Sir Stephen Timms
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
MP since 9 Jun 1994
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The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms is the Labour MP for East Ham, and has been an MP continually since 9 June 1994. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions).
1866
Votes Cast
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Expenses
12,863
Majority
51.6%
Vote Share
Expenses
No expense data available.
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 37,892 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
0
Written Questions
0
Oral Questions
83
Debates Spoken In⚑
395
Speeches⚑
446
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.
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1 AYE1 NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee
2 votes · 20 Oct 2025
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee
2 votes · 20 Oct 2025
2 NOSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Remaining Stages
2 votes · 15 Oct 2025
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Remaining Stages
2 votes · 15 Oct 2025
2 NOMental Health Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Oct 2025
Mental Health Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Oct 2025
1 AYE1 NOSentencing Bill
2 votes · 16 Sept 2025
Sentencing Bill
2 votes · 16 Sept 2025
12 AYEEmployment Rights Bill
12 votes · 15 Sept 2025
Employment Rights Bill
12 votes · 15 Sept 2025
3 NOBus Services (No.2) Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 10 Sept 2025
Bus Services (No.2) Bill Report Stage
3 votes · 10 Sept 2025
Financial Interests(3)
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Trustee, East Thirteen Christian Trust. (Registered 10 May 2018)
Registered 10 May 2018
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Trustee, Parliamentary Christian Trust. (Registered 10 May 2018)
Registered 10 May 2018
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Chair of Trustees, Traidcraft Foundation. (Registered 10 May 2018)
Registered 10 May 2018
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Questions asked and motions sponsored by Sir in Parliament
What assessment he has made of the impact of the level of Universal Credit on food insecurity.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the level of Universal Credit on food insecurity.
What progress his Department has made on developing an Alternative Student Finance product for Musli
What progress his Department has made on developing an Alternative Student Finance product for Muslim students.
What assessment his Department has made of potential data protection risks for applicants to the Hom
What assessment his Department has made of potential data protection risks for applicants to the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 March.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 March.
If she will take steps to resolve the immigration status of overseas students who have been falsely
If she will take steps to resolve the immigration status of overseas students who have been falsely accused of cheating in English language tests.
What steps he is taking to reduce delays in the family courts.
What steps he is taking to reduce delays in the family courts.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
What steps she is taking to build trust in her Department among disabled people.
What steps she is taking to build trust in her Department among disabled people.
What steps her Department is taking to support benefit claimants in meeting increased living costs.
What steps her Department is taking to support benefit claimants in meeting increased living costs.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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