Conservative and Unionist Party MP for South West Wiltshire.
The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison is the Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Murrison broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The absence of the Defence Investment Plan and Defence Readiness Bill from the King's Speech represents a concerning vacuum in defence planning and industrial strategy at a time of…”
“Challenged the Bill on grounds of public expectations of restraint, citing a 13-19% payroll hike and questioning whether ministers should be reduced rather than increased.”
“Acknowledged infrastructure improvements but emphasized GP burnout and early retirements due to administrative burden; called for bureaucracy reduction to retain experienced practi…”
“Government's failure to publish the defence investment plan is a serious obstacle to private sector investment in the defence industry.”
Select, joint and other committees Murrison currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
| Finance Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Murrison sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 31 | 33.0% |
| Home Office | 10 | 10.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 9 | 9.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 9 | 9.6% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 8 | 8.5% |
| Department for Transport | 8 | 8.5% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 6 | 6.4% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 6 | 6.4% |
What (a) training and (b) certification (i) police drone operators and (ii) drone operators in general are required to undertake.
The Home Office provided £10.6m to NPAS in FY2025/26. In addition, the Home Office has committed £34.5m to NPAS to support the replacement of 7 helicopters. For further information on annual grant information for NPAS, the Government via th…read full →
What guidance she has issued on the merits of drones versus police helicopters.
The Home Office provided £10.6m to NPAS in FY2025/26. In addition, the Home Office has committed £34.5m to NPAS to support the replacement of 7 helicopters. For further information on annual grant information for NPAS, the Government via th…read full →
What the annual budget of the National Police Air Service was in each year for which records are available.
The Home Office provided £10.6m to NPAS in FY2025/26. In addition, the Home Office has committed £34.5m to NPAS to support the replacement of 7 helicopters. For further information on annual grant information for NPAS, the Government via th…read full →
What the cost was of the National Police Air Service Eurocopter programme.
The Home Office provided £10.6m to NPAS in FY2025/26. In addition, the Home Office has committed £34.5m to NPAS to support the replacement of 7 helicopters. For further information on annual grant information for NPAS, the Government via th…read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 153,988 | 89.6% |
| Office Costs | 9,409 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation | 5,469 | 3.2% |
| MP Travel | 3,083 | 1.8% |
| Total · 108 claims | 171,949 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Murrison on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South West Wiltshire | 15,617 | 33.8% | Won |
| 2019 | South West Wiltshire | 33,038 | 60.2% | Won |
| 2017 | South West Wiltshire | 32,841 | 60.0% | Won |
| 2015 | South West Wiltshire | 27,198 | 52.7% | Won |
| 2010 | South West Wiltshire | 25,321 | 51.7% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew MurrisonWON | Con | 15,617 | 33.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South West Wiltshire →