Helen Whately MP, Faversham and Mid Kent

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Helen Whately’s voting in Parliament

Helen Whately 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 Helen Whately’s votes.

Voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2020.
Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 14 votes for, 64 votes against, 5 absences, between 2016–2020.
Voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Helen Whately has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Treasury: Duty Free Allowances 24 Jan 2022

Following a consultation in Spring 2020, the Government announced on 11 September 2020 that duty-free sales at UK ports and airports would be extended to EU-bound passengers for the first time in over 20 years from 1 January 2021. This is a significant boost to all ports, airports and international rail terminals in England, Scotland and Wales, including smaller regional airports and rail...
Written Answers — Treasury: Venture Capital: Females 24 Jan 2022

The government provides three tax-advantaged venture capital schemes: The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). The schemes provide a range of tax reliefs for investment into small and growing companies. They are designed to encourage investment in higher-risk, early-stage companies which face the biggest...
Written Answers — Treasury: Treasury: Equality 24 Jan 2022

The Treasury carefully considers the equalities impacts of its fiscal decisions on those with protected characteristics, in line with both its legal obligations and with its strong commitment to promoting fairness. The Treasury has rigorous processes in place to ensure that it complies with its legal requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in the Equality Act 2010. Every...

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Conservative MP for Faversham and Mid Kent

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Helen Whately campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department of Health and Social Care
Department of Health
Department for Transport
Home Office
Cabinet Office
Mental Illness: Surveys
Social Services
Meningitis: Health Education
M20: Accidents
Trespass

Currently held offices

Member, Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (since 8 Dec 2021)
Member, Public Accounts Committee (since 30 Nov 2021)
The Exchequer Secretary (since 16 Sep 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) (13 Feb 2020 to 16 Sep 2021)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (10 Sep 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (17 Apr 2019 to 10 Sep 2019)
Member, Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint) Committee (27 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (27 Jul 2018 to 17 Apr 2019)
Member, Health and Social Care Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Children and Social Work Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Welfare Reform and Work Bill Committee (11 out of 11)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 13 Dec 2021.

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