James Heappey MP, Wells

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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 reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2016–2019.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 20 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 14 votes for, 63 votes against, 6 absences, between 2016–2020.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016.
Voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. 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: Finland and Sweden: NATO 20 May 2022

The UK fully supports both Finland and Sweden and their decision to apply for membership. This is another welcome move by long-standing friends and follows extensive and democratic consultation within both countries. NATO is a defensive alliance and we believe both countries will fortify Northern Europe’s defences in the face of renewed threats. We look forward to integrating them into the...
NATO and International Security 19 May 2022

I thank all colleagues for their contributions to the debate. As ever over the past four or five months, it has been defined by gentle disagreement politely put by well-informed contributors to the debate around defence and security in the Euro-Atlantic. NATO is inescapably the foundation on which Euro-Atlantic security is based. It is, always was and has proven itself over the past three...
NATO and International Security 19 May 2022

I am trying hard to follow the question. The answer is either that it belongs to the United Kingdom and the Scottish Government would insist on its removal—

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Conservative MP for Wells

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

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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
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Pyramid Selling

Currently held offices

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (since 16 Dec 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 17 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

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)
Small Charitable Donations and Childcare Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 16 May 2022.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: Burnham & Berrow Golf Club Ltd
Address of donor: St Christopher’s Way, Burnham on Sea TA8 2PE

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Honorary golf club membership for the duration of my time as an MP, annual value £1,050 in 2017

Date received: 14 July 2016

Date accepted: 14 July 2016

Donor status: company, registration 02868040

(Registered 14 July 2016; updated 02 August 2017)

8. Miscellaneous

From 6 March 2020, member of the Town Board for Mendip District Council. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 18 March 2020)

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