Mark Francois MP, Rayleigh and Wickford

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Mark Francois’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Mark Francois’s votes.

Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 26 votes for, 108 votes against, 17 absences, between 2008–2020.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 6 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2017.
Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2019.
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 against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 44 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2012–2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Mark Francois has sometimes rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Chinook Helicopters 26 Jul 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the CH-47 Chinook Bravo November when it leaves operational service; and whether those plans involve donating that helicopter to the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon.
Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Type 23 Frigates 26 Jul 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the sea-going status of each of the 13 Type 23 frigates; and which of those ships are (a) operationally available, (b) undergoing maintenance and/or a refit and (c) temporarily unavailable due to propulsion problems.
Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft: Meteor Missiles 26 Jul 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his timetable is for the Meteor air-to-air missile to achieve initial operating capability on the F-35 aircraft.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Also represented Rayleigh

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/MarkFrancoisRayleighandWickford

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Topics of interest

Mark Francois campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Treasury
Ministry of Defence
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Home Department
Health
Departmental Expenditure
Gershon Review
Departments: Furniture
Departmental Fixed Assets
EU Law

Currently held offices

Member, Public Accounts Committee (since 25 May 2021)
Member, Defence Sub-Committee (since 5 Mar 2020)
Member, Defence Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Defence Sub-Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Defence Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Minister of State (Communities and Local Government) (8 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 22 Oct 2012)
Member, Committee of Selection (21 Jun 2010 to 9 May 2013)
Government Whip (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Shadow Minister (Europe) (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Paymaster General (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury) (10 May 2004 to 10 May 2005)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 May 2002 to 10 May 2004)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (20 out of 21)
Human Tissue Bill Committee (3 out of 8)
Higher Education Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Criminal Justice Bill Committee (31 out of 32)
Anti-social Behaviour Bill Committee (9 out of 12)
Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Commonwealth Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Jul 2021.

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