Whether any additional operational capacity has been introduced to address backlogs in War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims following the IT transition.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019
Ben Spencer.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Runnymede and Weybridge.
Commons votes
367/521
70% attendance · top 57% of MPs
Party alignment
28%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
404
across 150 debates · 91,919 words
Written Qs
249
242 answered · 7 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Conservative and Unionist Party MP in a politically split seat.
Dr Ben Spencer is the Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology).
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.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Spencer broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | Yes | vs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | No | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | No | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Women’s Health and Wellbeing: Online Censorship
“Platforms have a right to make commercial decisions about content, but should not hide behind the Online Safety Act; the real issue is whether social media should be regulated like…”
20 May
Child Protection Online
“Challenges Kendall over whether the government was forced into a social media ban during legislative proceedings rather than committing to it upfront.”
23 Mar
Financial Assistance to Industry
“Welcomes the motion as important recovery from significant investment losses in 2025, but argues it is insufficient without addressing VAT issues on early-access medicines and long…”
18 Mar
UK Research and Innovation
“Argues UK research and innovation is critical for defence; questions whether government has prioritised R&D investment across defence sectors like drones, space, cyber, and chips.”
None recorded
Spencer holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 83 | 33.3% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 42 | 16.9% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 36 | 14.5% |
| Department for Transport | 24 | 9.6% |
| Department for Education | 18 | 7.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 9 | 3.6% |
| Ministry of Defence | 7 | 2.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 6 | 2.4% |
Most recent.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of resourcing for War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim processing since the IT transition.
Awaiting answer.
What proportion of complaints relating to the War Pension Service and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme were upheld in each of the last three years.
Awaiting answer.
When she plans to respond to correspondence dated (a) 30 January 2026, (b) 30 March 2026 and (c) 7 May 2026 from the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge regarding a constituent, ref BS39139, MoJ Ref: MC131442.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Bansols Beta Ltd £10,000 money donated to FTL Club, an unincorporated association, to support my political activities. |
Carol and Clive Chase £6,000 money donated to FTL Club, an unincorporated association, to support my political activities. |
AirportsUK 18 March 2025 |
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Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donatio… |
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Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 228,059 | 86.8% |
| Office Costs | 29,171 | 11.1% |
| MP Travel | 4,049 | 1.5% |
| Staff Travel | 865 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | 600 | 0.2% |
| Total · 124 claims | 262,744 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jun | Topical slot — question of Spencer’s choice on the day. | Topical | Defence |
| Tue 2 Jun | Topical slot — question of Spencer’s choice on the day. | Topical | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Runnymede and Weybridge | 18,442 | 38.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Runnymede and Weybridge | 29,262 | 54.9% | Won |
| 2017 | Camberwell and Peckham | 7,349 | 12.8% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Runnymede and Weybridge.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben SpencerWON | Con | 18,442 | 38.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Runnymede and Weybridge →
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
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 91,919 words
18 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
18 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
249 tabled · 242 answered
249 tabled · 242 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£262,744 · FY 24_25
£262,744 · FY 24_25
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