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

Andrew Bowie.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.

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Commons votes
362/575
63% attendance · top 72% of MPs
Party alignment
100%
votes with party majority
Speeches
368
across 128 debates · 84,992 words
Written Qs
492
469 answered · 23 pending
Dispatch
23 Jun 2026

Conservative and Unionist Party MP in Scottish National Party (SNP)-controlled territory.

Bowie's most visible recent move was leading Conservative pressure for a Commons vote on new North Sea oil and gas licences in March, using his role as Shadow Scottish Secretary to put the government on the record over a policy with direct consequences for his constituency's economy. That activism fits a broader pattern: he voted against the Railways Bill's renationalisation model in June, backed amendments protecting veteran railcard discounts in statute, and opposed the pace of English farm subsidy cuts — all positions consistent with a pro-business, pro-armed-forces Conservative line. Earlier in the year, he attracted national coverage by writing to ministers and the First Minister demanding military deployment to clear snow from cut-off Aberdeenshire communities.

A 100% party-line voter with no rebel votes on record, Bowie is a loyal Conservative, though his participation rate of 62% sits below the Commons average. His speech activity clusters heavily around energy and economy-and-jobs — 86 contributions each — reflecting the North Sea's centrality to his constituency. He votes consistently against tax increases and with business interests (94%), and scores higher than his party average on pension protection and criminal justice reform, though he is notably more sceptical of assisted dying than most Conservative colleagues.

Bowie sits on no select committees, so his influence runs primarily through frontbench opposition work and chamber speeches rather than scrutiny roles. News coverage over the past 90 days skews towards economy and jobs issues, with broadly neutral to positive sentiment. Speech and voting data are available through June 2026; committee and ministerial records reflect his current position on the opposition frontbench as Shadow Scottish Secretary.

Background

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.362 divisions · most recent 1 Jul 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.

Taxation77
Economy58
Employment41
Crime & Policing33
Constitution and Democracy27
Education24
Welfare and Benefits21
Pensions21

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.368 contributions · 128 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.

7 Jul 2026

Nuclear Energy Sites: Scotland

Nuclear is welcome and necessary, but Labour's ambition is inadequate compared to the Conservatives' previous commitment to gigawatt-scale reactors and 25% nuclear generation; the

246 words·Read
7 Jul 2026

Draft Contracts for Difference (Definition of Eligible Generator) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Welcomes the amendment to keep existing nuclear online but attacks Government for cancelling Wylfa and failing to commit to new gigawatt-scale nuclear, which the Conservatives pled

529 words·Read
29 Jun 2026

Draft Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

The regulations are sensible and warrant support, but they expose a government contradiction: opposing new exploration licences while increasing the costs of environmental assessme

209 words·Read
24 Jun 2026

North Sea Oil and Gas

Strongly opposes ban on new licences and energy profits levy; argues workers are emigrating and skills are being lost to countries with thriving oil and gas sectors.

1,342 words·Read
Showing 4 of 368·All 368 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.492 tabled · 469 answered · 17 Jul 2024 → 14 Jul 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero22545.7%
Scotland Office10922.2%
Ministry of Defence5310.8%
Treasury5210.6%
Department for Transport122.4%
Department for Business and Trade102.0%
Department for Work and Pensions71.4%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs71.4%

Most recent.

14 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the dual regulatory system resulting from the proposed transfer of anti-money laundering supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct Authority on the level of the regulatory burden on Scottish law firms.

Awaiting answer.

14 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending

What discussions she has had with the Scottish Government on the proposed changes required to Scottish devolved legislation for the transfer of anti-money laundering supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Awaiting answer.

14 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending

What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Financial Conduct Authority to safeguard Scottish law firm clients' interests under the proposed transfer of AML supervision from the Law Society of Scotland to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Awaiting answer.

14 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending

What assessment she has made of the potential merits of ringfencing funding Financial Conduct Authority receives in fees from law firms for supervision of the legal sector.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 492·All 492 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.5 declared interests · £339k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Alasdair J D Locke
£20,000 to cover the cost of salary for a member of staff
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Name of donor: Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Address of donor: Regeringsgatan 29, 111 53 Stockholm Estimate of the probable value (or amou…
Conservative Friends of Israel Ltd
Name of donor: Conservative Friends of Israel Ltd Address of donor: Conservative Friends of Israel Ltd, PO Box 72288, London SW1P 9LB Esti…
Unpaid director of Conservative Union Research Unit Ltd, which will provide rese
Unpaid director of Conservative Union Research Unit Ltd, which will provide research and briefings to Members on topics related to strengthe…
Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party.
Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party. Date interest arose: 28 July 2019 (Registered 11 January 2021; updated 30 July 2021)

Source · Members API · Last amended 19 May 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing241,23371.1%
Accommodation28,7048.5%
Office Costs26,8517.9%
MP Travel23,9587.1%
Staff Travel16,9295.0%
Total · 109 claims339,116100%
Showing 6 of 109·All 109 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 16 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 84,992 words
4 Sept 2024 → 15 Jul 2026
Written QsMembers API
492 tabled · 469 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£339,116 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL