What discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015
James Cartlidge.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for South Suffolk.
Commons votes
379/521
73% attendance · top 51% of MPs
Party alignment
36%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
246
across 104 debates · 63,152 words
Written Qs
3,185
3,177 answered · 8 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Conservative and Unionist Party MP in Green Party of England and Wales-controlled territory.
James Cartlidge is the Conservative MP for South Suffolk, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence.
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 Cartlidge broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Report Stage: Amendment (a) to New Clause 10 | No | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Closure motion | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
20 May
Defence Readiness
“The Government must urgently publish the Defence Readiness Bill and Defence Investment Plan, commit to 3% GDP defence spending, and scrap the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to prot…”
24 Mar
Defence
“Defence Investment Plan delay is creating procurement freeze and defence industry collapse; UK must spend 3% GDP on defence this Parliament, funded by two-child cap and redirecting…”
23 Mar
Middle East
“Welcomes air defence capabilities but criticises government double standards on US base access, questions delays in confirming Diego Garcia attack, demands accelerated procurement …”
16 Mar
Defence Investment Plan
“The publication date matters crucially because purdah begins after 26 March, which would delay release until May; the Secretary of State must give a straight yes-or-no answer.”
None recorded
Cartlidge holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 2,790 | 87.6% |
| Treasury | 92 | 2.9% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 56 | 1.8% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 54 | 1.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 31 | 1.0% |
| Cabinet Office | 25 | 0.8% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 21 | 0.7% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 20 | 0.6% |
Most recent.
Whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in South Suffolk constituency.
Awaiting answer.
What progress he has made on introducing new consumer protections for heating oil customers.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Dr Sarah Ingham Sponsorship of a fundraising dinner, value £2,005.90 |
James Uffindell £5,000 donation towards the provision of a member of staff |
Dr Sarah Ingham £5,000 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 21 Oct 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 223,968 | 79.6% |
| Accommodation | 36,599 | 13.0% |
| Office Costs | 14,924 | 5.3% |
| Staff Travel | 3,155 | 1.1% |
| MP Travel | 2,618 | 0.9% |
| Total · 144 claims | 281,292 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Cartlidge on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Suffolk | 16,082 | 33.0% | Won |
| 2019 | South Suffolk | 33,270 | 62.2% | Won |
| 2017 | South Suffolk | 32,829 | 60.5% | Won |
| 2015 | South Suffolk | 27,546 | 53.1% | Won |
2024 — full result, South Suffolk.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James CartlidgeWON | Con | 16,082 | 33.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South Suffolk →
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 · 63,152 words
17 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
3,185 tabled · 3,177 answered
3,185 tabled · 3,177 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
3 entries
3 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£281,292 · FY 24_25
£281,292 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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