Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1670 on SS Tilawa, if she will make a designation to protect the wreck of the SS Tilawa.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 6 May 2010
Bob Blackman.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Harrow East.
Commons votes
400/521
77% attendance · top 40% of MPs
Party alignment
39%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
362
across 247 debates · 62,042 words
Written Qs
258
246 answered · 12 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
Bob Blackman is the Conservative MP for Harrow East, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Blackman 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 |
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Business of the House
“Advocated for swift delivery of statutory instrument to complete abolition of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and requested Government time for backbench business committee debates.”
19 May
Speaker’s Statement
“Committed to ensuring backbenchers can debate issues of their choosing and seeking rapid committee establishment through swift appointment of whip-nominated members.”
14 May
National Security
“Proscription of IRGC is overdue; demands action against Iranian-linked charities, assets, and asks why the Iranian embassy remains open despite funding and organising threats to Je…”
28 Apr
Select Committee Statements
“Chair of the Backbench Business Committee welcomed the changes, particularly the extension of statement deadlines and alignment of committee tenure, while cautiously noting the gov…”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Blackman 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Administration Committee | Member | Select |
| Backbench Business Committee | Chair | Select |
| Backbench Business Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Holds a chair
Blackman chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 101 | 39.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 56 | 21.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 16 | 6.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 15 | 5.8% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 14 | 5.4% |
| Home Office | 9 | 3.5% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 9 | 3.5% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 8 | 3.1% |
Most recent.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what representations she has made to the Bangladeshi authorities on protecting those communities.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the security of Hindu and other religious minority communities in Bangladesh following the February 2026 election; and what representations she has made to the Bangladeshi authorities on protecting those communities.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 10 March in response to Question 112260.
With reference to the Answer of 4 February 2026 to Question 907723 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, how much was spent on digital ID receive in the 2025-2026 financial year; and what is the proposed spend for the 2026-2027 financial year.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Mr Siavosh Rajabi 13 March 2026 |
Ascot 5 September 2025 |
The Football Association 21 March 2025 |
The Football Association 24 March 2025 to 24 March 2025 |
Dreamax Healthcare Private Limited Name of donor: Dreamax Healthcare Private Limited
Address of donor: 22, Satya Vihar, Lalkothi, Jaipur (Raj.)-302015
Estimate of the probab… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 268,549 | 85.4% |
| Office Costs | 44,143 | 14.0% |
| MP Travel | 1,290 | 0.4% |
| Staff Travel | 539 | 0.2% |
| Total · 146 claims | 314,520 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. | Tabled | Prime Minister |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Harrow East | 25,466 | 53.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Harrow East | 26,935 | 54.4% | Won |
| 2017 | Harrow East | 25,129 | 49.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Harrow East | 24,668 | 50.3% | Won |
| 2010 | Harrow East | 21,435 | 44.6% | Won |
2024 — full result, Harrow East.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob BlackmanWON | Con | 25,466 | 53.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Harrow East →
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 · 62,042 words
22 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
22 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
258 tabled · 246 answered
258 tabled · 246 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
4 current
4 current
RegisterMembers API
12 entries
12 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£314,520 · FY 24_25
£314,520 · FY 24_25
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