Bill Cash’s voting in Parliament

Bill Cash is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, Bill Cash sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Bill Cash consistently voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2019. Conservative, 13 votes, between 2004–2019
• Bill Cash almost always voted against new high speed rail infrastructure; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2021. Conservative, 10 votes, between 2013–2021

We have lots more plain English analysis of Bill Cash’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Bill Cash’s full vote analysis page for more.

Bill Cash has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Illegal Immigration 15 Nov 2023

  There is a lot of tinkering going on here, but the real problem is parliamentary sovereignty. The rule of law, which my right hon. Friend referred to, is at the heart of this issue. If the law is clear and express, and uses a “notwithstanding” provision, as I proposed in an amendment a few years ago, it will deal with all these matters. If I may make a further point before the Attorney...

• Prime Minister: Engagements 15 Nov 2023

  Will my right hon. Friend give the House an assurance that he has made it clear to the new Foreign Secretary, who of course we wish well, that his policy and conduct of EU-related affairs will be consistent with the Government’s 2019 election manifesto and the referendum and that he is now fully committed to UK parliamentary sovereignty, self-government and democracy in accordance with the...

• Illegal Migration 24 Oct 2023

  I commend my right hon. Friend and the Home Secretary for the real progress that is now evident. It may not be sufficient for many at the moment, but the real issue is, as I believe the French are now beginning to understand—I would like confirmation on that, if it is true—that the Human Rights Act, in our case, and the European convention on human rights and the refugee convention are...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Stone

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1984 — unknown

Also represented Stafford

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @BillCashMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Bill Cash campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Treasury
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Transport
• Department for Energy and Climate Change
• High Speed 2 Railway Line
• Electricity Interconnectors
• European Constitution
• Electricity Generation
• Developing Countries: Abortion

Currently held offices

• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (since 20 May 2020)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (since 11 Mar 2020)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (since 11 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Mar 2020 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 11 Mar 2020)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee ( 6 Nov 2019 to 11 Mar 2020)
• Member, Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system (13 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee ( 1 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee ( 1 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 1 Nov 2017)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee ( 3 May 2017 to 11 Mar 2020)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (21 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee (21 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (15 Jul 2015 to 21 Jul 2015)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (30 Mar 2015 to 11 Mar 2020)
• Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, European Scrutiny Committee ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (14 Nov 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 2003 to 6 Nov 2003)
• Shadow Attorney General (18 Sep 2001 to 6 Nov 2003)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (17 Nov 1998 to 8 Sep 2010)
• Member, Employment Committee (15 May 1989 to 21 Mar 1990)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (17 Jun 1987 to 15 Dec 1989)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) ( 1 May 1986 to 15 Dec 1989)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) ( 1 May 1986 to 15 Dec 1989)
• Member, European Legislation Committee (15 Jul 1985 to 17 Nov 1998)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Hugh Fraser
• Joseph Lamb
• Smith Child

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• European Parliament (Representation) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Land Registration Bill Committee (3 out of 3)