The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 8 Jun 2017

Andrew Bowie.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.

Commons votes
333/521
64% attendance · top 71% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
345
across 117 debates · 84,992 words
Written Qs
341
331 answered · 10 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Aligned with their council.

Andrew Bowie is the Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Minister (Energy Security and Net Zero), and Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland.

§ 01Voting record.333 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation74
Economy57
Employment41
Crime & Policing33
Constitution and Democracy26
Education23
Pensions21
Welfare and Benefits21

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Bowie broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.345 contributions · 117 debates · 84,992 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Energy58,619
Economy & Jobs58,574
Environment42,824
Cost of Living10,839
Local Government9,081
Fiscal Policy8,772
Agriculture7,547
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

20 May

Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions

The government has cynically reversed its January ban on Russian processed oil products by issuing trade licences while simultaneously whipping MPs to block North Sea drilling, bet

450 words·Read
15 Apr

Economic Growth

Argues Scotland's economy has failed to grow under SNP; criticizes both SNP and Labour for economic illiteracy; claims Labour supported SNP schemes and both parties are strangling

192 words·Read
15 Apr

Energy Prices

Government should prioritize North Sea oil and gas drilling to cut bills, create jobs, and enhance energy security rather than pursuing renewable-only strategies.

117 words·Read
14 Apr

Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives

Solar should be deployed on rooftops, car parks, brownfield sites, and floating installations, not on productive farmland; the Government is approving applications without regard f

912 words·Read
Showing 4 of 345·All 345 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Bowie holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.341 tabled · 331 answered · 11 Sept 2024 → 29 May 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero15746.0%
Scotland Office10932.0%
Treasury298.5%
Department for Business and Trade82.3%
Ministry of Defence82.3%
Department for Transport61.8%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs61.8%
Home Office41.2%

Most recent.

29 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Pending

When he will publish the results of Great British Energy - Nuclear’s study into potential sites for new nuclear development in Scotland.

Awaiting answer.

21 May 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Pending

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending relief to brewers in recognition of their high energy costs.

Awaiting answer.

21 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

What assessment her Department has made of the impact of Heathrow Airport’s passenger charges on the (a) affordability and (b) viability of regional connectivity for those travelling from (i) Scotland and (ii) other parts of the UK.

Awaiting answer.

21 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

What representations her Department has made to the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure its review of Heathrow's regulatory model addresses the existing model's impact on (a) Scottish passengers and (b) regional connectivity, rather than focusing solely on expansion.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 341·All 341 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.6 declared interests · £339k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

London Marathon Events Ltd
27 April 2025
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
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Conservative Friends of Israel Ltd
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Showing 5 of 6·All 6 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing241,23371.1%
Accommodation28,7048.5%
Office Costs26,8737.9%
MP Travel23,9587.1%
Staff Travel16,9295.0%
Total · 111 claims339,138100%
Showing 6 of 111·All 111 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Bowie on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 07Electoral history.3 contests · 2017, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine17,42835.6%Won
2019West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine22,75242.6%Won
2017West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine24,70447.9%Won

2024 — full result, West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.

CandidateVotes%
Andrew BowieWONCon17,42835.6

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 84,992 words
4 Sept 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
341 tabled · 331 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£339,138 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL