Chris Grayling

Conservative MP for Epsom and Ewell

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  • International Development White Paper 21 Nov 2023

    I congratulate my right hon. Friend. This is a comprehensive document that contains some really important strategies. I particularly pay tribute to him for the sections on biodiversity, which he knows I regard as enormously important for a variety of reasons. Climate change and the restoration of nature are all part of an essential task that the world faces over the coming years. My right...
  • Debate on the Address: [1st Day] 7 Nov 2023

    I rise for the first and last time to speak in a King’s Speech debate in this House. It is a moment of big change for us all. The fact that it is all too tempting to start talking about the Queen’s Speech is just a sign of how used we were to having the late Queen after her 70 years of incredible service to this country. It is a big year for her son in taking over as King, and in...
  • Debate on the Address: [1st Day] 7 Nov 2023

    Absolutely, and I hope the hon. Member does see me as her friend, because she and I co-chaired the APPG on global deforestation until she, sadly, had to give up the role; I congratulate her on her recent elevation on the Opposition Front Bench. I agree with her: there is demand from investors around the world and from consumers. This is the right thing to do. I speak as a Conservative who...

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Conservative MP for Epsom and Ewell

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

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Topics of interest

Chris Grayling campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

  • Health
  • Home Department
  • Transport
  • Transport
  • Local Government and the Regions
  • Work and Pensions
  • Railtrack
  • Railways
  • Smoking
  • Network Rail
  • London Underground

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (13 Jul 2020 to 16 Sep 2020)
  • The Secretary of State for Transport (14 Jul 2016 to 24 Jul 2019)
  • Member, Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) (16 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (18 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
  • Member, Public Accounts Commission ( 8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
  • Member, House of Commons Commission ( 8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
  • Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons ( 8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
  • The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice ( 6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
  • The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Transport ( 8 Dec 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
  • Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (15 Jul 2005 to 16 Jan 2006)
  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
  • Shadow Minister (Education) (10 May 2003 to 10 May 2005)
  • Member, Transport Committee (22 Jul 2002 to 2 Dec 2002)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 Jul 2002 to 20 Dec 2002)
  • Shadow Minister (Health) (10 May 2002 to 10 May 2003)
  • Member, Transport Sub-committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)
  • Member, Transport, Local Government & The Regions Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)
  • Member, Urban Affairs Sub-committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)

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Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 13 Nov 2023.

1. Employment and earnings
From 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2024, Strategic Adviser to Hutchison Ports Europe, of 5, Hester Road, London SW11 4AN. I receive £100,000 per annum, payable quarterly. Hours: around 7 hrs per week. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 04 September 2020; updated 31 August 2021, 21 September 2022 and 07 September 2023)
2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
Name of donor: National Counties Building Society (trading as Family Building Society)
Address of donor: Ebbisham House, 30 Church Street, Epsom KT17 4NL
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Constituency civic reception, approx. value £8,000
Date received: 8 June 2023
Date accepted: 8 June 2023
Donor status: building society, registration 206080
(Registered 26 June 2023)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Royal Automobile Club
Address of donor: Woodcote Park Clubhouse, Wilmerhatch Lane, Epsom KT 18 7EW
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership for the duration of my time as the MP for Epsom and Ewell, valued at £1,600 per annum
Date received: 1 January 2013
Date accepted: 1 January 2013
Donor status: company, registration 3570702
(Registered 11 May 2013; updated 04 August 2016)
Name of donor: Epsom Downs Racecourse
Address of donor: Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5LQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two racecourse passes for 2022, total value £600
Date of receipt: 26 April 2022
Date of acceptance: 26 April 2022
Donor status: company, registration 01752969
(Registered 03 May 2022)
Name of donor: Manchester United Football Club
Address of donor: Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Three tickets with hospitality for a football match at Old Trafford, estimated value £450
Date received: 3 January 2023
Date accepted: 3 January 2023
Donor status: company, registration 00095489
(Registered 10 January 2023)
Name of donor: Manchester United Football Club
Address of donor: Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Three tickets with hospitality for a football match at Old Trafford, estimated value £450
Date received: 30 April 2023
Date accepted: 30 April 2023
Donor status: company, registration 00095489
(Registered 02 May 2023)
Name of donor: Epsom Downs Racecourse
Address of donor: Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5LQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality for myself and a guest at the Epsom Derby, approx. total value £700
Date received: 3 June 2023
Date accepted: 3 June 2023
Donor status: company, registration 01752969
(Registered 05 June 2023)
Name of donor: Silverstone Circuits Ltd
Address of donor: The Jimmy Brown Centre, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester NN12 8TN
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Entry with one guest to the Legends Suite at Silverstone to watch the British Grand Prix, approx. value £2,800
Date received: 9 July 2023
Date accepted: 9 July 2023
Donor status: company, registration 882843
(Registered 11 July 2023)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, South Korea
Address of donor: Sejong, South Korea
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, hotel accommodation and hospitality, approx. value £7,750
Destination of visit: Seoul, South Korea
Dates of visit: 14-17 June 2023
Purpose of visit: Participation in Korea Maritime Week.
(Registered 21 June 2023)
Name of donor: International Conservation Caucus Federation
Address of donor: 25786 Georgetown Station, Washington DC, 20027, USA
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, accommodation and hospitality, approx. value £5,500
Destination of visit: Washington DC
Dates of visit: 23-25 October 2023
Purpose of visit: A meeting of the International Conservation Caucus Federation in my role as Vice-chair of the APPG for International Conservation.
(Registered 02 November 2023)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Two terraced houses in London: (i) and (ii).
8. Miscellaneous
From 17 May 2020, Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery and from 15 July 2022, a Director of its trading company. These are unpaid roles. (Registered 02 July 2020; updated 19 July 2022)
From 20 February 2023, a member of the UK Board of the African Wildlife Foundation. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 22 February 2023)
9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
I employ my wife, Sue Grayling, as Office Manager.

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