Greg Knight’s voting in Parliament

Greg Knight 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 Greg Knight’s votes.

• Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2018.
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2022.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 12 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2003–2016.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 13 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2022.
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2011.

Last updated: 25 Jan 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: NHS England: Complaints 27 Sep 2022

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will take steps to ensure that NHS England deal with complaints and other issues raised with them by hon. Members in a speedy and efficient manner.

• Shale Gas Extraction 22 Sep 2022

  Despite what the Secretary of State said, is it not the case that forecasting the occurrence of seismic events as a result of fracking remains a challenge to the experts? Is it not therefore creating a risk of an unknown quantity to pursue shale gas exploration at the present time? Is he aware that the safety of the public is not a currency in which some of us choose to speculate?

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Dental Services: Bridlington 22 Sep 2022

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will investigate the current provision of orthodontic services in Bridlington following the closure of the Bridlington Orthodontic Centre; what assurances she has received from NHS England that they have made alternative provision for all those effected thereby; and if she will make a statement.

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Profile

Conservative MP for East Yorkshire

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

Also represented Derby North

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

Social Media

• @GregKnight

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Greg Knight campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Transport
• Home Department
• Health
• Department for Transport
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Prisons
• M1
• Motorways
• Speed Limits: Cameras
• Prison Service

Currently held offices

• Member, Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill Committee (since 15 Dec 2021)
• Member, Administration Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance and Services Committee (14 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Member, Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee) (15 Jun 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committee on Reform of the House of Commons (20 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (17 Mar 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Administration Committee (15 May 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (9 Nov 2005 to 17 Oct 2012)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (9 Nov 2005 to 17 Oct 2012)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (2 Oct 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (3 Mar 2003 to 1 Oct 2003)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (19 Jul 2001 to 8 Sep 2003)
• Minister of State (Energy and Industry) (5 Jul 1996 to 1 May 1997)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (10 Jun 1993 to 24 Jul 1996)
• Deputy Chief Whip and Treasurer (7 Jun 1993 to 22 Jul 1996)
• Member, Broadcasting Committee (1 Apr 1993 to 3 Apr 1996)
• Member, House of Commons (Services): Accomodation & Administration Sub-Committee (13 Feb 1991 to 22 Oct 1991)
• Member, House of Commons (Services) Committee (12 Feb 1991 to 22 Oct 1991)
• Member, House of Commons (Services): New Building Sub-Committee (12 Feb 1991 to 22 Oct 1991)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (28 Nov 1990 to 27 May 1993)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (28 Jul 1989 to 25 Jul 1990)

Future MPs in this constituency

• John Townend

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Parking (Code of Practice) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill Committee (6 out of 13)
• Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law Of Succession) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Daylight Saving Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Local Transport Bill Committee (9 out of 10)
• Temporary and Agency Workers (Equal Treatment) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Vehicle Registration Marks Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Road Safety Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Road Safety Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Traffic Management Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Housing Benefit (Withholding of Payment) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)