James Heappey’s voting in Parliament

James Heappey 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 Heappey’s votes.

• 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.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 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. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

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

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

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Afghanistan: Refugees 28 Nov 2023

  The Ministry of Defence oversees the relocation of Eligible Persons (EPs) to the United Kingdom under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme, working in close partnership with other Government departments. As part of the relocation process, the Ministry of Defence makes every effort to ensure that all EPs are medically fit to travel before departure, through work...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Diego Garcia: USA 28 Nov 2023

  We are in regular contact with the US administration on matters related to the British Indian Ocean Territory at both Ministerial and official levels.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Israel: Military Aid 28 Nov 2023

  An agreement for UK-Israel military cooperation was signed in December 2020. It incorporates a range of defence engagement activity, including defence education and joint training. Unfortunately, it is not possible to release the agreement as it is held at a higher classification.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Wells

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @jsheappey
• https://facebook.com/jheappey

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Ministry of Defence
• Department for Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Department for International Development
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Electricity Generation
• Aircraft Carriers: Procurement
• Minimum Wage: Prosecutions
• Caves
• Pyramid Selling

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces) (since 6 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence ( 7 Jul 2022 to 6 Sep 2022)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (16 Dec 2019 to 7 Jul 2022)
• Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee ( 8 Jul 2015 to 17 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Tessa Munt
• David Heathcoat-Amory
• Robert Boscawen
• Stephen Maydon
• Dennis Boles
• Anthony Muirhead
• Robert Sanders
• Arthur Hobhouse
• Robert Bruford
• Harry Greer
• George Sandys
• Thomas Silcock
• Robert Dickinson
• Hylton Jolliffe
• Richard Paget
• Arthur Hayter
• Hedworth Jolliffe
• William Hayter
• Hedworth Jolliffe
• William Hayter
• Hedworth Jolliffe
• Robert Tudway
• William Hayter
• Richard Blakemore
• William Hayter
• Richard Blakemore
• William Hayter
• John Lee
• Nicholas Colborne
• John Edwards-Vaughan
• Norman Lamont
• John Lee
• John Edwards-Vaughan
• John Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• John Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• John Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• John Tudway
• Clement Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• Clement Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• Clement Tudway
• Charles Taylor
• Clement Tudway

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill Committee Committee (1 out of 1)
• Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Small Charitable Donations and Childcare Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 1)