Mike Freer’s voting in Parliament

Mike Freer 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 Mike Freer’s votes.

• 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.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 23 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2022.
• 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 against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 17 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022.
• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 56 votes for, 3 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2022.

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

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Mike Freer has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Ministry of Justice: Policy 21 Sep 2023

  The Liaison Committee recently launched an inquiry into select committee scrutiny of strategic thinking across Whitehall. The Government will be providing written evidence to this in due course. The Lord Chancellor is responsible for oversight of all ministerial portfolios and Ministry of Justice strategy. An overview of ministerial portfolios for the Ministry of Justice is here: Ministry of...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Ministry of Justice: National Security 20 Sep 2023

  The Permanent Secretary, as Principal Accounting Officer, supported by the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee, has established the Ministry of Justice’s overall approach to risk management. The Ministry of Justice has a Chief Risk Officer in place who is responsible for leading this approach. Responsibilities for the management of areas of risk, including National Security Risks, are...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Ministry of Justice: Domestic Visits 20 Sep 2023

  I and my fellow ministers regularly visit premises, including courts, prisons, probation and other administrative (HQ) offices across the Ministry of Justice estate.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @mikefreermp
• https://facebook.com/mikefreerofficial

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Mike Freer campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Treasury
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Health
• Transport
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Billing
• Departmental Billing
• Vacancies
• Press: Subscriptions
• Mobile Phones

Currently held offices

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (since 20 Sep 2022)
• Assistant Whip (since 15 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Powers of Attorney Bill Committee (22 Feb 2023 to 1 Mar 2023)
• Member, Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill Committee ( 7 Sep 2022 to 9 Oct 2022)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade) (16 Sep 2021 to 6 Jul 2022)
• Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Equalities) (16 Sep 2021 to 6 Jul 2022)
• Member, Committee of Selection (15 Jan 2020 to 19 Oct 2021)
• Comptroller (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) (17 Dec 2019 to 16 Sep 2021)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (26 Jul 2018 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (15 Jun 2017 to 26 Jul 2018)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (10 Jun 2013 to 4 Nov 2013)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (29 Nov 2010 to 4 Feb 2013)
• Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 23 May 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Rudi Vis

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Powers of Attorney Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Smart Meters Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Bus Services Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Taxation of Pensions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Public Service Pensions Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
• London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)