Edward Argar’s voting in Parliament

Edward Argar 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 Edward Argar’s votes.

• 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 against more EU integration Show votes 19 votes for, 67 votes against, 5 absences, between 2016–2022.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2020.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 27 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2022.

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

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Edward Argar has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Sexual Offences: Prosecutions 21 Sep 2023

  The volume of outstanding sexual offence cases at the Crown Court in England and Wales is routinely published as part of the National Statistics series ‘Criminal court statistics quarterly’. The latest published data is available to the end of March 2023 and can be found as part of the ‘Crown Court cases received, disposed and outstanding tool’ which is available at the link below:...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Prison Sentences 21 Sep 2023

  Offenders should be brought before the court to face the consequences of their crimes.  That is why on 30 August 2023, the Government announced its intention to introduce a new court order requiring an offender to attend their sentencing hearing. It will be for judges to decide whether to make such an order. Serious offenders convicted of an offence which carries a maximum of life...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Burglary: Self-defence 20 Sep 2023

  The Ministry of Justice does not issue advice on criminal offences or defences. Responsibility for operational guidance on such matters are the responsibility of the individual criminal justice agencies. Where there is legislative change made by the Ministry of Justice, it will circulate an explanation of the changes that have been made but this does not constitute legal advice. A circular...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Charnwood

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Edward Argar campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for International Development
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Department of Health
• Department for Education
• Department for Transport
• Developing Countries: Contracts
• Yemen: Armed Conflict
• Economic Growth: Northern Ireland
• Iraq: Humanitarian Aid
• Schools: Defibrillators

Currently held offices

• The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (since 27 Oct 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Victims and Prisoners Bill Committee (14 Jun 2023 to 11 Jul 2023)
• The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (14 Oct 2022 to 27 Oct 2022)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Attends Cabinet) ( 6 Sep 2022 to 14 Oct 2022)
• Paymaster General ( 6 Sep 2022 to 14 Oct 2022)
• Member, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (20 Jul 2022 to 6 Sep 2022)
• Member, Health and Care Bill Committee ( 7 Sep 2021 to 2 Nov 2021)
• Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (10 Sep 2019 to 6 Jul 2022)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (14 Jun 2018 to 10 Sep 2019)
• Member, Procedure Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 21 Nov 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Stephen Dorrell

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Victims and Prisoners Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Health and Care Bill Committee (21 out of 22)
• Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Technical and Further Education Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Enterprise Bill Committee (8 out of 16)
• Trade Union Bill Committee (10 out of 10)