Nick Hurd’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Nick Hurd’s votes.

• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes

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

Nick Hurd has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Industry 16 Sep 2016

  The focus on a proper industrial strategy provides a once in generation chance to embrace the opportunities of our new global role and upgrade our economy so it works for everyone. We will work with the breadth of British industry, local leaders, innovators, employees and consumers to create the conditions for future success across the UK. The economic recovery of recent years means that our...

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Motor Vehicles: Telecommunications 16 Sep 2016

  The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles is currently engaged in the second phase of a joint project with the British Standards Institute and the Transport Systems Catapult to map current standards, identify gaps, and determine how best to utilise standards in support of UK industry. This work encompasses vehicle connectivity such as short-range vehicle-to-vehicle and...

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Business 16 Sep 2016

  The fundamentals of Britain’s economy are strong. Leaving the EU provides an opportunity for even greater openness with international partners, including Europe. The Government remains committed to making Britain the best place in Europe to grow a business and to achieve this, we will support industry and encourage Foreign Direct Investment.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

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

Also represented Ruislip - Northwood

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

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Cabinet Office
• Health
• Home Department
• Treasury
• Justice
• Departmental Public Relations
• Executive Agencies
• Departmental Recruitment
• Departmental Expenditure
• Departmental Rail Travel

Currently held offices

• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (since 16 Jul 2016)
• Member, Petitions Committee (since 20 Jul 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development (28 Nov 2015 to 16 Jul 2016)
• Member, Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (6 Nov 2014 to 3 Feb 2015)
• The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (12 May 2010 to 15 Jul 2014)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (6 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (8 Dec 2007 to 6 Oct 2008)
• Member, Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) (18 Mar 2007 to 3 Aug 2007)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Superannuation bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Public Bodies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (13 out of 17)
• Planning and Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Climate Change Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Offender Management Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Sustainable Communities Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• NHS Redress Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 13 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Nick Hurd’s speeches
• Has received answers to 14 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 76.49% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 12 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 119 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Nick Hurd’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 281 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)