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Andrew Mitchell

Conservative - Sutton Coldfield

2,543 (5.3%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 7th June 2001

Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

(since October 2022)

Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
8th Jul 2024 - 4th Nov 2024
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development and Africa)
25th Oct 2022 - 5th Jul 2024
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
28th Feb 2024 - 28th Feb 2024
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip
4th Sep 2012 - 19th Oct 2012
Secretary of State for International Development
12th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office)
20th May 2005 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)
10th Sep 2004 - 20th May 2005
Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee)
29th Apr 2004 - 15th Sep 2004
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
10th Nov 2003 - 10th Sep 2004
Modernisation of the House of Commons
4th Dec 2002 - 22nd Jan 2004
Work and Pensions Committee
16th Jul 2001 - 6th May 2003
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security)
6th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Members' Interests
20th Jun 1994 - 17th Jul 1995
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
20th Jul 1994 - 6th Jul 1995
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
11th Jan 1992 - 20th Jul 1994
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party
1st Jul 1992 - 1st Jul 1993


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Andrew Mitchell has voted in 53 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Mitchell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Conservative Aye votes vs 92 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
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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.

Sparring Partners
Anneliese Dodds (Labour (Co-op))
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(13 debate interactions)
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker)
(9 debate interactions)
David Lammy (Labour)
Foreign Secretary
(9 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(5 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(2 debate contributions)
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Sutton Coldfield 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).

Petitions with highest Sutton Coldfield signature proportion
Andrew Mitchell has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Andrew Mitchell

1st July 2020
Andrew Mitchell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st July 2020

National Museum of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic History and Culture

Tabled by: Oliver Heald (Conservative - North East Hertfordshire)
That this House recognises the important role played by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC since it opened its doors to the public on 24 September 2016, documenting and enabling the study of the life, history and culture of African Americans; notes that …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
10th June 2020
Andrew Mitchell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2020

Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal

Tabled by: Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Andrew Mitchell, 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.


3 Urgent Questions tabled by Andrew Mitchell

Monday 13th January 2025
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Monday 2nd September 2024

Andrew Mitchell has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

2 Bills introduced by Andrew Mitchell


A Bill to make provision about the keeping and maintenance of registers of births and deaths; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 80%

Last Event - Report Stage
Friday 12th March 2021
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A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report on the merits of a scheme for the United Kingdom to pay to train two doctors or nurses in developing countries for each doctor or nurse recruited to the National Health Service from those countries.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Tuesday 17th November 2020
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Latest 8 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
18th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the Remembrance Day travel concession to include The Royal Tank Regiment parade.

The rail industry continues to offer free travel in the same way it has done historically, this includes free travel to Remembrance Sunday events. Eligible passengers can also apply for a Veterans Railcard which offers discounted prices on train fares for those who have served in the UK Armed Forces.

Simon Lightwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
4th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle the shortage of the drug CREON.

The Department has been working with suppliers to address current supply issues with Creon, which is used by patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and certain cancers including pancreatic cancer. The supply issues with Creon are impacting countries throughout Europe and have been caused by limited availability of raw ingredients and manufacturing capacity constraints to produce volumes needed to meet demand. These issues have resulted in knock-on supply disruptions of alternative pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy medications. The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, and increase production.

The supplier of Creon has advised that they expect to have regular supplies released each month going forward and are working to increase the quantities released. Serious Shortage Protocols are in place for Creon 10,000 and 25,000 capsules which pharmacists can use to restrict supply to one month at a time to ensure more patients have access to it whilst stock is limited.

We have worked closely with colleagues in NHS England to issue comprehensive guidance to healthcare professionals about these supply issues and encourage sharing of local solutions. The guidance provides advice on how to manage patients whilst there is disruption to supply and is being kept under review, with updates made as necessary.

Karin Smyth
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
8th Jan 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy to use evidence-based, responsive vaccination programmes around the world.

The UK supports evidence-based responsive vaccination programmes as part of our dedication to improving global health. The UK is one of the largest donors to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which has vaccinated over a billion children. Gavi's vaccination programmes are guided by the latest scientific evidence and expert advice from the World Health Organisation's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE), coupled with in-depth, evidence-based analysis to ensure the effectiveness of its vaccination programmes.

Anneliese Dodds
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
19th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any in-country programming will be (a) curtailed, (b) cancelled and (c) postponed as a result of changes to budget allocations since 5 July 2024.

We are finalising FCDO ODA allocations for 2024/25 and will publish them shortly. Over the coming months, we will also decide how to allocate our 2025/26 ODA allocations; these will be published in due course. We are determined to deliver our international development mission, lay the foundations for our ODA spending in the years to come and avoid the turbulence of recent years. The FCDO's ODA programme budget, including the Integrated Security Fund, is planned to be £9.24 billion in 2025/26 - the highest level in recent years and an increase of around £450 million from 2024/25.

Anneliese Dodds
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
28th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Portuguese counterpart on distributing the proceeds generated from the sale of Chelsea FC to support the victims of the invasion of Ukraine.

His Majesty's Government continues to hold discussions with the Portuguese Government, as part of our efforts to ensure the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as quickly as possible, in line with the UK's unilateral declaration. The Government is fully committed to that position, as part of our iron-clad support for Ukraine.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
28th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the European Union on distributing the proceeds generated from the sale of Chelsea FC to support the victims of the invasion of Ukraine.

The UK Government continues to hold discussions with the European Commission, as part of our efforts to ensure the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as quickly as possible, in line with the UK's unilateral declaration. The Government is fully committed to that position, as part of our iron-clad support for Ukraine.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
11th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Point of Order of the Rt hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield of 8 October 2024, Official Report, column 163, when he plans to respond to the correspondence of 6 September 2024 from Lord Howard of Lympne.

We are grateful to the Honourable member for bringing this matter to our attention. We apologise for the delay. A response will be issued in due course.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)