About Roger Gale

Roger Gale represents the people who live in Herne Bay and Sandwich, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich

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

Also represented North Thanet

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means (since 19 Dec 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Deputy Speaker (19 Jun 2025 to 22 Jul 2025)
• Deputy Speaker (19 Dec 2022 to 30 May 2024)
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Full Member) (23 Jan 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Substitute Member) (10 Nov 2010 to 23 Jan 2012)
• Member, Broadcasting Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Vice-Chair, Conservative Party ( 1 Aug 2001 to 31 Jul 2003)
• Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Substitute Member) ( 1 Oct 1987 to 16 Nov 1989)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Chairman, Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee (5 out of 16)
• Chairman, Bus Services (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 6)
• Chairman, Great British Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• Chairman, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee (8 out of 29)
• Chairman, Bus Services No. 2 Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Renters’ Rights Bill Committee (1 out of 8)
• Chairman, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (3 out of 15)
• Chairman, Public Office (Accountability) Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Chairman, Online Safety Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
• Chairman, Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
• Chairman, Nationality and Borders Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Environment Bill Committee (4 out of 22)
• Chairman, Agriculture Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Chairman, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (1 out of 11)
• Chairman, Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Chairman, National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (0 out of 5)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Chairman, Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Infrastructure Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
• Chairman, Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Committee (6 out of 13)
• Chairman, Immigration Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
• Chairman, Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
• Chairman, Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
• Chairman, Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Superannuation bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Chairman, Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• Chairman, Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Health and Social Care Bill Committee (5 out of 40)
• Chairman, Civil Aviation Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Chairman, Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law Of Succession) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (1 out of 12)
• Chairman, Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Financial Services Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• Chairman, Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
• Chairman, Marine and Coastal Access Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
• Chairman, Autism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Chairman, Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (1 out of 8)
• Chairman, Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (9 out of 17)
• Chairman, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Banking Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
• Chairman, Pensions Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Chairman, National Lottery Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Charities Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
• Chairman, Racial and Religious Hatred Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Equality Bill Committee (5 out of 8)
• Chairman, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Chairman, Identity Cards Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
• Chairman, Animal Welfare Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Gambling Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
• Chairman, Drugs Bill Committee (1 out of 6)
• Chairman, Inquiries Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Chairman, Higher Education Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
• Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
• Chairman, Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Civil Partnership Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• Chairman, Sex Discrimination (Clubs and Other Private Associations) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Gambling Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Chairman, Police (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
• Chairman, Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Female Genital Mutilation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Communications Bill Committee (12 out of 25)
• Chairman, Licensing Bill Committee (9 out of 17)
• Chairman, Sexual Offences Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
• Chairman, Homelessness Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Chairman, Office of Communications Bill Committee (3 out of 8)
• Chairman, Proceeds of Crime Bill Committee (12 out of 39)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
• Chairman, Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Homes Bill Committee (8 out of 12)
• Chairman, Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (11 out of 15)