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Thursday 25th June 2026 1:30 p.m. Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Select Committee Statement on the Second Report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Affordability of Home Ownership, HC 41 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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9 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 86 |
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9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 157 Noes - 287 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster 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 - 278 Noes - 149 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266 |
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10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271 |
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17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 258 |
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17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 144 Noes - 244 |
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17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 249 |
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17 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 317 |
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16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 255 |
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16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 246 |
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16 Jun 2026 - Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill - View Vote Context Will Forster voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 151 Noes - 258 |
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Will Forster speeches from: Rural Pubs: Fiscal Support
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (68 words) Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 2 speeches (116 words) Thursday 11th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Transport |
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Will Forster speeches from: Business of the House
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (84 words) Thursday 11th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Will Forster speeches from: Local Government Reform
Will Forster contributed 4 speeches (1,346 words) Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Will Forster speeches from: Child Contact Arrangements
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (84 words) Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Justice |
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Will Forster speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Will Forster contributed 1 speech (56 words) Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Children: Social Services
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 9th June 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Ofsted’s reviews of local authority children’s services departments. Answered by Josh MacAlister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Ofsted has a crucial role to play in upholding standards in children’s social care and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services through inspection. In 2024 Ofsted conducted the Big Listen, the biggest consultation in Ofsted’s history. The consultation identified the need to revise how Ofsted inspects, grades and reflects the realities of children’s lives through inspection. The department is working closely with Ofsted to update its children’s social care inspection frameworks in line with the wider reform agenda, including embedding a focus on family help and the continuum of need, so that children and families are getting the right help at the right time. Ofsted introduced initial revisions in April 2026 and will consult in summer 2026 on further reforms for 2027. We are also working with Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission as they revise the Area SEND inspection framework to reflect clarified statutory roles for local authorities and integrated care boards, and wider SEND reform. |
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Train Operating Companies: Standards
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 17th June 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set out the key performance indicators her Department uses to assess changes in the level of performance for train operators following nationalisation; and whether she has set targets for improvement. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Working with the industry, the new Services Agreements for public sector operators consolidate the myriad of performance measures so that both track and train can focus on the same measures of success. The most important indicators are train cancellations and punctuality (as measured by how many trains arrive within three minutes of schedule). Targets are negotiated each year as part of the Annual Business Planning process with each operator, taking into account the particular circumstances foreseen in the year ahead. In addition, there are a number of measures and key performance indicators covering customer, operations and finance.
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Training
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on a) improving the transition from training into sustained employment and b) the evidential basis for assessing the potential impact of current interventions on dropout rates among trainees. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Education and the Home Secretary on a range of issues, including the housebuilding workforce. |
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Construction: Employment
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on (a) future labour demand in construction and (b) the impact of recent changes to immigration law on the construction sector. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Secretary of State for Education and the Home Secretary on a range of issues, including the housebuilding workforce. |
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Hospitality Industry: Assistance Animals
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will review the adequacy of current guidance for hospitality venues on the admission of assistance animals, including the distinction between fully trained assistance dogs and those in training. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) Strong protection already exists in the Equality Act 2010, which places a duty on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to improve disabled people’s access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. This reasonable adjustment duty is an anticipatory duty, meaning that those who provide goods, facilities and services to members of the public are expected to anticipate the reasonable adjustments that disabled customers may require, including auxiliary aids. This could include allowing the use of assistance dogs so that disabled customers have the same access to goods and services and are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled customers. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a public body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act, has published guidance for all businesses, including service providers, on this subject. The guidance explains that assistance dogs should be treated as auxiliary aids and not as pets. The guidance makes clear that businesses and service providers should allow assistance dogs access to buildings where dogs would normally not be permitted whenever this is reasonable. |
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Assistance Animals
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and disability organisations on the recognition of assistance dogs not accredited by Assistance Dogs UK. Answered by Kate Dearden - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) Strong protection already exists in the Equality Act 2010, which places a duty on businesses and service providers to make reasonable adjustments to improve disabled people’s access to goods and services so they are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled people. This reasonable adjustment duty is an anticipatory duty, meaning that those who provide goods, facilities and services to members of the public are expected to anticipate the reasonable adjustments that disabled customers may require, including auxiliary aids. This could include allowing the use of assistance dogs so that disabled customers have the same access to goods and services and are not placed at a substantial disadvantage compared to non-disabled customers. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a public body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act, has published guidance for all businesses, including service providers, on this subject. The guidance explains that assistance dogs should be treated as auxiliary aids and not as pets. The guidance makes clear that businesses and service providers should allow assistance dogs access to buildings where dogs would normally not be permitted whenever this is reasonable. |
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Local Government: Reorganisation
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 17th June 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department has made of the financial savings arising from local government reorganisation. Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 77631 on 13 October 2025. |
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Home Education: Registration
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Monday 15th June 2026 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 on the home school register. Answered by Olivia Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities) The Children Not in School measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, when implemented, will require local authorities in England and Wales to maintain registers of children who are not in school, including home-educated children. The department has published impact assessments considering a broad range of impacts of the measures, which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-impact-assessments. These include the regulatory impact assessment for the measures which outlines estimated costs to businesses and households. More information on the regulatory impact assessment is available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd5d05d8e313b503358c04/Children_Not_in_School.pdf. We have assessed that the measures will result in new burdens for local authorities. We are currently conducting a full new burdens assessment to establish the exact amount of additional funding required by local authorities in England to fulfil the new duties, including the support duty. Further evidence for this assessment will be gathered through a public consultation ahead of implementation of the measures. |
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Resettlement: Afghanistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has assessed potential barriers to completing the relocation of eligible people under the Afghan Resettlement Programme to the UK and moving them out of transitional accommodation. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) is delivered through close cross-government collaboration, with the Home Office working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as local authorities and strategic partners. ARP governance is under continuous review to support its effective operational delivery. This includes ongoing work to refine programme plans and key performance indicators. Work is also underway to strengthen cross-government management information, including improvements to data sharing and reporting, to support consistent oversight and decision-making. We continue to assess the challenges associated with relocating eligible individuals and supporting their move from transitional accommodation (TA) into settled accommodation. These include housing availability, local authority capacity, and access to employment and public services. The government works closely with partners to address these issues through funding, operational support and engagement with the housing sector. The impact of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation is kept under review, with support provided to help families secure settled homes. Engagement with delivery partners and service users informs improvements across accommodation, integration support and programme coordination, and these lessons are helping shape future resettlement schemes. There are also positive examples of integration, including progress in employment, education, English language and community participation, with many families successfully rebuilding their lives in the UK. |
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Resettlement: Afghanistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department will (a) set the programme plan and key performance indicators and (b) establish a single source of cross-department management information for the Afghan Resettlement Programme. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) is delivered through close cross-government collaboration, with the Home Office working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as local authorities and strategic partners. ARP governance is under continuous review to support its effective operational delivery. This includes ongoing work to refine programme plans and key performance indicators. Work is also underway to strengthen cross-government management information, including improvements to data sharing and reporting, to support consistent oversight and decision-making. We continue to assess the challenges associated with relocating eligible individuals and supporting their move from transitional accommodation (TA) into settled accommodation. These include housing availability, local authority capacity, and access to employment and public services. The government works closely with partners to address these issues through funding, operational support and engagement with the housing sector. The impact of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation is kept under review, with support provided to help families secure settled homes. Engagement with delivery partners and service users informs improvements across accommodation, integration support and programme coordination, and these lessons are helping shape future resettlement schemes. There are also positive examples of integration, including progress in employment, education, English language and community participation, with many families successfully rebuilding their lives in the UK. |
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Resettlement: Afghanistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the introduction of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation on those supported by the Afghan Resettlement Programme. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) is delivered through close cross-government collaboration, with the Home Office working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as local authorities and strategic partners. ARP governance is under continuous review to support its effective operational delivery. This includes ongoing work to refine programme plans and key performance indicators. Work is also underway to strengthen cross-government management information, including improvements to data sharing and reporting, to support consistent oversight and decision-making. We continue to assess the challenges associated with relocating eligible individuals and supporting their move from transitional accommodation (TA) into settled accommodation. These include housing availability, local authority capacity, and access to employment and public services. The government works closely with partners to address these issues through funding, operational support and engagement with the housing sector. The impact of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation is kept under review, with support provided to help families secure settled homes. Engagement with delivery partners and service users informs improvements across accommodation, integration support and programme coordination, and these lessons are helping shape future resettlement schemes. There are also positive examples of integration, including progress in employment, education, English language and community participation, with many families successfully rebuilding their lives in the UK. |
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Resettlement: Afghanistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how her Department plans to integrate lessons learned from the Afghan Resettlement Programme into the design and operation of future resettlement schemes. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) is delivered through close cross-government collaboration, with the Home Office working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as local authorities and strategic partners. ARP governance is under continuous review to support its effective operational delivery. This includes ongoing work to refine programme plans and key performance indicators. Work is also underway to strengthen cross-government management information, including improvements to data sharing and reporting, to support consistent oversight and decision-making. We continue to assess the challenges associated with relocating eligible individuals and supporting their move from transitional accommodation (TA) into settled accommodation. These include housing availability, local authority capacity, and access to employment and public services. The government works closely with partners to address these issues through funding, operational support and engagement with the housing sector. The impact of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation is kept under review, with support provided to help families secure settled homes. Engagement with delivery partners and service users informs improvements across accommodation, integration support and programme coordination, and these lessons are helping shape future resettlement schemes. There are also positive examples of integration, including progress in employment, education, English language and community participation, with many families successfully rebuilding their lives in the UK. |
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Resettlement: Afghanistan
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has identified examples of successful integration of people supported by the Afghan Resettlement Programme. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) The Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) is delivered through close cross-government collaboration, with the Home Office working alongside the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as well as local authorities and strategic partners. ARP governance is under continuous review to support its effective operational delivery. This includes ongoing work to refine programme plans and key performance indicators. Work is also underway to strengthen cross-government management information, including improvements to data sharing and reporting, to support consistent oversight and decision-making. We continue to assess the challenges associated with relocating eligible individuals and supporting their move from transitional accommodation (TA) into settled accommodation. These include housing availability, local authority capacity, and access to employment and public services. The government works closely with partners to address these issues through funding, operational support and engagement with the housing sector. The impact of the nine-month limit for transitional accommodation is kept under review, with support provided to help families secure settled homes. Engagement with delivery partners and service users informs improvements across accommodation, integration support and programme coordination, and these lessons are helping shape future resettlement schemes. There are also positive examples of integration, including progress in employment, education, English language and community participation, with many families successfully rebuilding their lives in the UK. |
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Immigration
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to extend the minimum notice period given before introducing changes to the Immigration Rules. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) It is our usual practice to observe the recommended minimum 21 day convention between laying and implementation of Immigration Rules changes and we have no plans to change this. There may be times where adherence to the 21 day convention is not appropriate, for example were doing so may pose a risk to border security. In those instances, justification will be fully documented in the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum. |
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Visas: Skilled Workers
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 10th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to visa sponsorship costs and salary thresholds on small to medium-sized enterprises. Answered by Mike Tapp - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) Where changes to fee legislation are made, impact assessments are produced which identify potential impacts resulting from the changes. This includes a recent published impact assessment covering the impact of changes to fees, including those for sponsor licences, that came into effect on 8 April 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukia/2026/44/pdfs/ukia_20260044_en.pdf. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that salary thresholds are updated in line with updated data from the Office for National Statistics or, in the case of health and education occupations, national pay scales. As our Immigration White Paper set out, we will ensure that international recruitment is never a cheap alternative to fair pay and we encourage businesses to invest in the domestic workforce. |
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Asylum: Human Trafficking
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her department will be exempting victims of human trafficking from the Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The amendments form part of the 5 March policy announcements, which replace the statutory duty to support with a power, and making it a condition of support not to illegally work. The aim of these measures is to reduce misuse of support, not to make people homeless or deny support to those who genuinely need it and have no way to support themselves. The purpose and effect of the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 is set out in the Explanatory Memorandum. An Equalities Impact Assessment will be conducted throughout the policy development process, as required through the Public Sector Equality Duty. The term ‘deliberate’ is not defined in the Explanatory Memorandum. The policy remains under development. Whilst the revocation came into force on 2 June, there have been no changes to the policy. Further detail will be set out in policy guidance in due course. Any decision to withdraw support from someone who is suspected of working illegally will be made on a case-by-case basis. Existing protections remain in place and where exploitation is identified, safeguarding takes priority. Caseworkers are trained to identify exploitation risks and make appropriate referrals during the investigation process, including referrals to the National Referral Mechanism for potential victims of modern slavery. |
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Asylum: Impact Assessments
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of conducting an Equalities Impact Assessment on the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The amendments form part of the 5 March policy announcements, which replace the statutory duty to support with a power, and making it a condition of support not to illegally work. The aim of these measures is to reduce misuse of support, not to make people homeless or deny support to those who genuinely need it and have no way to support themselves. The purpose and effect of the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 is set out in the Explanatory Memorandum. An Equalities Impact Assessment will be conducted throughout the policy development process, as required through the Public Sector Equality Duty. The term ‘deliberate’ is not defined in the Explanatory Memorandum. The policy remains under development. Whilst the revocation came into force on 2 June, there have been no changes to the policy. Further detail will be set out in policy guidance in due course. Any decision to withdraw support from someone who is suspected of working illegally will be made on a case-by-case basis. Existing protections remain in place and where exploitation is identified, safeguarding takes priority. Caseworkers are trained to identify exploitation risks and make appropriate referrals during the investigation process, including referrals to the National Referral Mechanism for potential victims of modern slavery. |
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Domestic Abuse: Surrey
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will continue to fund Surrey’s Step to Change Hub after 2026/27. Answered by Natalie Fleet - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) In the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, we have committed to expanding access to tailored interventions for domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators across England and Wales. We will deliver this through a fair and open competition available to all Police and Crime Commissioners. |
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Domestic Abuse
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered rolling out the support provided by Surrey’s Step to Change Hub across the country. Answered by Natalie Fleet - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) In the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, we have committed to expanding access to tailored interventions for domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators across England and Wales. We will deliver this through a fair and open competition available to all Police and Crime Commissioners. |
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Asylum
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Tuesday 16th June 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how her Department defines deliberate in relation to the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office) The amendments form part of the 5 March policy announcements, which replace the statutory duty to support with a power, and making it a condition of support not to illegally work. The aim of these measures is to reduce misuse of support, not to make people homeless or deny support to those who genuinely need it and have no way to support themselves. The purpose and effect of the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 is set out in the Explanatory Memorandum. An Equalities Impact Assessment will be conducted throughout the policy development process, as required through the Public Sector Equality Duty. The term ‘deliberate’ is not defined in the Explanatory Memorandum. The policy remains under development. Whilst the revocation came into force on 2 June, there have been no changes to the policy. Further detail will be set out in policy guidance in due course. Any decision to withdraw support from someone who is suspected of working illegally will be made on a case-by-case basis. Existing protections remain in place and where exploitation is identified, safeguarding takes priority. Caseworkers are trained to identify exploitation risks and make appropriate referrals during the investigation process, including referrals to the National Referral Mechanism for potential victims of modern slavery. |
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Construction: Labour Turnover
Asked by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) Wednesday 17th June 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the steps her Department is taking to (a) address the ageing construction workforce and (b) prevent shortages of skilled workers over the next decade. Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) The Government announced a £625 million Construction Skills Package (CSP) to support the training of up to 60,000 additional skilled construction workers by 2029. The package will help address skills shortages in the construction industry by increasing training capacity, strengthening the workforce pipeline and improving employer engagement in skills development. This package includes:
While the package is not specifically targeted at workforce ageing, it will help mitigate workforce pressures by increasing the flow of new entrants into the sector and supporting their progression into skilled construction careers. |
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Thursday 11th June Future of children’s palliative care 18 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the findings of the report entitled Built to Last? The State of Children’s Palliative Care in 2025, published by Together for Short Lives; recognises that the report reveals a stark postcode lottery in access to high-quality palliative care for seriously ill children across England, … |
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Thursday 11th June Payment of employment tribunal awards (No. 2) 13 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern reports that individuals who have successfully won cases at Employment Tribunals are facing significant delays, or complete failure, in receiving the compensation awarded to them; further notes that, unlike other courts, Employment Tribunals do not have direct enforcement powers, leaving claimants to pursue additional … |
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Thursday 11th June 22 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House believes that the Government does not have a credible plan to bring down the asylum backlog, close the remaining asylum hotels and bring order to the UK’s asylum system, including through the provision of controlled safe routes for refugees to reach the UK; regrets the repeal of … |
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Thursday 11th June Portsmouth as the watersports venue for the 2040 Olympic Games 7 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House welcomes the Government’s interest in a bid to host the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games; notes the comments of the Liberal Democrat Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Councillor Steve Pitt, urging the Government to fully utilize existing world-class infrastructure across the United Kingdom; recognises that the Solent … |
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Thursday 11th June Dual nationals without British passports 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern the impact of the new immigration requirements effective from 25 February 2026 on dual British nationals, who will be required to present either a valid British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement attached to their non-UK passport to avoid delays at the UK border; … |
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Thursday 11th June 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates the Surrey Bird Club and the Woking Peregrine Project on the recent success of the peregrine falcons nesting at Export House in Woking; notes that the installation of a nest box in 2016 has supported the return of these remarkable birds of prey to the town … |
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Thursday 11th June British citizens' right to a family life with spouses in the UK 19 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes that British citizens wishing to return to live in the UK with a foreign-born spouse face complex, costly visa application conditions; believes that UK citizens should have a presumed right to a family life in their own country, subject to proper checks on the bone fide … |
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Thursday 11th June Drug education in independent schools 11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with concern that there is currently no regulation requiring independent schools to provide drug education to their pupils; further notes that while state schools are mandated to deliver relationships, sex and health education, which includes drug education, independent schools are not bound by the same requirements … |
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Thursday 11th June Indefinite Leave to Remain changes 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with grave concern the proposed reforms to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) contained within the Government’s White Paper; further notes with particular concern the proposed blanket retrospective application of ILR, which violates the fundamental British values of fairness and respect; regrets that this measure would negatively … |
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Thursday 11th June South Western Railway and zero waste to landfill 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House congratulates South Western Railway on achieving zero waste to landfill since 2018; recognises the hard work of people on the ground sorting individual bins to achieve this milestone, from train presentation teams to waste segregation officers, who have helped show how corporations can achieve sustainability; welcomes SWR’s … |
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Thursday 11th June UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace; believes that … |
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Thursday 11th June 24 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House believes that allowing asylum seekers to work improves integration, allows them to contribute and support themselves, and reduces the chances they will work illegally; acknowledges that those who have claimed asylum in the UK can apply for permission to work if they have been waiting more than … |
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Tuesday 30th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates 25 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, including for accessible transport, communication support, personal assistance and adapted … |
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Tuesday 30th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2026 Adequacy of early years funding in Hampshire 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House notes with concern the mounting pressures facing the early years sector following the rise in employer National Insurance contributions; further notes the widening gap between the funding needed to deliver high quality early years care and the funding actually provided under the Government's childcare scheme, and the … |
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Monday 29th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 30th June 2026 Protections for UK egg producers 22 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with concern the growing pressure on UK egg producers as imports of eggs rise to around 1.6 billion annually, as reported by the British Egg Industry Council, despite many imports failing to meet welfare and food safety standards required by UK producers; acknowledges the important role … |
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Thursday 25th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 A new growth and defence partnership with Europe 23 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House deeply regrets the negative economic impact of the previous Conservative Government's Brexit deal, which estimates suggest could have been as much as £90 billion lost in tax revenues in 2025 alone; expresses alarm at the worsening cost-of-living crisis for millions of Britons, and a continuing decline in … |
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Thursday 25th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2026 Deaths of humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House is appalled by the deaths of two humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid, killed in a Russian missile strike while carrying out de-mining work in Ukraine; notes that humanitarian workers are protected under international law; condemns this unconscionable attack and Russia's continued aggression against the Ukrainian people; … |
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Wednesday 24th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Birth of England in Westmorland in 927 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the birth of England in Westmorland in 927; congratulates the council and the community for marking this on behalf of the nation; recognises the historical significance of the villages of Eamont Bridge and Brougham which are sited where King Æthelstan brought together the most significant kings … |
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Wednesday 24th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Visibility, marketing and public safety of vaping products 15 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House, while welcoming the provisions of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, considers that further action is required to address the widespread visibility and promotion of vaping products on the high street and the risks they pose to public health, the environment and public safety; notes in particular … |
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Wednesday 24th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House celebrates Armed Forces Week and shows its support for the brave men and women who make up Armed Forces communities in North East Hampshire and across the country, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, families and charities; acknowledges the vital role the Armed Forces play in defending … |
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Wednesday 24th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 Work of physician associates and the Leng review 9 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the valuable contribution made by physician associates and anaesthesia associates to patient care across the NHS; notes that these professions have worked in the UK health service for over two decades and support multidisciplinary teams in a range of clinical settings; further notes the findings of … |
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Wednesday 24th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th June 2026 9 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) That this House notes that 23 June 2026 marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union; recognises the significant economic, political and social changes that have taken place since the referendum; further notes analysis suggesting that Brexit is reducing UK economic output by approximately £90 billion … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Camberley men's breakfast club 13 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House commends John Platt for his outstanding voluntary work in establishing and sustaining the Camberley Men’s Breakfast Club; recognises the important role the club plays in providing a welcoming space for men to speak openly, combat loneliness and maintain social connection; pays tribute to John’s dedication in organising … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands 19 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House condemns the grindadráp or Grind in the Faroe Islands, where pods of dolphins are driven into bays by small boats and slaughtered by hand; notes with concern that more than 1,000 cetaceans were killed in 2025, including juveniles and pregnant females; further notes that this practice is … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Close season for hare shooting 17 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern that the brown hare is the only game species in England and Wales without a statutory close season, leaving pregnant does and nursing mothers liable to be shot during the breeding season and their leverets to starve; recognises that hares are sentient animals capable … |
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Tuesday 23rd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2026 Approval of teplizumab for Type 1 diabetes on the NHS 18 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House welcomes the approval of teplizumab, also known as Tzield, for use on the NHS in England and Wales as a treatment capable of delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes by up to three years; recognises this as a landmark breakthrough for the Type 1 diabetes community, … |
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Monday 22nd June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 13 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House celebrates English Wine Week 20-28 June; highlights the significant contribution of this industry to the UK economy; notes in particular the 500 hectares of vines in Winchester, making it the fifth-largest wine producer in the country; pays tribute to Hambledon, The Grange, Longdown and Northbrook vineyards to … |
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Wednesday 17th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Infill of former mineral extraction sites in floodplains 9 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House notes with concern the practice of infilling former mineral extraction sites with inert materials within functional floodplains; further notes significant concerns in the constituency of Henley and Thame, including at Playhatch and Sonning Eye, that such activities may impede groundwater flow, reduce flood storage capacity, and increase … |
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Wednesday 17th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Independent businesses in Fleet 8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House expresses concern over the closure of Scoop, a community-centred zero waste shop which is a favourite on Fleet’s High Street; recognises that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and the heart of local high streets; highlights that businesses like Scoop, which offer local and sustainable … |
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Thursday 18th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Domestic abuse and the FIFA World Cup 19 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes that instances of domestic abuse will increase during this FIFA World Cup and that many women will be watching the games with fear, concerned for their safety and that of their children when the final whistle blows; recognises that the behaviours accompanying such major sporting tournaments … |
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Thursday 18th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2026 Hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026 8 signatures (Most recent: 26 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House regrets the use of scheduled hydration breaks during FIFA World Cup matches; further regrets the introduction of routine stoppages during normal playing time in association football; and calls upon the Government to legislate that a football match shall, save in cases of emergency, consist of two uninterrupted … |
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Tuesday 16th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2026 18 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the role pubs play as vital community anchors across the United Kingdom, providing local employment, supporting charities, and helping to combat social isolation; notes with deep concern that one pub permanently closed every day across England and Wales in 2025; acknowledges the unsustainable pressures facing the … |
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Tuesday 16th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2026 Russian bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra 21 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House condemns Russia's horrific bombing of the monastery at Kyiv Pecherska Lavra, and recognises that this is another Russian war crime in its illegal war against Ukraine; sends our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine and commends their bravery in the face of continued Russian aggression; … |
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Tuesday 16th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th June 2026 Wellbeing support for fire and rescue services 30 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House recognises the immense physical, emotional and psychological demands placed upon firefighters and fire control staff across the United Kingdom; notes concerns regarding the inconsistent provision of mental health support across fire and rescue services; acknowledges the evidence that firefighters are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents, high levels … |
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Monday 15th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House believes victims of crime must have full and fair access to justice; notes that many victims are unable to attend the entirety of hearings or trials and that court proceedings can be complex and difficult to follow; considers it unacceptable that victims are charged thousands of pounds … |
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Monday 15th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2026 Infected Blood Inquiry compensation 32 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the findings of the Infected Blood Inquiry and the recommendation of Sir Brian Langstaff that compensation should be delivered with urgency and in a manner that is simple, fair and speedy; recognises that victims and bereaved families have already waited decades for justice; further notes that … |
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Monday 1st June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2026 57 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with alarm that the UK hospitality sector is under severe and compounding pressure, with thousands of businesses entering insolvency and margins eroded by rising energy costs, increased business rates, staff shortages, and supply chain inflation; recognises that the United Kingdom is an outlier among European countries, … |
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Thursday 11th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2026 Minehead RNLI's 125th anniversary 11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) That this House congratulates all of the volunteers and staff members who have given their time and dedication to the Minehead RNLI Station over the past 125 years since the establishment of the station in 1901; commends the outstanding commitment of the generations of volunteers who have served the RNLI … |
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Thursday 11th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2026 Public disorder in Southampton and Belfast 25 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House expresses sympathy to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the attacks in both Southampton and Belfast; condemns the public disorder in Belfast and Southampton; affirms that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society; further … |
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Wednesday 10th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th June 2026 42 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jul 2026) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House is deeply troubled by the Department for Transport’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans to cut Coastguard volunteers’ remuneration; notes with concern the significant support these services provide not only during peak tourist seasons, when visitors may be unfamiliar with local conditions and face heightened risks, but also … |
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Wednesday 10th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2026 Risk of AI chatbots to children 36 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses concern on the rising prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots incorporated into social media for children; highlights that children have difficulty distinguishing between human and chatbot and so are uniquely vulnerable to addictive and harmful algorithms, which pose a mental health threat; acknowledges that psychiatrists and … |
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Tuesday 9th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 32 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual … |
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Tuesday 9th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Reducing trade and mobility barriers between the UK and EU 37 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern the growing disruption and economic harm caused by post-Brexit mobility and border arrangements between the UK and the EU; further notes that the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on 10 April 2026 has intensified pressures on British travellers, touring artists, … |
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Tuesday 9th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Palestinian children in Israeli military detention 28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 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 9th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Touring artists mobility arrangements 38 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern the barriers facing British touring artists, musicians, performers, crews and professional drivers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; recognises their cultural and economic contribution to the creative industries, exports and soft power; further notes that music contributed £8 billion to the UK economy … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 35 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes the England men's football team every success in the FIFA World Cup 2026; recognises the significance of the World Cup as the pinnacle of international football and one of the world's most celebrated sporting events; celebrates the pride, excitement and sense of national unity that the … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Social Care and Community Integrated Care’s Unfair to Care Report 2026 20 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges that more urgent action is needed to support social care in this country, that social care affects us all and that without truly fixing social care we won’t succeed in fixing healthcare; notes with concern and alarm that the Government’s Health Bill does not include any … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 14 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates the eleventh consecutive National Fish and Chip Day on 5 June 2026, which champions the role that fish and chip shops play at the heart of communities, many of which remain cherished, family-run businesses; notes with concern the severe financial pressures facing the sector, including soaring … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 19 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance 14 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House pays tribute to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance for its outstanding work delivering lifesaving pre-hospital critical care across the region; notes that the charity responded to a record 2,593 emergencies in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of increasing demand for its services; further … |
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Monday 8th June Will Forster signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2026 Prosecution of parents of children with SEND for school absence 34 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes with concern the increasing number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who are being issued with penalty notices or prosecuted in the magistrates' courts for their child's absence from school; recognises that for many such children, attendance difficulties arise from unmet special … |
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Steel Tariffs
95 speeches (10,441 words) Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Chris McDonald (Lab - Stockton North) Helen Morgan, Mary Kelly Foy, Helen Maguire, Lee Pitcher, Charlie Maynard, Cameron Thomas, Mr Will Forster - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 16th June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-16 09:45:00+01:00 Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Florence Eshalomi (Chair); Lewis Cocking; Andrew Cooper; Mr Will Forster |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026
Oral Evidence - 2026-06-09 10:00:00+01:00 Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Found: Mr Will Forster: Will Forster, MP for Woking. |
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Railways: Nature Conservation
Asked by: Ashley Fox (Conservative - Bridgwater) Monday 15th June 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5045 on Railways: Nature Conservation, how many licences relating to protected species have been issued to Network Rail and its contractors in each of the last five years; what estimate she has made of the average time taken to obtain such licences; and what estimate she has made of the (a) cost and (b) time added to rail infrastructure projects arising from those licensing requirements. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) It is not possible to confirm the number of protected species licences issued to Network Rail and its contractors over the last five years.
Network Rail has not made specific estimates of the cost or additional time to rail infrastructure projects arising from protected species licensing requirements. For Network Rail, such activities are embedded within wider project development, environmental mitigation and vegetation management processes, rather than recorded as discrete cost categories.
Licensing and survey requirements can influence project scheduling, particularly where seasonal survey constraints apply or where mitigation measures are required before works may proceed. However, the scale of any impacts on cost or programme varies significantly depending on the nature, location and timing of individual projects, and has not been quantified centrally. Effective project planning supports with limiting the impact of these requirements on project delivery.
As set out in Minister Mather’s reply to question UIN 5045 (2026–27), in response to Will Forster MP, where works may affect protected species, Network Rail seeks to carry out activities in a way that avoids the need for a licence wherever possible. Where non‑licensable approaches are not feasible, Network Rail or its appointed contractors will apply for the appropriate licence.
Network Rail does not record information on the time taken for projects to receive licences from statutory bodies. Bodies such as Natural England and Natural Resource Wales publish their own data on time taken to issue licences. |