Judith Cummins
MP for Bradford South · Labour · United Kingdom
“(2) The report under subsection (1)(b) must include— (a) an assessment of the current burden of musculoskeletal conditions in England including— (i) waiting times, (ii) emergency admissions or unplanned care, (iii) variation by integrated care board area, (iv) impact on work and economic inactivity, (v) outcomes, (b) the evidence of poten…”
“(2) The report must include an action plan to address gaps in dementia data across prevalence, the health and social care interface, the dementia care pathway, experience of care, and workforce.”
“(3D) The health and social care integration plan must include— (a) a description of the structural and operational arrangements for joint working between NHS bodies and local authority social care services following the abolition of NHS England; (b) proposals for how the transfer of NHS England's functions to the Secretary of State will a…”
“(2) The conditions are that— (a) the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (or, if its functions have already been transferred under section 63 of this Act, the Care Quality Commission exercising those functions) has laid its final report on Advice and Guidance services before Parliament, and (b) the Secretary of State has published…”
“(3) A report under subsection (1) must include— (a) an assessment of variation in dementia services and outcomes between Integrated Care Board areas, (b) information on workforce capacity, capability and training standards relevant to dementia care, (c) information on access to ongoing post-diagnostic support services, including support f…”
“(2) The report under subsection (1)(b) must include— (a) an assessment of the current burden of respiratory disease in England including— (i) emergency admissions, (ii) variation by integrated care board area, (iii) outcomes; (b) the evidence of potential for rapid and significant improvements in quality of care and productivity that a re…”
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“(2) The review must, in particular, consider the effects of those provisions on— (a) succession planning and intergenerational transfer of agricultural land and businesses, (b) the viability and continuity of family-run farms, (c) food security and domestic agricultural production, (d) land management, environmental stewardship, and the condition of the countryside, and (e) the availability of agricultural land for active farming. (3) In conducting the review, the Treasury must consult such persons as it considers appropriate, including representatives of the agricultural sector. (4) The Treasury must lay before the House of Commons a copy of the report within 12 months of the coming into force of the anti-forestalling provisions under this Act.””
“(2) The assessment made under subsection (1) must consider potential impacts on— (a) business continuity, (b) land use, and (c) rural employment.” New clause 7— Uprating of allowance amounts for agricultural property — “The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of the passing of this Act, undertake and publish an assessment of the potential merits of uprating annually the relief allowance amount for agricultural property by the change in the value of agricultural land.” New clause 17— Review of anti-forestalling provisions relating to Agricultural Property Relief — “(1) The Treasury must conduct a review of the effects of the anti-forestalling provisions relating to Agricultural Property Relief.”
“(7) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must keep the operation of the measures in section 62 under review in light of the assessment and publish a further assessment within 18 months of this Act coming into force.” New clause 6— Impact assessment of section 62 prior to implementation — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within three months of the passing of this Act, lay before the House of Commons an assessment of the impact of implementation of section 62 on family-owned farms and businesses.”
“(5) The assessment must be carried out following meaningful consultation with— (a) the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, (b) representatives of farmers and land-based businesses in Northern Ireland, and (c) such other persons as the Chancellor of the Exchequer considers appropriate. (6) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within three months of publishing the assessment, lay before Parliament a statement setting out the steps the Government intends to take in response to the assessment’s findings.”
“(3) In subsection (2), “land used for agricultural purposes” does not include land that falls within the Financial Conduct Authority’s definition of a land-banking investment scheme. (4) In carrying out the assessment, the Chancellor of the Exchequer must have regard to— (a) the average farm size and land valuation profile in Northern Ireland, (b) the prevalence of intergenerational family farming in Northern Ireland, (c) the interaction between agricultural property relief and devolved agricultural support schemes, and (d) any disproportionate impact on rural communities in Northern Ireland.”
“(2) The assessment must consider— (a) the number of estates in Northern Ireland expected to be subject to the reduction in agricultural property relief made under this Act, (b) the potential benefits to farmers in Northern Ireland of exempting land used for agricultural purposes from the changes to agricultural property relief made under this Act, (c) the potential costs to the Exchequer of exempting land used for agricultural purposes from the changes to agricultural property relief made under this Act, (d) the impact of the measures on farm succession, land retention, and the viability of agricultural businesses in Northern Ireland, including any potential implications for the resilience and security of the UK’s food supply, and (e) any other matters that the Chancellor of Exchequer deems appropriate.”
“Amendment 21, page 464, line 14, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 22, page 464, line 21, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 23, page 464, line 27, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Schedule 12. New clause 1— Section 62: application in Northern Ireland — “(1) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must, within six months of this Act coming into force, publish an assessment of the effects of the measures in section 62 as they apply in Northern Ireland.”
“Amendment 15, page 462, line 3, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 16, page 462, line 7, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 17, page 462, line 15, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 18, page 462, line 19, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 19, page 462, line 30, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 20, page 462, line 35, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3.”
“Amendment 10, page 461, line 28, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 36, page 461, line 28, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “6 April 2026” See explanatory statement for Amendment 31. Amendment 11, page 461, line 31, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 12, page 461, line 33, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 13, page 461, line 36, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert "1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 14, page 461, line 38, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3.”
“Amendment 7, page 461, line 3, leave out sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 34, page 461, line 3, leave out sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) See explanatory statement for Amendment 31. Amendment 8, page 461, line 17, leave out “sub-paragraph (3) will not apply” and insert “the transfer will prove to be an exempt transfer”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 9, page 461, line 21, leave out from “paragraph” to end of paragraph 17(5)(b) and insert “comes into force on 1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 35, page 461, line 21, leave out from “paragraph” to end of paragraph 17(5)(b) and insert “comes into force on 6 April 2026” See explanatory statement for Amendment 31.”
“Amendment 33, page 454, line 17, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “6 April 2026” See explanatory statement for Amendment 31. Amendment 40, page 455, line 31, leave out “2031” and insert “2027” This amendment would begin indexation in 2027 rather than 2031. Amendment 41, page 455, line 33, at end insert— “(2A) If the Treasury estimates that the value of agricultural land has increased by more than the percentage increase in the consumer prices index during the same period, then it must instead make an order by statutory instrument amending each relief allowance amount relating to agricultural property by the percentage increase in the value of agricultural land.” Amendment 6, page 461, line 2, leave out “6 April 2026” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3.”
“Amendment 31, page 451, line 22, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “6 April 2026”. This amendment, with Amendments 32 to 36, would remove the transition period in respect of the changes to agricultural property and business property relief so that the changes take effect for transfers made from 6 April 2026. Amendment 4, page 452, line 3, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3. Amendment 32, page 452, line 3, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “6 April 2026” See explanatory statement for Amendment 31. Government amendments 27 to 29. Amendment 5, in schedule 12, page 454, line 17, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “1 March 2027” See explanatory statement for Amendment 3.”
“Amendment 48, page 444, line 15, at end insert— “(1D) Where the whole or part of the value transferred is treated as reduced by 50% under subsection (1), the resulting inheritance tax liability is chargeable only if, within 10 years of the relevant transfer, the agricultural land giving rise to the charge is either— (a) sold (and the owner has not purchased agricultural land elsewhere), or (b) ceased to be used for farming.” Government amendments 24 to 26. Amendment 3, in schedule 12, page 451, line 22, leave out “30 October 2024” and insert “1 March 2027”. This amendment, along with amendments 4 to 23 would remove the transition period in respect of the changes to agricultural property and business property relief and delay the implementation date so that the changes would take effect for transfers made after 1 March 2027.”
“Amendment 47, page 443, line 37, leave out from “and” to end of line 3 on page 444 and insert— “(b) either— (i) is attributable to property acquired before 31 March 2026, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% relief allowance available in relation to that chargeable transfer (see section 124D),”” This amendment would apply 100% business property trust relief where the property was acquired before 31 March 2026.”
“Amendment 44, page 443, line 37, leave out from “and” to end of line 3 on page 444 and insert— “(b) either— (i) is attributable to property that has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% relief allowance available in relation to that chargeable transfer (see section 124D),” This amendment would apply 100% agricultural property trust relief where the property has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family.”
“Amendment 46, page 443, line 22, leave out from “and” to end of line 25 and insert— “(c) either— (i) is attributable to property acquired before 31 March 2026, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% trust relief allowance available in relation to that occasion (see sections 124G to 124K),” This amendment would apply 100% business property trust relief where the property was acquired before 31 March 2026.”
“Amendment 43, page 443, line 22, leave out from “and” to end of line 25 and insert— “(c) either— (i) is attributable to property that has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% trust relief allowance available in relation to that occasion (see sections 124G to 124K),” This amendment would maintain 100% business relief where the property has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family.”
“Amendment 45, page 443, line 13, leave out from “and” to end of line 16, and insert— “(c) either— (i) is attributable to property acquired before 31 March 2026, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% relief allowance available in relation to that chargeable transfer (see section 124D),” This amendment would apply 100% business property trust relief where the property was acquired before 31 March 2026.”
“With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Amendment 42, in schedule 12, page 443, line 13, leave out from “and” to end of line 16 and insert— “(c) either— (i) is attributable to property that has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family, or (ii) if the value does not fall within (i), does not exceed the amount of the 100% relief allowance available in relation to that chargeable transfer (see section 124D),” This amendment would maintain 100% business relief where the property has been owned by the transferor for at least 10 years as part of a business that is actively operated by the transferor or a member of their family.”
“Order. I encourage the hon. Gentleman to bring his remarks to a conclusion, because we have another debate to follow, and we still have the Front-Bench spokespeople to come.”
“That concludes the statement on Venezuela. I thank the Foreign Secretary, who has taken over 90 questions and has been on her feet for two and a quarter hours.”
“I thank the hon. Lady for notice of her point of order, which will have been heard by Government Front Benchers. As has been said before, the Chair is not responsible for the content of Ministers’ answers. However, the Procedure Committee is conducting an inquiry into written parliamentary questions, which is accepting evidence until Friday 16 January. I am sure it will be interested in the issues that the hon. Lady has raised. In the absence of the Member to present the Bill, we will move on to the next item of business.”
“Order. Members know that I want to get everybody in, but I am aiming to finish the statement at around 5.30 pm, so please help each other by asking short questions and giving short answers.”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of her point of order. I understand that this matter was raised with Justice Ministers yesterday. The hon. Member may also wish to raise this issue during tomorrow’s debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment. In the meantime, if she requires further assistance in raising it with Justice Ministers directly, she may wish to seek further advice from the Clerks.”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. While I am not responsible for the accuracy of responses that Ministers give to written parliamentary questions, I am clear that it is of the utmost importance that Ministers are properly held to account by Members, and that they take their responsibilities to the House seriously. Those on the Treasury Bench will have heard the hon. Member’s concerns, and I hope they will pass them on to the relevant Minister. The hon. Member may also wish to raise the matter with the Procedure Committee, which is currently undertaking an inquiry into written parliamentary questions.”
“Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 16 January, and to be printed (Bill 350). Leases (Integrated Retirement Communities) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Dr Andrew Murrison presented a Bill to make provision about leases for occupancy of premises in integrated retirement communities; to make provision about any fees associated with such leases; to make provision about the regulation of operators of integrated retirement communities; and for connected purposes. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 16 January 2026, and to be printed (Bill 352).”
“57) James MacCleary, supported by Calum Miller, Monica Harding, Richard Foord, Helen Maguire and Cameron Thomas, presented a Bill to make provision for establishing an independent public inquiry into data breaches by the Ministry of Defence and other public bodies relating to applicants to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme and Afghanistan Locally Employed Staff Ex-Gratia Scheme; to provide the inquiry with the power to question Ministers, former Ministers, officials and other relevant persons about the circumstances surrounding such breaches, including action taken in response to the breaches and decisions taken by the Government in relation to legal proceedings in respect of the breaches; to require the inquiry to report within one year of its establishment; and for connected purposes.”
“I thank the hon. Member for notice of her point of order, and for raising this important issue. I will draw it to the attention of Mr Speaker and the House authorities so that she may receive a substantive and full response. Bills Presented Afghanistan Schemes Data Breaches (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No.”
“I am sorry to those who did not get in at business questions today. I have made a note of who did not, so I will try to prioritise them at a later date.”
“I thank the hon. Gentleman for making his point. It is not a matter for the Chair, but he has made sure that his thoughts are on the record.”
“I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point of order. This is a very important matter. I know that Mr Speaker has made his feelings known. I am sure that those on the Treasury Bench will have heard the right hon. Gentleman’s comments, and I will ensure that Mr Speaker is aware of his dissatisfaction.”
“Before I call the Home Secretary to make the statement, I remind hon. Members that they should not refer to any specific cases currently before the courts, and that they should exercise caution with respect to any specific cases that might subsequently come before the courts, in order not to prejudice those proceedings.”
“Resolved, That this House again condemns President Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year of tragedy and destruction; condemns the atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine, in particular the abduction of Ukrainian children; supports efforts to negotiate a durable and lasting peace agreement; asserts that this must reaffirm all Ukrainian sovereign territory as recognised in international law, including any occupied territories; believes that Ukraine’s sovereignty must be guaranteed by all parties including by all NATO nations and by the EU, to mirror Article V of the NATO Treaty; further believes that Ukraine must be free to sustain capability to deter a future Russian attack; also supports increased economic sanctions further to reduce Russian revenues from the export of oil and gas; and urges the Government and the UK’s allies to accelerate military support for Ukraine, and to release frozen Russian assets for the financing of increased military spending in Ukraine as soon as possible.”
“I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point of order. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Members here for speaking in support of Ukraine, and for making such important speeches. Question put and agreed to.”
“I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025”
“There is no matter of order for the Chair arising from the absence of an amendment of the law motion. As the right hon. Member notes, there has been no such motion after a Budget since at least 2017; that has had no effect on the scope of debate. The reasons for, and the implications of, the absence of an amendment of the law resolution are themselves a proper matter for debate.”
“I draw the House’s attention to two minor corrections that have been made to the text of resolution 59 and the title of resolution 98. A revised version of the resolutions paper is available in the Vote Office and online. It includes a note setting out the corrections that have been made. With the exception of Front Bench speeches, there will be an immediate four-minute time limit. I call the Secretary of State.”
“I remind all Members that the courtesies of this House require Members to inform other Members if they intend to name them in the Chamber. I call the shadow Secretary of State.”
“The hon. Gentleman may have meant to evade the rules with his reference to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, but he did not. I advise him to withdraw those comments.”
“Order. I will finish this statement in the next 10 to 15 minutes, so I would be grateful if Members and the Secretary of State could keep their answers short.”
“Before I call the next speaker, I remind Members to address their comments to the business in front of the House, which is the remaining stages of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.”
“I thank the hon. Gentleman for prior notice of his point of order. I can say, as a Yorkshirewoman, that that is not a matter for the Chair, but he has put his point on the record.”
“Order. Members will notice that we have two debates after this business. I am going to finish this statement in around 10 minutes, so I ask remaining Members please to keep their questions short and the Minister to keep her answers short.”
“We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Justice Committee. Andy Slaughter will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which time no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his 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 to the relevant Minister. Front Benchers may take part in questioning.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss clause 2 stand part. I remind Members that in Committee they should not address the Chair as Mr or Madam Deputy Speaker, but use our names. Madam Chair, Chair or Madam Chairman are also acceptable.”
“Order. Members will have seen how many Members are on their feet. I will need to finish this statement by 8 pm, so please bear that in mind, because I want to get everybody in.”
“I remind Members that, in Committee, Members should not address the Chair as “Deputy Speaker”. Please use our names when addressing the Chair. “Madam Chair”, “Chair” and “Madam Chairman” are also acceptable. Clause 1 The Agreement Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.”
“(2) The report must include— (a) data on access to samples; (b) information relating to the number and nature of DSI views and downloads; (c) information about the amount and nature of enforcement actions taken; (d) an assessment of the impact of the Act on business, scientific research, and the fishing industry; (e) a summary of any regulatory changes made under the Act; (f) an assessment of the impact of any such regulatory changes.” This new clause would require the secretary of state to lay a report before Parliament every two years on the effect and enforcement of the Act. Schedule.”
“New clause 2— Reporting requirements relating to the Act — “(1) Before the end of the period of two years beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, and at least once every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the implementation and enforcement of the Act.”
“Government amendment 2. Clauses 15 to 23 stand part. Government amendment 3. Clauses 24 to 26 stand part. New clause 1— Powers of the Secretary of State: review — “(1) Within three years beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the exercise of powers conferred on them by virtue of this Act. (2) A report under this section must include— (a) a description of the powers used, (b) the purposes for which they have been used, (c) an assessment of how effectively they have been used, (d) an assessment of how their use accords with the objectives of the Agreement.” This new clause requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the exercise of powers conferred on them by this Bill.”