Mike Wood MP, Dudley South

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Mike Wood’s voting in Parliament

Mike Wood 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 Wood’s votes.

Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016–2021.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 17 votes for, 58 votes against, 16 absences, between 2016–2022.
Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022.
Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2022.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 26 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2015–2022.
Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

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

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

Recent appearances

Avanti West Coast Contract Renewal 25 Oct 2022

Many of my constituents in Dudley South have been let down badly by the inability of Avanti West Coast to operate an acceptable level of service. How many more chances will Avanti have before its faces the consequences of its failings?
Crisis in Iran 25 Oct 2022

The brutal regime in Iran is being financed by up to $100 billion a year of sanctions relief, despite delivering almost no concrete action on nuclear non-proliferation. Will my hon. Friend press our international partners to ensure that such sanctions relief is tied to Iran’s delivering on its international obligations?
Economic Update 17 Oct 2022

I know the Chancellor will not have taken the decisions that he has today easily, but he will recognise that the planned increases in alcohol duties will have a devastating impact on many small pubs, small brewers and hospitality businesses. Will he look at how the changes he is making to beer duty in particular can be structured to help rather than harm small hospitality businesses, and...

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Conservative MP for Dudley South

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Mike Wood campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Home Office
Department for Exiting the European Union
Ministry of Defence
Department for International Trade
BeoutQ
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide: Misuse
Energy
Foster Care

Currently held offices

Assistant Whip (since 28 Oct 2022)
Member, International Trade Committee (since 14 Dec 2021)
Member, Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (since 22 Sep 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Member, European Scrutiny Committee (7 Nov 2016 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Nationality and Borders Committee (0 out of 1)
Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (12 out of 15)
Domestic Abuse Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Education (Guidance About Costs of School Uniforms) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Trade Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Stalking Protection Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Data Protection Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Criminal Finances Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Bank of England and Financial Services Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
Riot Compensation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 28 Nov 2022.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: Betting and Gaming Council
Address of donor: 1st Floor, 90 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EU

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: A hospitality ticket to a Chelsea football match, plus some additional post-match hospitality, total value £430

Date received: 23 November 2021

Date accepted: 23 November 2021

Donor status: company, registration 12213577

(Registered 23 December 2021)

Name of donor: BPI
Address of donor: County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JA

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality received at the BRIT Awards, value £1,020

Date received: 8 February 2022

Date accepted: 8 February 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01132389

(Registered 04 March 2022)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
Address of donor: 1402 Nicosia, Cyprus

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Three night's accommodation £405.60, transport £84.50, meals £101.40 and other expenses £42.25, total value £633.75

Destination of visit: Nicosia, Cyprus

Dates of visit: 9-12 November 2021

Purpose of visit: APPG Delegation to strengthen inter parliamentary connections and to discuss recent efforts to reunite Cyprus.

(Registered 03 December 2021)

Name of donor: Confederation Générale des Entreprises du Maroc
Address of donor: 23, Bd Mohamed Abdou, Quartier Palmiers, 20340, Casablanca, Morocco

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, internal transport, accommodation and meals, value £2,550

Destination of visit: Casablanca, Morocco

Dates of visit: 9-15 October 2022

Purpose of visit: Trade related fact-finding visit for some Members of the International Trade Committee accompanied by a representative of the Moroccan Embassy in London.

(Registered 27 October 2022)

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