Neil Hudson’s voting in Parliament

Neil Hudson 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 Neil Hudson’s votes.

• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 10 votes against, between 2020–2022.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Voted a mixture of for and against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2021–2022.
• Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2021–2022.

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

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Recent appearances

• Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Topical Questions 25 May 2023

  This week, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee visited a Dogs Trust rescue centre as part of our inquiry on pet welfare and abuse. Each year, huge numbers of puppies, heavily pregnant dogs and dogs that have had their ears horrifically cropped are smuggled into the UK. Can my right hon. Friend reassure me and the House that the Government are committed to stamping out these...

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Infant Mortality: Research 17 May 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department are taking to support research into the causes of baby loss.

• Science, Innovation and Technology: Horizon Europe 3 May 2023

  I welcome the Secretary of State to her place. We have the best scientists, universities and institutions in the world here in the UK. The best science comes from research collaboration. Our UK scientists want to collaborate, and the world wants to collaborate with us. With that in mind, will my right hon. Friend reaffirm the Government’s commitment to rejoining Horizon and similar programmes?

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Conservative MP for Penrith and The Border

Entered the House of Commons on 13 December 2019 — General election

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for International Trade
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department for Education
• Primary Education: Free School Meals
• Trade Agreements: Australia
• Electronic Cigarettes: Health Hazards
• Animals: EU Countries
• Horses: Republic of Ireland

Currently held offices

• Member, Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] Committee (since 1 Dec 2021)
• Member, Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill Committee (since 3 Nov 2021)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Rory Stewart
• David Maclean
• William Whitelaw
• Robert Scott

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Medicines and Medical Devices Bill Committee (0 out of 3)