At a glanceDan Norris is a Independent MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 420 votes in Commons divisions (73% attendance) and tabled 293 written questions.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Dan Norris did not vote in 155.
Biography
Current roles
- Independent Party since 4 Apr 2025
- North East Somerset and Hanham Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Written questions
Sports: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding Sports England has provided to Development Sports; and what estimate has been made of how many people will use this programme.
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The Sport for Development Coalition received Sport England National Lottery funding between March 2022 and December 2025 totalling £773,334. Rather than delivering programmes itself, the Coalition acts as the collective voice for the sport-for-development...
Pupils: Absenteeism
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many fixed penalty notices for school absences were issued in Bath, North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the last academic year.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Education.
Geothermal Power
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits geothermal heat systems which use the water in flooded former coalmines.
Answer · 21 Jul 2026
I refer the hon Member to the answer given to him on 20th October 2025 to Question UIN 7797.
Railways: Cultural Heritage
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of heritage railways on the economy.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The Government does not hold data on the economic impact of heritage railways on the UK economy. DCMS official statistics currently uses the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) code 91.03 Operation of historic sites and similar visitor attractions as a...
Driving Licences: Disqualification
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on how many occasions the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has withdrawn driving licences after receiving notification that the licence holder was medically unfit to drive in the last 5 years.
Answer · 21 Jul 2026
It is vital for road safety that, when the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is made aware of a condition that could affect an individual’s ability to drive safely, they ensure that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issue...
Adult Education: Finance
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many publicly-funded adult education classes were provided in each year since 2023.
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The number of publicly funded adult education classes is not held by the department.The number of adult learners undertaking education and training learning in England is published in the Further education and skills accredited official statistics publica...
Animal Welfare: Water
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will provide guidance on the welfare of animals during a hosepipe bans.
Answer · 16 Jul 2026
Defra’s Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Horses advise owners about the importance of temperature control to avoid them becoming too hot or too cold, as well as not leaving them in unsuitable places like conservatories and vehicles duri...
Personal Independence Payment Assessment Review
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many responses to the Timms Review have been received from people living in the South West.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The Timms Review Call for Evidence was open to anyone who wished to contribute and received over 38,000 responses. The response form did not ask participants to provide information about their geographic location. Therefore, we do not hold the data reques...
Early day motions
| 20 Feb 2008 | JOB LOSSES AT CADBURY | 58 sig. |
| 24 Apr 2006 | SELECTION OF LIBERAL DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES | 44 sig. |
| 29 Nov 2005 | LIBERAL DEMOCRAT CONTROLLED BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL'S NO BLAME APPROACH TO SCHOOL BULLYING | 74 sig. |
| 28 Nov 2005 | LOCATION OF FEE-CHARGING CASH MACHINES | 95 sig. |
| 21 Nov 2005 | EFFECTIVE ANTI-BULLYING MEASURES | 57 sig. |
| 29 Jun 2000 | CHEQUE CLEARANCE TIMES | 114 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
1 Apr 2025 Trail Hunting
I should declare an interest as chair of the League Against Cruel Sports. Drag hunting was invented 200 years ago. It is a peaceful activity. Trail hunting is not. It is designed to get around the current legislation. Why does my hon. Frie…
11 Mar 2025 Local Government: Nolan Principles
Will the Minister address my point about interim officers, or perhaps write to me if there is not time today?
11 Mar 2025 Local Government: Nolan Principles
The Nolan principles also apply to officers working in the public sector. I am a regional mayor, as well as a Member. I am aware that a regional mayor in the east of England is currently talking with a chief constable about officers under …
4 Dec 2024 Farming and Inheritance Tax
I cannot believe what I am hearing. I am a four-time Member of Parliament for a semi-rural seat, having first been elected in 1997. The hon. Member is just talking nonsense. I have never heard anything like it.
28 Nov 2024 Creative Industries
“Vengeance Most Fowl” is not just what the public inflicted on the Conservative party at the general election. It is also the name of the Aardman Animations Wallace and Gromit film coming out soon, which will be shown on the BBC on Christm…
28 Nov 2024 Creative Industries
14. What steps her Department is taking to help support the creative industries.
28 Nov 2024 Fishing Industry
What will the Government do to assist with training for the fishing fleets, not least in landlocked areas? In the west of England, we are very keen to promote training for things that are not necessarily associated only with our area. Are …
27 Nov 2024 Violence against Women and Girls
Many social workers and police officers have kind hearts and great practice. How will the Government reach out to encourage their best practice while at the same time dealing with the bad practice?
26 Nov 2024 Online Safety: Children and Young People
I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Could she comment on the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials? That is a key issue now. Many years ago, I trained with the National Society f…
18 Nov 2024 Primary School Breakfast Clubs
Does my hon. Friend share my dismay that the Opposition Benches are empty, although this is such an important issue for rural communities such as the one I represent, where the geography makes social isolation a big issue? Breakfast clubs …
18 Nov 2024 Primary School Breakfast Clubs
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30 Mar 2010 Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. DEFRA is acutely aware that some stakeholders and communities are concerned about how money from the fund is allocated. That is certainly true, but it did not emerge as a major concern in the 20…
30 Mar 2010 Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bassetlaw (John Mann) on securing this debate on an area of my Department’s work that is not widely known but in which I genuinely think we might take some pride. I had the great pleasure onl…
25 Mar 2010 Rural Economy
The rural advocate, who was, of course, appointed by the Prime Minister, was absolutely right to point out those concerns. I, too, represent a rural constituency, and it is clear to me that young people are being forced to move out because…
25 Mar 2010 Rural Economy
Rural economies are as diverse and, on average, as strong as their urban counterparts. All parts of Government are committed to supporting rural economies through mainstream departmental programmes. Those include £3.9 billion-worth of supp…
25 Mar 2010 Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
This is a new feed-in tariff, but capital allowances will deal with the problem that the hon. Gentleman raises. May I take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker, to announce that today our implementation plan for anaerobic digestion will be publis…
25 Mar 2010 Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
Disposal of fallen stock by means of anaerobic digestion is not permitted under the EU Animal By-products Regulation 1774/2002. This is because of the animal and public health risk associated with such means of disposal.
25 Mar 2010 Recycling
I am not sure that I would accept my hon. Friend’s analysis of the situation. In fact, we have a good record on recycling. It has quadrupled in the past 10 years. I accept his point about crowding out, in the sense that we would not want t…
25 Mar 2010 Recycling
The truth is that we are investing significantly in anaerobic digestion. We are very keen on it: it is an important technology, which we should be using much more effectively than we have done historically. I accept completely that other …
25 Mar 2010 Recycling
I fully appreciate that my hon. Friend is concerned that his constituents have great concerns about the issue. Indeed, I have been reading about it in the Sheffield Star, in which there have been some strong editorials. However, at the end…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs and Environment) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 12 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
Committee memberships
- Members' Allowances 9 Feb 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 12 Jul 2005 – 17 Jul 2006
Previous seats
- Wansdyke · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Wansdyke 9 Apr 1992
- Northavon 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 4 Apr 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dan Norris, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dan Norris?
Dan Norris is a Member of Parliament representing North East Somerset and Hanham in the House of Commons. See Dan Norris's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Dan Norris represent?
Dan Norris sits as Independent. See Dan Norris's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Dan Norris represent?
Dan Norris is the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham. See Dan Norris's official Parliament profile.
How long has Dan Norris been an MP?
Dan Norris has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Dan Norris's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dan Norris?
Dan Norris has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dan Norris's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.