Conservative and Unionist Party MP for East Hampshire.
The Rt Hon Damian Hinds is the Conservative MP for East Hampshire, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Hinds 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
“Praises the minister's work and welcomes the increase in unethical research awards, but seeks clarification on evidence standards for severe psychological harm claims and calls for…”
“Supports statutory phone ban but argues 'not seen, not heard' approach is ineffective; calls for immediate social media ban without further consultation, noting other countries hav…”
“Accepts falling rolls is national problem but warns effects will be 'magnified' in small rural schools; argues funding formula must shift away from per-capita model to protect rura…”
“Strongly opposed to the levy; argues it prices out tourists, worsens UK competitiveness (UK already ranks 113th for price), hits already-struggling hospitality sector, and should b…”
Select, joint and other committees Hinds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culture, Media and Sport Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Hinds sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 219 | 50.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 53 | 12.1% |
| Treasury | 53 | 12.1% |
| Ministry of Justice | 25 | 5.7% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 19 | 4.3% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 15 | 3.4% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 14 | 3.2% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 14 | 3.2% |
Innovation and Technology, with reference to CityFibre's press release entitled CityFibre and BDUK agree changes to Project Gigabit rollout following increase in commercial build, published on 26 May 2026, what the net change in Government spending on full fibre connectivity is expected to be for (a) East Hampshire constituency, (b) Hampshire and (c) England as a result of the re-scope of Project Gigabit.
Awaiting answer.
What guidance her Department provides on the applicability of Normal Way of Working as a criterion for use of a computer for (a) GCSE and (b) A Level, for pupils who do not have a related physical disability or learning difficulty.
Awaiting answer.
Whether her department has concluded its review into the Energy Saving Materials Framework; and when a decision is expected regarding the extension of its current sunset clause of March 2027.
Awaiting answer.
If she will take further steps to reform the data collection methodology in order to (a) increase the accuracy and (b) reduce the statistical range in reporting the prevalence of (i) 25% extra time, (ii) use of a computer and (c) other access arrangements in (A) GCSE and (B) A Level entries.
Awaiting answer.
Google UK Ltd 3 April 2025 |
Type of land/property: Residential property (annex to residential property)
Type of land/property: Residential property (annex to residential property)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Hampshire
Interest held: fr… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 177,198 | 80.6% |
| Accommodation | 33,323 | 15.2% |
| Office Costs | 4,980 | 2.3% |
| MP Travel | 2,476 | 1.1% |
| Staff Travel | 1,810 | 0.8% |
| Total · 132 claims | 219,786 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hinds on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | East Hampshire | 18,509 | 37.0% | Won |
| 2019 | East Hampshire | 33,446 | 58.8% | Won |
| 2017 | East Hampshire | 35,263 | 63.6% | Won |
| 2015 | East Hampshire | 31,334 | 60.7% | Won |
| 2010 | East Hampshire | 29,137 | 56.8% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian HindsWON | Con | 18,509 | 37.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see East Hampshire →