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John Hayes

Conservative MP for South Holland and The Deepings

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

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Recent appearances

  • Debate on the Address: Public Services 16 Oct 2019

    I certainly would not want to disappoint you, Mr Speaker, so I must rise to the occasion and fulfil your aim for my speech. Like you, I believe it is a politician’s duty to inspire. But I would go further—it is our mission to enthral, but at least we should try to inspire. Too much of modern politics has become peppered with dull managerialism. G.K. Chesterton said: “For fear of the...

  • Debate on the Address: Public Services 16 Oct 2019

    Absolutely. The Queen’s Speech and the spending provisions that the Government have made allow for more police officers to be on the beat to tackle crime, to reassure potential victims of crime and to solve as well as to anticipate the incidents that cause so much misery. The denial that I described is as plain as this: there are many people, including, I am sad to say, some people in this...

  • Debate on the Address: Public Services 16 Oct 2019

    The hon. Gentleman might be about to reassure me that he takes as hard a line on crime and disorder as I do.

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Profile

Conservative MP for South Holland and The Deepings

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

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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)

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  • Has spoken in 87 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all John Hayes’s speeches
  • Has received answers to 202 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 90.13% 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.
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  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1140 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Sep 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. From 30 June 2019, I receive £30,000 a year (previously £20,000), paid quarterly, for a commitment of between 40 and 50 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 June 2018; updated 12 December 2018 and 25 July 2019)
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 30 June 2019, 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 promoted 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, last payment received on 30 June 2019. I consulted ACoBA about this role. (Registered 01 February 2019; updated 05 February 2019 and 25 July 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.

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