The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015

Kit Malthouse.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for North West Hampshire.

Kit Malthouse
PlaceNorth West Hampshire
Blueskykitmalthouse.bsky.social
ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
386/521
74% attendance · top 47% of MPs
Party alignment
10%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
484
across 157 debates · 66,049 words
Written Qs
25
24 answered · 1 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.

The Rt Hon Kit Malthouse is the Conservative MP for North West Hampshire, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.

§ 01Voting record.386 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

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.

Taxation89
Economy76
Employment44
Education35
Crime & Policing31
Constitution and Democracy28
Pensions20
Housing19

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Malthouse broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
17 Jun 2025Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1Yes
vs party
17 Jun 2025Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106No
vs party
13 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment (b) to New Clause 14No
vs party
§ 02Speeches.484 contributions · 157 debates · 66,049 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Social Care37,326
Health33,853
Economy & Jobs17,311
Defence13,574
Fiscal Policy9,292
Other7,443
Immigration6,842
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

21 May

Middle East

Accuses government of gaslighting over Israel-Palestine; notes ongoing killings, settlement expansion, and humanitarian collapse while UK continues trade and support.

212 words·Read
21 May

Steel Strategy

Warns manufacturing businesses are suffering; urges extension of transition period to two years to allow UK steel capacity to grow and quotas to be set fairly.

151 words·Read
14 Apr

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

Acknowledges Minister's commitment but presses for confirmation that legislation will occur before summer recess, clarity on effective dates for increased awards, and confirmation

124 words·Read
13 Apr

Middle East

Words about Lebanon from House have no impact on Israeli Government; UK should defend Lebanese civilians as it defends others in the region; Lebanon has a right to exist.

152 words·Read
Showing 4 of 484·All 484 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.1 current appointment

Current memberships.

Select, joint and other committees Malthouse currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.

CommitteeRoleType
Science, Innovation and Technology CommitteeMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Malthouse sits on one.

§ 04Written questions.25 tabled · 24 answered · 12 Sept 2024 → 29 May 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero936.0%
Department of Health and Social Care624.0%
Department for Business and Trade312.0%
Cabinet Office28.0%
Wales Office14.0%
Women and Equalities14.0%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs14.0%
Department for Work and Pensions14.0%

Most recent.

29 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

What assessment he has made of the progress of the New Hospital Programme.

Awaiting answer.

15 Apr 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

What information his Department holds on where licenced donor animal blood is sourced from to develop animal blood-enriched agar for use across the NHS; and if he will make a statement about the importance of sustainable national supply of this material

The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Su…read full →

15 Apr 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

What assessment his Department has made of the level of resilience of UK donor animal blood supply for diagnostic use across the NHS and the need for continuous supply.

The Department recognises that animal blood-enriched agar is a critical component in microbiological diagnostics, and we recognise the importance of a sustainable and secure supply of such materials.There are a number of suppliers on NHS Su…read full →

15 Apr 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

What role animal blood-enriched agar plays in (a) bacterial culture, (b) antimicrobial susceptibility testing, (c) AMR surveillance and (d) the recent meningitis outbreak.

The Department supports the use of validated laboratory methods to ensure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and robust surveillance, while encouraging the development and adoption of suitable alternatives where these can be used safe…read full →

Showing 4 of 25·All 25 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.6 declared interests · £293k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Remuneration: £25,000 a year
Remuneration: £25,000 a year From: 1 July 2025. Hours: 35 hrs a month Hours worked between 10-35 hours/month (Registered 12 August 2025)
Role, work or services: Chairman and Director
Role, work or services: Chairman and Director From: 1 July 2025. Payer: County Asset Finance Limited (Finance company), Midland Court, Cen…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
Name of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Address of donor: private Estimate of the probable value (or amount of an…
Name of company or organisation: Lockhouse Systems Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Lockhouse Systems Ltd Nature of business: Software and Technology Development Interest held: from 8 Octob…
Name of company or organisation: County Finance Group Ltd
Name of company or organisation: County Finance Group Ltd Nature of business: Provision of equipment finance (Registered 2 June 2015)
Showing 5 of 6·All 6 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing244,30483.4%
Accommodation33,12711.3%
Office Costs13,5914.6%
MP Travel1,7570.6%
Staff Travel2350.1%
Total · 56 claims293,014100%
Showing 5 of 56·All 56 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Malthouse on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 07Electoral history.4 contests · 2015, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024North West Hampshire17,77035.0%Won
2019North West Hampshire36,59162.1%Won
2017North West Hampshire36,47162.1%Won
2015North West Hampshire32,05258.1%Won

2024 — full result, North West Hampshire.

CandidateVotes%
Kit MalthouseWONCon17,77035.0

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North West Hampshire

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
SpeechesHansard · 66,049 words
17 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
25 tabled · 24 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£293,014 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL