Member of Parliament
Pat McFadden
Member since
05 May 2005
Bills sponsored
7
Speeches (30d)
32
Speeches (all)
1,107
Written questions
2
Last spoke
27 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,107)
HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI agree that “NEET” is not the best and most user-friendly term, but it has been used for some time. As for the hon. Lady’s question about what is devolved and what is UK-wide,…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI think that the statement offers hope to young people throughout the United Kingdom. I look forward to a positive and close working relationship between the UK and Welsh…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe hon. Lady refers to national insurance. As I have said, there is an existing tax break for employers of people under the age of 21 in the system, and they will continue to…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy hon. Friend is right. Let me repeat what he said, so that the whole House hears it: when the Conservative party was in power, there was not a single year in which youth…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentYouth unemployment has been going up since 2022—it has been going up for around four years. What we have not had is a specific package to tackle it, but that changes with the…17 Mar 2026
Bills sponsored (7)
BILLHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026Royal Assent18 Mar 2026EnactedBILLUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026Royal Assent18 Mar 2026EnactedBILLChurch of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) ActRoyal Assent03 Apr 2025EnactedBILLLords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025Royal Assent16 Jan 2025EnactedBILLIndustry and Exports (Financial Support) ActRoyal Assent21 May 2009EnactedBILLEmployment Act 2008Royal Assent