Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallTuesday, 9 June 202616:00

Potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

Johanna Baxter is calling for Westminster Hall debate on whether the Government should fund and support a permanent national monument dedicated to Sir David Attenborough. The debate will explore the case for a lasting public memorial to the naturalist and broadcaster, examining arguments around cultural heritage, commemorating his contribution to environmental awareness, and what form such a monument might take.

This is a symbolic rather than legislative matter, testing Government appetite for memorialising a prominent public figure who shaped British cultural life and environmental consciousness. The outcome signals Labour's priorities on heritage, commemoration policy, and public spending on cultural tributes.

Culture & Community

MPs most likely to speak

Stephanie PeacockLabour Party

Barnsley South

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on culture-community (95 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral (20pts)Voting record

Johanna BaxterLabour Party

Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Mr Louie FrenchConservative and Unionist Party

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Shadow Culture — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 16 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on culture-community (44 times, 28pts); Known positions: culture-community: opposed, culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral (21pts)Voting record

Dr Rupa HuqLabour Party

Ealing Central and Acton

Spoken on culture-community (18 times, 30pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: opposed, culture-community: neutral (30pts); Committee: culture, media and sport committee (20pts)Voting record

Dame Caroline DinenageConservative and Unionist Party

Gosport

Venue: 12 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on culture-community (42 times, 28pts); Known positions: culture-community: questioning, culture-community: opposed, culture-community: supportive (21pts); Committee: culture, media and sport committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

Potential merits of Government support for a permanent national monument for Sir David Attenborough

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