Helen Grant’s voting in Parliament

This is a random selection of Helen Grant’s votes, where they voted similarly to their party.

• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
• 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.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 48 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2010–2016.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 30 votes for, 67 votes against, 12 absences, between 2012–2020.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• David Fuller Case 8 Nov 2021

  Nothing can undo the horror that the families of victims are going through, but I am pleased to hear what my right hon. Friend has said. Could he provide some further and better details on the timescale for the final report that will come out of the inquiry? He mentioned an interim report early next year, but what about the final report? When does he anticipate that the recommendations that...

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Television: Standards 28 Sep 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Department's news story, It’s time to level up Britain’s screens, published on 23 June 2021, what evidence his Department used to inform the assessment that choice is no longer an issue for UK viewers.

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Channel Four: Young People 13 Sep 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure that under a potential change in ownership model Channel 4 would maintain its focus on producing content that appeals to young people.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Maidstone and The Weald

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @HelenGrantMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Helen Grant campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Justice
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Transport
• Education
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Invicta Park Barracks
• Channel Four
• Refugees: Children
• UN Resolutions: Females
• Armed Forces: Families

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (15 Sep 2021 to 21 Sep 2021)
• Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (8 Jan 2018 to 24 May 2019)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 31 Oct 2016)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 31 Oct 2016)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 31 Oct 2016)
• Member, International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (14 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
• Member, International Development Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (7 Oct 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Member, Justice Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 31 Oct 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ann Widdecombe

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (0 out of 15)
• Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Presumption of Death Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Defamation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• MARRIAGE (SAME SEX COUPLES) BILL Committee (13 out of 13)
• Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) bill Committee (0 out of 1)