About James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge represents the people who live in South Suffolk, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

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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

Social Media

• @jc4southsuffolk
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (since 8 Jul 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (21 Apr 2023 to 5 Jul 2024)
• 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)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Tim Yeo

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (6 out of 27)
• 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)