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Nick de Bois

Nick de Bois

CON Conservative Former MP
Last served Enfield North (2010-05-06 – 2015-03-30)
50.3
Centrist
14 coded votes
961
Total votes
405
Ayes
556
Noes
0
Other

Parliamentary History

6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015 (4 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

50.3
ProgressiveCentreConservative

Centrist — based on 14 coded votes across 3 axes (1% coverage).

Policy axis scores

0 = progressive, 50 = centre, 100 = conservative. Based on coded division votes.

Economic policy 56
Low confidence 9 votes
Civil liberties 100
Low confidence 1 votes
Climate / energy 25
Low confidence 4 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

December 2013 2 votes
Division Date Vote
If we are seriously thinking of replacing about 15 GW of capacity with offshore wind and even gas, which is more expensive, it is hard to see how that would not put up energy prices. Of course it would put up energy prices both for our energy-intensive users and our consumers. Those Members who think that fuel poverty matters should give some thought about how they will vote this afternoon. I have... 4 Dec 2013 AYE
That is the second time the hon. Gentleman has talked about my timetable. The Opposition insisted on three days in Committee; we said they could have less. indicated dissent . If the hon. Gentleman talked to his own Whips, he might get some sense. That is exactly what happened. Second Reading and that the Opposition will vote for it this evening. It is important that we get the Bill through the Ho... 2 Dec 2013 AYE
November 2013 27 votes
Division Date Vote
Question accordingly negatived. On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am afraid that I must report an error in the number reported as having voted in the Aye Lobby in the Division on amendment 71, which took place at 9.52 this morning. The Ayes were seven, not eight as reported. (Laughter.) Order. I can tell by the reaction that we are all eternally grateful for the correction of the record... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would simply say that I agree with my hon. Friend’s intervention absolutely. Does my hon. Friend agree that that is doubly disappointing, given how much respect and high regard the Minister is held in? My hon. Friend has made his point, and he is accurate. I wish to speak to amendments 84 and 64 in my name. I may want to press amendment 64 to a Division. Referend... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Before I call the hon. Member for Ilford South (Mike Gapes) to move formally amendment 51, may I say that I hope he will be successful in persuading his colleagues to vote and come out of the Lobby in a timely manner? If his efforts are unsuccessful, that might prejudice the judgment of the Chair in relation to future votes. Amendment proposed : 51, page 1, line 20,... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment made: 42, page 1, line 18, leave out ‘and’.—(James Wharton.) Amendment proposed : 44, page 1, line 20, at end insert— 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 71, page 1, line 12, leave out subsection (6) and insert— 29 Nov 2013 NO
Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57 ) Mr William Cash, supported by Mr Bernard Jenkin, Mr John Redwood, Sir Edward Leigh, Sir Gerald Howarth, Mr John Baron, Mr Peter Bone, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Henry Smith, Chris Heaton-Harris, Mr James Clappison and Sir Richard Shepherd, presented a Bill to make provision for the supremacy of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament in relati... 29 Nov 2013 NO
The hon. Member for City of Durham (Roberta Blackman-Woods) made a point about child care and called for action from this Government. This Government are taking action on that matter, with tax-free child care, increased provision for two-year-olds and increased provision for three and four-year-olds. I would have thought that the hon. Lady welcomed that. I noted her welcome of this week’s announce... 27 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. ‘After section 89(1) (remote operating licence) of the Gambling Act 2005, insert— “( ) The Commission shall hold a list of persons who have registered to be excluded from remote gambling. ( ) It shall be a condition of a remote operating licence that an operator must exclude any person who has registered for self-exclusion with the Commission.”.’. — (Jim Shannon.) T... 26 Nov 2013 NO
Will the Minister give way? I want to make some progress; I have too much to get through. When I have made some progress, I will come back to the hon. Gentleman. I thank hon. Members for raising the important issue of sporting integrity and the need to ensure that operators have an obligation to report suspicious market activity. I want to clarify what the Minister has just said about the FCA and ... 26 Nov 2013 NO
“difficulties with some element of perceived bias”, but I think that such a question represents the best way forward. If Scotland votes yes in 2014, will the words “United Kingdom” have to be amended within the question? Will the question refer to the “remainder of the United Kingdom”? I invite the Minister to tell us his preferred wording, should Scotland choose to leave. Would “rump UK” or “rema... 22 Nov 2013 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 77, page 1, line 4, after ‘2017’, insert 22 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed: 3, page 1, line 4, leave out ‘before 31 December 2017 ’ and insert ‘on 23 October 2014 ’.—(Adam Afriyie.) 22 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Question put accordingly, That the amendment be made. 22 Nov 2013 NO
the machinery and influence of Government focused not on fighting Britain’s corner but on fighting Tory Eurosceptics. It is diplomatic nonsense. It is not worthy of a Foreign Secretary supposedly serious about fighting for our national interest. On the amendment tabled by our hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Bain) , does my hon. Friend not agree that this consultation is extremely... 22 Nov 2013 AYE
(a) before the end of the period of three months beginning with the day on which the time off was taken or on which it is alleged the time off should have been permitted, or (b) within such further period as the tribunal considers reasonable in a case where it is satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented before the end of that period of three months. (3) Wh... 20 Nov 2013 NO
Will the Secretary of State give way? I am sorry, but I have to press on. I also want to deal with— Order. The Secretary of State is not giving way and he has very little time to finish. I also want to deal with the cost of the Reserves. The ratio is 1:5—the cost of training and maintaining a Reservist is one fifth of the cost for a Regular Army soldier. I will not dwell on the Opposition’s positi... 20 Nov 2013 NO
The hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) mentioned role models and they are important throughout the STEM industries. Of course, there is the Inspiring the Future initiative, which I encourage hon. Members and those watching the debate to sign up to so that they can go into schools and act as a role model by talking about their careers and what they do. That will inspire the next generation ... 19 Nov 2013 NO
“the most family-friendly Government…ever”. “I cannot ask parents to accept such a controversial change with no real guarantee it will save them money—in fact it could cost them more.” While we welcome extra support for disadvantaged two-year-olds, one in three councils tell us that they do not have enough places to meet this policy. Childminder agencies are up in the air, with no clarity about ho... 19 Nov 2013 NO
Division 129 19 Nov 2013 NO
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On page 20 of today’s Order Paper, it states that tomorrow’s debate is on the “Abolition of the bedroom tax.” As there is no such thing as a bedroom tax—and I pray in aid page 390 of “Erskine May”, which states: “A notice which is wholly out of order may be withheld from publication on the Notice Paper”— does that mean that the Opposition day will not now... 11 Nov 2013 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 62(2) ), That the Bill be now read a Second time. 11 Nov 2013 AYE
In the light of that, the Opposition are right not to trust the Secretary of State’s gut feeling. There has been no piloting, no parliamentary scrutiny, no commitment that those under criminal investigation cannot bid, no costings and no interest from the Government in the competence of providers. Ministers cannot say that they have not been warned. For those reasons, I hope hon. Members vote in f... 11 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time. 8 Nov 2013 AYE
It is quite simple: photography in the Chamber is not allowed by anybody. I am sure that those on the Treasury Benches are capable of ensuring that that includes civil servants in the Box. Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I accept that point, but would it be in order for Mr Speaker, or someone else, to check that the individual was not filming in the Chamber? I am advised that... 8 Nov 2013 AYE
I beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163 ). 8 Nov 2013 NO
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Wealden (Charles Hendry) , who made a heavy hitting and thoughtful speech. He pointed out that Labour’s plans are already undermining investment, forcing up costs and increasing the political risks. He has estimated that the cost of Labour’s price freeze to consumers’ bills will be £1 billion. We have just heard an exchange about tariffs. Is the Minis... 6 Nov 2013 NO
Division 118 6 Nov 2013 NO
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