Judith Cummins MP: speeches 2026

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6 Jul 2026 · Employment and Training · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
6 Jul 2026 · Payment Scheme · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
6 Jul 2026 · Environmental Protection · Hansard source
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I call the Minister to wind up.
6 Jul 2026 · Environmental Protection · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
6 Jul 2026 · Environmental Protection · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
2 Jul 2026 · Historical Forced Adoption · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
2 Jul 2026 · Historical Forced Adoption · Hansard source
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I call the Chair of the Education Committee.
2 Jul 2026 · Points of Order · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for notice of his point of order. Members on the Treasury Bench will have heard his point and will doubtless communicate it to the Minister, who is in his place, who will be able to consider whether there is anything in his remarks that requires correcting or whether, taken as a whole, they gave an accurate account of the situation.
2 Jul 2026 · Points of Order · Hansard source
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I thank the right hon. Member for his point of order. He will know that Ministers themselves are responsible for their words at the Dispatch Box. Those on the Treasury Bench will have heard his concern, and I am sure that they will pass it on to the Minister. He is an experienced Member, and will know that a number of routes are available to him to pursue questions to the Government on this issue. The Clerks in the Table Office can advise him further, if need be.
2 Jul 2026 · Points of Order · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of her point of order. When a Member visits another Member’s constituency, except on purely a private visit, they should take reasonable steps in advance to tell the Member in whose constituency the visit is taking place. The document called “Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons” deals with this matter and failure to follow that guidance is regarded as very discourteous. Bill Presented Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Matt Turmaine presented a Bill to change the procedure for amending Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 11 September, and to be printed (Bill 110).
2 Jul 2026 · Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents · Hansard source
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We will start with an immediate four-minute time limit.
2 Jul 2026 · Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents · Hansard source
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Before the hon. Lady rises, I remind Members that this is a very oversubscribed debate, and I am sure that many people want to speak.
2 Jul 2026 · Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents · Hansard source
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Before we come to the debate on commonhold and leasehold reform, I inform that House that permission to appeal has been granted following the judgment on the judicial review brought forward by ARC Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund and others over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. The case is therefore sub judice. Mr Speaker has granted a waiver to allow Members to discuss fully the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report on the implications of the Government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. I call Florence Eshalomi, who will speak for up to 15 minutes.
1 Jul 2026 · Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Clauses 2 to 4 stand part. New clause 2— Approved mileage allowance payments: review of rate for care workers— “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before the House of Commons a review of the adequacy of the approved mileage allowance payment rate set under section 2 in respect of care workers using a personal vehicle in connection with their employment. (2) The review under subsection (1) must consider— (a) whether the rate of 55 pence per mile adequately reflects the costs incurred by paid care workers when travelling between the homes of those for whom they provide care; (b) the merits of setting a higher approved rate for paid care workers who are required to transport specialist equipment, medication or mobility aids in connection with their caring responsibilities; (c) the merits of setting a higher approved rate for paid care workers who make three or more separate care visits in a single day; and (d) the interaction between mileage reimbursement practices in the social care sector and the effective hourly rate received by paid care workers relative to the National Living Wage. (3) In preparing the review under subsection (1), the Chancellor of the Exchequer must consult— (a) representatives of paid care workers; (b) representatives of employers in the social care sector; and (c) such other persons as the Chancellor considers appropriate. (4) In this section "care worker" means a person employed to provide personal care to individuals in their own homes, whether employed directly or through a domiciliary care agency.” This new clause would require the Chancellor of the Exchequer to review the adequacy of the approved mileage allowance payment rate set under section 2 in respect of care workers using a personal vehicle in connection with their employment. New clause 3— Vehicle excise duty: assessment of impact on haulage costs and consumer prices — “(1) Within three months of the passing of this Act, the Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before the House of Commons an assessment of the impact on haulage costs and consumer prices of the temporary vehicle excise duty (VED) rates for goods vehicles provided for under section 3. (2) The assessment under subsection (1) must include— (a) an estimate of the reduction in annual operating costs for a typical goods vehicle operator resulting from the reduced VED rate set under section 3; (b) an assessment of the extent to which the temporary reduction in VED affects the overall tax burden on goods vehicle operators, including that arising from fuel duty; and (c) an assessment of the adequacy of the temporary reduction in VED as a measure to reduce haulage costs and consumer prices. (3) In preparing the assessment under subsection (1), the Chancellor of the Exchequer must consult representatives of the haulage industry.” This new clause would require the Chancellor of the Exchequer to publish an assessment of the combined impact on haulage costs and consumer prices of the temporary vehicle excise duty (VED) rates for goods vehicles. New clause 4— Electricity Generator Levy: review of rate — “(1) The Treasury must review the impact of the increase in the Electricity Generator Levy rate to 55% under section 1. (2) The report must, in particular, assess— (a) the impact of that rate on investment in energy generation; (b) the effects of that rate on electricity prices, including consumer bills; (c) the implications of that rate for the security of energy supply; and (d) whether the Levy should continue to be charged at a rate of 55%. (3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay the report containing the findings of the review before Parliament before 31 March 2028.” This new clause would require the Treasury to review the impact of increasing the Electricity Generator Levy rate to 55% and to report to Parliament by 31 March 2028. New clause 5— Goods vehicle excise duty (VED) rates: review — (1) The Treasury must review the impact of the temporary vehicle excise duty (VED) rates for goods vehicles provided for under section 3. (2) The report must, in particular, assess— (a) the impact of the temporary VED rates on— (i) UK public finances, and (ii) the competitiveness of the UK freight and logistics sector; (b) the effects of the temporary VED rates on operating costs for goods vehicle operators; (c) the contribution of the temporary VED rates to efficient supply chains across the United Kingdom; and (d) whether it remains appropriate for the temporary VED rates on goods vehicles to continue. (3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay a report of the review before Parliament before 30 June 2027. This new clause would require the Treasury to review the impact of temporary vehicle excise duty rates for goods vehicles and to report to Parliament by 30 June 2027.
1 Jul 2026 · Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
1 Jul 2026 · Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
25 Jun 2026 · Connect to Work Programme · Hansard source
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We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Work and Pensions Committee. Debbie Abrahams will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement; these should be brief questions, not full speeches. I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair and not the relevant Government Minister. Front Benchers may take part in the questioning.
25 Jun 2026 · Business of the House · Hansard source
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Order. I call the Leader of the House.
25 Jun 2026 · Draft Conversion Practices Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal democrat spokesperson.
25 Jun 2026 · Draft Conversion Practices Bill · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
25 Jun 2026 · Steel Trade Measure · Hansard source
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I call the Lib Dem spokesperson.
25 Jun 2026 · Steel Trade Measure · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
25 Jun 2026 · Steel Trade Measure · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. The Minister is in his place and may wish to respond.
24 Jun 2026 · Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
24 Jun 2026 · Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services · Hansard source
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I call the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee.

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