Yeovil / data
Adam Dance · Liberal Democrats · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
660days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
363
of 504 possible
Attendance
72%
141 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
125
78 debates
Written Qs
503
469 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£202k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 97 claims
Interests
5
3 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 79 | |
| Economy | 67 | |
| Employment | 40 | |
| Crime & Policing | 34 | |
| Education | 33 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 24 | |
| Pensions | 21 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 21 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 20 | 6,561 |
| Education | 16 | 6,191 |
| Economy Jobs | 30 | 5,595 |
| Social Care | 25 | 5,569 |
| Local Government | 16 | 4,865 |
| Fiscal Policy | 16 | 3,312 |
| Defence | 13 | 2,535 |
| Cost Of Living | 12 | 1,154 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
No notable votes recorded for this MP yet.
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Osteoporosis and Bone HealthConstituents such as Susan have suffered pain and changes to their life because of osteoporosis. Does the hon. Member share the concern of both Susan and I: that we will not see pr… HealthSocial Care | 54 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Pension SchemesI thank the Minister for his statement. Teresa and Alistair cannot get information or statements on their pension, while Nicola’s payments keep being delayed, damaging her finances… Social CareFiscal PolicyMp Performance | 64 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Alternative Measures to GDPI thank my hon. Friend for giving way, and I commend her on her speech so far. Does she agree that the focus on GDP growth will continue to damage quality of life in rural areas by… Economy JobsEnvironmentSocial Care | 78 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Cost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this really important debate. Acco… EnergyCost Of LivingUtilities | 306 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Strategic Defence Review: FundingThanks to the tireless work by many in Leonardo in Yeovil, in the Government and beyond, the new medium helicopter contract was awarded and there is more investment in Yeovil, so t… DefenceFiscal PolicyEconomy Jobs | 97 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Access to Work SchemeMegan was offered 15 hours of employment through an internship with Silver Lining in Ilminster, which was fully funded by Access to Work, but the scheme only offered funding for th… Economy JobsLabour MarketSocial Care | 71 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Knife CrimeSadly, we have had several stabbings in Yeovil, which has led to growing local anxiety. My constituents keep telling me that they want more visible local policing, but south Somers… Crime | 79 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Ground-mounted Solar Panels: AlternativesWhen alternatives are not available, building solar farms, as Leonardo is doing in Yeovil, can be important to strengthening grid capacity for businesses and residents. When the si… EnergyAgricultureEnvironment | 71 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsConstituents like Andrew from Crewkerne have told me how worried they are about funding from the United States for right-wing UK think-tanks and political parties. Recommendations … Fiscal PolicyDefenceTechnology | 69 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Women’s Safety in Rural AreasWill my hon. Friend join me in celebrating the work that Sergeant Roseanna Green does to address the challenges presented when planning overlooks women’s safety? Her Walk and Talk … HousingCrimeLocal Government | 69 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Endometriosis ServicesI thank the hon. Member for Ipswich (Jack Abbott) for securing this vital debate, and the public who are attending in the Gallery. “I believe you have endometriosis.” When Ami hear… HealthSocial Care | 330 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Endometriosis ServicesAmi is at home watching, and thanks everyone for speaking, but one of the things she said would help her is continuity in seeing the same GP. As we heard earlier, it took 22 years … HealthSocial Care | 70 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Yeovil District HospitalFollowing an online petition signed by more than 12,000 people, I present this petition on behalf of Yeovil residents, who declare that Yeovil hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit sh… HealthLocal Government | 215 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government SupportOne of the issues that we find in rural communities is that when someone flees domestic abuse and is rehoused, they are taken further afield because there is no housing nearby. The… Social CareHousingCost Of Living | 75 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government SupportI am from Somerset. Will the Minister meet me to have a conversation about these issues? Social CareHousingCost Of Living | 16 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 133 | 26.4% |
| Department for Education | 99 | 19.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 57 | 11.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 42 | 8.3% |
| Department for Transport | 37 | 7.4% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 36 | 7.2% |
| Treasury | 20 | 4.0% |
| Home Office | 15 | 3.0% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure better understanding amongst Personal Independent Payment assessors of how much Cystic fibrosis symptoms can vary. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce the number of avoidable severe allergic reactions in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that service children with SEND are included in (a) initial teacher training, (b) continuing professional development, (c) SEND practitioner training and (d) sc… | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of expanding secondary school breakfast provision in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the average time to complete the digital registration of property deeds by HM Land Registry. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Women and Equalities | To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to help ensure adequate levels of workplace (a) support and (b) flexibility for women experiencing menopause symptoms… | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help improve data on the (a) severity of, (b) functional impact of and (c) outcomes among those diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his polices of the time taken to digitalise property deeds by HM Land Registry. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reduce administration for small local property developers in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to raise public (a) awareness and (b) understanding of lawful and responsible trail riding. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help address variations in access to care for people with atrial fibrillation in England. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to encourage the use of small local property developers in building new homes in Yeovil constituency. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of need to improve access to mechanical thrombectomy for stroke patients, particularly in rural areas such as Somerset. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Department for Transport | To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of strengthening efforts to sustain a green roads network in (a) Somerset (b) England and (c) the United Kingdom. | Pending |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Defence | To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce the time it takes to process a war pension scheme application. | Pending |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 55 | 26,991 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation | 25 | 18,333 | 9.1% |
| Staffing | 2 | 145,318 | 72.0% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 4,792 | 2.4% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 6,484 | 3.2% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 9 | 14,634 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 7 | 5,263 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 4,900 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 6 | 4,653 |
| Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase | Office Costs | 2 | 4,111 |
| Business rates | Office Costs | 1 | 3,132 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 5 | 2,985 |
| Moving Fees | Office Costs | 1 | 2,128 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 7 | 1,816 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 8 | 1,755 |
| Training - staff | Staffing | 1 | 1,500 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 2 | 1,397 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | Press advert - Feb 2025 [200011798-403] | 45 | Paid |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 38 | Paid |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Not Applicable | 3 | Paid |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 26 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 501 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,563 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 1,000 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | CHARACTER GRAPHICS LTD [200011725-9925] | 360 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -1,000 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,563 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 286 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 99 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Internet | 38 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 202 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 24 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 15 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Gas | 13 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
1. Employment and earnings2 entries
16 Aug 2024
Remuneration: £1,291.67 a month
Hours: 14 hrs a week
(Registered 16 July 2024)
16 Aug 2024
Role, work or services: Councilor
Payer: Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton TA1 4DY
(Registered 16 July 2024)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources1 entry
13 Nov 2024
Name of donor: National Liberal Club
Address of donor: 1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of National Liberal Club for those who reside outside London, value £863.69
Date received: 16 September 2024 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted: 16 September 2024
Donor status: other (honorary membership of National Liberal Club for those who reside outside London membership)
(Registered 30 October 2024)
8. Miscellaneous2 entries
01 Jul 2025
Governor of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 1 October 2024
(Registered 24 July 2024; updated 30 June 2025)
16 Aug 2024
South Petherton Parish Councilor. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 17 July 2024)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 11 wards, 22 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brympton | Jeny Snell | Liberal Democrats | 905 | 05 May 2022 |
| Brympton | Peter Jeremy Seib | Liberal Democrats | 920 | 05 May 2022 |
| Chard North | Jenny Kenton | Liberal Democrats | 1,162 | 05 May 2022 |
| Chard North | Martin John Wale | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,041 | 05 May 2022 |
| Chard South | Connor Anthony Payne | Conservative and Unionist Party | 903 | 05 May 2022 |
| Chard South | Jason Baker | Liberal Democrats | 928 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coker | Mike Hewitson | Liberal Democrats | 1,856 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coker | Oliver Patrick | Liberal Democrats | 1,857 | 05 May 2022 |
| Crewkerne | Mike Best | Liberal Democrats | 1,213 | 05 May 2022 |
| Crewkerne | Steve Ashton | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,069 | 05 May 2022 |
| Ilminster | Sue Osborne | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,494 | 05 May 2022 |
| Ilminster | Val Keitch | Liberal Democrats | 1,397 | 05 May 2022 |
| South Petherton Islemoor | Adam Dance | Liberal Democrats | 3,061 | 05 May 2022 |
| South Petherton Islemoor | Jo Roundell Greene | Liberal Democrats | 2,496 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil Central | Andy Kendall | Liberal Democrats | 1,098 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil Central | Dave Woan | Liberal Democrats | 874 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil East | Graham John Oakes | Liberal Democrats | 983 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil East | Tony Lock | Liberal Democrats | 1,056 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil South | Andy Soughton | Liberal Democrats | 917 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil South | Faye Purbrick | Conservative and Unionist Party | 920 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil West | Evie Potts-Jones | Liberal Democrats | 944 | 05 May 2022 |
| Yeovil West | Wes Read | Liberal Democrats | 901 | 05 May 2022 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 112,002 | Electorate 79,918 (2024) |
| Median age | 46 | years |
| Degree-educated | 27.8% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 96.0% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 67.6% | households |
| Private-rented | 17.2% | households |
| Social-rented | 15.1% | households |
| Employment rate | 56.7% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.