James Cartlidge MP
Conservative
South Suffolk
M
James Cartlidge is the Conservative MP for South Suffolk, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence.
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£35,246
/ £93,904 annual
137 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£0
0 registered interests published in 2026
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£35,246
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
154
136 meetings ·
1 hospitality ·
3 gifts ·
14 overseas trips
· 2022-10-01 → 2024-12-31
Total overseas travel cost
£16,548
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 136
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | Ben Houchen MP | Discussed future options for submarine disposals | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-21 | Navantia | Discussed progress on the Fleet Solid Support ships and recapitilisation works in the Belfast shipyard | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-21 | Barzan Holdings | Update CEO Barzan Holdings on discussions with Aeralis | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-16 | Simon Barnes | General update on Typhoon campaigns | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-14 | Aeralis | Discuss Aeralis's request for further UK investment | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-02 | Thales Group | Visit to see munitions production in Thales | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-01 | Babcock | Routine catch up to discuss BN06 delivery | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-05-01 | Aeralis | Aeralis briefed on their proposal to build the next generation of training aircraft | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-30 | Barzan Holdings | Discuss Barzan's investment in Aeralis UK an future relationship with Barzan | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-30 | Airbus SE | Discuss the milsatcom export opportunity for Romania | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-29 | Rolls Royce | Briefed on the Rolls Royce nuclear propulsion programme | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-24 | Rheinmetall | See Challenger 3 test fire and engage with industry on barrel manufacturing. | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-23 | MBDA UK Ltd | To discuss issues with the Poland NAREW deal | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-18 | MBDA UK Ltd | To discuss issues with the Poland NAREW deal | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-04-09 | KNDS Group | Export opportunties for bridging and viewing the first drive modular for Boxer | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-03-13 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Discussion on weapons design, development and production | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-03-13 | Helsing Ltd | Discussed what Helsing are doing in the AI space | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-03-13 | Harland & Wolff | Discussed progress on Fleet Solid Support Ships (FSS), Belfast shipyard and the Export Development Guarantee Scheme (EDG) loan relating to Harland & Wolff | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-03-07 | ADS Group Ltd | Visited Royal Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office to discuss upcoming developments in unmanned systems. Met with organisers of Farnborough Airshow (including the Chair of ADS) to discuss vision for Defence's contribution to the Airshow. | ministry-of-defence |
| 2024-02-29 | BAE Systems plc, Babcock International Group plc | View progress on the T26 BAES shipbuilding project, Babcock's progress on T31 and hosted an SME forum. | ministry-of-defence |
Recent hospitality
| Date | Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | BAE Systems plc | Dinner | — |
Recent gifts
| Date | Gift | From / To | Outcome | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-22 | Chopsticks set | Minister of Defence for Acquisition, Defence Acquisition Program Administration for Republic of Korea | Held By Department | £150 |
| 2023-11-15 | Honey | Assistant Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia | Held By Department | £150 |
| 2023-11-15 | Camel Hair Bag | Assistant Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia | Held By Department | £300 |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-07 → 2024-05-08 |
Berlin, Germany
Scheduled flight
|
Attended the MECC (Ministerial Equipment Capability Co-operation) where UK and Germany discussed potential opportunities to collaborate on capabilities, particularly in the Land domain | £271 |
| 2024-04-24 → 2024-04-24 |
Unterluss, Germany
RAF Flight
|
To see Challenger 3 testfire and discuss opportunities for barrelling manufacture with Rheinmetall | £4,159 |
| 2024-03-25 → 2024-03-28 |
Riyadh; Saudi Arabia, Kassel; Germany
RAF flight
|
Attend the World Defence Show and factory tour & meeting relating to Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle production | £3,134 |
| 2024-03-04 → 2024-03-05 |
Doha, Qatar
RAF flight
|
Attend the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMEDX) | — |
| 2024-02-03 → 2024-02-05 |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
RAF flight
|
Attend the World Defence Show | £4,026 |
| 2024-01-28 → 2024-01-31 |
Florida, USA
Scheduled flight
|
Visit for the Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) | £4,958 |
| — |
Riyadh; Saudi Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RAF flight
|
Meetings to Strengthen the Future Fighter Bid. Attendance of the Dubai Air Show | — |
| — |
Oslo, Norway
RAF flight
|
Conduct international engagement with State Secretary Aanerud and held discussions on the Industrial Partnership | — |
| — |
Doha, Qatar
Commercial flight
|
Attendance of Typhoon exports meeting | — |
| — |
Stockholm, Sweden;
Warsaw, Poland
RAF flight
|
Attendance of Ground Based Air Defence and collaborative ventures meeting and attendance of International Defence Industry Exhibition | — |
| — |
Turkey, Istanbul
Commercial flight
|
Attendance of the International Defence Industry Fair | — |
| — |
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Scheduled flight
|
Attendance of Armed Forces Day | — |
| — |
Amsterdam, Netherlands
RAF flight
|
Represent UK Defence at Den Helder Amphibious 50 year anniversary | — |
| — |
Brno, Czechia
RAF flight
|
Attendance of International Defence and Security Technologies Fair Defence Expo and engagement on UK Defence Exports with Czech government | — |
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
South Suffolk
current
2015-05-07 → 2024-05-30
South Suffolk
Party history
2015-05-07 → present
Conservative
current
Government posts
2023-04-21 → 2024-07-05
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
2022-10-28 → 2023-04-21
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
2021-09-19 → 2022-07-07
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Ministry of Justice) (and Assistant Government Whip)
2021-09-19 → 2022-07-07
Assistant Whip
Opposition posts
2024-07-08 → present
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Committee memberships
2015-11-04 → 2017-05-03
Public Accounts Commission
2016-10-31 → 2017-05-03
Work and Pensions Committee
2021-10-27 → 2021-11-23
Judicial Review and Courts Bill
2022-10-12 → 2022-10-20
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
2022-11-15 → 2023-06-06
Public Accounts Committee
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
james.cartlidge.mp@parliament.uk
020 7219 4875 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
020 7219 4875 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Website
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APPGs (2026) · 1 active officership(s) · 5 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Subject Group
|
Officer | Braintree Ltd · Elastacloud Ltd · Harvey Nash PLC · Lockheed Martin UK · Salesforce UK Limited · Samsung Electronics UK Ltd · Vodafone Limited | 11 | 2021-05-21 |
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Voting record (2026)
84 / 109
25 missed (23%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£8,084
23% of £35,246 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£21,538
23% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£420
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
-4.6 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
24 Aye(22.0%)
60 No(55.0%)
25 didn't vote(22.9%)
2026-04-22
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
No
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
No
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
No
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
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
No
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
2026-01-21
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
775
of 775 tabled
726 answered(93.7%)
16
departments
2026-06-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Visitor Levy: Educational Visits
Pending
2026-06-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Visitor Levy: Educational Visits
Pending
2026-06-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Visitor Levy: Educational Visits
Pending
2026-06-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Visitor Levy: Educational Visits
Pending
2026-04-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Planning Permission
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Sewage: South Suffolk
Answered
2026-03-19
Northern Ireland Office
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
Answered
2026-03-19
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Answered
2026-03-19
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: South Suffolk
Answered
2026-03-18
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Flood Control: South Suffolk
Answered
2026-03-17
Department of Health and Social Care
Respiratory Diseases: Medical Equipment
Answered
2026-03-17
Department of Health and Social Care
Respiratory Diseases: South Suffolk
Answered
2026-03-17
Department of Health and Social Care
Respiratory Diseases: South Suffolk
Answered
2026-03-17
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Answered
2026-03-17
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Answered
2026-03-17
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Answered
2026-03-16
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Answered
2026-02-25
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government: Suffolk
Answered
2026-02-25
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government: Suffolk
Answered
2026-02-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: National Fire Chiefs Council
Answered
2026-02-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: National Fire Chiefs Council
Answered
2026-02-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Controlled Burning: Health and Safety
Answered
2026-02-11
Department for Education
Department for Education: Written Questions
Answered
2026-02-11
Department for Education
Department for Education: Written Questions
Answered
2026-02-11
Department for Education
Department for Education: Written Questions
Answered
2026-01-29
Department of Health and Social Care
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-29
Department of Health and Social Care
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Chiropractic
Answered
2026-01-29
Department of Health and Social Care
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Finance: Rural Areas
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Life Sciences: Infrastructure
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Planning Permission: Biodiversity
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Planning Permission: Biodiversity
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Planning Permission: Biodiversity
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Planning Permission: Biodiversity
Answered
2026-01-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Planning Permission: Biodiversity
Answered
2026-01-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Finance: Disadvantaged
Answered
2026-01-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Finance
Answered
2026-01-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Services: Rural Areas
Answered
2026-01-16
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Fires: Countryside
Answered
2026-01-07
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Fire and Rescue Services: Workplace Pensions
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)
1 bills
0 as lead sponsor
1 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Freezing (Compensation) Bill [HL] | Supported | 2nd reading | 2016-05-23 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.