Paul Maynard’s voting in Parliament

Paul Maynard 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 Paul Maynard’s votes.

• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 57 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2022.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 34 votes for, 69 votes against, 11 absences, between 2011–2022.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 23 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2022.

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

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Paul Maynard has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Energy Security and Net Zero: Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Production 19 Sep 2023

  What plans she has to help tackle methane leaks from oil and gas production.

• Energy Security and Net Zero: Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Production 19 Sep 2023

  While I welcome the Government’s introduction of new oil and gas licences in the North sea as part of a just and graduated transition to more reliance on renewables, the Minister will be aware that methane is a far more warming gas than carbon dioxide. Given that much more can be done, will the Government look at how they can ensure that flaring, venting and leaks are fixed by the new...

• Energy Security and Net Zero: Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Production 19 Sep 2023

  What plans she has to help tackle methane leaks from oil and gas production.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @PaulMaynardMP
• https://facebook.com/paulmaynardBNC

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Paul Maynard campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for Transport
• Justice
• Treasury
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Members: Correspondence
• Departmental Travel
• Aviation: Coronavirus
• Help to Save Scheme
• Employment Schemes: Disability

Currently held offices

• Member, Speaker's Conference Committee (since 19 Oct 2022)
• Member, Justice Committee (since 2 Nov 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (26 Jul 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice ( 9 May 2019 to 26 Jul 2019)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury ( 9 Jan 2018 to 9 May 2019)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (17 Jul 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee ( 8 Sep 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 5 Nov 2012)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Offensive Weapons Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Energy BILL Committee (7 out of 14)
• Pension Schemes Bill Committee (7 out of 10)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Deregulation Bill Committee (16 out of 18)
• Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (12 out of 15)
• Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (6 out of 8)