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George Freeman

Conservative - Mid Norfolk

3,054 (6.7%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 6th May 2010


Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill
24th Jan 2024 - 7th Feb 2024
Pet Abduction Bill
24th Jan 2024 - 31st Jan 2024
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
7th Feb 2023 - 13th Nov 2023
Minister of State (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
26th Oct 2022 - 7th Feb 2023
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
17th Sep 2021 - 7th Jul 2022
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
26th Jul 2019 - 13th Feb 2020
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health)
15th Jul 2014 - 17th Jul 2016
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills)
15th Jul 2014 - 17th Jul 2016
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 29th Nov 2010
Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 29th Nov 2010


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, George Freeman has voted in 46 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
George Freeman 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
Clive Lewis (Labour)
(4 debate interactions)
Stephen Kinnock (Labour)
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
(2 debate interactions)
Jerome Mayhew (Conservative)
Opposition Whip (Commons)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(5 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
George Freeman has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Mid Norfolk 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 Mid Norfolk signature proportion
Petitions with most Mid Norfolk signatures
George Freeman has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by George Freeman

2nd September 2024
George Freeman signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Social Security

Tabled by: Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 75
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
17th December 2018
George Freeman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th December 2018

VOTING ON CHOICES FOR THE UK LEAVING THE UK

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House believes the public has a right to know how Members would vote on the different choices facing the country regarding the UK leaving the EU; believes that Members should have an opportunity as soon as possible to register their vote on a range of options including a …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by George Freeman, 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.


George Freeman has not been granted any Urgent Questions

George Freeman has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

1 Bill introduced by George Freeman


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 allow patients access to and ownership of their own electronic patient records; to require medical professionals to maintain and share electronic patient records as part of individual care plans; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 26th November 2013

Latest 10 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
10th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for the data collected by the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement (GEMMA) programme; and if he will make it his policy to integrate that data into greenhouse gas emissions statistics.

The Government monitors and verifies greenhouse gas emissions using measurement data collected through a network of sensors across the country. The Department is working closely with the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement (GEMMA) programme to consider how measurements from this programme could be incorporated into its greenhouse gas inventory verification programme database.

Kerry McCarthy
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has for the use of Earth observation data; and whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of using it to support the (a) measurement, (b) monitoring and (c) setting of UK net zero emissions targets.

The Government monitors and verifies greenhouse gas emissions using measurement data collected through a network of sensors across the country. The UK is one of only four countries in the world currently reporting the validation of greenhouse gas emissions based on Earth Observation measurements.

The Department regularly considers developments in Earth Observation technology and their potential application through a dedicated Inventory Improvement Programme.

Kerry McCarthy
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will have discussions with the (a) UK Space Agency and (b) Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on using UK Earth Observation data for greenhouse gas emissions tracking.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero engages with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and the UK Space Agency through the National Space Council, where Government’s direction for space policy and strategy is decided. These departments also engage at Official level through the National Space Board.

The UK is one of only four countries in the world that uses an independent system of Earth Observation measurements to supplement its greenhouse gas inventory and the first to do so.

Kerry McCarthy
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
12th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraph 3.68 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, what steps he plans to take to monitor the potential impact of the £20.4 billion R&D investment on economic and R&D business growth; and how much of that funding he plans to allocate to each (a) sector and (b) research and innovation cluster.

R&D is fundamental to achieving the government’s mission of kickstarting economic growth. DSIT regularly monitors economic and R&D business growth indicators and requires monitoring and evaluation to be undertaken as a condition of its funding. At the Autumn Budget, DSIT was allocated £13.9bn for R&D in 2025/26. The Secretary of State will announce further details of how this funding will be allocated in due course.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for future (a) funding of and (b) data sharing by the Earth observation data hub.

The Earth Observation (EO) data hub project is a pathfinder project which will assess whether a new infrastructure for EO data could deliver better access to and exploitation of EO data by federating EO data assets from public and commercial centres in a quality-assured environment and by creating a platform for analysis and value add.

The project was funded through the Earth observation investment package until 31st March 2025.

Decisions on any longer-term funding for EO data infrastructure will be made in due course.

Chris Bryant
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has as chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites to support development of methane emissions measurement best practices.

The UK Space Agency is increasing engagement with private, academic and public sectors to improve methane monitoring and address gaps.

As Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites, we will promote a new framework, developed by the National Physical Laboratory and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to validate data providers' products to ensure reliability. It will provide new best practice for measuring from space facility-scale methane emissions.

The UK Space Agency will promote the framework internationally, collaborating with other nations and industry to ensure these best practices are recognised as an approved measurement methodology within the Global Methane Pledge.

Chris Bryant
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for the UK Space Agency's methane monitoring programme.

The UK Space Agency is increasing engagement with private, academic and public sectors to improve methane monitoring and address gaps.

As Chair of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites, we will promote a new framework, developed by the National Physical Laboratory and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to validate data providers' products to ensure reliability. It will provide new best practice for measuring from space facility-scale methane emissions.

The UK Space Agency will promote the framework internationally, collaborating with other nations and industry to ensure these best practices are recognised as an approved measurement methodology within the Global Methane Pledge.

Chris Bryant
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
9th Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for the future of the Geospatial Commission's Earth observation data pilot.

The Earth Observation data pilot came to an end in 31 March 2024. Working with optical, thermal and SAR data from space satellites, the pilot demonstrated that increased use of this data could improve evidence-based analysis and enhance front-line delivery in the public sector to support the provision of digital government services for citizens. The work will inform decisions on the procurement, accessibility and use of earth observation across the public sector.

Chris Bryant
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
3rd Dec 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to measure the private sector investment in the research and development economy by (a) sector, (b) cluster and (c) departmental spend.

The Office for National Statistics routinely publishes official statistics on Gross Expenditure on R&D (GERD), Business Expenditure on R&D (BERD), and Research and development expenditure by the UK government. These publications include various levels of breakdowns, including by sector and government department.

The Innovation Clusters Map published by DSIT in 2024 presents firm-level innovation activity across the UK, including public and private investment, allowing users to explore clusters to better understand the UK’s innovation ecosystem.

Feryal Clark
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)