Daniel Poulter’s voting in Parliament

Daniel Poulter 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 Daniel Poulter’s votes.

• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
• Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
• Voted a mixture of for and against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2013–2022.

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

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Flood Control: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich 16 Nov 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the distribution of flood relief grant-aid to (a) homes and (b) businesses affected by the flooding caused by Storm Babet in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

• Prime Minister: Engagements 25 Oct 2023

  Last week, Suffolk experienced its worst local floods for over 100 years, with communities in and around Needham Market, Framlingham, Debenham and Wickham Market particularly badly affected. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. In Suffolk, the community has rallied together, in a very stoic and pragmatic way, to support those in need at this very difficult time. What longer-term support...

• Green Energy: Ports — [Judith Cummins in the Chair] 18 Oct 2023

  I feel this is an appropriate juncture to intervene. My right hon. Friend will be aware of the importance of Felixstowe port in Suffolk, which has almost 50% of the UK’s container trade. Through strategic investment, there is a great opportunity for the Government not only to support the economic growth of ports, but to support them in delivering the decarbonising agenda. In the case of...

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Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @drdanpoulter

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Daniel Poulter campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Health
• Department of Health
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department for Transport
• Coronavirus: Vaccination
• NHS: Buildings
• Junior Doctors: Conditions of Employment
• Energy: Prices
• National Grid: East of England

Currently held offices

• Member, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (since 12 Jun 2023)
• Member, Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill (since 11 Jul 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (10 Mar 2020 to 21 Nov 2022)
• Member, International Development Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 21 Nov 2022)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 15 Jul 2019)
• Member, Backbench Business Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 30 Jan 2017)
• Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee ( 8 Jul 2015 to 17 Oct 2016)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 23 Jan 2017)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health ( 6 Sep 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (27 Jun 2011 to 29 Oct 2012)
• Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2011 to 26 Mar 2012)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Michael Lord

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill Committee (7 out of 13)
• Care Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (38 out of 40)