Simon Hart MP, Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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Simon Hart’s voting in Parliament

Simon Hart 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 Simon Hart’s votes.

Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 33 votes for, 69 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2020.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2020.
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.

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

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Simon Hart has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Wales Office: Animal Welfare: Wales 18 May 2022

I have regular discussions with colleagues in the Welsh Government on a wide range of subjects. Owing to the range of topics covered by this question, I will address each point in turn. (a): DEFRA holds regular discussions with the devolved administrations – including the Welsh Government – through an Animal Welfare Policy Group. This group provides a key strategic policy and regulatory...
Written Ministerial Statements — Wales Office: The Government’s Legislative Programme (Wales) 2022-23 11 May 2022

The legislative programme for the third session was outlined at the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 10 May. This statement provides a summary of the programme and its application to Wales. It does not include draft bills, Law Commission bills or Finance Bills. People in Wales have benefited from our UK-wide £400 billion package of support during the pandemic which has protected over...
Written Answers — Wales Office: Air Pollution: Wales 27 Apr 2022

Wales Office Ministers have had no discussions to date with the Welsh Government in regard to the Clean Air (Wales) Bill.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Simon Hart campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Work and Pensions
Energy and Climate Change
Home Department
Treasury
Departmental Regulation
Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control
Broadband
Squirrels
Private Prosecutions

Currently held offices

Member, Welsh Grand Committee (since 18 Jan 2022)
The Secretary of State for Wales (since 16 Dec 2019)

Other offices held in the past

The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (27 Jul 2019 to 16 Dec 2019)
Member, DCMS Sub-Committee on Disinformation (12 Mar 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Committee of Privileges (26 Oct 2017 to 20 Dec 2017)
Member, Committee on Standards (26 Oct 2017 to 20 Dec 2017)
Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 12 Sep 2017)
Member, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee (14 Oct 2015 to 22 Mar 2017)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (3 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 20 Jan 2014)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Nick Ainger

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
European Union (Referendum) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 16 May 2022.

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Abigail Kate Hart, as Office Manager. (Updated 06 April 2017)

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