James Gray MP, North Wiltshire

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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James Gray’s voting in Parliament

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

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James Gray generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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James Gray has sometimes rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

Order. Several Members wish to speak. They have three minutes each. I call Siobhain McDonagh.
China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

That was seven minutes. It should be four or five minutes, if at all possible.
China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

Very smart!

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Conservative MP for North Wiltshire

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

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Topics of interest

James Gray campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Defence
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Treasury
Health
Home Department
RAF Lyneham
Hospitality
Inland Revenue
Horse Passports
RAF Bases

Currently held offices

Member, Procedure Committee (since 20 Jul 2020)
Member, Panel of Chairs (since 15 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Environmental Audit Committee (4 Jun 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Chair, Defence Sub-Committee (7 Feb 2017 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Defence Sub-Committee (7 Feb 2017 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Defence Sub-Committee (8 Sep 2015 to 7 Feb 2017)
Member, Administration Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 16 Jan 2017)
Member, Defence Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Defence Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Procedure Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Finance and Services Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 10 Dec 2013)
Member, Panel of Chairs (21 Jun 2010 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (19 Feb 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland (8 May 2005 to 19 May 2005)
Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 13 Dec 2000)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Richard Needham

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Chairman, Stalking Protection Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Chairman, Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
Chairman, Offensive Weapons Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
Chairman, Nuclear Safeguards Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
Chairman, Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
Chairman, Trade Bill Committee (1 out of 8)
Chairman, Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
Chairman, Farriers (Registration) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Housing and Planning Bill Committee (4 out of 20)
Chairman, Control of Horses Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Water Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Antarctic Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Justice and Security Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
Chairman, Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Welfare Reform Bill Committee (15 out of 26)
Chairman, Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Chairman, Financial Services Bill Committee (3 out of 18)
Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (12 out of 16)
Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Equine Welfare (Ragwort Control) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Hunting Bill Committee (26 out of 31)
Export Control Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Rating (Agricultural Premises and Rural Shops) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA:

31 October 2019, three payments of £75. Hours: 45 mins in total. (Registered 31 October 2019)

31 October 2019, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 13 December 2019)

Payments from Populus, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT, for surveys:

31 October 2019, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 13 December 2019)

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for completing online surveys:

22 October 2019, payment of £60. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 29 October 2019)

9 December 2019, received £60. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 December 2019)

9 December 2019, received £100. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 19 December 2019)

12 February 2020, payment of £110. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 28 September 2020)

31 July 2020, payment of £100. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 28 September 2020)

11 September 2020, payment of £100. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 28 September 2020)

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Eric Turner
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000

Date received: 5 November 2019

Date accepted: 7 November 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 19 December 2019)

Name of donor: Peter Vyvyan-Robinson
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

Date received: 13 November 2019

Date accepted: 14 November 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 19 December 2019)

Name of donor: Terence Mordaunt
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

Date received: 13 November 2019

Date accepted: 14 November 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 19 December 2019)

Name of donor: Rudolph Agnew
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

Date received: 3 December 2019

Date accepted: 3 December 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 19 December 2019)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: APPG for the Armed Forces
Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: eight dinners and eight breakfasts, total value £480

Date received: 1 January 2019 to 31 October 2019

Date accepted: 1 January 2019 to 31 October 2019

Donor status: other

(Registered 29 July 2019; updated 31 October 2019)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: APPG for the Polar Regions, funded by the Mamont Foundation (PO Box 472, St Julian’s Court, St Julian’s Avenue, St Peter Port, GY1 6AX, Guernsey, Channel Islands)
Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA;

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): contribution to local travel, food, accommodation and tour fees, totalling £137 (The remainder of the visit was funded by a non-registrable source)

Destination of visit: Iceland

Dates of visit: 15 – 22 September 2019

Purpose of visit: To build relationships with the Icelandic government with a view to post-Brexit trade and international relations; to connect with Arctic Council groups; to witness the effects of climate change; to understand the impact of Iceland’s volcanic activity and to learn about Iceland’s renewable energy initiatives.

(Registered 31 October 2019)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Two residential properties in Wiltshire, acquired in 2013: (i) and (ii). (Registered 03 September 2015)

One residential property in Reading, acquired in 2010: (i) and (ii). (Registered 03 September 2015)

From 18 October 2015, house in Wiltshire, owned jointly with my wife: (i) and, from 30 March 2017, (ii). (Registered 07 July 2017)

From 23 March 2016, house in Wiltshire, owned jointly with my wife: (i) and from 5 July 2016, (ii). (Registered 07 July 2017)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Philippa Gray, as Executive and Diary Secretary.

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James Gray

As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected in their voting record.

James Gray’s voting in Parliament

Recent appearances

China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

China’s Policy on its Uyghur Population — [James Gray in the Chair] 12 Oct 2020

Profile

Social Media

Expenses

Topics of interest

Currently held offices

Other offices held in the past

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Register of Members’ Interests