Bob Blackman
Conservative - Harrow East
11,680 (24.4%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 6th May 2010
6 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
British Hindus, Fire Safety and Rescue, Homelessness, Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services, Israel, Smoking and Health73 Former APPG memberships
Adult Education, Adult Social Care, Alevis, Antisemitism, Azerbaijan, Bahá'í Faith, Bangladesh, Beer, Bioethanol, Bridge, British Bioethanol, British Gujaratis, British Jews, British Parliamentary Awards, Building Communities, Classical Music, Commonwealth, Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations UK, Cricket, Dark Skies, Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf, Durham University, Equitable Life, Equitable Life Policyholders, Fairer Financial Services, Food and Drink Supply Chain, Foreign Affairs, Heathrow Expansion and Regional Connectivity, Hindus, Holocaust Memorial, Households in Temporary Accommodation, Housing and Social Mobility, India, India (Trade and Investment), India Trade and Investment, Indian Traditional Sciences, Indo-Pacific, Internet, Communications and Technology, Jainism, Jews, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, Land Value Capture, London, Nepal, Night Time Economy, Parks and Green Spaces, Pension Scams, Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services, Primary Care and Public Health, Pro-Life, Renters and Rental Reform, Romania, Running, School Food, Sixth Form Education, Skills and Employment, Slovakia, SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders, Sri Lanka, Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities, Tamils, Temporary Accommodation, Thalassaemia, Thrombosis, United Nations, Universities, University, Vietnam, Visas and Immigration, Vulnerable Groups to Pandemics, Women in the Penal System, Women's Sport and Fitness, ZoroastrianDivision Voting information
Bob Blackman voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Conservative Aye votes vs 18 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 378
Bob Blackman voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47
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
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
(16 debate interactions)
(8 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(8 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(14 debate contributions)
(9 debate contributions)
(7 debate contributions)
(6 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,986 words contributed)
Harrow East 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 111,698 signatures (0.35%)
of 80,398 signatures (0.13%)
of 121,696 signatures (0.11%)
of 111,698 signatures (0.35%)
of 121,696 signatures (0.11%)
of 80,398 signatures (0.13%)
of 34,722 signatures (0.16%)
Latest EDMs signed by Bob Blackman
Human rights in Pakistan
Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing attacks, systemic discrimination and persecution faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan, who face violence and a lack of legal protection; notes with alarm the reports of forced conversions, abductions, and attacks on places of worship and property confiscations which …
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Cuckooing awareness
Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)That this House expresses its concern about the practice of cuckooing, which is when people take over a person’s home and use the property to commit crimes; notes that cuckooing commonly facilitates crimes involving drugs, weapons and sexual exploitation; recognises that cuckooing is often a hidden crime that targets the …
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Bob Blackman, 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.
Bob Blackman has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Bob Blackman has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
7 Bills introduced by Bob Blackman
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported exempt accommodation; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 29th June 2023 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to make provision about measures for reducing homelessness; and for connected purposes.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 27th April 2017 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to amend the Crown Estate Act 1961 to increase the maximum term of the lease that may be granted to the Zoological Society of London in respect of land in Regent’s Park.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 24th May 2024 and was enacted into law.
A Bill to make provision about the duties of public bodies to prevent homelessness.
Monday 21st October 2024
Friday 28th March 2025
Order Paper number: 3
(Likely to be Debated)
A Bill to amend the Crown Estate Act 1961 to increase the maximum term of the lease that may be granted to the Zoological Society of London in respect of land in Regent’s Park; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 1st March 2023
A Bill to make provision about the sale by retail of tobacco and related goods; and for connected purposes.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require tobacco companies to publish sales and marketing data; and for connected purposes.
23 Bills co-sponsored by Bob Blackman
Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Bill Wiggin (Con)
National Minimum Wage Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Paula Barker (Lab)
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Theresa Villiers (Con)
Employment Equality (Insurance etc) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Natalie Elphicke (Lab)
Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Helen Hayes (Lab)
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Status) (No. 2) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Ian Liddell-Grainger (Con)
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Patricia Gibson (SNP)
Wellbeing of Future Generations (No. 2) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Caroline Lucas (Green)
Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Andrew Griffith (Con)
Road User Charging (Outer London) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Gareth Johnson (Con)
Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Kerry McCarthy (Lab)
Housing and Homelessness (Local Accommodation Duty) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Karen Buck (Lab)
New Homes (New Development Standards) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Con)
Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Act 2019
Sponsor - Theresa Villiers (Con)
Ground Rents (Leasehold Properties) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Eddie Hughes (Con)
Animals (Recognition of Sentience) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Kerry McCarthy (Lab)
Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con)
Emergency Response Drivers (Protections) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Bellingham (Con)
Child Cruelty (Sentences) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Tom Tugendhat (Con)
Low-level Letter Boxes (Prohibition) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Vicky Ford (Con)
Homelessness (End of Life Care) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Ed Davey (LD)
Pedicabs (London) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Paul Scully (Con)
Lee Valley Regional Park (Amendment) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Jake Berry (Con)
Latest 14 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Questions
(View all Bob Blackman's DSIT questions)This Government is committed to building on the UK’s world-class strengths in the semiconductor sector to accelerate growth and unlock real-world benefits for citizens.
Last month, we announced new support for semiconductor scale-ups to advance high-potential innovations. We are backing UK semiconductor firms producing vital technology to scale up and drive economic growth.
We will also collaborate with the international community, including the EU and the G7, to ensure the UK remains a key global player.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
2 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Questions
(View all Bob Blackman's Defra questions)I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to PQ 591.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 23 July 2024 to the Rt Hon Member for Islington North, PQ 592.
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
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Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The UK is committed to promoting and protecting human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). We monitor human rights in Bangladesh closely, including following student-led protests in Bangladesh. I understand the concerns about the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das. In November, during my visit to Bangladesh, I discussed the importance of protecting religious minorities, including the Hindu community, with Chief Adviser Yunus. I underlined the UK government's commitment to religious freedom in Bangladesh. We will continue to engage with the Interim Government of Bangladesh on the importance of FoRB.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). We monitor human rights and FoRB closely in Bangladesh. We raise this issue with the Bangladeshi authorities. Our Bangladesh Collaborative, Accountable and Peaceful Politics programme promotes: the protection of civic and political space; collaboration; efforts to reduce corruption; and efforts to mitigate tensions that lead to violence. We are providing up to £27 million under this programme.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK has a long-standing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Following the student-led protests in July and August, we have been closely monitoring the situation for minorities in Bangladesh. In November, I visited Bangladesh and discussed the importance of the protection of religious minorities, including the Hindu community, with Chief Adviser Yunus. We are providing up to £27 million under the Bangladesh Collaborative, Accountable and Peaceful Politics programme for protecting civic and political space, fostering collaboration, reducing corruption, and mitigating tensions that lead to violence. We will continue to engage with the Interim Government of Bangladesh on the importance of FoRB.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
5 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Bob Blackman's MHCLG questions)The government is committed to implementing the measures set out in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 (the Act) and to ensuring that supported housing residents across England can be certain their housing is good quality, that the support services they receive are effective and compliant with nationally-set standards, and that schemes provide good value for money for taxpayers.
However it is essential that we get the details right which is why we will consult on the measures including supported housing licencing and national standards, as required by the Act. The government intends to publish a consultation document as soon as possible.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The government is committed to implementing the measures set out in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 (the Act) and to ensuring that supported housing residents across England can be certain their housing is good quality, that the support services they receive are effective and compliant with nationally-set standards, and that schemes provide good value for money for taxpayers.
However it is essential that we get the details right which is why we will consult on the measures including supported housing licencing and national standards, as required by the Act. The government intends to publish a consultation document as soon as possible.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Homelessness levels are far too high. We must address this and deliver long term solutions. The Government will look at these issues carefully and will develop a new cross-government strategy, working with mayors, councils and key stakeholders across the country to get us back on track to ending homelessness once and for all.
More widely, we are taking action to tackle the root causes of homelessness. This includes delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, building 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament, and abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions which will prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against and empower people to challenge unreasonable rent increases. The Government has also confirmed £450 million for a third round of the Local Authority Housing Fund which will support local authorities to obtain better quality temporary accommodation for homeless families. The Government continues to support councils to deliver the Homelessness Reduction Act, including through the £440 million Homelessness Prevention Grant in 2024/25.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Decent Homes Standard sets minimum quality standards that all social homes should meet. Awaab’s Law will not set a new standard for rented homes to meet. Instead, it will set new requirements for landlords to inspect and repair hazards such as damp and mould within a fixed time period, providing tenants with a new route to redress if their landlords fail to take timely action.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The Government will issue appropriate guidance to landlords and tenants to ensure they understand how to comply with the forthcoming legislation in question in due course.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Statistics on the timeliness of possession claims are published here: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Data is published covering the period to June 2024.
The Government has announced its intention to legislate to abolish Section 21 repossessions. Once Section 21 repossessions are no longer available for landlords to use, the County Court will continue to work to the procedures and timelines set out in the Civil Procedure Rules for the management of possession claims including enforcement brought under other grounds.
Secretary of State for Transport
Statistics on the timeliness of possession claims are published here: Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Data is published covering the period to June 2024.
The Government has announced its intention to legislate to abolish Section 21 repossessions. Once Section 21 repossessions are no longer available for landlords to use, the County Court will continue to work to the procedures and timelines set out in the Civil Procedure Rules for the management of possession claims including enforcement brought under other grounds.
Secretary of State for Transport