Sir Desmond Swayne
MP since 1 May 1997
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The Rt Hon Sir Desmond Swayne is the Conservative MP for New Forest West, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.
2103
Votes Cast
N/A
Expenses
5,600
Majority
35.4%
Vote Share
Expenses
No expense data available.
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 46,337 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
104
Written Questions
46
Oral Questions
213
Debates Spoken In⚑
311
Speeches⚑
444
Divisions Voted
⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.
Voting Record
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2 AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
2 votes · 8 Jun 2026
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
2 votes · 8 Jun 2026
3 AYEArmed Forces Bill Committee
3 votes · 2 Jun 2026
Armed Forces Bill Committee
3 votes · 2 Jun 2026
2 AYE2 NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address
4 votes · 20 May 2026
King's Speech Motion for an Address
4 votes · 20 May 2026
4 NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
4 votes · 27 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
4 votes · 27 Apr 2026
6 NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
6 votes · 21 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
6 votes · 21 Apr 2026
Financial Interests(3)
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
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Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
- Type of land/property
- Residential property (house)
- Number of properties
- 1
- Location
- London
- Ownership details
- owned jointly with my wife
- Rental income
- Yes
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
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Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
- Type of land/property
- Residential property (flat)
- Number of properties
- 1
- Location
- London
- Ownership details
- owned jointly with my wife
- Rental income
- Yes
Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
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Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
- Name
- Moira Swayne
- Relationship
- Spouse
- Role
- Principal Secretary
- Working pattern
- Full time
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by Sir in Parliament
What steps he is taking to maintain strategic defence manufacturing capability in the UK.
What steps he is taking to maintain strategic defence manufacturing capability in the UK.
What plans he has to reform the relationship between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
What plans he has to reform the relationship between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.
If he will make it his policy to reduce the level of vehicle excise duty for motorhomes.
If he will make it his policy to reduce the level of vehicle excise duty for motorhomes.
What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK relations with the Government of Iraq.
What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK relations with the Government of Iraq.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions sh
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the effective use of churches in the telecommunications network.
What guidance her Department has issued to businesses to help them make more effective use of the Ap
What guidance her Department has issued to businesses to help them make more effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy.
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church of En
To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, if the Church of England will expedite the process by which parishes apply to host telecommunications masts.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
What steps his Department is taking to provide counselling to couples seeking a divorce.
What steps his Department is taking to provide counselling to couples seeking a divorce.
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