Mark Simmonds

Conservative - Former Member for Boston and Skegness

First elected: 7th June 2001

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Retired)


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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
6th Sep 2012 - 11th Aug 2014
Shadow Minister (Health)
3rd Jul 2007 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Minister (International Development)
10th May 2005 - 3rd Jul 2007
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
1st Jun 2004 - 10th May 2005
Shadow Minister (Education)
1st Jan 2004 - 1st Jun 2004
Shadow Minister (Health)
1st Jun 2003 - 30th Jan 2004
Education & Skills
16th Jul 2001 - 8th Dec 2003
Environmental Audit Committee
16th Jul 2001 - 9th Jan 2003

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Boston and Skegness (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Mark Simmonds has voted in 1388 divisions, and 20 times against the majority of their Party.

23 Feb 2015 - Serious Crime Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 78 Conservative No votes vs 151 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 292
24 Nov 2014 - Recall of MPs Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 63 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 236 Noes - 65
21 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 124 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 161
5 Feb 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 131 Conservative Aye votes vs 139 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 400 Noes - 175
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 51 Conservative No votes vs 93 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 38 Conservative No votes vs 107 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Conservative No votes vs 101 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Conservative Aye votes vs 82 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 114 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 35 Conservative No votes vs 84 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 65 Conservative No votes vs 77 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Conservative No votes vs 80 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
12 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 44 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 340 Noes - 78
5 Jun 2007 - Termination of Pregnancy (Counselling and Miscellaneous Provisions) - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 182
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 150 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 418
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 392
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 75 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 172
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Mark Simmonds voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 55 Conservative No votes vs 69 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 62
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent)
(11 debate interactions)
John Bercow (Speaker)
(6 debate interactions)
Grahame Morris (Labour)
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(279 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(25 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(9 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Mark Simmonds has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Boston and Skegness 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 Boston and Skegness signature proportion
Open
264
of 56,358 signatures (0.47%)
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Gov Responded - 30 Jan 2024
Open
119
of 53,031 signatures (0.22%)
Make State Pensions tax free
Gov Responded - 29 Jan 2024
Open
110
of 65,162 signatures (0.17%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Open
332
of 200,758 signatures (0.17%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
131
of 103,505 signatures (0.13%)
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Gov Responded - 16 Nov 2023
Petitions with most Boston and Skegness signatures
Open
332
of 200,758 signatures (0.17%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
264
of 56,358 signatures (0.47%)
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Gov Responded - 30 Jan 2024
Open
131
of 103,505 signatures (0.13%)
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Gov Responded - 16 Nov 2023
Open
119
of 53,031 signatures (0.22%)
Make State Pensions tax free
Gov Responded - 29 Jan 2024
Open
110
of 65,162 signatures (0.17%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Mark Simmonds has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Mark Simmonds

Mark Simmonds has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Mark Simmonds, 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.

Mark Simmonds has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Mark Simmonds has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Mark Simmonds has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Mark Simmonds has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Mark Simmonds has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament