Rt Hon Sir Oliver Dowden MP
Conservative
Hertsmere
M
The Rt Hon Sir Oliver Dowden is the Conservative MP for Hertsmere, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£35,246
/ £93,904 annual
137 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£92,500
7 registered interests published in 2026
Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments
£92,500
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£127,746
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
286
246 meetings ·
25 hospitality ·
3 gifts ·
12 overseas trips
· 2018-01-01 → 2024-06-30
Total overseas travel cost
£34,356
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 246
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | Hostages Families Forum | A meeting with a delegation during their visit to the UK. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-22 | London & Regional Properties | A follow-up meeting to discuss Gulf engagement. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-21 | Thoma Bravo | A meeting to discuss the UK investment market. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-14 | Turquoise Mountain Foundation, London Zoological Society, Manchester Camerata, Edinburgh Festival, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, London Design Festival, British Museum, Cameron Mackintosh Theatre, Amanda Levete Architects, Quintessentially, International Hotels Group, Wildlife & Natural Heritage, Royal Commission for Al Ula, LiveNation | A roundtable to discuss cultural collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Al Ula region | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-14 | HSBC, PWC, EY, Investment Association, Saudi British Joint Business Council, Pinsent Masons, Checkout, Howden, North Highland | A roundtable to discuss how to use technology to improve international trade | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-14 | Diriyah | A meeting to discuss the Diriyah project | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-14 | NEOM | A meeting to discuss the NEOM project | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-14 | Regent Group | A meeting to discuss UK investment and the economic climate | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-09 | BHP | A meeting to dicuss the UK Investment market | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-08 | London & Regional Properties | A meeting to discuss the 2024 GREAT FUTURES event. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-05-07 | Citizens Advice Bureau | A meeting to discuss public sector AI. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-30 | Scale AI | A meeting to discuss AI policy and the UK economic landscape. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-25 | Universities UK, Russell Group, UK Research and Innovation, City, University of London, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, Durham University, University of Exeter, Imperial College London, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, London School of Economics, University of Manchester, Newcastle University, University of Oxford, Queen Mary University of London, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Sheffield, University of Southampton, Cranfield University, University of Leicester, University College London, King’s College, London, University of Surrey, University of York, University of Warwick | A roundtable to discuss Academic Security. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-23 | Confederation of British Industry | A meeting to discuss UK investment and the economic climate. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-17 | Goodnotes, University of Buckingham, DuoLingo, HyperionDev, ZZish, TeachMate AI, Portsmouth Education Partnership, LEO Academy Trust, StepLab, Reach Foundation, Chegg | A roundtable to discuss the use of technology in Educational settings | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-15 | M&G | A meeting to discuss UK investment and the economic climate. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-11 | PCP Capital Partners | A meeting to dicscuss the GREAT Futures event in Saudi Arabia. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-11 | RioTinto | A meeting to discuss UK investment and the economic climate. | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-11 | Brunel Pension Partnership, Redington, EDF Pensions Director, Zurich Insurance Co, Phoenix Group, People’s Partnership, Legal and General, St James’ Place, Capstone, Pension Insurance Corporation, BAA Pension Scheme, Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, CBE | A roundtable to discuss GREAT Pensions and Finance | cabinet-office |
| 2024-04-11 | Chinuch UK | A meeting to discuss faith schools | cabinet-office |
Recent hospitality · latest 20 of 25
| Date | Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | Tim Shipman, Chief Political Commentator, The Times | Lunch | — |
| 2024-02-27 | Chris Evans, Editor, The Daily Telegraph | Lunch | — |
| 2024-02-17 | British Museum | Exhibition Tickets - Life in the Roman Army | — |
| 2024-01-06 | The Old Vic | Theatre Tickets - A Christmas Carol | — |
| 2023-12-19 | — | Theatre Tickets - the Motive & The Cue | — |
| 2023-10-04 | — | Breakfast | — |
| 2023-09-09 | — | Tickets to the Last Night of the Proms | — |
| 2023-06-23 | — | Tickets | — |
| 2023-06-22 | — | Refreshments | — |
| 2023-06-21 | — | Tickets | — |
| 2023-06-06 | — | Dinner | — |
| 2023-05-24 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2023-05-23 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2023-05-22 | — | Tickets | — |
| 2023-03-27 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2023-03-23 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2023-02-28 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2022-12-08 | — | Lunch | — |
| 2019-04-24 | — | Dinner | — |
| 2019-02-26 | — | Breakfast | — |
Recent gifts
| Date | Gift | From / To | Outcome | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-29 | Ceremonial sword | Qatar Businessmen Association | Held by department | — |
| 2023-05-05 | Box of ties | Prime Minister of South Korea | Held by department | — |
| 2023-05-05 | Gift Hamper | Prime Minster of South Korea | Given to dignitary | £140 |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-13 → 2024-05-16 |
United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Scheduled Flight
|
To lead the UK's delegation for the GREAT FUTURES event 2024. | £13,479 |
| 2024-03-20 → 2024-03-22 |
Tokyo, Japan
Scheduled flight
|
Strengthen relations with Japan | £8,344 |
| 2024-03-16 → 2024-03-20 |
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Scheduled flight
|
Speak at the Summit for Democracy and strengthen relations with the Republic of Korea | £6,846 |
| 2024-01-29 → 2024-02-02 |
Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
Scheduled flight
|
Strengthening relations with growing economies in the Gulf. | £5,687 |
| — |
Saudi Arabia
RAF flight
|
To strengthen ties between the Kingdoms and discuss investment | — |
| — |
New York, USA
RAF flight
|
To lead the delegation representing the UK at the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council; demonstrate UK leadership on global issues inc. Russia/Ukraine; and to build key international relationships on behalf of the UK. | — |
| — |
Florence, Italy
Scheduled flight
|
To lead the UK delegation to the UK-Italy Pontignano Forum, and to highlight and further the progress made in the UK-Italy bilateral relationship | — |
| — |
Jakarta, Indonesia & Singapore
Scheduled flight
|
Diplomatic visit. | — |
| — |
Nil Return
Nil Return
|
Nil Return | — |
| — |
Copenhagen,Denmark
Scheduled flight
|
To share best practice with international partners on the digital transformation of government | — |
| — |
Rome, Italy
Scheduled flight
|
To attend the Forum PA Conference and conduct bilateral meetings | — |
| — |
Paris, France
Eurostar
|
To attend the GovTech Summit | — |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Constituencies represented
2024-07-04 → present
Hertsmere
current
2015-05-07 → 2024-05-30
Hertsmere
Party history
2015-05-07 → present
Conservative
current
Government posts
2023-04-21 → 2024-07-05
Deputy Prime Minister
2023-02-09 → 2024-07-05
Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office
2022-10-25 → 2024-07-05
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
2021-09-16 → 2022-06-24
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
2020-02-13 → 2021-09-15
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
2019-07-24 → 2020-02-13
Paymaster General (HM Treasury)
2019-07-24 → 2020-02-13
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
2018-01-09 → 2019-07-24
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Opposition posts
2024-07-08 → 2024-11-05
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister
2024-07-08 → 2024-11-05
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Committee memberships
2015-07-06 → 2016-10-31
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
2015-07-20 → 2017-05-03
Petitions Committee
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
oliver.dowden.mp@parliament.uk
020 7219 3415 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
020 7219 3415 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Website
APPGs (2026) · 2 active officership(s)
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Urinary Tract Infections
Subject Group
|
Officer | The Urology Foundation | 4 | 2027-04-10 |
|
United Arab Emirates All-Party Parliamentary Group
Country, Area or Region Group
|
Chair & Registered Contact | UAE Embassy · United Arab Emirates Embassy | 4 | 2026-09-07 |
One row per active APPG. Funder names link out via the
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there to open its full relationship graph. Officer matching is name-based against
the parliament.uk register text and may miss titled / hyphenated variants.
Voting record (2026)
68 / 109
41 missed (38%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£13,258
38% of £35,246 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£35,322
38% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£518
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
+10.1 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
19 Aye(17.4%)
49 No(45.0%)
41 didn't vote(37.6%)
2026-04-22
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
260–161
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
272–149
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
380–7
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
287–150
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
284–149
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
291–144
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36
288–147
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26
287–149
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13
297–147
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4
298–152
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2
293–155
Pass
2026-04-20
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
292–158
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 342B
294–61
Pass
2026-04-20
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E
293–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 106
248–139
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 102
259–136
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
254–144
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 38
256–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 78
277–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 77
271–95
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 43
273–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 35
275–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 26
269–162
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 15
276–155
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pensions Scheme Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
269–103
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
278–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments
247–21
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 359
277–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 357
278–73
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 342
281–70
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
307–176
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
290–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
292–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
300–149
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
286–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
295–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
291–158
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
278–164
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
281–167
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
280–164
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
279–167
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
280–161
Pass
2026-03-18
Didn't vote
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
277–99
Pass
2026-03-18
No
Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
368–107
Pass
2026-03-10
Aye
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
203–311
Fail
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
304–177
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
315–163
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
315–109
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
316–171
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
307–173
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
321–106
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
306–182
Pass
2026-03-09
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 16
309–181
Pass
2026-02-24
Didn't vote
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
69–279
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
361–84
Pass
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
73–256
Fail
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
77–280
Fail
2026-02-23
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
156–273
Fail
2026-02-23
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
161–272
Fail
2026-02-11
No
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
279–90
Pass
2026-02-11
No
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
362–107
Pass
2026-02-04
No
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
392–116
Pass
2026-02-03
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
458–104
Pass
2026-01-28
Didn't vote
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
294–108
Pass
2026-01-21
No
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
373–106
Pass
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
316–194
Pass
2026-01-21
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
195–317
Fail
2026-01-21
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
191–326
Fail
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
347–184
Pass
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
347–185
Pass
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
344–182
Pass
2026-01-14
Didn't vote
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
301–110
Pass
Source: Commons Votes API. Tellers count toward their lobby's total. "Didn't vote"
covers MPs recorded as not voting (typically excluding tellers and the Speaker).
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
Showing
114
of 114 tabled
114 answered(100.0%)
13
departments
2026-05-18
Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments
Answered
2026-05-18
Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments
Answered
2026-05-18
Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments: Elderly
Answered
2026-05-18
Department of Health and Social Care
Accident and Emergency Departments: Older People
Answered
2026-05-18
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Retail Trade: Counterfeit Manufacturing
Answered
2026-04-23
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Plastics: Waste Disposal
Answered
2026-04-23
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Plastics: Waste Disposal
Answered
2026-04-13
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Cybersecurity: Certification
Answered
2026-04-13
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Drax Power: Disclosure of Information
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Railway Stations: Access
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Permitted Development Rights: Multiple Occupation
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Permitted Development Rights: Multiple Occupation
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
New Towns: Enfield
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
New Towns: Enfield
Answered
2026-04-13
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
New Towns: Enfield
Answered
2026-03-11
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Data Centres: Planning Permission
Answered
2026-03-11
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Data Centres: Planning Permission
Answered
2026-03-11
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Data Centres: Planning Permission
Answered
2026-03-11
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Data Centres: Planning Permission
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-11
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Film and Television: Self-employed
Answered
2026-03-10
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Clarion Housing Group: Complaints
Answered
2026-03-10
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Clarion Housing Group: Standards
Answered
2026-03-10
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Rented Housing: Standards
Answered
2026-03-10
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Christianity: Religious Freedom
Answered
2026-03-10
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Development Aid: Religious Freedom
Answered
2026-02-11
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Drax Power: Disclosure of Information
Answered
2026-02-10
Department for Transport
Driving Licences and Motor Vehicles: Fraud
Answered
2026-02-10
Department for Transport
Driving Licenses and Motor Vehicles: Fraud
Answered
2026-02-09
Department of Health and Social Care
Cancer and Radiology: Recruitment
Answered
2026-02-09
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Construction
Answered
2026-02-09
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Planning Obligations: Railway Stations
Answered
2026-02-09
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Brownfield Sites
Answered
2026-02-09
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Arts: Political Impartiality
Answered
2026-02-09
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Arts: Political Impartiality
Answered
2026-01-29
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Marine Protected Areas: Bottom Trawling
Answered
2026-01-28
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
BBC: Political Impartiality
Answered
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
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primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
2 bills
0 as lead sponsor
2 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counsellors of State Act 2022 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2022-11-15 | |
| Birmingham Commonwealth Games Act 2020 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2020-01-07 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.