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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3 NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee
3 votes · 23 Feb 2026
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee
3 votes · 23 Feb 2026
3 NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
3 votes · 27 Jan 2026
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
3 votes · 27 Jan 2026
2 NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee
2 votes · 21 Jan 2026
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee
2 votes · 21 Jan 2026
3 AYEDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
3 votes · 20 Jan 2026
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
3 votes · 20 Jan 2026
1 AYE3 NOFinance (No. 2) Bill Committee
4 votes · 13 Jan 2026
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee
4 votes · 13 Jan 2026
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
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
What progress he has made on his review of the treatment of overseas students accused of cheating in
What progress he has made on his review of the treatment of overseas students accused of cheating in the Test of English for International Communication between 2011 and 2014; and if he will make a statement.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a public vote on the terms of the UK’s
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a public vote on the terms of the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
What progress the Government has made on securing the return of Mr Rishikesh Kardile from Spain to t
What progress the Government has made on securing the return of Mr Rishikesh Kardile from Spain to the UK.
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 8 May.
If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 8 May.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on consumer prices of new non-tariff barriers in
What assessment he has made of the potential effect on consumer prices of new non-tariff barriers in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
What recent assessment he has made of the safety and security of human rights defenders throughout t
What recent assessment he has made of the safety and security of human rights defenders throughout the world.
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