Ben Wallace’s voting in Parliament

Ben Wallace 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 Ben Wallace’s votes.

• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2016.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 45 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010–2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Ukraine: Military Aid 27 Jun 2022

  I have discussed the replenishment of UK stockpiles following military assistance provided to Ukraine with the Prime Minister on numerous occasions. These discussions have taken place within wider meetings on the invasion of Ukraine. Since April, the Prime Minister and I have both attended three National Security Council meetings on the invasion of Ukraine.

• Written Ministerial Statements — Ministry of Defence: UK Air Defence Support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 16 Jun 2022

  After the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) oil production facilities on 14 September 2019, the UK has worked with Saudi Arabia and international partners to help defend critical infrastructure and support the territorial integrity of the Kingdom. The UK deployed two GIRAFFE radars in February 2020 to help mitigate the continued aerial threats that the Kingdom has faced. The...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Ukraine: Armed Conflict 13 Jun 2022

  Defence continues to play a leading role in helping Ukraine defend its territorial integrity, working with Allies and partners to support Ukraine’s right to be a sovereign, independent and democratic nation. We are providing lethal and non-lethal military aid to meet Ukrainian Armed Forces’ requests for assistance and coordinating the provision of additional military support from our...

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Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North, Former Conservative MSP for North East Scotland

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

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 31 March 2003 — Election

Also represented Lancaster and Wyre; North East Scotland

• Personal website
• Page on the Scottish Parliament website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @BWallaceMP
• https://facebook.com/benwallaceWPN

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Ben Wallace campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Defence
• Home Department
• Health
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Communities and Local Government
• Committees: Ministerial Attendance
• Afghanistan
• Iran
• Future Large Aircraft
• Dentistry

Currently held offices

• The Secretary of State for Defence (since 24 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (17 Jul 2016 to 24 Jul 2019)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (8 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
• Member, Administration Committee (1 Dec 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Scotland) (6 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Criminal Finances Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill Committee (16 out of 18)
• Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Identity Cards Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)