is also vital to ensure that the system is financially sustainable in the long term.
The Pathways to Work Green Paper, published in March 2025, set out our plans to reform benefits and support for disabled people and people with health conditions. The reforms will ensure the most vulnerable and severely disabled people are protected, so they can live with dignity and security, while supporting those who can work to do so.
This Government is committed to putting the views and voices of disabled people at the heart of all that we do, so we will consult on these proposals with disabled people and representative organisations. |
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Driving Tests
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 22nd May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the length of time for which a driving theory test certificate is valid. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) It is important road safety knowledge and hazard perception skills are up to date at the critical point a person drives unsupervised for the first time.
The maximum duration of two years between passing the theory test and a subsequent practical test is in place to ensure a customer’s road safety knowledge and ability to identify developing hazards is current. This validity period is set in legislation, and the Government has no current plans to lay further legislation to extend it.
Ensuring learner drivers have current relevant knowledge and skills is a vital part of the learning to drive process as new drivers are disproportionately casualties on our roads. Learners therefore need to pass another theory test if their two-year theory test certificate expires.
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Housing: Insulation
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 22nd May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to prevent leaseholders from absorbing the cost of increases in insurance premiums for buildings undergoing remediation works for flammable cladding. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Leaseholders are usually responsible for paying for buildings insurance, according to the terms of their lease. Buildings insurance premiums for all buildings have risen considerably since the Grenfell tragedy; some leaseholders in buildings with fire safety defects are facing extremely high premiums. A Financial Conduct Authority report stated that premiums have risen by 94% for buildings without flammable cladding between 2016 and 2021, and by 187% for buildings with identified flammable cladding.
My officials are working with the insurance industry, as announced in the Remediation Acceleration Plan, to consider whether, for the duration of remediation programmes, government might support industry to reduce fire related liabilities, in order to reduce the high insurance bills some leaseholders are facing.
In addition to this, my Department has consulted on how to best ensure that landlords, freeholders and property managing agents do not receive excessive and opaque buildings insurance commissions at leaseholders’ expense as part of implementing the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act. We will publish our response to this consultation in due course. |
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Radiotherapy: Procurement
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 22nd May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the use of block contracts for radiotherapy services, in the context of (a) recent trends in levels of patient numbers and (b) Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England, published in September 2024. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) NHS England and the integrated care boards are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare needs of local communities are met. These responsibilities include ensuring adequate healthcare provision, care, and wider support for local populations, including in remote and rural areas. This includes radiotherapy treatment. The Government will work to ensure that the best standard of healthcare is available no matter where people live. Since April 2022, the responsibility for investing in new radiotherapy machines has been with local systems. However, the Government is investing £70 million of central funding to replace outdated radiotherapy machines, to ensure the most advanced treatment is available to patients who need it. There are no current plans to review the use of block contracts for radiotherapy services. All future spending commitments beyond 2025/26, including this one, will be determined through the next phase of the Spending Review process, which will conclude in June. |
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Tomography: Finance
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Thursday 22nd May 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered providing dedicated capital funding for new (a) MRI and (b) CT scanners for radiotherapy departments. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Elective Reform Plan, published in January 2025, sets out the reforms needed to return to the 18-week Referral to Treatment (RTT) constitutional standard by March 2029, a standard which has not been met consistently since September 2015. This will include ensuring the diagnostic capacity, such as magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scanners, required to deliver on the standard. As announced at the Autumn Budget 2024, capital spending is set to increase to £13.6 billion in 2025/26, representing record levels of capital investment into healthcare. This settlement includes a £1.65 billion capital investment to fund new surgical hubs, diagnostic scanners, and beds, supporting National Health Service performance across secondary and emergency care in 2025/26. Of this, £70 million will fund new radiotherapy machines to improve cancer treatment. In addition, the Government is backing the NHS with over £4 billion in operational capital in 2025/26, enabling systems to allocate funding to local priorities such as replacement diagnostic and radiotherapy equipment. All future spending commitments beyond 2025/26 will be determined through the next phase of the Spending Review process. |
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Renewable Energy: National Grid
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Friday 23rd May 2025 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many renewable energy projects are waiting to be connected to the National Grid. Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Data from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) shows there were 1759 renewable energy projects in the transmission queue at the end of March 2025. |
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Wednesday 4th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Friday 13th June 2025 70 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House stands in solidarity with the crew of 12, including climate activist Greta Thunburg, of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla Ship bound for the Gaza Strip, attempting to break Israel's siege of Gaza to deliver vital aid including essential medical supplies, food and children's aid; supports the statement by … |
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Thursday 12th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 13th June 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House commemorates Diabetes Week 2025; notes that 5.8 million in the UK are living with diabetes; understands that without the right support, diabetes can lead to other long-term conditions and complications like sight loss, amputations, stroke and heart disease; is concerned that more than 1 in 3 people … |
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Thursday 12th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 13th June 2025 Men’s Health Week 2025 (No. 2) 6 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House marks the end of Men’s Health Week 2025 and recognises the continuing crisis in men’s mental health; notes with concern that suicide is the leading cause of death among men under 50, with rates highest among those in middle age; welcomes the Government’s commitment to a men’s … |
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Thursday 12th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Friday 13th June 2025 UK Government recognition of the state of Palestine 85 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) That this House notes the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution of 17-20 June 2025; welcomes the Prime Minister’s remarks that Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people; reaffirms the position of the House … |
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Monday 9th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 12th June 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House recognises the increasing pressures faced by Hong Kong nationals living in the United Kingdom, particularly those who have arrived under the British National (Overseas) visa route; notes with concern the reports of intimidation, surveillance, and community tensions exacerbated by actions of the Chinese state; acknowledges the vital … |
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Tuesday 10th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 12th June 2025 Impact of EU 90/180 day rule on UK citizens 28 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House is deeply concerned about the damaging impact of the EU’s 90-day limit within a 180-day period on British touring artists, professional drivers, and tourists; notes that current rules severely restrict the mobility and economic opportunities of musicians, performers, lorry and coach drivers, and British travellers who depend … |
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Tuesday 10th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 12th June 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House commends the second report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2024–25 on Adult Social Care: the Cost of Inaction, published on 5 May 2025; agrees with their conclusion that unpaid carers are bearing the highest cost from successive governments’ failures to reform adult social … |
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Wednesday 11th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th June 2025 Access to Electric Vehicle charging for social housing residents 9 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the urgent need to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) to help tackle climate change and clean up polluted air as part of the UK’s net zero commitments; notes that residents in social housing may face practical challenges in installing EV chargers, particularly where parking … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 Reform of NHS dentistry services 36 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only 40% of … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 Long covid in children and young people 21 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with thousands experiencing prolonged symptoms following covid-19 infection; regrets the serious consequences for children’s health, education, and family wellbeing; further notes the strain on schools and healthcare services; recognises the … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 Wastewater Infrastructure and Environmental Protection in Planning Applications 18 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House expresses concern about the potential impact of new developments on local water and drainage systems, particularly in areas with chalk streams, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other protected habitats; notes that water companies often claim a site holds sufficient capacity despite local systems being under strain … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 Reform of monetary limits on charity lotteries 24 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House acknowledges the role played by Britain’s charity lottery sector in providing some £450 million in vital funds for good causes each year at no cost to the Government; recognises the unique nature of charity lottery fundraising, which is centred on long-term, unrestricted giving; acknowledges such a model … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises the urgent need to improve diagnostic pathways for brain tumours, the largest cancer killer of the under 40s; notes with concern the findings of The Brain Tumour Charity’s April 2025 report entitled Exploring GP Access to Imaging in England, which highlights significant delays in diagnosis, with … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 50 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks the Government to address … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the chronic delays in the Department for Work and Pensions’ administration of the Access to Work (AtW) scheme, which is vital in supporting disabled people to enter and remain in employment; further notes that new claims for employed applicants are currently taking around nine … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Libraries Week 2025, taking place from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June, as a national campaign recognising the vital role libraries, professional librarians and volunteers play in strengthening communities and driving opportunity; welcomes this year’s theme entitled Libraries change lives by sustaining economic growth, which … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th June 2025 Reinstatement of the Winter Fuel Payment 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House notes with great concern the significant financial hardship caused by the removal of the Winter Fuel Payment for those already affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis; recognises the vital role this payment plays in supporting vulnerable individuals; urges the Government to reinstate this payment without … |
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Thursday 5th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th June 2025 246th running of the Epsom Derby 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House celebrates the 246th running of the Epsom Derby, taking place on 6 and 7 June 2025; notes that the first Derby was held on 4 May 1780 and that it has since become a cornerstone of British horse racing and a significant cultural tradition; recognises the enduring … |
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Thursday 5th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th June 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises Surrey Search and Rescue for their invaluable voluntary work in assisting the emergency services to find missing vulnerable adults and children; acknowledges their 24/7 commitment to supporting those in need; commends their team of over 80 people and search dogs for their tireless efforts to keep … |
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Thursday 5th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 6th June 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with alarm the potential national security risks which would result from the proposed Embassy, including an increased capacity for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party; acknowledges the grave concerns raised by pro-democracy Chinese … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House supports Volunteers Week 2025; celebrates the extraordinary work that volunteers, charities, and grassroots organisations do to support their local communities; notes the work of volunteer-supported organisations across the South Cotswolds, including Cirencester Stroke Club, Tetbury Men's Shed, The Big Yellow Bus Project, Food for Thought, The Churn … |
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Monday 2nd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025 40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park 9 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Surrey Research Park, a pioneering community of innovation and technological advancement operated by the University of Surrey; recognises its ongoing role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry since it was established by the University of Surrey in 1985; further highlights its … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th June 2025 Water quality of the River Mole 8 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House expresses deep concern over the deteriorating water quality of the River Mole; notes recent data collected by River Mole River Watch reveals persistently high levels of phosphate pollution in the River Mole over the last two years, with average concentrations increasing from 0.48 parts per million (ppm) … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th June 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3 June, founded in 2013 to promote the heritage, craftsmanship and cultural significance of cider making around the globe; recognises that cider holds a unique place in British life, with the UK cider industry valued at over £3.4 billion annually, supporting thousands … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 74 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian … |
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Friday 16th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Digital-only immigration status 18 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House expresses serious concern about the implementation of the digital-only immigration status, which was first rolled out in 2018 for those with status under the EU Settlement Scheme and by the end of 2024 had been extended to all migrants with an immigration status in the UK; notes … |
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Wednesday 21st May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025 British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (No. 2) 23 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension … |
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Wednesday 21st May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House welcomes the steps taken at the recent reset Summit to improve UK-EU relations and move beyond the instability and confusion of recent years; recognises the potential for cooperation in areas such as science, defence and food trade to bring tangible benefits to people and businesses across the … |
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Thursday 22nd May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House welcomes the establishment of the UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership as an important step toward rebuilding structured cooperation on defence issues; recognises the shared interest of both the UK and the EU in strengthening collective European security, particularly in light of Russian aggression in Ukraine and uncertainty … |
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Thursday 22nd May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates Nature-Friendly Farming Week; acknowledges the important role farmers across the UK play in growing food, restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, and strengthening rural communities; congratulates the nature-friendly farming network on their work to expand and support nature-friendly farming in the UK; notes with concern that the abrupt … |
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Monday 27th January Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd May 2025 83 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a … |
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Monday 19th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st May 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House celebrates World Bee Day, a UN-designated day whose theme this year is to highlight the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agri-food systems and the health of our planet's ecosystems; notes with concern the rise of the Asian hornet and its effect on wildlife and … |
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Monday 19th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st May 2025 25 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House notes that 19 May 2025 marks World IBD Day, a global initiative to raise awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; recognises that over 500,000 people in the UK are currently living with Crohn’s or colitis, with 25,000 more diagnosed each year; … |
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Monday 19th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st May 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House celebrates 20 May 2025 as World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in promoting individual and planetary health; recognises the centrality of bees to the British way of life, from the quiet … |
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Monday 12th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 19th May 2025 Improving equestrian road safety awareness 29 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recognises that one third … |
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Thursday 15th May Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 16th May 2025 UK aid for global forests and indigenous peoples 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House expresses deep concern at the threat to UK support for global forests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) as a result of reductions to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget; notes that tropical forests are vital to climate regulation, biodiversity, food security and … |
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Monday 12th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House notes that around 5,000 overseas-qualified dentists are currently waiting to sit the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) in order to practice dentistry in the UK; further notes that each application process costs individuals approximately £5,000; highlights the case of one South Cotswolds constituent who has been unable to … |
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Monday 12th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House believes that victims of crime should be able to access a transcript of court proceedings free of charge; notes that this would improve transparency throughout the criminal justice process; regrets the extortionate costs associated with court transcript fees, noting particular instances where victims were changed up to … |
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Wednesday 14th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 Universities and international students 29 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply proud of the UK’s place as a world-leader in research and teaching in universities and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), home to many of the world’s leading universities; notes with concern the deep financial issues facing many universities and HEIs, with more than four in … |
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Wednesday 14th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 May 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by the Jewish LGBT+ charity KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBTQ+ groups to withdraw from Pride in London this year, marking the second consecutive year they have felt unable to participate due to safety concerns and a lack of adequate assurances from … |
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Wednesday 14th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that many … |
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Wednesday 14th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House recognises the significant impact of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which affects around 3% of pregnancies in the UK; notes with concern the lack of diagnostic training given to general practitioners who first see sufferers before the first appointment with a midwife, which tends to come in the ninth … |
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Monday 28th April Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best … |
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Monday 12th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th May 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House recognises the benefits of a comprehensive Youth Mobility Scheme between the UK and the European Union; urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious approach to negotiations, acknowledging that such a scheme would enhance cultural exchange, expand opportunities for our young people and boost our economy; calls … |
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Thursday 8th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 6 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House recognises the importance of, and celebrates, Deaf Awareness Week 2025; acknowledges this year’s theme, Beyond Silence; congratulates organisations such as the British Deaf Association, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the National Deaf Children’s Society for the vital work they do in supporting deaf people, … |
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Monday 28th April Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 37 signatures (Most recent: 11 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each … |
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Thursday 8th May Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 12th May 2025 UK role in peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina 22 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House notes with deep concern the ongoing threats to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the actions of Milorad Dodik in rejecting the authority of the international peace envoy and undermining the Dayton Agreement; recalls the consistent warnings of the late Lord Ashdown, former High Representative … |
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12 May 2025, 7:40 p.m. - House of Commons "need, better than less. >> We will now start a three minute time limit, I call Will Forster. >> In my constituency of Woking, it " Ms Stella Creasy MP (Walthamstow, Labour ) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Florence Eshalomi, in the chair1 Lewis Cocking Chris Curtis Mr Lee Dillon Maya Ellis Mr Will Forster |
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Attendance statistics - HCLG Committee member attendance for 2024-25 as at 9 April 2025 Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: of 21 (66.7%) Maya Ellis (Labour, Ribble Valley) (added 21 Oct 2024) 14 of 21 (66.7%) Mr Will Forster |
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Oral Evidence - Clearsprings Ready Homes, Serco UK & Europe, and Mears Group Asylum accommodation - Home Affairs Committee Found: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee member present: Mr Will Forster. |
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Jun. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 June 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC22 Freddie van Mierlo Olly Glover Layla Moran Tom Morrison Mr Will Forster Clive Jones Martin |
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May. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC22 Freddie van Mierlo Olly Glover Layla Moran Tom Morrison Mr Will Forster Clive Jones Martin |
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May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 22 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 22 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 20 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 20 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 15 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 15 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 14 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 13 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 13 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Franklin Daisy Cooper Caroline Voaden Tessa Munt Helen Maguire Chris Coghlan Gideon Amos Mr Will Forster |
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May. 12 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 12 May 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Negatived on division_NC21 Lisa Smart Christine Jardine Ben Maguire Josh Babarinde Mr Will Forster |
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May. 07 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 7 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Chamberlain Sarah Olney Charlie Maynard Ellie Chowns Jess Brown-Fuller Manuela Perteghella Mr Will Forster |
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May. 02 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Progress of the bill Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-26 Briefing papers Found: extension to the private sector, and the absence of guidance In contrast, Pete Wishart and Will Forster |