Graham Stuart’s voting in Parliament

Graham Stuart 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 Graham Stuart’s votes.

• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 48 votes for, 2 votes against, 13 absences, between 2012–2022.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 13 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2022.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2017.
• 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 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 1 vote for, 5 votes against, between 2013–2022.

Last updated: 7 Feb 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Graham Stuart has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Carbon Emissions 29 Sep 2022

  On 24 June 2022, Contracting Parties came to an agreement in principle on the amendments to modernise the Energy Charter Treaty. The modernised Energy Charter Treaty recognises the urgent need to address climate change and align with the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement. It promotes an accelerated energy transition and reduces the risk of successful challenge to UK net zero policies.

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Small Businesses: Costs 28 Sep 2022

  The recently announced Energy Bill Relief Scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-plan s-to-help-cut-energy-bills-for-businesses) ensures that all businesses and other non-domestic customers are protected from excessively high energy bills over the winter period. A review of the scheme, to be published in three months, will identify the most vulnerable non-domestic...

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Renewable Energy: Grants 28 Sep 2022

  The Smart Export Guarantee enables small scale generators to receive payment for excess electricity that is generated and exported to the grid. In the British Energy Security Strategy the Government committed to simplify planning processes and facilitate low-cost finance to drive rooftop solar deployment. The Strategy also set out that the Government is looking at ensuring that local...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

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

Social Media

• @grahamstuart
• https://facebook.com/grahamstuartmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Graham Stuart campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Children
• Schools and Families
• Transport
• Work and Pensions
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Hull Royal Infirmary
• Departmental Conferences
• Dentistry
• Departmental Telephone Services
• Departmental Postal Services

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Minister for Climate) (since 6 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (7 Jul 2022 to 6 Sep 2022)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade) (9 Jan 2018 to 16 Sep 2021)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (17 Jul 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Education Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Education Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Education & Skills Committee (22 Oct 2007 to 8 Nov 2007)
• Member, Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) (18 Mar 2007 to 3 Aug 2007)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (23 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• James Cran

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Digital Economy Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Education Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Child Poverty Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• NHS Redress Bill Committee (3 out of 3)