United Kingdom parliament
Janet Daby
Member of Parliament · Labour
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International Development Committee · House of Commons · 15 September 2026
Cabinet attendance and cross‑government ODA governance
“Thank you. And thank you, Chair. Hi, Kirsty. Kirsty, Baroness Chapman, who's previously had your position, your role as Minister, had a seat at the Cabinet, attended Cabinet meetings. I just want to get a sense of how you feel…”
Watch from 17:53Cabinet attendance and cross‑government ODA governance
“Yeah. So no, thank you for that, and that makes complete sense. But as a previous minister in the government, that obviously the ministerial meetings are absolutely the right thing to do and to have a cross-government. But obviously if…”
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House of Commons · House of Commons · 14 September 2026
Topical questions: safeguarding, care leavers, student transport and HE funding
“Mr. Speaker, my constituent's 11-year-old daughter, who is autistic, attempted suicide last year and she continues to experience severe anxiety and autistic burnout. The family still have no clarity about her education provision for this new term. For children like…”
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House of Commons · House of Commons · 11 September 2026
Medical and mental health perspectives on capacity and safeguards
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Unsurprisingly, I'm not trying to persuade honorable members how to vote one way or the other during this assisted dying debate. And this is because I think honorable members know by now how they're going…”
Watch from 3:56:20
Justice Committee · House of Commons · 8 September 2026
Opening of session and witness introductions
“Good afternoon, good to see you both. So I'm Janet Daby, Member of Parliament for Lewisham East and my declarations of interest are on the register.”
Watch from 1:26Custody as last resort and remand overuse
“Yeah, thank you Chair. Just for context, a custodial sentence is used as a last resort for an offence where a fine or a type of community sentence can't be justified. And Steph I just want to come to you.…”
Watch from 22:57Custody as last resort and remand overuse
“And this question for both of you really, in terms of like the sentencing framework, how should it be updated to ensure that custody is used as a last resort?”
Watch from 24:48
House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026
Housing Questions Q7–Q12: Green Belt, housing stock and local government reorganisation
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Bakerloo extension line is a project that would help to revitalize Catford, which is a town in my constituency of Lewisham East. In fact, it would unlock thousands of new homes in the area. Would…”
Watch from 25:04Health Bill: Maternity safety, mental health and dentistry
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the Minister for this bill, and I want to put on record that I'm the chair of the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia APPG, and I'm speaking to new clause 162. It is well…”
Watch from 6:24:11
House of Commons · House of Commons · 1 September 2026
Criminal justice reform statement: Sentencing Act, early release and IPP sentences
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And I'm sure the Lord Chancellor is aware that it is estimated that 20% of the prison population is young people or adults that have previously been in care or indeed care leavers. So I…”
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