Oliver Heald’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Oliver Heald’s votes.

• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2021.
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2013–2022.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 8 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2016.
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 13 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2020.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Oliver Heald has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 5 Jun 2023

  Healthcare facilities in Royston – Oliver Heald. Adjournment debate

• Northern Ireland: Power Sharing 10 May 2023

  May I join in the congratulations about the coronation and say to you, Mr Speaker, that we all thought you represented us very well? Given the concerns that have been expressed about changes in EU law about the movement of goods, does the Secretary of State agree that it is important to get the Assembly up and running so that the Stormont brake can be used if necessary?

• Women and Equalities: Customers with a Disability: Reasonable Adjustments 26 Apr 2023

  Does my right hon. Friend agree that this goes hand in hand with Access to Work? Does he agree that it is important that those who assess for Access to Work grants should not be too much the generalist? They should have specific knowledge of the condition of the person concerned. I would be interested to know whether the Minister has any plans to explain how the situation might be improved,...

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Profile

Conservative MP for North East Hertfordshire

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Hertfordshire North

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

Social Media

• @oliverhealdmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Oliver Heald campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Constitutional Affairs
• Work and Pensions
• Duchy of Lancaster
• Cabinet Office
• Mental Health
• Departmental Internet
• Departments: Manpower
• Departmental Consultants
• Departmental Information Officers

Currently held offices

• Member, Local Government (Disqualification) Bill Committee (since 24 Nov 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (2 Mar 2020 to 20 May 2021)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (16 Jul 2016 to 12 Jun 2017)
• Member, House of Commons Governance Committee (16 Oct 2014 to 17 Dec 2014)
• The Solicitor-General (6 Sep 2012 to 15 Jul 2014)
• Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2011 to 26 Mar 2012)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (26 Oct 2010 to 15 Oct 2012)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 12 Dec 2012)
• Member, Committee of Selection (26 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (22 Oct 2007 to 29 Oct 2012)
• Shadow Secretary of State (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State (Justice) (15 Jun 2004 to 3 Jul 2007)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (9 Dec 2003 to 13 Jul 2005)
• Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Cabinet Minister (Work and Pensions) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2003)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (1 Jun 2000 to 1 Jun 2001)
• Member, Administration Committee (22 Jun 1998 to 21 Feb 2000)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2000)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) (6 Jul 1995 to 2 May 1997)
• Member, Employment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 31 Oct 1994)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Local Government (Disqualification) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Prisons and Courts Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Deregulation Bill Committee (17 out of 18)
• Crime and Courts Bill Committee (10 out of 13)
• Bribery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 1)
• Law Commission Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Education and Skills Bill Committee (19 out of 20)
• Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Compensation Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Civil Contingencies Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (15 out of 15)