Judith Cummins MP: speeches 2026

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28 Apr 2026 · Select Committees · Hansard source
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With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Motion 18— Backbench Business Committee — That, from the start of the next Session, the following changes be made to Public Business Standing Orders: (1) Standing Order No. 122D (Election of Chair of Backbench Business Committee) shall be amended by: (i) leaving out sub-paragraphs (1)(a) and (1)(b) and inserting: (a) The election of the chair of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place at the start of the Parliament on the day of the ballots for election of select committee chairs under Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs). (b) Nominations of candidates shall be in writing and shall be received by the Clerk of the House by 5.00 pm on the day before the ballot, and the Speaker shall have power to vary these timings. (ii) leaving out sub-paragraph (1)(g) and inserting: (g) Arrangements for the election shall follow those set out in paragraphs (9) to (14) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) as if those paragraphs applied to chairs elected under this order. (2) Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee) shall be amended: (i) by adding after paragraph (2): ( ) Unless the House otherwise orders, each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament. (ii) by leaving out in paragraph (3) “remainder of the Session” and inserting “remainder of the Parliament”. Motion 19— Consequential amendments arising from the Backbench Business Committee motion — (1) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall be amended by leaving out in paragraph (6) “paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 152J” and inserting “paragraph (10) of Standing Order No. 152J”; and (2) Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates) shall be amended by leaving out in paragraph (1) “paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 152J” and inserting “paragraph (10) of Standing Order No. 152J”. Motion 20— Backbench Business Committee: Election of Chair and nomination of members in the 2026-27 Session — That at the beginning of the next Session: (i) the election of the chair of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place on a day and at times to be determined by the Speaker, in accordance with paragraphs (1)(b) to (1)(g) of Standing Order No. 122D, and such a day may be fewer than 10 days after the State Opening of Parliament; and (ii) the Committee of Selection shall table a motion relating to the membership of the Backbench Business Committee after the election of the chair has taken place. Motion 21— Select Committee chair elections — That this House notes the Procedure Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2024–26 (HC 535), and endorses paragraphs 109-111 and 114-115 of that Report and the following Rules for Select Committee Chair elections: Select committee chairs are central figures in carrying out the House’s scrutiny function and are vitally important roles in our parliamentary democracy, with significant responsibilities and weight both within and outside the House. Members of Parliament and the public have the right to expect that the elections for these posts will be conducted fairly and in a way that safeguards and enhances the reputation of the House. Members seeking to stand in elections held under Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) or No. 122D (Election of Chair of Backbench Business Committee) should follow the requirements set down in these Rules. To demonstrate their commitment to the Rules, they should signify that they have read and will abide by these Rules as part of their supporting statement when submitting their nomination form. Members engaging in campaigning activity before officially submitting their nomination should equally ensure that they act within these Rules. By standing for election as a candidate for a select committee chair position, all candidates agree to the following restrictions on their campaigning activities: 1. The production and distribution of any printed campaign material, other than the booklet of candidate statements produced by the House Administration, is prohibited. 2. The use of mass electronic communications, such as mass emails, calendar invitations or messages, or unsolicited addition to groups on any messaging platform, for campaigning purposes, is prohibited. 3. Respect for colleagues’ protected time for constituency activities and private life is paramount. Any campaign activity outside the working week (Monday to Friday) and reasonable business hours (8am to 8pm) is prohibited, including any campaign activity when the House is in recess. 4. Campaigning activities in the immediate vicinity of the polling place on the day of the election are prohibited. Candidates and prospective candidates can expect the electorate to take a dim view of any breach of the provisions of these Rules and of the damage done to the reputation of the House by any such breach.
28 Apr 2026 · Select Committees · Hansard source
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The House will now suspend pending the arrival of Lords messages. I will cause the Division bells to ring five minutes before the sitting resumes.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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Order. The House will be aware that Mr Speaker has granted a limited waiver in this case to allow limited reference to active legal proceedings relating to historic troubles-related deaths. I remind Members that references to those cases should be limited to the context and the events that led to those cases, but should not refer to the details of the cases or to the names of those involved in them. I will start by imposing a four-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches, as I will be calling the Secretary of State no later than 9.46 pm.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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Order. I call David Davis, after whom there will be a three-minute time limit.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrats spokesperson.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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Order. I gently remind Members that interventions should be short and to the point.
27 Apr 2026 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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I call Andy McDonald, who has a three-minute speaking time limit.
27 Apr 2026 · Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
27 Apr 2026 · Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over) · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrats spokesperson.
23 Apr 2026 · UK Biobank Data · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
23 Apr 2026 · UK Biobank Data · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
23 Apr 2026 · Allied Health Professionals · Hansard source
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I call Jen Craft, who will speak for up to 15 minutes.
23 Apr 2026 · Business of the House · Hansard source
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I thank the Leader of the House for that.
23 Apr 2026 · Synthetic Chemicals · Hansard source
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I call the Minister to ask the final question on this Select Committee statement.
23 Apr 2026 · Synthetic Chemicals · Hansard source
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We now come to the first Select Committee statement, on behalf of the Environmental Audit Committee. Mr Toby Perkins will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement, which should be brief questions, not full speeches. I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair, not the relevant Government Minister. Front Benchers may, of course, take part in questioning.
23 Apr 2026 · Synthetic Chemicals · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Minister.
23 Apr 2026 · Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation · Hansard source
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We now come to the second Select Committee statement on behalf of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. Florence Eshalomi 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, and I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair, and not the relevant Government Minister. Front Benchers may take part in questioning.
22 Apr 2026 · Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · Hansard source
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I must inform the House that Lords amendment 38X engages Commons financial privilege. If this Lords amendment is agreed to, I will cause the customary entry waiving Commons financial privilege to be entered in the Journal . After Clause 26 Power to require internet service providers to restrict or prevent access by children to internet services
22 Apr 2026 · Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
22 Apr 2026 · Pension Schemes Bill · Hansard source
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
22 Apr 2026 · Pension Schemes Bill · Hansard source
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I will now announce the result of today’s deferred Division on the draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026. The Ayes were 380 and the Noes were seven, so the Ayes have it. [The Division list is published at the end of today’s debates.]
22 Apr 2026 · Pension Schemes Bill · Hansard source
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I call the shadow Secretary of State.
22 Apr 2026 · Pension Schemes Bill · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Member for her point of order. The content of the motions is a matter for the Government. I can reassure her that they would not have appeared on the Order Paper unless they were in order. Those on the Government Front Bench have heard what she has said. If she would like any further advice on procedure, I recommend that she contact the Public Bill Office.
22 Apr 2026 · Pension Schemes Bill · Hansard source
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I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. That is not a matter for the Chair; it is a matter for the Committee.

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