James Cartlidge’s voting in Parliament

James Cartlidge 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 James Cartlidge’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.
• Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2022.
• Voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.

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

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James Cartlidge has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Ministry of Defence: Remote Working 6 Jun 2023

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• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: RFA Proteus 5 Jun 2023

  RFA PROTEUS is the new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship. It is a matter of longstanding policy that the In Service Date for ships are not released for operational security reasons.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Sewage: Waste Disposal 30 May 2023

  Water and wastewater services across the majority of the Defence Estate sites in Great Britain are provided by five service providers. Those service providers have confirmed to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) that a total of 102 sewage leaks have been recorded from sewage treatment facilities on the Defence Estate within the last 12 months. The sewage leaks occurred at four sites: Culdrose,...

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Profile

Conservative MP for South Suffolk

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

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

Social Media

• @jc4southsuffolk
• https://facebook.com/james4southsuffolk

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

James Cartlidge campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for Transport
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department of Health
• Electric Vehicles
• Mortgages
• Neighbourhood Development Plans
• Libya: Terrorism
• Electric Cables: Seas and Oceans

Currently held offices

• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (since 21 Apr 2023)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (since 15 Nov 2022)
• Member, Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (since 12 Oct 2022)
• Member, Judicial Review and Courts Bill (since 27 Oct 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• The Exchequer Secretary (28 Oct 2022 to 21 Apr 2023)
• Assistant Whip (19 Sep 2021 to 7 Jul 2022)
• Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Ministry of Justice) (19 Sep 2021 to 7 Jul 2022)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Public Accounts Commission (4 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Tim Yeo

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (6 out of 26)
• Judicial Review and Courts Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Trade Union Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Energy BILL Committee (7 out of 14)