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.

• Consistently voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• 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 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 2012–2018.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 14 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2022.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Graham Stuart has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage: Scotland 22 Sep 2023

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• Written Answers — Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Wind Power 21 Sep 2023

  In December 2022, the Government published a consultation on making changes to national planning policy for new onshore wind farms in England. After consideration of all responses, on 5 September the Government set out changes to make it easier for local authorities to allocate suitable areas for onshore wind developments and to provide greater flexibility in addressing associated planning...

• Written Answers — Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Climate Change: Disinformation 20 Sep 2023

  As published in Net Zero Growth Plan, the Government will set out further detail on how it will increase public engagement on net zero. This will include setting out how Government will (i) support public awareness of its actions through digital platforms, (ii) develop a roadmap setting out plans and proposals under net zero and (iii) construct a guiding framework, in conjunction with...

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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 (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) (since 7 Feb 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (18 Jan 2023 to 25 Jan 2023)
• Member, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) Committee ( 8 Nov 2022 to 29 Nov 2022)
• Minister of State (Minister for Climate) ( 6 Sep 2022 to 7 Feb 2023)
• 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)

• Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Committee (1 out of 7)
• Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Digital Economy Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Education Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• Child Poverty Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• NHS Redress Bill Committee (3 out of 3)