In Parliament - Dan Tomlinson MP

This is a snapshot of some of Dan Tomlinson MP’s parliamentary activity. It covers written questions and statements Dan has made in the chamber.

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Clean Power by 2030

Energy Security and Net Zero

Dan Tomlinson made a speech in the House of Commons

Does the Secretary of State agree that community energy has a vital role to play in the transition to cleaner and greener power? Will he accept an invitation to come to my constituency in north...

Clean Power by 2030

Energy Security and Net Zero

Dan Tomlinson made a speech in the House of Commons

What progress he has made on achieving clean power by 2030.

Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International Fund

Westminster Hall debates

I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I believe that we cannot lose sight of the need for a two-state solution—for Palestine to exist alongside Israel. That is deeply important and...

Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International Fund

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I refer hon. Members to my registered interests. I strongly welcome the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages—including the...

Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill

Commons debates

I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister) for bringing this Bill forward. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Bill and to have worked with...

Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for all the work that he has done on this issue. When decision makers chose to set the age at 13 rather than 16, what evidence did they use and what detailed work did they...

Iran: Capital Punishment

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Dan Tomlinson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 3369 on Iran: Political Prisoners, whether his Department...

Iranian State Threats

Commons debates

It is welcome that the Minister is taking such strong action to counter the threat posed by Iran on Britain’s streets, but will he explain how the process to consider a proscription-style...

NICs Increase: Impact on Economic Growth

Dan Tomlinson made a speech in the House of Commons

Does the Minister agree that planning reform is essential for higher growth and lower taxes? Is he, like me, concerned that the anti-growth Opposition we see before us in this House will vote...

Community Energy Fund

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Dan Tomlinson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the document entitled CEF Funded Projects, published on 31 July 2024, how many projects his Department had funded...

Grammar Schools: Admissions

Department for Education

Dan Tomlinson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to help reduce (a) inequalities in the admissions process to academically selective grammar schools and (b) disparities in access to...

Social Media Use: Minimum Age - [Graham Stringer in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. and learned Friend for mentioning the action that has taken place in the London borough of Barnet, for which I have the honour of being one of the three Members of Parliament. I...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

That is important in some respects. One of the challenges with the policy that the hon. Member identifies is that we tax people on an individual basis and the benefits he refers to are often...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

I am happy to give way, although I perhaps should make some progress.

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention on the same important topic raised by the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr Dillon). I know that the Government are looking at this issue and at how we...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

I grew up in poverty. We had no money and lived in social housing. I had free school meals throughout my childhood, and the three of us were in emergency and temporary accommodation as well. And...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

First, I echo the comments of others in praising the Minister for his work on this issue over decades in this place. I saw it before becoming a Member of Parliament during my time working in the...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

Madam Deputy Speaker, I will try not to say “you” this time—I am sorry. I would be genuinely interested to know what the Opposition’s position is on reform of the...

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

As I understand it, the shadow Chancellor said that the triple lock is unsustainable. Do you agree with him on that point?

Social Security Benefits

Commons debates

It was what you did.