Michael Tomlinson’s voting in Parliament

Michael Tomlinson 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 Michael Tomlinson’s votes.

• Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 17 votes for, 68 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021.
• 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.
• 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 an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
• Voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

Last updated: 25 Jan 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Attorney General: Unaoil 23 Sep 2022

  The Employment Tribunal case in question initially concluded in February 2021. The cost to the SFO at that time was approximately £83,000. The associated Employment Appeal Tribunal concluded in July 2022. The proceedings have been remitted to the Employment Tribunal, a date is yet to be confirmed, and costs will be finalised once this has concluded.

• Written Answers — Attorney General: Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation 23 Sep 2022

  As stated in the response to the Hon. Member’s previous question [45309] the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation into ENRC is ongoing. The ENRC have brought two civil actions for alleged misfeasance against the SFO. This matter remains ongoing and as such the final costs are not yet determined. The SFO does not disclose the costs associated with its cases as this risks...

• Written Answers — Attorney General: Unaoil 23 Sep 2022

  The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) does not disclose the costs of its cases as this risks prejudicing the administration of justice and is against the public interest. the SFO legal costs settled with defendants to date amount to £2.15m. The figure was published in the SFO's recent Annual Report and Accounts. Other settlements have yet to be confirmed.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @michael4mdnp
• https://facebook.com/michael4MDNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Michael Tomlinson campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for Education
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Department of Health
• Home Office
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Green Belt: Dorset
• Care Leavers: Social Services
• Vetting: Dorset
• Free School Meals
• Basic Skills: Primary Education

Currently held offices

• The Solicitor-General (since 7 Sep 2022)
• Member, Skills and Post-16 Education [HL] Bill Committee (since 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Committee of Selection (since 20 Oct 2021)
• Member, Subsidy Control Bill Committee (since 20 Oct 2021)
• Member, Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (since 7 Sep 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (8 Jul 2022 to 7 Sep 2022)
• Member, Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Committee (1 Jul 2021 to 6 Jul 2021)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (13 Feb 2020 to 8 Jul 2022)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (7 Nov 2016 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Annette Brooke
• Christopher Fraser

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Committee (0 out of 3)
• Subsidy Control Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Skills and Post-16 Education Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• National Security and Investment Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Fire Safety Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Children and Social Work Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Prisons and Courts Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Small Charitable Donations and Childcare Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Homelessness Reduction Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Childcare Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Education and Adoption Bill Committee (10 out of 10)