The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 6 May 2010

Mark Garnier.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Wyre Forest.

Commons votes
384/521
74% attendance · top 48% of MPs
Party alignment
13%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
336
across 101 debates · 96,008 words
Written Qs
201
200 answered · 1 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Aligned with their council.

Mark Garnier is the Conservative MP for Wyre Forest, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Economic Secretary (Treasury), and Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Work and Pensions).

§ 01Voting record.384 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.

Taxation78
Economy71
Employment48
Crime & Policing34
Education34
Constitution and Democracy25
Housing20
Pensions20

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

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

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
13 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2No
vs party
13 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment (b) to New Clause 14No
vs party
20 Jun 2025Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16No
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.336 contributions · 101 debates · 96,008 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs77,301
Fiscal Policy61,454
Labour Market24,451
Social Care21,782
Local Government14,206
Energy10,047
Technology8,305
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

28 Apr

Pension Schemes Bill

Mandation sets a dangerous precedent for state interference in private savings beyond pensions, threatening the relationship between state and individual citizens.

168 words·Read
28 Apr

Global Trade: Support for Businesses

Financial services sector hampered by regulatory overinterpretation; seeks assurance that financial services Bill will ease anti-money laundering rules and risk asset classificatio

119 words·Read
27 Apr

Pension Schemes Bill

The government is reneging on the voluntary Mansion House accord by imposing mandation, violating the principle that trustees have an unqualified duty to maximise member returns.

110 words·Read
27 Apr

State Pension Age Changes: Compensation

Acknowledges the Government's pragmatic choice to reject compensation on cost grounds, but uses that logic to press for removal of clause 40 in the Pension Schemes Bill.

68 words·Read
Showing 4 of 336·All 336 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Garnier holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.201 tabled · 200 answered · 4 Oct 2024 → 29 May 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Treasury7939.3%
Department for Work and Pensions2813.9%
Department for Education2612.9%
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero2210.9%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government105.0%
Department for Business and Trade105.0%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology73.5%
Department for Transport52.5%

Most recent.

29 May 2026·Treasury·Pending

What is the status of National Wealth Fund Bill.

Awaiting answer.

13 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered

What steps he is taking to ensure that the prosecution and processes that support sexual offence cases, are compliant with the Victims’ Code.

The Victims’ Code sets out what victims can expect from the criminal justice system. The Ministry of Justice recently consulted on a draft Victims’ Code (this closed on 30 April) and the Department is currently analysing the consultation re…read full →

13 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered

What steps he is taking to expedite cases involving sexual offences.

The Government inherited a justice system in crisis with a record and rising number of criminal cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court. Victims are facing unacceptable delays and without action, the situation will continue to spiral, …read full →

17 Apr 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

Innovation and Technology, how her Department prioritises British businesses in its procurement of space sector contracts.

The Government is committed to supporting high-growth British space businesses. The new Procurement Act introduces a simpler and more transparent system that supports small businesses and enables contracting authorities to recognise quality…read full →

Showing 4 of 201·All 201 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.27 declared interests · £262k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Payment: £2,000 Additional work as chair of the audit committee of Super Sharp,
Payment: £2,000 Additional work as chair of the audit committee of Super Sharp, to meet with auditors for an annual audit. Received on: 3 F…
Payment: £10,620 Payment as a result of a business referral.
Payment: £10,620 Payment as a result of a business referral. Received on: 23 October 2025. Hours: 1 hr (A balance of £1,393.44 was paid on …
Payment: £2,000 One day additional work for Super Sharp Space Systems as non exe
Payment: £2,000 One day additional work for Super Sharp Space Systems as non executive director Received on: 2 June 2025. Hours: 10 hrs. (…
Payment: £15,000
Payment: £15,000 Received on: 24 May 2024. Hours: No additional hours. (This is in relation to an outstanding payment owed since 31 August…
Remuneration: Growth shares relating to the business, number still to be determi
Remuneration: Growth shares relating to the business, number still to be determined. This is in lieu of payment until such time as the compa…
Showing 5 of 27·All 27 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Feb 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing207,26379.0%
Accommodation29,06811.1%
Office Costs19,7807.5%
MP Travel5,3782.0%
Staff Travel9200.4%
Total · 80 claims262,409100%
Showing 5 of 80·All 80 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

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

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

§ 07Electoral history.5 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Wyre Forest14,48932.1%Won
2019Wyre Forest32,96065.2%Won
2017Wyre Forest29,85958.4%Won
2015Wyre Forest22,39445.3%Won
2010Wyre Forest18,79336.9%Won

2024 — full result, Wyre Forest.

CandidateVotes%
Mark GarnierWONCon14,48932.1

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Wyre Forest

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 · 96,008 words
23 Jul 2024 → 28 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
201 tabled · 200 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
27 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£262,409 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL