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 UnemploymentMy hon. Friend is right: there is a particular challenge for young carers. A significant proportion of the 1 million young people who are not in education, employment or training…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentIt will apply to young people between the ages of 18 and 24. The hiring bonus will be available from this summer, and we will look at having a retention mechanism so that people…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI think employers want to do the right thing—they want to give young people a chance. My hon. Friend asks whether the incentives can be stacked, and the answer is yes. For…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe hon. Member mentioned his career in washing up, and let me tell him that we have that in common, because one of my first jobs was as a dishwasher in what I believe was…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy hon. Friend makes the very important point that a significant proportion of the 1 million young people not in education, employment or training are not claiming benefits at…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