Greg Clark’s voting in Parliament

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

However, Greg Clark sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Greg Clark voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life, while most Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes
• Greg Clark generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords, while most Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes

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

Greg Clark has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Industrial Strategy 5 Jul 2018

  As part of the Industrial Strategy, the Government committed to making the most of the UK’s strengths, so we can be at the forefront of new technologies and emerging industries in the years ahead. The construction sector is fundamental to our economy as we invest in our future; building the homes and infrastructure we rely on. The Construction Sector Deal aims to drive a substantial...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Industrial Strategy 28 Jun 2018

  As part of the Industrial Strategy, the Government committed to making the most of the UK’s strengths, so we can develop the technologies that will transform existing industries and create better, higher-paying jobs in every part of the United Kingdom. The nuclear sector is an undoubted strength of our economy and one of the most advanced in the world, from research, fuel production,...

• Energy Policy 25 Jun 2018

  On the hon. Gentleman’s last point, my understanding is that the Welsh Government support the option of a third runway at Heathrow; I am not sure whether that is a co-ordinated position. The hon. Gentleman asked a number of questions. I understand his disappointment that we have not been able to approve the proposal, but he will know that we all—be it the UK Government or the...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @gregclarkmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Greg Clark campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Energy and Climate Change
• Duchy of Lancaster
• Work and Pensions
• Treasury
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Departmental Energy
• Warm Front Scheme
• Departmental Buildings
• Departmental Carbon Emissions
• Consultants

Currently held offices

• The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (since 14 Jul 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
• Minister of State (Universities and Science) (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (7 Oct 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (19 Jul 2011 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Minister of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Decentralisation and Cities) (also in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (6 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (3 Jul 2007 to 6 Oct 2008)
• Shadow Minister for Charities, Voluntary Bodies and Social Enterprise (7 Nov 2006 to 2 Jul 2007)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 17 Jul 2007)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Archie Norman
• Patrick Mayhew

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Localism Bill Committee (24 out of 24)
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Greg Clark’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 low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 89.89% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above 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 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 194 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Greg Clark’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 942 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)