Alberto Costa’s voting in Parliament

Alberto Costa 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 Alberto Costa’s votes.

• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2021.
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2022.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Consistently voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016.
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 27 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2022.
• 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.

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

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Alberto Costa has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Workplace Pensions 27 Nov 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring (a) pension companies to hold a consultation when considering closing a defined benefit pension scheme and (b) independent assessment of the potential closure of such a scheme.

• Autumn Statement 22 Nov 2023

  The people of Blaby and Glen Parva were listening attentively to the Chancellor’s welcome statement. They will go to the polls on 21 December for two by-elections, a county council and a ward by-election. What positive message has the Chancellor for the residents, the businesses, the pensioners and all the people of working age in Blaby and Glen Parva about his welcome financial statement?

• Prime Minister: Engagements 25 Oct 2023

  Double child rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork had yet another parole review hearing only a few weeks ago. I thank the Justice Secretary for having listened to me and engaging the reconsideration mechanism rule. I know that the Prime Minister does not have any decision-making role on the independent Parole Board. It is independent of Government, but it is a wing of the Executive; it is not...

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Profile

Conservative MP for South Leicestershire

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

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

Social Media

• @albertocostamp
• https://facebook.com/AlbertoCostaOfficial

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Alberto Costa campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Transport
• Home Office
• Department for Digital
• Culture
• Media and Sport
• Cannabis: Medical Treatments
• Coronavirus: Vaccination
• Washing Machines: Microplastics
• Parole
• Epilepsy: Cannabis

Currently held offices

• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (since 4 May 2020)
• Member, Committee of Privileges (since 2 Mar 2020)
• Member, Committee on Standards (since 2 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Justice Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Andrew Robathan

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)