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.

However, James Gray sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• James Gray generally voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2022. Conservative, 8 votes, between 2013–2022
• James Gray almost always voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2004–2019. Conservative, 13 votes, between 2004–2019
• James Gray generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2013–2021. Conservative, 10 votes, between 2013–2021

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

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

Recent appearances

• Defence: Support for Veterans 11 Sep 2023

  This House as a whole provides vociferous support for our veterans of all kinds, particularly through the mechanism of the all-party parliamentary group for the armed forces. Perhaps I can take this opportunity to pay tribute to Miss Amy Swash, who has now run the APPG for me for eight years, but will sadly leave us shortly for other jobs. I thank her for all the work she has done for a...

• Backbench Business: UK’s Relationship with Mexico — [James Gray in the Chair] 7 Sep 2023

  Order. As the right hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Dominic Raab) has only just arrived in the Chamber, I am not sure that that would be appropriate. If the Minister would like to continue—

• Backbench Business: UK’s Relationship with Mexico — [James Gray in the Chair] 7 Sep 2023

  No, I do not think so at all. The right hon. Gentleman may be a former Foreign Secretary, but he was not here for the debate; he has just arrived in the Chamber. He may not intervene, and the Minister will continue his winding-up speech.

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Profile

Conservative MP for North Wiltshire

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

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

Social Media

• @JGray
• https://facebook.com/jamesgraymp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

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

• Chair, Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Research (since 18 Jan 2023)
• Chair, Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Research (since 18 Jan 2023)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (since 8 Mar 2021)
• 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, Energy Bill Committee (7 out of 18)
• Chairman, National Security Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• Chairman, Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Chairman, Environment Bill Committee (9 out of 22)
• 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, 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, Farriers (Registration) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• 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, Antarctic Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Justice and Security Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Disabled Persons' Parking Badges Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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)
• Chairman, Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Welfare Reform Bill Committee (15 out of 26)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (12 out of 16)
• Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Hunting Bill Committee (26 out of 31)
• Equine Welfare (Ragwort Control) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Export Control Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• 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)