Michael Fallon’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Michael Fallon’s votes.

• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2016
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 41 votes for, 1 vote against, 12 absences, between 2012–2016
• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
• Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 13 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2016

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

Michael Fallon has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 8 May 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Chile: Diplomatic Service 22 May 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Chilean counterpart on Martin Pickett, a constituent of the Rt hon Member for Sevenoaks, to help him re-establish contact with his children who are living in Chile.

• Historic Allegations against Veterans 15 May 2018

  In addition to the excellent speech of my hon. Friend the Member for North West Norfolk (Sir Henry Bellingham), I would like to make just three points. First, an amnesty involves difficult issues. It is right that they should be debated here. If there is a line to be drawn, when exactly in time should we draw it? How do we properly distinguish between those who were in the service of the...

• Backbench Business - Banking Misconduct and the Fcabackbench Business: Crossrail Extension to Ebbsfleet 10 May 2018

  There would be a wider benefit to what my hon. Friend is proposing for Kent as a whole. For example, it would provide Kent with direct access to Heathrow, which it currently lacks. That would relieve congestion considerably in all parts of Kent, not least on the M25.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Sevenoaks

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Darlington

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• https://facebook.com/michaelfallon7oaks

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Michael Fallon campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Treasury
• Health
• Home Department
• Transport
• Department of Health
• Experience Corps
• Special Advisers
• Mental Health Services: Kent
• Employee Ownership
• Departmental Staff

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Defence (15 Jul 2014 to 1 Nov 2017)
• Minister of State for Portsmouth (16 Jan 2014 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (28 Mar 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
• Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (28 Mar 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (6 Sep 2012 to 28 Mar 2013)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (4 Sep 2010 to 4 Sep 2012)
• Chair, Treasury Sub-Committee (17 May 2005 to 12 Apr 2010)
• Chair, Treasury Sub-Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 7 Apr 2005)
• Member, Treasury Committee (5 Jul 1999 to 5 Nov 2012)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Dec 1997 to 1 Jun 1998)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Dec 1997)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (24 Jul 1990 to 14 Apr 1992)
• Government Whip (10 May 1990 to 22 Jul 1990)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (26 Jul 1988 to 10 May 1990)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Mark Wolfson
• John Rodgers
• Charles Ponsonby
• Edward Young
• Herbert Styles
• Ronald Williams
• Thomas Bennett
• Henry Forster
• Charles Mills

Future MPs in this constituency

• Mark Wolfson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Planning and Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (8 out of 8)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Michael Fallon’s speeches
• Has received answers to 124 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 70.25% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 6 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.
• 94 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Michael Fallon’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1067 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)