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Gavin Robinson

Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East

First elected: 7th May 2015


Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
8th May 2015 - 30th May 2024
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence)
1st Jul 2017 - 30th May 2024
Defence Sub-Committee
5th Mar 2020 - 30th May 2024
Defence Committee
2nd Mar 2020 - 30th May 2024
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
24th Apr 2024 - 1st May 2024
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill)
17th Apr 2024 - 24th Apr 2024
European Scrutiny Committee
4th Jul 2022 - 23rd Apr 2024
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
20th Mar 2024 - 17th Apr 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill
6th Mar 2024 - 13th Mar 2024
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill
28th Jun 2021 - 6th Jul 2021
Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee)
10th Oct 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Defence Sub-Committee
12th Sep 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Defence Committee
11th Sep 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
31st Oct 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Committees on Arms Export Controls
10th Oct 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights)
8th May 2015 - 8th Jun 2017
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Justice)
8th May 2015 - 8th Jun 2017
Defence Committee
5th Dec 2016 - 3rd May 2017
Defence Sub-Committee
5th Dec 2016 - 3rd May 2017
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
28th Oct 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
6th Jul 2015 - 5th Dec 2016


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Gavin Robinson has voted in 4 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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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
Fleur Anderson (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Christopher Chope (Conservative)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(2 debate contributions)
Department for Business and Trade
(2 debate contributions)
Northern Ireland Office
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Gavin Robinson has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Gavin Robinson

4th March 2024
Gavin Robinson signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 4th March 2024

Greenwood House 60th anniversary

Tabled by: Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House warmly congratulates Greenwood House Assessment Centre on reaching its 60th anniversary; acknowledges that since its establishment in 1964, Greenwood House has been an integral part of the community, providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children with additional needs; pays tribute to the work of principal …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th January 2024
Gavin Robinson signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2024

Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Gavin Robinson, 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.


Gavin Robinson has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Gavin Robinson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

2 Bills introduced by Gavin Robinson


A Bill to make provision for Irish citizens who have been resident in the United Kingdom for five years to be entitled to British citizenship; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 24th May 2024 and was enacted into law.


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 public authorities to deliver services in accordance with the armed forces covenant; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Gavin Robinson has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament