Information between 28th March 2025 - 17th April 2025
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2 Apr 2025 - Energy Conservation - View Vote Context Zöe Franklin voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 349 Noes - 14 |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (108 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Easter Adjournment
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (859 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (108 words) Monday 7th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Zöe Franklin contributed 1 speech (90 words) Thursday 3rd April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport |
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Zöe Franklin speeches from: Non-disclosure Agreements
Zöe Franklin contributed 2 speeches (605 words) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Schools: Teaching Aids
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Saturday 29th March 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to increase access to audio-based learning resources in schools. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) The department respects the autonomy of teachers in terms of what resources they choose to use or recommend to their individual pupils, based on individual need in their own educational context and circumstances. |
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Childcare
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Saturday 29th March 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason eligibility dates for free childcare provision are set from 1 April rather than aligning with the tax year ending on 5 April; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the eligibility date on families. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The entitlements work on a termly basis, so children become eligible from the term after they reach the relevant age and/or after they or their parents meet the eligibility criteria. Terms begin on 1 September, 1 January or 1 April. Therefore, depending on when a child is born and when the eligibility criteria are met, there will be differing periods to wait until the relevant termly date. Termly deadlines enable local authorities and childcare providers to better plan and ensure sufficient early years places are available for parents each term by delineating when children are likely to enter into a place. |
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Primary Care: Transgender People
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 31st March 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of treatment of trans patients in primary care; and whether those patients receive adequate treatment for biological health needs. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) It is important that all patients, including transgender patients, feel comfortable and confident in accessing primary care services. The Government is committed to ensuring that transgender patients receive the care and support they need when accessing National Health Services. This includes where care is sex specific, such as the Cervical Screening Management System launched in June 2024, which will allow people to register their sex at birth as well as their gender identity, which should allow for better call/recall for transgender and non-binary people who have a cervix. In line with the recommendations of the Cass Review, NHS England is currently undertaking a review of adult gender services. The review will examine the model of care and operating procedures of each service, with the aim of producing an updated service specification. |
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Bus Services: Concessions
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Tuesday 1st April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to extend free bus passes for over 60s across England. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age, currently sixty-six. The ENCTS costs around £700 million annually and any changes to the statutory obligations, such as lowering the age of eligibility, would therefore need to be carefully considered for its impact on the scheme’s financial sustainability.
Local authorities in England have the power to offer concessions in addition to their statutory obligations such as lowering the age of eligibility. Additional local concessions are provided and funded by local authorities from local resources.
The government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country. Surrey County Council has been allocated £12 million of this funding. Funding allocated to local authorities to improve services for passengers can be used in whichever way they wish. This could include extending the discretionary concessions available in the local area. |
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Workplace Pensions: Inflation
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to require profitable companies to increase pre-1997 occupational pensions in line with inflation. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) Members of defined benefit pension schemes with non-indexed pre-1997 pension accrued, are now understandably concerned at seeing inflation erode the value of their retirement income. The Government’s recently announced reforms on the use of surpluses in defined benefit schemes will make it easier for individual schemes to make decisions that improve outcomes for both sponsoring employers and members, which could include discretionary benefit increases. |
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Off-payroll Working: Small Businesses
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure off-payroll working rules support (a) entrepreneurs and (b) small business growth. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The off-payroll working rules, also known as IR35, are designed to ensure that individuals working like employees, but through their own company, pay broadly the same income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) as those who are directly employed. They do not apply to the genuinely self-employed.On 27 February 2025, HMRC published updated analysis on the impacts of the 2021 off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors. It can be found here: Update to the impacts of the 2021 off-payroll working rules reform in the private and voluntary sectors - GOV.UK |
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Social Workers: Registration
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has plans to increase registration fees for social workers. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) As set out in the Children and Social Work Act 2017, Social Work England (SWE) is responsible for setting the level of the registration fee for social workers. Before determining the level of any fee, including any change, SWE must both consult publicly and gain the approval of my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education. Further information is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/16/part/2/enacted#section-36-4. SWE’s public consultation runs until 13 May 2025 and is available at: https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/news/public-consultation-on-changes-to-our-fees-is-now-open/. |
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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on (a) businesses and (b) suppliers in the (i) building and (ii) crafts sector. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) DCMS Ministers received advice on changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, including careful consideration of the potential impacts of various options to scale the scheme. We believe that the changes announced were necessary and adequate given the tight fiscal challenges we inherited from the previous government and considering competing financial demands in other parts of the heritage and cultural sector, and will continue the widest distribution of the scheme’s benefits within the available means. Based on previous scheme data, we expect 94% of claims to be unaffected by this change.
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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 3rd April 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing to a one-off relief package within the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to support (a) churches and (b) cathedrals in areas with lower economic activity. Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The Department for Culture, Media and Sport funds listed places of worship through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. This is as generous as we are able to be within existing resources. We have no plans to set up a new grant scheme or package of support.
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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Monday 7th April 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with (a) local authorities and (b) private companies that own electrical infrastructure that delivers public services on using existing (i) electric infrastructure and (ii) lamp posts to create additional EV charging points. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Government is committed to expanding the electricity network to enable decarbonisation and is working closely with Ofgem and industry to mobilise the required investment. In the current distribution price control, Ofgem has allowed £22.2bn for upfront investment in low voltage networks, including £3.1bn for network upgrades to support low-carbon technologies, including infrastructure to support EV charging.
The Government regularly engages with the electricity network companies, which are responsible for maintaining and upgrading electrical infrastructure. The Government also meets regularly with chargepoint operators and local authorities that plan and deliver on-street chargepoints. The £381m LEVI Fund supports local authorities in England to work with industry and transform the availability of EV charging for drivers without off-street parking. This includes lamp post chargepoints.
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Buildings: Fire Prevention
Asked by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) Thursday 10th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of barring non-compliant developers from being awarded public sector contracts until cladding issues from past projects are resolved. Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Major developers have already signed a Developer Remediation Contract with government, under which they are obligated to fix or pay to fix the buildings for which they are responsible. Developers who fail to comply with their contractual obligations face significant consequences, including in many cases prohibitions that would be imposed on the developer if it fails to comply with the requirements of the statutory Responsible Actos Scheme. Those prohibitions would prevent a developer from carrying out major development and from gaining building control sign-off in England, subject to limited exceptions. |
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7th April 2025
Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford) 2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP Margaret Sharp - £2,000.00 Source |
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Friday 17th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th April 2025 British companies and the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas 27 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) That this House stands with the people of Ukraine against the illegal invasion and occupation of their country by Russia; believes that sanctions on Russian exports and, in particular, Russian-produced fossil fuels, are necessary to help reduce the ability of Russia to fund its ongoing invasion; welcomes that the UK … |
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Wednesday 23rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025 UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation 31 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary 39 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for the truth to be acknowledged and for meaningful reform; notes … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that guides common toads safely through hazardous areas during their annual journey to ancient breeding grounds; commends the volunteers who brave the cold, dark and wet conditions to protect this native species now facing decline; … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly 19 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and … |
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Tuesday 8th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights 25 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Future of children’s palliative care 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)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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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern that hospital patients, staff and visitors have been charged over £1 billion in car parking fees over the past eight years; recognises the significant financial burden this places on National Health Service staff, who work tirelessly to provide care, and on patients and their … |
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Tuesday 22nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports 21 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate offenders; believes that the equal application … |
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Monday 24th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Ensuring stability for Ukrainian refugees in the UK 69 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes that Ukrainian refugees fleeing war must be treated with compassion in the UK; recognises that the war in Ukraine still wages on, more than three years after Putin first invaded; notes with concern recent reports that some Ukrainian refugees have faced losing their homes and jobs … |
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Monday 11th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Humanitarian situation in Sudan 39 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House notes that some 25 million people are facing acute hunger and urgently need humanitarian assistance in Sudan, that 14 regions are on the brink of famine and famine conditions have already been confirmed in ZamZam Camp in North Darfur and that more than 10 million have been … |
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Wednesday 20th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 48 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes … |
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Tuesday 26th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 42 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; … |
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Thursday 27th February Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Climate Change Committee's 7th Carbon Budget 20 signatures (Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s 7th carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Tuesday 1st April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 80th anniversary of Christian Aid 14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Christian Aid on its 80th anniversary; recognises that for 80 years Christian Aid has been fighting poverty and injustice; commends the organisation for offering hope to communities who need it most; praises its work towards a world where all can live with dignity, equality and justice; … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Abduction of Ukrainian children 47 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute … |
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Thursday 3rd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th April 2025 International Day for Mine Awareness 22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and … |
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Monday 7th April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th April 2025 Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement 21 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025 Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers 67 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack … |
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Wednesday 2nd April Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Libraries in state primary schools 33 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East) That this House welcomes the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House’s Libraries for Primaries campaign; is concerned that research shows that one in seven state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or dedicated library space; understands that children in disadvantaged areas are disproportionately affected by … |
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Tuesday 7th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya 38 signatures (Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical … |
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Monday 17th March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 10th anniversary of the English Riviera Film Festival 9 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates the English Riviera Film Festival on its 10th anniversary and celebrates the dedication, creativity, and hard work of all those involved in making the festival a continued success; recognises the efforts of festival director John Tomkins and the entire festival team, judges, presenters, photographers, and film … |
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Monday 31st March Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025 Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake 48 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package … |
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Monday 27th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 62 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 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 18th November Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 39 signatures (Most recent: 31 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known as the Puppy Smuggling Bill, which aims to address critical animal welfare and public health concerns associated with the illegal importation of dogs and cats; recognises that this Bill tackles puppy … |
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Wednesday 8th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 60 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real … |
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Wednesday 15th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 31 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on … |
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Monday 20th January Zöe Franklin signed this EDM on Monday 31st March 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 25 Apr 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House recognises the United Kingdom’s long-standing leadership in animal welfare and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in farming; celebrates the dedication and innovation of British farmers in producing high-quality food while improving animal welfare standards; acknowledges the significant public concern about the welfare of laying hens … |
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Easter Adjournment
60 speeches (18,366 words) Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Gen Kitchen (Lab - Wellingborough and Rushden) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) that I will definitely chase the Secretary of State on her behalf.As - Link to Speech |
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Non-disclosure Agreements
56 speeches (13,038 words) Wednesday 2nd April 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Josh Babarinde (LD - Eastbourne) Friend the Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) and the hon. - Link to Speech 2: Greg Smith (Con - Mid Buckinghamshire) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) spoke powerfully about the creative sector; the hon. - Link to Speech 3: Justin Madders (Lab - Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) Member for Guildford (Zöe Franklin) spoke about the good work of the Creative Industries Independent - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 10th April 2025
Report - British film and high-end television Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Caroline Dinenage (Conservative; Gosport) (Chair) Mr Bayo Alaba (Labour; Southend East and Rochford) Zöe Franklin |
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Tuesday 1st April 2025
Oral Evidence - Channel 4, and Channel 4 Culture, Media and Sport Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Dame Caroline Dinenage (Chair); Mr Bayo Alaba; Zöe Franklin; Damian |
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Wednesday 12th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Parliamentary Security Department, and Parliamentary Security Department Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections - Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Members present: Sir Jeremy Wright (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Kirsty Blackman; Samantha Dixon; Zöe Franklin |
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Wednesday 12th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Police, Metropolitan Police, and Metropolitan Police Speaker’s Conference on the security of candidates, MPs and elections - Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee Found: Members present: Sir Jeremy Wright (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Kirsty Blackman; Samantha Dixon; Zöe Franklin |
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Game On: Community and school sport At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Paige Cronje - Board Director at SportCheer England Stewart Kellett - Chief Executive at Basketball England Scott Lloyd - Chief Executive at Lawn Tennis Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Jon Cockcroft - Chief Executive at Bowls England Kate Stephens - Chief Executive at Chance to Shine Jordan Letts - Chief Executive at Northampton Saints Foundation View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Game On: Community and school sport At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Paige Cronje - Board Director at SportCheer England Stewart Kellett - Chief Executive at Basketball England Scott Lloyd - Chief Executive at Lawn Tennis Association At 3:30pm: Oral evidence Jon Cockcroft - Chief Executive at Bowls England Jordan Letts - Chief Executive at Northampton Saints Foundation Kate Stephens - Chief Executive at Chance to Shine View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 29th April 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: State of Play: Live comedy At 10:00am: Oral evidence Dr Sharon Lockyer - Director at Centre for Comedy Studies Research, Brunel University London Geoff Rowe BEM - Member at Live Comedy Association Jessica Toomey - Managing Director at Frog and Bucket At 11:00am: Oral evidence Kate Cheka - Comedian Matt Forde - Comedian Lynne Parker - Founder & Chief Executive at Funny Women CIC View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 9:30 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator At 10:00am: Oral evidence David Kogan OBE - Government’s preferred candidate for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 6th May 2025 2 p.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of Ofcom At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Dame Melanie Dawes DCB - Chief Executive at Ofcom The Lord Grade of Yarmouth CBE - Chair at Ofcom View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 7th May 2025 9:45 a.m. Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator At 10:00am: Oral evidence David Kogan OBE - Government’s preferred candidate for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator View calendar - Add to calendar |