John Hayes MP, South Holland and The Deepings

Votes
Appearances
Profile
Numerology
Register of Interests

John Hayes’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of John Hayes’s votes.

Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2011
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 18 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2015
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 5 absences, between 1999–2016
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016
Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016

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

John Hayes has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 9 Apr 2019

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Education: Department for Education: Political Impartiality 15 Apr 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to the political impartiality of civil servants in his Department.
Written Answers — Department for Education: Education: Parents 15 Apr 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if his Department will take steps to ensure parents are able to make choices on (a) schools, (b) curriculum and (c) other parts of their children's education.
Written Answers — Department for Education: English Baccalaureate 15 Apr 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been achieved in increasing the take-up of the English Baccalaureate.

More of John Hayes’s recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Profile

Conservative MP for South Holland and The Deepings

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

Expenses

Topics of interest

John Hayes campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Innovation
Universities and Skills
Education and Skills
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Home Department
European Constitution
Departmental Staff
Departmental Recycling
European Union
Fisheries

Other offices held in the past

Minister of State (Department for Transport) (15 Jul 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (8 May 2015 to 15 Jul 2016)
Minister of State (Department for Transport) (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)
Minister without Portfolio (28 Mar 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (6 Sep 2012 to 27 Mar 2013)
The Minister for Universities and Science (18 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Shadow Minister (Education) (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (14-19 Reform and Apprenticeships) (8 Dec 2005 to 19 Jan 2009)
Shadow Minister (Transport) (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning) (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Apr 2005)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2003)
Member, Committee of Selection (17 Oct 2001 to 21 Nov 2002)
Member, Administration Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 2 Dec 2002)
Opposition Pairing Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools) (1 Jun 2000 to 1 Jun 2001)
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jul 1999 to 1 Jul 2000)
Member, Education Sub-committee (8 Dec 1998 to 1 Feb 2000)
Member, Education & Employment Committee (7 Dec 1998 to 8 May 2000)
Member, Agriculture Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 5 Jul 1999)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Policing and Crime Bill Committee (4 out of 13)
Investigatory Powers Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Energy Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
Education Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (15 out of 18)
Sale of Student Loans Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Education and Skills Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Education and Inspections Bill Committee (21 out of 21)
Housing Bill Committee (15 out of 19)
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Waste and Emissions Trading Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Committee (4 out of 4)
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill Committee (6 out of 7)

Numerology

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. More about this

Has spoken in 88 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all John Hayes’s speeches
Has received answers to 154 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
Has voted in 90.10% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
143 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on John Hayes’s activity
Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1114 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 1 Apr 2019.

1. Employment and earnings

From 29 May 2018 until further notice, President of HBSA, which provides technical and vocational education. Address: Burton and South Derbyshire College, Lichfield Road, Burton on Trent DE14 3RL. I expect to receive £20,000 a year for a commitment of between 40 and 50 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 June 2018; updated 12 December 2018)

From 1 July 2018 until 30 November 2018, Adviser to the Chartered Institution for Further Education, 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW, which aims to develop the potential, reputation and standing of the FE sector. I will attend the Institution's Council meetings and advise on future strategy, including its interface with FE colleges. I expect to receive £15,000 a year for an estimated commitment of between 100 and 120 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 30 July 2018; updated 12 December 2018)

From 1 September 2018 until further notice, Strategic Adviser to BB Energy Trading Ltd, an international energy company trading worldwide, of 12-14 Ansdell St, London W8 5BN. I expect to receive £50,000 a year in return for an estimated commitment of between 80 and 90 hours. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 September 2018; updated 12 December 2018)

From 5 January 2019 until further notice, Non-Executive Director to Esharelife, 15 -17 St Cross Street London EC1N 8UW. Esharelife is a charitable foundation set up to support infrastructure and social, cultural, educational and humanitarian projects in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. I will promote Esharelife’s charitable work for an estimated maximum of 1.5 days per month in return for remuneration of £6,000 per quarter. First payment received on 5 January 2019. I consulted ACoBA about this role. (Registered 01 February 2019; updated 05 February 2019)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: Lebanese Parliament
Address of donor: Beirut, Down Town, Nejmeh Square, Lebanon

Estimate of probable value (or amount of any donation): flights costing £273; accommodation, food and transport in Lebanon costing £397.45; £670.45 in total

Destination of visit: Lebanon

Dates of visit: 7-10 November 2018

Purpose of visit: Fact-finding visit organised by All-Party Parliamentary Group for Lebanon.

(Registered 05 December 2018)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Susan Hayes, as Administrative Manager.

View the history of this MP’s entries in the Register

More about the register

Note for journalists and researchers: The data on this page may be used freely, on condition that TheyWorkForYou.com is cited as the source.

This data was produced by TheyWorkForYou from a variety of sources. Voting information from Public Whip.

John Hayes