Nicholas Soames’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Nicholas Soames’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 13 votes for, 3 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2015
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2018
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2016
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2011

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

Nicholas Soames has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Navy: Reserve Forces 21 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reservists at each rank are serving on Her Majesty's Ships on operational duty.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Discipline 16 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance he has issued to head teachers on tackling low-level disruption in schools.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Teachers: Training 16 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will review initial teacher training to ensure that it includes effective training on behaviour management.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Mid Sussex

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Crawley

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

Social Media

• @nsoamesmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Nicholas Soames campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Defence
• Ministry of Defence
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Home Department
• Department of Health
• Nato
• Warships
• Iraq
• Afghanistan
• Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Administration Committee (25 Mar 2013 to 10 Mar 2014)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (31 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (8 Nov 2003 to 5 May 2005)
• Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (12 Dec 2001 to 5 May 2005)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (2 Jul 1999 to 18 Jan 2000)
• Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Armed Services) (20 Jul 1994 to 1 May 1997)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) (14 Apr 1992 to 20 Jul 1994)
• Member, European Legislation Committee (2 Feb 1984 to 15 Jul 1985)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Timothy Renton

Future MPs in this constituency

• Timothy Renton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Immigration Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
• Hunting Bill Committee (17 out of 31)
• Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Hunting Bill Committee (13 out of 16)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 59 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Nicholas Soames’s speeches
• Has received answers to 156 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 89.53% 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 19–20 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") 890 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)