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Mark Field
Conservative MP for Cities of London and Westminster
- Entered Parliament on 7 June 2001 — General election
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- Register of Members’ Interests
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Mark Field voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted moderately for laws to stop climate change. votes
- Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes
- Voted very strongly for greater autonomy for schools. votes
- Voted strongly against a smoking ban. votes
- Voted for replacing Trident. votes
- Voted strongly against more EU integration. votes
- Voted a mixture of for and against automatic enrolment in occupational pensions. votes
- Voted moderately for encouraging occupational pensions. votes
- Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords. votes
- Voted moderately for a wholly elected House of Lords. votes
- Voted very strongly against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests. votes
- Voted a mixture of for and against equal gay rights. votes
- Voted moderately against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes
- Voted moderately for a stricter asylum system. votes
- Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes
- Voted strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes
- Voted very strongly against the hunting ban. votes
- Voted strongly against introducing ID cards. votes
- Voted very strongly against a more proportional system for electing MPs. votes
- Voted a mixture of for and against a transparent Parliament. votes
- Voted strongly for increasing the rate of VAT. votes
- Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees. votes
- Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year. votes
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- Sometimes rebels against their party in this parliament.
Topics of interest
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Culture Media and Sport, Transport, Local Government and the Regions, Treasury, Home Department, Health
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Libraries, Accreditation, United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Government Office for London, Ordnance Survey
(based on written questions asked by Mark Field and answered by departments)
Public Bill Committees (sittings attended)
- Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
- Finance Bill Committee (15 out of 18)
- National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Finance Bill Committee (19 out of 24)
- Crossrail Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
- Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
- Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
- National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
- Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
- Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Housing Bill Committee (15 out of 19)
- National Minimum Wage (Enforcement Notices) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Licensing Bill Committee (15 out of 17)
- Employee Share Schemes Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Enterprise Bill Committee (17 out of 19)
- Proceeds of Crime Bill Committee (38 out of 39)
- Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 16)
Most recent appearances
- Local Government Finance Bill: New Clause 1 — Tax increment financing schemes (21 May 2012)
“The right hon. Gentleman has made admirably clear his concerns about the potential lack of commercial certainty. One of the advantages of going down the route of tax increment financing is that there would be ring fence over the 25 to 30-year period. Does he not see, however, that in very uncertain economic times, that is a very long period, so it might be unwise, where a major change...”
- Local Government Finance Bill: New Clause 1 — Tax increment financing schemes (21 May 2012)
“I accept what the right hon. Gentleman says and he is absolutely right about commercial certainty, which is of great importance to any would-be investor. Instead of the notion of absolute certainty embodied in new clause 1, would the right hon. Gentleman not be satisfied, particularly in view of the important effect of building a new town or a huge new industrial estate for which the notion...”
- Sittings of the House (1 May): Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords] (30 Apr 2012)
“Despite the concerns that have been expressed, the reality is that this measure is likely to end up being something of a damp squib. Many shops will not open. Does the hon. Gentleman not accept the Secretary of State’s assurances that no precedent will be set and that this measure will definitely last for only a short period, and that Members will have the opportunity to hold all...”
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Numerology
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- Has spoken in 45 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 22 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2008, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 78.83% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 17 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 195 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Mark Field’s activity.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 528 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members’ Interests
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Member of Advisory Committee of the London School of Commerce, an independent further and higher education organisation . (£25,001–£30,000)
As a member of the Advisory Committee I advise on the maintenance of the highest standards of quality and service for the school. My role covers advising about mid and long-term strategy; acting as an ambassador with the school’s educational partners; speaking at conferences as representative of the school on a range of political issues; furthering relationships with British Council and High Commissions overseas; travelling abroad roughly once every eighteen months to partner schools abroad.
Payments made by St Piran’s School, a wholly owned subsidiary of the LSC; Chaucer House, White Hart Yard, London SE1 1NX:
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in April 2011. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 9 May 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in May 2011. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 1 June 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in June 2011. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 5 July 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in July 2011. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 1 August 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in August 2011. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 September 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in September 2011. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 10 October 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in October 2011. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 8 November 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in November 2011. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 7 December 2011)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in December 2011. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 10 January 2012)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in January 2012. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 8 February 2012)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in February 2012. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 12 March 2012)
Payment of £2,500 gross made by St Piran's School for work done in March 2012. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 16 April 2012)
Board Advisor to Ellwood and Atfield; a specialist recruitment firm in the public affairs and communications sector. The role includes representing the company in general, providing introductions to the business, advice to management and general insight on recruitment business issues; introducing the company to opportunities and speaking at client and industry events. Address: 34 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HL.
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in April 2011. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 9 May 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in May 2011. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 1 June 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in June 2011. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 5 July 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in July 2011. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 1 August 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in August 2011. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 7 September 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in September 2011. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 10 October 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in October 2011. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 8 November 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in November 2011. Hours: 8 hrs. (Registered 7 December 2011)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in December 2011. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 10 January 2012)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in January 2012. Hours: 5 hrs. (Registered 8 February 2012)
Payment of £2,000 gross for work done in February 2012. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 12 March 2012)
Payment of £1,000 gross for work done in March 2012. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 16 April 2012)
Member of the Advisory Board of The European Azerbaijan Society, advising on cultural, economic, diplomatic and political issues in the South Caucasus region. (£5,001-£10,000) Address: 11-12 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LB. (Registered 1 June 2011)
Payment of £1,000 gross for work done in April/May 2011. Hours: 6 hrs. (Registered 1 June 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in June 2011. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 5 July 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in July 2011. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 1 August 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in August 2011. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 7 September 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in September 2011. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 10 October 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in October 2011. Hours: 4 hrs. (Registered 8 November 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in November 2011. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 7 December 2011)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in December 2011. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 10 January 2012)
Payment of £500 gross for work done in January 2012. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 8 February 2012)
Advisor to Cains Advocates Limited; international law firm. The role includes assisting the firm with its international strategy, ambassadorial work and advising on government and parliamentary aspects of financial services. (£35,001-£40,000) Address: One Love Lane, London EC2V 7JN.
Payment of £10,000 gross for work carried out in April-June 2011. Hours: 35 hrs. (Registered 5 July 2011)
Payment of £10,000 gross for work carried out in July-September 2011. Hours: 35 hrs work from July-September 2011. (Registered 10 October 2011)
Payment of £10,000 gross for work carried out in October-December 2011. Hours: 35 hrs. (Registered 10 January 2012)
Payment of £10,000 gross received 10 April 2012 for work carried out in January-March 2012. Hours: 35 hrs. (Registered 16 April 2012)
Payment of £240 from Telegraph Media Group, 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT, for writing an article published in the Daily Telegraph on 13 July 2011. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 1 August 2011)
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
Name of donor: Carlton Club
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: renewal of honorary membership (value: £1,250)
Date of receipt of donation: 31 December 2011
Date of acceptance of donation: 31 December 2011
Donor status: company, registration number 00573221
(Registered 26 January 2012)
Name of donor: Royal Automobile Club
Address of donor : Pall Mall Clubhouse, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: renewal of honorary membership; value £1,200
Date of receipt of donation: 4 January 2012
Date of acceptance of donation: 4 January 2012
Donor status: company, registration number 03570702
(Registered 26 January 2012)
6. Overseas visits
Name of donor: The European Azerbaijan Society
Address of donor: 11-12 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4LB
Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): c. £3,500, covering cost of flights, accommodation, internal travel
Destination of visit: Azerbaijan
Date of visit: 25-30 May 2011
Purpose of visit: to meet senior Azeri political and business figures, British diplomats and visit some of the regions
(Registered 1 June 2011)
Register last updated: 30 Apr 2012. More about the Register
View the history of this MP's entries in the Register
Expenses
Figures in brackets are ranks.Data from parliament.uk (source). Read 2004/05 – 2008/09 and 1st quarter 2009/10 receipts.
| Type | 2008/09 (ranking out of 647) | 2007/08 (ranking out of 645) | 2006/07 (ranking out of 645) | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staying away from main home | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| London costs | £2,916 (joint 1st with 49 others) | £2,812 (joint 1st with 47 others) | £2,712 (joint 1st with 46 others) | £2,613 | £1,618 (joint 1st with 118 others) | £1,574 (joint 1st with 101 others) | £1,527 (joint 1st with 101 others) | £1,227 (joint 1st with 81 others) |
| Office running costs | £7,802 (614th) | £13,540 (502nd) | £19,616 (398th) | £19,947 | £19,065 (224th) | £18,665 (joint 363rd with 1 other) | £18,059 (joint 352nd with 1 other) | £18,286 (225th) |
| Staffing costs | £91,906 (415th) | £93,805 (87th) | £88,036 (115th) | £81,295 | £77,643 (69th) | £74,798 (50th) | £72,246 (31st) | £58,612 (26th) |
| Communications Allowance | £23,939 (2nd) | £14,014 (29th) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Travel | £4,197 (491st)1 | £943 (615th)2 | £1,054 (617th)3 | £1,585 | £1,664 (626th) | £1,277 (628th) | £1,467 (631st) | £1,036 (628th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Members' Spouse Travel | £0 | £0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Family Travel | £0 | £0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £2,401 (456th) | £328 (571st) | £647 (joint 447th with 1 other) | £1,583 | £1,374 (194th) | £780 (364th) | £920 (371st) | £2,001 (71st) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,565 (453rd) | £1,967 (417th) | £2,607 | £4,320 (176th) | £1,724 (459th) | N/A | N/A | |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £896 (615th) | £750 (612th) | £750 | £1,469 (588th) | £1,469 (575th) | £1,469 (554th) | £1,469 (483rd) | |
| Other Costs | £0 | £3,168 (41st) | £2,998 (33rd) | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £133,161 (519th) | £131,071 (527th) | £117,780 (570th) | £110,380 | £107,153 (576th) | £100,287 (595th) | £95,688 (584th) | £82,631 (450th) |
1 Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Rail £952 (463rd). Other: Rail £16 (164th). European £3,229 (3rd).
2 Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Rail £928 (445th). Other: Rail £15 (190th).
3 3rd party £152 (28th). Rail £14 (577th). Other £888 (29th).