Gavin Williamson’s voting in Parliament

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

However, Gavin Williamson sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Gavin Williamson voted against investigations into the Iraq war, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

Gavin Williamson has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Education: Education Update 30 Sep 2019

  Education is key in creating a productive economy as well as maximising the opportunities for future generations. It is vital we are supporting the right mix of skills and delivering for all young people so that they can reach their potential, regardless of their background. The Government recently announced an additional £400 million investment in the provision for 16-19 year olds. Building...

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Department for Education: Ministerial Duties 9 Sep 2019

  Holding answer received on 03 September 2019 It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Pupils: Per Capita Costs 9 Sep 2019

  I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for Hendon to the answer I gave on 4 September 2019 to Question 282367.

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Profile

Conservative MP for South Staffordshire

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @GWilliamsonMP
• https://facebook.com/gavinforsouthstaffs

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Gavin Williamson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Communities and Local Government
• Education
• Culture Media and Sport
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Health
• Official Cars
• Departmental Training
• Departmental Mobile Phones
• Departmental Advertising
• Departmental Rail Travel

Currently held offices

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

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Defence (2 Nov 2017 to 1 May 2019)
• Chief Whip (14 Jul 2016 to 2 Nov 2017)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 28 Nov 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Patrick Cormack

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• European Union (Referendum) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• HGV Road User Levy Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Superannuation bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance (No. 4) Bill Committee (14 out of 14)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 10 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Gavin Williamson’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 high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 85.87% 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.
• 114 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Gavin Williamson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 258 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)