Member of Parliament
Sir Stephen Timms
Member since
09 Jun 1994
Bills sponsored
8
Speeches (30d)
26
Speeches (all)
1,064
Written questions
40
Last spoke
29 Apr 2026 · 6d ago
Recent contributions (1,064)
HANSARDDisabled People: Benefits ReassessmentsWe are determined that disabled people should have the confidence to try work. Our “right to try” legislation will come into force on Thursday. People claiming universal credit,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDisabled People: Benefits ReassessmentsThere is an urgent need to address the big rise in the number of young people not in work, education or training that took place before the last general election. We think that…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDisabled People: Benefits ReassessmentsI very much welcome the fact that my hon. Friend’s local authority is joining up with Connect to Work, which will be available across the whole of England and Wales by this…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDisabled People: Benefits ReassessmentsThe support provided by Access to Work is absolutely vital. There has been a big surge in demand for the scheme over the last few years, which has led to some significant delay. I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDisabled People: Benefits ReassessmentsI point the hon. Gentleman to the Keep Britain Working review, which Sir Charlie Mayfield is leading; it addresses exactly the issue that he rightly raises. We are also looking at…27 Apr 2026
Bills sponsored (8)
BILLAppropriation (No. 2) Act 2010Royal Assent08 Apr 2010EnactedBILLFinance Act 2010Royal Assent08 Apr 2010EnactedBILLChild Poverty Act 2010Royal Assent25 Mar 2010EnactedBILLAppropriation (No. 2) Act 2009Royal Assent21 Oct 2009EnactedBILLFinance Act 2009Royal Assent21 Jul 2009EnactedBILLAppropriation Act 2009Royal Assent12 Mar 2009Enacted