Andrew Griffith’s voting in Parliament

Andrew Griffith 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 Andrew Griffith’s votes.

• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
• Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2021.
• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Treasury: Ulster Bank: Loans 21 Sep 2023

  In June the High Court granted permission for a legal review of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) handling of the compensation for victims of the mis-selling of Interest Rate Hedging Products (IRHPs). A final hearing is expected to take place in 2024. In the meantime, I hope you can appreciate that it would not be appropriate for the Government to comment on an ongoing legal case.

• Written Answers — Treasury: Central Bank Digital Currencies 21 Sep 2023

  Individuals’ privacy, user control and the proper use of data in line with UK data protection laws are of paramount importance to the public, HM Treasury and the Bank of England. The Government recognises the launch of a digital pound would require deep public trust in this new form of money – trust that their money would remain safe, accessible, and private. The digital pound would be...

• Written Answers — Treasury: Central Bank Digital Currencies 21 Sep 2023

  The Government is committed to promoting financial inclusion, meaning that individuals, regardless of their background or income, have access to useful and affordable financial products and services. These include banking, payment services, credit, insurance, and the use of financial technology. The consultation on the digital pound closed on 30 June, and we are now assessing the...

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Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs

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 Transport
• Department for International Trade
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Ministry of Justice
• Aviation: Coronavirus
• Motor Vehicles: Crime
• Trade Agreements: Japan
• Coronavirus: Vaccination
• Hydrogen

Currently held offices

• The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (since 27 Oct 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Committee (23 Nov 2022 to 30 Nov 2022)
• Member, UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords] Committee (16 Nov 2022 to 22 Nov 2022)
• Member, Financial Services and Markets Bill Committee (12 Oct 2022 to 3 Nov 2022)
• The Financial Secretary to the Treasury ( 7 Sep 2022 to 27 Oct 2022)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade) ( 8 Jul 2022 to 7 Sep 2022)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Minister for Policy and Head of the Prime Minister’s Policy Unit) ( 3 Feb 2022 to 8 Jul 2022)
• Member, Procedure Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 11 Jan 2021)
• Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 19 Oct 2021)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Nick Herbert
• Howard Flight

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Financial Services and Markets Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Trade Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• National Security and Investment Bill Committee (10 out of 12)