Siobhain in Parliament
You can find comprehensive information about Siobhain’s record as an MP on the Parliamentary website. It is a very good resource and there is no point in replicating the information here.
At the Parliamentary website you can find information about: Siobhain’s Parliamentary career; her voting record in all Parliamentary Divisions (votes) since she was first elected; the Early Day Motions she has signed; her spoken contributions in debates and oral questions of Ministers; her Written Parliamentary Questions to Ministers; her Register of Interests; and her roles as Officer of All-Party Parliamentary Groups.
Below is an explanation of all the things you can find on that Parliamentary website about Siobhan.
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Siobhain on the
Parliamentary website
Here is an explanation of all the information you can find about Siobhain on the Parliamentary website. Everything is searchable, so you can find anything about Siobhain’s official record in Parliament going back to when she was first elected in 1997.
Contact information
Siobhain’s contact details can be found at the bottom of the page on this website, but Parliament also has the contact details for all MPs and Peers so anyone can contact them in our democracy.
Siobhain’s Parliamentary career
This gives the history of her elections to Parliament at each general election, and the Government posts and Committee memberships she has held as an MP.
Siobhain’s voting record
This gives Siobhain’s voting record in all Parliamentary Divisions (votes) since she was first elected. This is a searchable record.
(Please note, Members may not vote in every division of the House. This can be due to a number of reasons; The Speaker and deputies cannot vote because of the impartiality of the chair, and Sinn Féin Members have an absentionist policy. A Member may wish to abstain, or have a procedural reason for not voting. Members can be absent carrying out constituency or ministerial business, or be unable to attend for other reasons.)
Early Day Motions signed by Siobhain
You can see all the Early Day Motions (EDM) that Siobhain has signed. The information is presented by date, and you can also search for any EDM.
An Early Day Motion (EDM) is a formal motion submitted by an MP to draw attention to a particular issue, campaign, or event. EDMs are not usually debated, but they are a way of putting a concern on the parliamentary record. Other MPs can show their support by adding their signature. While EDMs rarely lead to direct action, they can help highlight important causes and show public backing within Parliament.
Siobhain’s spoken contributions
You can find transcripts of all Siobhain’s spoken contributions in debates and her oral questions of Ministers. It includes debates both in the Commons Chamber and in Westminster Hall. The information is presented by date, and you can also search for any historical contribution by Siobhain.
A debate is a discussion in Parliament where MPs or Lords express their views on an issue, challenge government policy, or push for change. Debates allow for scrutiny and help shape decision-making and legislation.
Debates in the House of Commons chamber often focus on major national issues, new laws, or government policies. MPs take turns speaking, with Ministers often required to respond to concerns raised. Key debates include Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Departmental Questions, and debates on legislation as well as any official statements made by a Minister to update the House.
Westminster Hall Debates are less-formal debates held outside the main chamber. They allow MPs to raise issues that matter to their constituents or campaign groups, often leading to a Government Minister responding. While they don’t result in a vote, they are an important way to bring attention to high profile issues.
Oral Questions are asked in person during scheduled Departmental question times in the House of Commons or Lords. Each department answers oral questions in the Chamber about once every five sitting weeks. There are two types of oral questions to which Ministers must respond on the spot. Substantive questions are printed in the Order Paper. With a substantive question, there is the opportunity to ask a supplementary question, which is not printed in the Order Paper and must be related to the original question. Topical questions are in a standard form (asking for a statement on the minister’s responsibilities) and then give the opportunity to ask a spontaneous question on any aspect of the department’s responsibilities. Topical questions usually take place during the last 15 minutes of a Question Time.
Written Questions
A Parliamentary Question (PQ) is a way for MPs and peers to get information from government ministers. It's one of the key tools used in Parliament to hold the government to account. There are two main types of PQs: Oral questions as explained above; and Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs). WPQs are submitted in writing and receive a written response from the relevant minister. Written questions allow MPs to get detailed information on government policy, spending, or local issues. Answers are published publicly, helping to keep government decisions transparent.
You can find all Siobhain’s WPQs: the information is presented by date, and you can also search for any historical contribution by Siobhain.
Siobhain’s Register of Interests
The Register of Financial Interests for MPs contains information about any financial interest an MP has, or any benefit they receive, which someone else might reasonably consider could influence what they say or do as an MP. MPs must register any change to their registrable interests within 28 days and they remain on the Register for twelve months after they have expired. The Register is updated every fortnight when the House is sitting.
As well as the current entries in the Register of Interests, it is possible also to view previous versions of the Register.
Officer Roles of All-Party Parliamentary Groups
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is an informal group made up of MPs and Members of the House of Lords from all political parties. These groups come together because they share an interest in specific topic. APPGs are not official parliamentary bodies, but they play an important role in raising awareness and encouraging cross-party discussion. They often hold events, publish reports, and meet with experts, campaigners, and members of the public. You can find out which APPGs Siobhain is an Officer for, and she will be a member (without holding an Officer role) of other APPGs.
Last election result
You can find the result of the 2024 general election, as well as a link to previous general election results in Mitcham and Morden.
Recent Parliamentary work
Siobhain’s Parliamentary Children’s Week
One of Siobhain’s personal highlights of the year is her Children’s Week in the Houses of Parliament. Every year Siobhain opens up the gates in Westminster over three days during the summer holidays to invite hundreds of families in for tours, activities, quizzes and games. The record for one year is just over 1,000 children coming into Parliament!
The days include a special personal tour of the House of Commons and House of Lords chambers, quizzes, games, colouring and snacks. Children between 6 and 16 are welcome with an adult, and it is completely free, you will just need to bring a packed lunch.
Invitations are sent out to primary schools in July and Siobhain will be outside school gates before the end of summer term with invitations, but if you would like to register your interest or find out more information before then, please get in touch using the contact page. A day in Parliament will be an unforgettable day out that your child will remember for a lifetime.
Siobhain McDonagh MP
Constituency Office
Address: 1 Crown Road, Morden, SM4 5DD
Tel: 0208 542 4835
Parliamentary Office
Address: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 0207 219 4678
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