In Parliament - Holly Lynch

Halifax MP Holly Lynch was elected to Parliament at the 2015 election. In her maiden speech she stated her priorities as being Human Rights and the protection of the A&E department at Calderdale Royal Hospital. She has launched a campaign to oppose the Government’s decision to exclude under-25s from the new National ‘Living Wage’ and has also launched a campaign to ensure harsher sentences for those who assault emergency service workers.

Holly was appointed to the Labour front bench in July 2017 taking on the role of Shadow Flooding, Fishing & Coastal Communities Minister within the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs team. You can her latest appearances, including written questions and speeches, below.

Slavery

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the policy on data sharing is for providers subcontracted under the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract; and when the temporary...

Slavery

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to evaluate the Recovery Needs Assessment; and if she will make it her policy to include consultation with...

Slavery

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any consultation with survivors took place prior to the design and implementation of the Recovery Needs Assessment.

Tackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living Increases

Commons debates

In the time I have, I will focus on two groups who have been in touch with me on the cost of living crisis. Many colleagues have outlined the scale of the problem facing the country. The latest...

Shireen Abu Aqla

Commons debates

We know that Shireen was wearing a press vest and helmet, yet in addressing the circumstances of her murder, an Israeli military spokesperson said: “They’re armed with cameras, if...

Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice

Commons debates

Can the Home Secretary confirm whether the national security Bill will clarify whether it would have been inappropriate or unlawful for a Foreign Secretary to have met a former KGB officer, as we...

Prime Minister: Lord Lebedev

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Prime Minister, whether he met Alexander Lebedev in April 2018 in any capacity.

Immunosuppression: Coronavirus

Department of Health and Social Care

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that covid-19 safety information is accessible to immunosuppressed people who do not have...

Blood: Contamination

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Government will commit to publishing the report on the Infected Blood Compensation Framework Study in full; and when the Government plans to...

Children: Maintenance

Department for Work and Pensions

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will ensure continuity in the payment of Child Maintenance Service during a review of those payments so that parent in receipt...

Coronavirus: Risk Assessment

Department of Health and Social Care

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of requiring employers to carry out covid-19 risk assessments for their...

Safe and Legal Routes to UK: Nationals of Ukraine and Afghanistan

Home Department

Holly Lynch made a speech in the House of Commons

A family who are still in Ukraine have been reporting back to their Homes for Ukraine sponsors in Halifax that they have been able to hear the bombs getting closer every day of their...

Employment and Support Allowance

Department for Work and Pensions

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many letters have been sent from her Department in the last 12 months that ask GPs to no longer provide their patients who claim...

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Department of Health and Social Care

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that oestrogen hormone replacement therapy products are accessible to those requiring them.

Drug Crime

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under you this afternoon, Mr Pritchard. I thank my neighbour, the hon. Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore), for securing this debate. He and I share a passion for...

Firearms: Licensing

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will publish the membership of the firearms licensing fees working group.

Mental Health Services

Department of Health and Social Care

Holly Lynch received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of ensuring NHS England provide guidance to commissioners and providers...

Computer Misuse Act 1990 - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. As others have done, I will start by paying tribute to and thanking the hon. Member for Bridgend (Dr Wallis) for securing...

Disposable Barbecues

Special Schools Eye Care Service

Holly Lynch made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I thank all hon. Members for taking part in today’s debate. My hon. Friend the Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) is quite right; it is about quality, not quantity, in Westminster Hall...

Disposable Barbecues

Special Schools Eye Care Service

Holly Lynch made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of banning disposable barbecues. I very much hear what you have said, Ms Bardell, and it is my sincere pleasure to see you in...