Geoffrey Cox

Conservative MP for Torridge and West Devon

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Your MP (Geoffrey Cox) represents you, and all of the people who live in Torridge and West Devon, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

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Conservative MP for Torridge and West Devon

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

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Topics of interest

Geoffrey Cox campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

  • Environment Food and Rural Affairs
  • Health
  • Department for Environment
  • Food and Rural Affairs
  • Communities and Local Government
  • Trade and Industry
  • Dentistry
  • Turbines: Health Hazards
  • Secure Training Centres: Restraint Techniques
  • Environmental Stewardship Scheme
  • Wind Power: Planning Permission

Other offices held in the past

  • The Attorney-General ( 9 Jul 2018 to 13 Feb 2020)
  • Member, Committee on Standards ( 9 Sep 2015 to 28 Oct 2015)
  • Member, Committee on Standards: Standards Review Sub-Committee (10 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Committee of Privileges ( 7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Committee on Standards ( 7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 7 Jan 2013)
  • Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (11 Dec 2006 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Recent appearances

  • Business of the House 21 Mar 2024

    Just five years ago, the gates of Appledore shipyard closed. It was a picture of dereliction; its workforce dispersed to the four winds. But now it has experienced a glorious revival. It has several hundred employees and 45 apprentices, having been taken over by Harland & Wolff. A similar picture of prosperity and thriving is taking place in Belfast today. May we have a debate on the revival...
  • Business of the House 21 Mar 2024

    Just five years ago, the gates of Appledore shipyard closed. It was a picture of dereliction; its workforce dispersed to the four winds. But now it has experienced a glorious revival. It has several hundred employees and 45 apprentices, having been taken over by Harland & Wolff. A similar picture of prosperity and thriving is taking place in Belfast today. May we have a debate on the revival...
  • Business of the House 21 Mar 2024

    Just five years ago, the gates of Appledore shipyard closed. It was a picture of dereliction; its workforce dispersed to the four winds. But now it has experienced a glorious revival. It has several hundred employees and 45 apprentices, having been taken over by Harland & Wolff. A similar picture of prosperity and thriving is taking place in Belfast today. May we have a debate on the revival...

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Last updated: 18 Mar 2024.

1. Employment and earnings
Practice at the Bar of England and Wales. All earnings in this capacity prior to 14 June 2023 were received subject to a deduction of 13.5% for the costs of my chambers, and a deduction of 4.5% thereafter. (Updated 02 August 2023)
Payments from the Khan Partnership Solicitors, 48-49 Russell Square, London WC1B 4JP:
14 April 2023, received £23,500 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 17 October 2022 and 11 April 2023. Hours: 20 hrs approx. (Registered 03 May 2023)
1 June 2023, received £10,046.97 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 February 2023 and continuing. Hours: 10 hrs approx. (Registered 19 June 2023)
14 July 2023, received £11,885 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 March 2023 and 21 July 2023. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 02 August 2023)
29 December 2023, received £6,000 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 May and 1 July 2023. Hours: 6 hrs approx. (Registered 23 January 2024)
31 January 2024, received £33,000 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 February and 31 July 2023. Hours: 30 hrs approx. (Registered 16 February 2024)
15 February 2024, received £1,500 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 5 January 2024 and 15 February 2024. Hours: 1.5 hrs approx. (Registered 11 March 2024)
15 February 2024, received £5,000 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 5 January 2024 and 15 February 2023. Hours: 5 hrs approx. (Registered 11 March 2024)
From 28 September 2020 until further notice, Consultant Global Counsel (international legal services) to Withers LLP, 20 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AN. From 1 November 2023, I will receive £293,400 plus VAT annually, to be paid quarterly, in return for an expected commitment of up to 30 hours a month. (Registered 19 October 2020; updated 19 October 2021 and 03 January 2024)
Additional payments from Withers LLP, 20 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7LN:
13 March 2023, received £10,000 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 December 2022 and 28 February 2023. Hours: 10 hrs approx. (Registered 03 April 2023)
31 March 2023, received £11,557.45 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 December 2022 and 28 February 2023. Hours: 11 hrs approx. (Registered 17 April 2023)
14 June 2023, received £55,000 (plus VAT) for legal services provided between 1 October 2022 and 31 January 2023. Hours: 50 hrs approx. (Registered 11 July 2023)
14 September 2023, received £56,988.36 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 May 2023 and 31 July 2023. Hours: 40 hrs approx. (Registered 05 October 2023)
30 November 2023, received £58,826.32 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 June 2023 and 30 November 2023. Hours: 50 hrs approx. (Registered 19 December 2023)
29 December 2023, received £58,826.32 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 May and 29 December 2023. Hours: 50 hrs approx. (Registered 23 January 2024)
15 February 2024, received £58,826.33 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 September 2023 and 31 January 2024. Hours: 50 hrs approx. (Registered 11 March 2024)
Payments from CMS Holborn Asia, Holborn Law LLC, 7 Straights View, Marina One East Tower, #19-01, 018936, Singapore:
14 February 2023, received £13,840 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 20 January and 8 March 2023. Hours: 10 hrs approx. (Registered 08 March 2023)
1 June 2023, received £12,970.68 (no VAT) for legal services provided between 1 February and 31 May 2023. Hours: 12 hrs approx. (Registered 19 June 2023)
14 June 2023, received £100,000 (plus VAT) from Bower Cotton, 34 Ely Place, Holborn, London EC1N 6TD, for legal services provided between 1 April 2022 and 31 May 2023. Hours: 100 hrs. (Registered 11 July 2023)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Joint ownership of farmland in West Devon: (i) and (ii). (Updated 18 January 2019)
From November 2017, joint ownership of a residential property in London: (i) and (ii). (Registered 15 January 2019; updated 04 April 2019)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
Thomas More International Ltd; international law firm. (Registered 05 June 2015)
Thomas More Property Holdings Ltd; property holding company. (Registered 05 June 2015)

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