Mark Lancaster’s voting in Parliament

Mark Lancaster is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Mark Lancaster’s votes.

• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2013
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2016
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 50 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2016
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 25 votes for, 76 votes against, 24 absences, between 2008–2018
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 12 votes for, 5 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010–2015
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 7 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2016

We have lots more plain English analysis of Mark Lancaster’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Mark Lancaster’s full vote analysis page for more.

Mark Lancaster has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Gibraltar: Spain 17 Jan 2019

  We are confident of UK sovereignty over the whole of Gibraltar, including British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. The Royal Navy continues to challenge incursions by State vessels, including Spanish State vessels, into British Gibraltar Territorial Waters, and the FCO support this by making formal diplomatic protests to the relevant authorities.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Gibraltar: Spain 17 Jan 2019

  The Ministry of Defence does not comment on Rules of Engagement.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Government Departments: Secondment 17 Jan 2019

  To date, a total of 23 military planners have been posted to other Whitehall Departments to assist with contingency planning for leaving the EU. Military planners offer unique skills and operational planning experience and will be involved in a variety of tasks tailored to the needs of the requesting Department.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Milton Keynes North

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

Also represented North East Milton Keynes

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

Social Media

• @MarkLancasterMK
• https://facebook.com/marklancaster4mk

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Mark Lancaster campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Defence
• Health
• Home Department
• Transport
• Communities and Local Government
• Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
• Railways: Milton Keynes
• Police
• Territorial Army
• Milton Keynes

Currently held offices

• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (since 13 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (8 May 2015 to 13 Jun 2017)
• Government Whip (6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• Member, International Development Committee (13 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (17 Apr 2008 to 21 May 2009)
• Shadow Minister (International Development) (6 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (8 Nov 2006 to 6 Jul 2007)
• Member, Defence Committee (16 Jan 2006 to 27 Nov 2006)
• Member, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 16 Jan 2006)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Defence Reform Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Coinage (Measurement) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Pensions Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Criminal Defence Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 15 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Mark Lancaster’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 88.51% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 142 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Mark Lancaster’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 304 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)