Mark Spencer MP, Sherwood

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Mark Spencer’s voting in Parliament

Mark Spencer 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 Mark Spencer’s votes.

Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2016.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 16 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016–2022.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2016.
Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2022.

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

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Mark Spencer has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Animal Products: Imports 6 Feb 2023

The Action Plan for Animal Welfare outlined our intention to explore potential action on the import of animal fur. We have since conducted a Call for Evidence on the fur sector along with other forms of engagement with interested parties. We are continuing to build our evidence base on the fur sector. We are committed to building a clear evidence base to inform any potential future...
Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Food: Standards 6 Feb 2023

Government is in the process of analysing and assessing retained EU law to determine what should be preserved as part of domestic law, and what should be repealed, or amended. This work will determine how we use the powers in the Bill. In reviewing retained EU law, HM Government’s aim is to ensure that food law is fit for purpose and the UK regulatory framework is appropriate and tailored...
Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Codes of Practice: Animal Welfare 6 Feb 2023

Defra’s codes of practice provide owners and keepers with information on how to meet the welfare needs of their animals, as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The codes of practice are kept under review and updated in line with legislative developments and changes in animal welfare practice.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Sherwood

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Mark Spencer campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Communities and Local Government
Home Department
Transport
Energy and Climate Change
Ministerial Visits: Nottinghamshire
Green Deal
Tobacco: Smuggling
Bees: Insecticides
Local Government Finance

Currently held offices

The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (since 7 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (8 Feb 2022 to 7 Sep 2022)
Member, Public Accounts Commission (8 Feb 2022 to 8 Sep 2022)
Member, House of Commons Commission (8 Feb 2022 to 6 Sep 2022)
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (8 Feb 2022 to 6 Sep 2022)
Chief Whip (24 Jul 2019 to 8 Feb 2022)
Comptroller (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) (26 Jul 2018 to 24 Jul 2019)
The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (9 Jan 2018 to 26 Jul 2018)
Member, Committee of Selection (14 Nov 2017 to 4 Sep 2019)
The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (15 Jun 2017 to 9 Jan 2018)
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (15 Jun 2016 to 15 Jun 2017)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 10 Dec 2013)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Bus Services Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Water Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

1. Employment and earnings

Partner in CH Spencer and Son (farmers). Address: Spring Lane Farm, Mapperley Plains, Notts. I receive benefit in kind from the farm of £5-10,000 per annum in the form of payment of telephone, heating and council tax of my family home. I perform a maximum of 80-100 hours per year of otherwise unremunerated work on the farm. (Registered 31 May 2010; updated 01 November 2018)

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Gary Digva
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £4,900 to the Sherwood Parliamentary Conservative Association's Fighting Fund

Donor status: individual

(Registered 12 May 2022)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

On 2 November 2021, I accepted honorary membership of the Carlton Club for the duration of my tenure as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, and Government Chief Whip. On 12 May 2022, I received confirmation that this membership will continue for the duration of my tenure as Leader of the House of Commons. (Registered 29 November 2021; updated 13 May 2022)

Name of donor: Hestview Ltd
Address of donor: 4 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two hospitality tickets for the Championship Playoff at Wembley, total value £700

Date received: 29 May 2022

Date accepted: 29 May 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01100741

(Registered 09 June 2022)

Name of donor: Nottingham Forest Football Club
Address of donor: The City Ground, Pavilion Road, Nottingham NG2 5FJ

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Three hospitality tickets for the Championship Play Off Final at Wembley, total value £1,050

Date received: 29 May 2022

Date accepted: 29 May 2022

Donor status: company, registration 1630402

(Registered 09 June 2022)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

A farm (see category 1) in Sherwood: (i) and (ii).

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

Spring Lane Farm Ltd (formerly Floralands Ltd); a farm shop of which I am an unremunerated director. (Updated 26 May 2016)

Partner in CH Spencer and Son (farmers). (Registered 07 June 2016)

8. Miscellaneous

As part of its holdings, Spring Lane Farm Ltd owns a garden centre in Sherwood. (Updated 26 May 2016 and 07 June 2016)

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