Member of Parliament
Judith Cummins
Labour MP for Bradford South
Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means)
At a glanceJudith Cummins is a Labour MP for Bradford South, and has represented the seat for 11 years, 2 months. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means). They have cast 1 votes in Commons divisions (0% attendance), tabled 454 written questions and registered 1 financial interest.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Judith Cummins did not vote in 574.
Biography
She is Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means).
Current roles
- Court of Referees Committee since 27 Feb 2025
- Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee · Chair since 18 Nov 2024
- Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) Other post since 23 Jul 2024
- Panel of Chairs Committee since 23 Jul 2024
- Bradford South Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 7 May 2015
Voting record
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Family members employed1
- Mark Cummins employed (registered 16 May 2016)
Written questions
Motor Insurance: Fees and Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will have discussions with representatives of the insurance industry on regional variations in average car insurance costs.
Answer · 16 May 2024
Individual motor insurers are responsible for setting premiums and the terms and conditions of their policies, and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. However, the Department is aware that motor insurance costs have been increasing. The Mini...
Environment Protection
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of existing legislation to tackle common nuisances such as (a) smoke, (b) bonfires, (c) smells and fumes, (d) accumulation of rubbish, (e)
Answer · 9 May 2024
Local authorities are the main enforcers of the statutory nuisance regime under the Environmental Protection Act, 1990. The Government considers that any issues that could be the cause of statutory nuisance, including smoke, bonfire and smells are best de...
Energy: Meters
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of gas and electricity suppliers' licence obligation to inspect their customers’ meters.
Answer · 26 Apr 2024
Licensing is matter for the expert independent regulator, Ofgem. Licence conditions require that a customer’s bill is based on the best available metering information, and that where a supplier visits a customer’s premises, staff are properly trained to c...
Special Educational Needs: Classroom Assistants
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing funding for SEND teaching assistants in schools.
Answer · 11 Mar 2024
Many teaching assistants who support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are partly or wholly funded from local authorities’ high needs budgets, as a result of assessments and consequent decisions about the additional support tha...
Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help introduce optimally staffed alcohol care teams in hospitals with high rates of alcohol dependence-related admissions.
Answer · 28 Feb 2024
The NHS England alcohol programme aims to establish optimal Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) in acute hospitals to improve the care provided to people who have alcohol-use disorders, mainly those who are alcohol dependent. NHS England has nationally funded the r...
Veterans: LGBT+ People
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the publication of the financial compensation scheme for LGBT+ veterans.
Answer · 29 Feb 2024
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 February 2024 to Question 11704 to the hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Kevan Jones).
HIV/AIDS: Screening
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding HIV opt-out testing to (a) GP surgeries and (b) other clinical settings.
Answer · 28 Feb 2024
As part of the HIV Action Plan, NHS England has expanded opt-out HIV testing in 34 emergency departments in local areas in England with extremely high HIV prevalence, as well as the whole of London, including some areas with high HIV prevalence. This prog...
HIV/AIDS: Accident and Emergency Departments
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to continue opt-out testing for HIV in emergency departments.
Answer · 28 Feb 2024
As part of the HIV Action Plan, NHS England has expanded opt-out HIV testing in 34 emergency departments in local areas in England with extremely high HIV prevalence, as well as the whole of London, including some areas with high HIV prevalence. This prog...
Early day motions
| 21 Feb 2024 | Wigan Warriors and the World Club Challenge | 5 sig. |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Girlguiding UK and the British Overseas Territories and military bases | 29 sig. |
| 11 Oct 2022 | World Osteoporosis Day | 15 sig. |
| 22 Mar 2021 | Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of The Indomitables' 1946 British Lions Rugby League tour of Australia and New Zealand | 5 sig. |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Rob Burrow testimonial match | 22 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
I call the shadow Minister.
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
Members will have seen that we are a bit pressed for time, so after this speech I will be reducing the time limit to three minutes.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I now have to announce the results of today’s deferred Divisions. On the draft Trade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026, the Ayes were 330 and the Noes were 109, so the A…
15 Jul 2026 Iran
Order. The hon. Gentleman keeps saying “you.” In this Chamber, “you” means me. Please do not ascribe those views of the Iranian Government to me.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I call Chris Vince.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
Order. Before the shadow Minister answers the question, may I remind the hon. Gentleman that “you” is not used in the Chamber because that is directed at me? I am sure he is interested in what I think about these matters, but he may be mor…
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I call the shadow Minister.
15 Jul 2026 Royal Assent
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2026 Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Act 20…
15 Jul 2026 Points of Order
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. He will know that Ministers are responsible for the accuracy of their words in the Chamber. If a mistake has been made, I am sure a correction will be forthcoming. If the hon. Member wishe…
15 Jul 2026 Points of Order
I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. It is of the utmost importance that Ministers provide timely responses to Members. Those on the Government Front Bench will have heard his concerns, which I hope will be passed on to the rele…
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Order. I call Alex Davies-Jones.
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I call the Chair of the Justice Select Committee.
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
Order. I am imposing an immediate three-minute time limit.
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
There is now a seven-minute time limit.
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
With the exception of the Front Benchers, we will be starting with an immediate seven-minute time limit. I call the shadow Home Secretary.
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
Order. I am sure the Home Secretary has seen the number of people in the Chamber, and will be bringing her remarks to a conclusion shortly.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (International Trade) · Department for Business and Trade 12 Jan 2018 – 10 Apr 2020
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 18 Sep 2015 – 12 Jan 2018
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 23 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Prison Media Bill 15 May 2024 – 22 May 2024
- Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 7 Sep 2022 – 12 Oct 2022
- Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] 12 Jan 2022 – 18 Jan 2022
- Business and Trade Committee 11 May 2020 – 5 Jan 2022
Previous seats
- Bradford South · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 8607
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
26-28 Church Bank, Bradford, BD1 4DZ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judith Cummins, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Judith Cummins?
Judith Cummins is a Member of Parliament representing Bradford South in the House of Commons. See Judith Cummins's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Judith Cummins represent?
Judith Cummins sits as Labour. See Judith Cummins's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Judith Cummins represent?
Judith Cummins is the Member of Parliament for Bradford South. See Judith Cummins's official Parliament profile.
How long has Judith Cummins been an MP?
Judith Cummins has served in the House of Commons for 11 years, 2 months. See Judith Cummins's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Judith Cummins?
Judith Cummins has 1 entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Judith Cummins's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.