George Freeman’s voting in Parliament

George Freeman 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 George Freeman’s votes.

• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 13 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2020.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 29 votes for, 64 votes against, 24 absences, between 2011–2022.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 53 votes for, 1 vote against, 11 absences, between 2012–2022.
• 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.
• 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.
• Almost always voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.

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

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George Freeman has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Policy 22 Sep 2023

  All DSIT Ministers are responsible for overseeing work on long-term strategic challenges within their portfolio. The Secretary of State is ultimately accountable for long-term strategic challenges for the entire Department. DSIT’s work is underpinned by long-term strategies, most notably the Science and Technology Framework, which sets out the ten key actions we will take to deliver our...

• Written Answers — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Spain: Visits Abroad 22 Sep 2023

  On this visit, the Director of Digital Infrastructure’s expenses on flights were £218.44 and accommodation £211.09.

• Written Answers — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Research: Investment 20 Sep 2023

  The Science and Technology Framework sets out a vision for our research and development (R&D) investment to match the scale of our ambition, and to catalyse the private sector to do the same. We are working closely with the Department for Business and Trade to identify and promote UK innovation strengths and investment opportunities globally, including through the GREAT campaign. The...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @GeorgeFreemanMP
• https://facebook.com/GeorgeFreemanMidNorfolk

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

George Freeman campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Treasury
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Home Department
• Education
• Common Land
• Fire Prevention
• Stamp Duty Reserve Tax
• Churches: Bats
• Public Houses

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) (since 7 Feb 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (26 Oct 2022 to 7 Feb 2023)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (17 Sep 2021 to 7 Jul 2022)
• Minister of State (Department for Transport) (26 Jul 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (15 Jul 2014 to 17 Jul 2016)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (15 Jul 2014 to 17 Jul 2016)
• Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 29 Nov 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Keith Simpson
• Richard Ryder

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
• Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Energy Bill Committee (8 out of 8)