Mims Davies
Conservative - Mid Sussex
First elected: 7th May 2015
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
(since October 2022)
Mims Davies is not a member of any APPGs
11 Former APPG memberships
Ancient Woodland and Veteran Trees, Arrhythmias, Carers, Commercial Radio, Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion, Infrastructure, Photonics, Phototonics, Running, Textile and Fashion, Women in Parliament
Child Support (Enforcement) Bill
22nd Feb 2023 - 1st Mar 2023
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill
7th Dec 2022 - 14th Dec 2022
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
20th Sep 2022 - 27th Oct 2022
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
25th Jul 2019 - 6th Jul 2022
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
5th Nov 2018 - 25th Jul 2019
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
9th Jan 2018 - 5th Nov 2018
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office)
26th Jul 2018 - 5th Nov 2018
Commons Reference Group on Representation and Inclusion
15th Nov 2016 - 23rd Oct 2018
Consolidation Bills (Joint Committee)
6th Nov 2017 - 5th Mar 2018
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
6th Nov 2017 - 5th Mar 2018
Consolidation Bills (Joint Committee)
9th Nov 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
9th Nov 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Women and Equalities Committee
6th Jul 2015 - 19th Dec 2016
Department Event
Monday 18th December 2023
14:30
14:30
Department for Work and Pensions
Oral questions - Main Chamber
18 Dec 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)
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Oral questions - Main Chamber
18 Dec 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Work and Pensions (including Topical Questions)
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Division Votes
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
voted Aye - in line with the party majority
One of 267 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 52
voted Aye - in line with the party majority
One of 267 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 52
Speeches
Thursday 16th November 2023
Work and Pensions
We fund apprentices to achieve English and maths qualifications by the end of their apprenticeships. We understand how important they …
We fund apprentices to achieve English and maths qualifications by the end of their apprenticeships. We understand how important they …
Written Answers
Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Elections
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to improve levels of confidence in …
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to improve levels of confidence in …
Early Day Motions
None available
Bills
Tuesday 18th April 2017
Parish Council Governance (Principles of Public Life) Bill 2016-17
A Bill to make provision for the governance and operation of parish councils in England; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the governance and operation of parish councils in England; and for connected purposes.
MP Financial Interests
Monday 26th June 2023
8. Miscellaneous
From 14 May 2020, Honorary President - Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club (HHRFC). This is an unpaid role.
From 14 May 2020, Honorary President - Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club (HHRFC). This is an unpaid role.
EDM signed
Wednesday 27th April 2016
AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that …
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that …
Supported Legislation
Wednesday 19th July 2017
Stalking Protection Act 2019
A Bill to make provision for protecting persons from risks associated with stalking; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for protecting persons from risks associated with stalking; and for connected purposes.
Division Voting information
During the current Parliamentary Session,
Mims Davies has voted in 805 divisions, and
2 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Mims Davies Division Votes
17 Jun 2020 - Health and Personal Social Services - View Vote Context
Mims Davies voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 104 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 136
Mims Davies voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 104 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 136
10 Dec 2021 - Prayers - View Vote Context
Mims Davies voted No - against a party majority - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative No votes vs 3 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 3 Noes - 53
Mims Davies voted No - against a party majority - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative No votes vs 3 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 3 Noes - 53
Debates during the 2019 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
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker)
(30 debate interactions)
(30 debate interactions)
David Linden (Scottish National Party)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Social Justice)
(12 debate interactions)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Social Justice)
(12 debate interactions)
Debbie Abrahams (Labour)
(12 debate interactions)
(12 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Department for Work and Pensions
(502 debate contributions)
(502 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(60 debate contributions)
(60 debate contributions)
Department for International Trade
(8 debate contributions)
(8 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(8 debate contributions)
(8 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Social Security (Additional Payments) Act 2023
(5,910 words contributed)
(5,910 words contributed)
Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023
(2,002 words contributed)
(2,002 words contributed)
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023
(1,931 words contributed)
(1,931 words contributed)
Mid Sussex 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 Sussex signature proportion
Petition Open
121
of 13,167 signatures (0.92%)
of 13,167 signatures (0.92%)
Petition Open
917
of 102,309 signatures (0.90%)
of 102,309 signatures (0.90%)
Petition Open
376
of 105,658 signatures (0.36%)
of 105,658 signatures (0.36%)
Petition Open
189
of 64,332 signatures (0.29%)
of 64,332 signatures (0.29%)
Petition Open
645
of 275,321 signatures (0.23%)
of 275,321 signatures (0.23%)
Petitions with most Mid Sussex signatures
Petition Open
917
of 102,309 signatures (0.90%)
of 102,309 signatures (0.90%)
Petition Open
798
of 607,704 signatures (0.13%)
of 607,704 signatures (0.13%)
Petition Open
645
of 275,321 signatures (0.23%)
of 275,321 signatures (0.23%)
Petition Open
376
of 105,658 signatures (0.36%)
of 105,658 signatures (0.36%)
Petition Open
304
of 246,885 signatures (0.12%)
of 246,885 signatures (0.12%)
Petition Debates Contributed
38,606
Petition Closed
Petition Closed
Increase statutory maternity pay in line with cost of living crisis
Gov Responded - 13 Jun 2022 Debated on - 19 Jun 2023 View 's petition debate contributions
27 Nov 2022
closed 1 year ago
closed 1 year ago
Review statutory maternity pay in line with inflation and cost of living
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is currently:
90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks
£156.66 or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for next 33 weeks. This averages £7.5k p/a
Latest EDMs signed by Mims Davies
27th April 2016
Mims Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th April 2016
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES
Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th April 2016
Mims Davies signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th April 2016
That this House expresses disappointment at the decision of Stoke Gifford Parish Council to begin charging Parkrun for use of its parks, becoming the first in the world to do so, effectively destroying the central ethos of Parkrun; notes that Parkrun is an organisation which provides a free, timed five …
STOKE GIFFORD PARISH COUNCIL PARK RUN DECISION
Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)That this House expresses disappointment at the decision of Stoke Gifford Parish Council to begin charging Parkrun for use of its parks, becoming the first in the world to do so, effectively destroying the central ethos of Parkrun; notes that Parkrun is an organisation which provides a free, timed five …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Mims Davies, 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.
Mims Davies has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Mims Davies has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
1 Bill introduced by Mims Davies
Introduced: 18th April 2017
A Bill to make provision for the governance and operation of parish councils in England; and for connected purposes.
3 Bills co-sponsored by Mims Davies
Stalking Protection Act 2019
Sponsor - Sarah Wollaston (LD)
Burial Rights Reform Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - David Burrowes (Con)
Defibrillators (Availability) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Maria Caulfield (Con)
Mims Davies has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament