Alex Burghart
Conservative - Brentwood and Ongar
5,980 (12.4%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 8th June 2017
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
(since July 2024)Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
(since November 2024)2 APPG Memberships
Autism, Boxing5 Former APPG Officer Positions
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Assistive Technology, Boxing, Children, Looked After Children and Care LeaversDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Department Debates
(169 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
(5,728 words contributed)
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Brentwood and Ongar Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 7,719 signatures (2.06%)
of 27,717 signatures (1.44%)
of 54,550 signatures (0.89%)
of 149,691 signatures (0.34%)
of 155,067 signatures (0.34%)
of 155,067 signatures (0.34%)
of 149,691 signatures (0.34%)
of 202,020 signatures (0.24%)
of 54,550 signatures (0.89%)
of 203,514 signatures (0.22%)
Latest EDMs signed by Alex Burghart
Energy Conservation
Tabled by: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex)That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 318), dated 19 March 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 March, in the last Session of Parliament, …
(Most recent: 11 Jun 2026)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 37
Reform UK: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Attendance of the Attorney General at the Bar of the House on the Chinese espionage case
Tabled by: Robert Jenrick (Reform UK - Newark)That this House regrets the collapse of the prosecution of two alleged Chinese spies and is alarmed that the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, was reportedly informed in August 2024 that the prosecution was at risk, yet has not publicly explained what actions he took to support …
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 20
Reform UK: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Alex Burghart, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
6 Urgent Questions tabled by Alex Burghart
Alex Burghart has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Alex Burghart has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
1 Bill co-sponsored by Alex Burghart
Gambling (Industry Levy Review and Protections for Vulnerable People) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Richard Graham (Con)
Latest 50 Written Questions
(View all written questions)6 Other Department Questions
The Electoral Commission’s guidance for regulated donees sets out the requirements on members associations regarding the declaration of political donations.
Members associations are required to report all permissible donations received for their use or benefit in connection with any of their political activities with a value of over £11,180, and all impermissible donations over £500. The political activities of a members association include promoting or developing policies for adoption by a party or promoting candidates for internal office within the party.
Certain payments and services are not treated as donations, and are exempt from the reporting requirements. A full list of exemptions is available on page 16 of the Commission’s guidance; for example, any donation worth £500 or less, and the provision by an individual of their services voluntarily and in their own time.
The Commission also provides ongoing advice to members associations on whether their activities fall within the definition of political activities.
All vacancies for OEO are advertised via Civil Service Jobs, ensuring the recruitment process is appropriately followed.
Recruitment is by exception where there is a clear business critical need or specialism that can not be found within the Department.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)
The Commission's guidance for political parties and regulated donees outlines how donations and loans from the same source must be grouped. Donations made in the same calendar year by the same source must be reported when the aggregate amount is above the reporting threshold.
It is a principle of company law that companies have a seperate legal personality from the people who own or operate them. As such, donations from individuals and from companies are considered seperate for the purposes of reporting.
There is no list of genders, sexual orientations or gender identities formally recognised by the Office for Equality and Opportunity.
The Government is committed to commencing the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010. The duty will require public bodies, when making strategic decisions, to actively consider how their decisions might help to reduce the inequalities associated with socio-economic disadvantage. To ensure effective implementation, we will certainly give due regard to the equality impacts of commencement.
While the outcome in this case is of course very disappointing, I am also confident that the National Security Act 2023, which was not in force at the time of the conduct concerned, now provides us with enhanced powers that properly reflect the modern-day threats we face.
There is now a wealth of material and evidence, including from the Attorney General, which has been provided to the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy’s inquiry into these matters and which cover the requests for evidence and responses provided.
Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)
The Law Officers are aware of the possibility of a private prosecution, but have not engaged in discussions on its potential merits with any representative of the House of Commons.
Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)
A copy of the updated Facility Time Framework was deposited in the House Library on Tuesday 2 June (DEP2026-0371).
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Cabinet Secretary has set out her intention to refresh the Civil Service Code to ensure it is up to date, well understood, and adhered to across the Civil Service. Further updates will be communicated in due course.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
In line with the policy of successive administrations, we do not comment on live leak inquiries.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Prime Minister asked civil servants in the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics team to establish the facts in relation to allegations concerning the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State jointly in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Cabinet Office.
As has been the case under successive administrations, this process is confidential. Once the facts had been established, the Prime Minister then requested advice from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards. The Independent Adviser’s subsequent advice to the Prime Minister is published on gov.uk.
As is set out in the Independent Adviser’s terms of reference, “Information provided to the Independent Adviser for the purposes of their functions is provided in confidence” (paragraph 4.2).
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The terms of reference for the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards are a matter for the Prime Minister.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
There is no requirement for Ministers to approve internal advice or guidance.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The approach to recruiting delivery advisors is a matter for individual departments.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It would be inappropriate to comment on this while there is a live police investigation into Peter Mandelson.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for disclosure, except those being withheld at the request of the Metropolitan police.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
We will publish the Civil Service External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the financial year 2025/2026 in due course.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
No.The exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and the former Health Secretary is available on gov.uk.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
This was spending on carpentry services for items such as shelving and cupboards. Total expenditure from the Prime Minister’s allowance on their official residence is disclosed in the Cabinet Office Annual Report and Accounts.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
As the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister said to the House on 19 May, the Government acknowledges the Intelligence and Security Committee’s concerns on this matter and has already shared with the ISC its plans and terms for an independent review of the use of unofficial or non-corporate communications channels in government.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It is for Ministers to account to Parliament in public. The National Security Adviser has met with MPs in private as part of his role providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters, including a private session with the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. Such meetings are often sensitive in nature, and the Government does not routinely comment on them or their content.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 11 December 2025, Official Report, PQ 96206.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The Prime Minister is clear on the vital importance of the relationship between politicians and officials. Ministers and officials continue to work closely on delivering the Prime Minister’s priorities.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the response given to PQ 2085.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards is independent of Government.
The work undertaken by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards in relation to the former Member for Makerfield is set out in his advice to the Prime Minister of 27th February 2026 which is published on gov.uk.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
A copy of the updated Facility Time Framework will be deposited in the House Library shortly.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
We have successfully finalised the UK’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027. This agreement explicitly recognises that any future agreement into the next Multiannual Financial Framework must also reflect a fair balance of financial contributions and be informed by the experience of participation in 2027.
We will need to agree specific terms for the 2028-2024 Multiannual Financial Framework in due course. Our immediate focus is to continue to work with institutions and our young people to maximise take-up across all sectors, so that the benefits of Erasmus+ association in 2027 can be fully realised.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
An updated List of Ministerial Responsibilities is still in production due to a number of further ministerial changes announced on 12 and 14 May 2026.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office, on behalf of HMG, have entered into various arrangements with international partners and supranational organisations since July 2024, to facilitate cooperation on shared priorities. Since July 2024, for example, the Government has signed three decisions of the Partnership Council of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (which can be found on Gov.uk - see https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/trade-and-cooperation-agreement-governance#partnership-council-decisions) and three decisions of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee (which can be found on Gov.uk- see https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/withdrawal-agreement-joint-committee#decisions).
In line with long-standing practice under successive administrations, these arrangements are not routinely laid before Parliament or published in the UK Treaty Series, as they do not create obligations under international law. However, the Cabinet Office remains committed to transparency and ensures that significant policy commitments are communicated to Parliament through relevant updates or published policy papers where appropriate.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20th April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21st April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The government does not currently have any plans to amend the Ministerial Pension Scheme.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
I refer you to the Oral Statement on the 27 April providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves. As the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister told the House on 19th May, the Government will publish a second tranche of material after the Whitsun recess to give the House sufficient time to review the material.
The Cabinet Office requested information from across government on several occasions in relation to the Humble Address. All relevant individuals have been instructed to retain and provide to the Cabinet Office all information they hold that falls in scope of the Humble Address motion.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March,and the Oral Statement on the 27 April providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. All relevant stakeholders who had to consider submissions to the Humble Address process have been told that includes their personal devices and personal channels as well as any Government-owned devices and Government channels.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
HM Treasury has not spent money on outdoor furniture in the last 12 months. It does not have a PFI contract as it occupies space managed by the GPA.
Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
The Cabinet Secretary has set out her intention to refresh the Civil Service Code to ensure it is up to date, well understood, and adhered to across the Civil Service.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The Prime Minister has announced that the Government will update the Cabinet Manual to ensure it remains an authoritative guide to the UK’s constitutional arrangements.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) provides a range of independent vetting services designed to identify potential personnel security risks. However, the employing department ultimately owns the risk of any appointment decision. Senior officials with responsibility for personnel security within their department evaluate vetting outcomes alongside the specific requirements of a post and the organisation's risk appetite.
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The work undertaken by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards is set out in his advice to the Prime Minister of 27th February 2026 and published on gov.uk.
Information on the work undertaken by the Cabinet Office can be found in the Government’s response to the Urgent Question granted on 23 February (Official Report, Column 29).
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
We have agreed that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. This will provide a valuable form of cultural exchange for young Brits and EU citizens with the opportunity to travel, work, study and experience other cultures.
We have agreed that any scheme will be capped, subject to a visa requirement, as well as time-limited. We have been clear that the scheme should be in line with the UK’s existing schemes, such as Australia and New Zealand, but the exact parameters are subject to ongoing negotiation. This will not include financial contributions to the European Union - that is not how youth mobility schemes operate.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Departments and agencies have authority to determine promotion and lateral transfer arrangements for their own staff, in addition to the personal review arrangements for their own staff outside the Senior Civil Service.
A condition of this authority is that promotion within the Civil Service must follow a decision as to the fitness of individuals, on merit, to undertake the duties concerned.
The Civil Service uses the Success Profiles framework to attract and retain talent. This framework covers the expected levels for different grades, helping people understand suitability requirements for promotion or level transfer.
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister's responsibilities are available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/darren-jones
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office