Stephen Crabb’s voting in Parliament

Stephen Crabb 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 Stephen Crabb’s votes.

• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2020.
• 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.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2022.
• Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016.

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

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Stephen Crabb has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Wales: Energy-intensive Industries: Decarbonisation 24 May 2023

  The industrial corridor that runs west along south Wales all the way to my constituency is one of the most important in the UK. It is also one of the most challenging when it comes to decarbonisation. Does my hon. Friend agree that the Government’s policies, the “Powering Up Britain” set of energy interventions and the Celtic freeport that we have secured point the way to a successful...

• Energy Security and Net Zero: Green Industries: Jobs 23 May 2023

  The Government’s plans for strengthening our energy security and reaching net zero have the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs in many of our communities. Does the Minister agree that the further education sector has a crucial role to play in unlocking new roles in engineering, technical and project management? The list goes on. Will he join me in commending Pembrokeshire...

• UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport 2 May 2023

  Nothing will instil confidence in the important message of “If in doubt, sit them out” more than for grassroots players, particularly youngsters, to see elite-level players adhering to the strictest head injury protocols. Sadly, we have seen too many coaches, referees, on-pitch medics and game administrators turning a blind eye, cutting corners and ignoring the protocols. Will the...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire

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

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

Social Media

• @SCrabbMP
• https://facebook.com/StephenCrabbPembs

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Stephen Crabb campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Department
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Treasury
• Work and Pensions
• Transport
• Welsh Language
• Trust Ports
• Police
• Natural Gas
• Broadband

Currently held offices

• Member, Welsh Grand Committee (since 18 Jan 2022)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (since 20 May 2020)
• Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (since 27 Jan 2020)
• Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (since 27 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 17 Dec 2007)
• Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (19 Mar 2016 to 14 Jul 2016)
• The Secretary of State for Wales (15 Jul 2014 to 19 Mar 2016)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (6 Sep 2012 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (6 Sep 2012 to 15 Jul 2014)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Treasury Committee (17 Nov 2008 to 9 Feb 2009)
• Member, International Development Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 13 Jul 2009)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 27 Jan 2020)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Jackie Lawrence

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
• PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (40 out of 40)
• Public Bodies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Superannuation bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Marriage (Wales) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Employment Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (9 out of 12)
• Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)