David Gauke Portrait

David Gauke

Independent - Former Member for South West Hertfordshire

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 6th November 2019 (Defeated)


David Gauke is not a member of any APPGs
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
8th Jan 2018 - 24th Jul 2019
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
11th Jun 2017 - 8th Jan 2018
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
14th Jul 2016 - 11th Jun 2017
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
15th Jul 2014 - 14th Jul 2016
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
13th May 2010 - 15th Jul 2014
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
3rd Jul 2007 - 6th May 2010
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
9th Nov 2009 - 7th Dec 2009
Treasury Committee
13th Feb 2006 - 17th Jul 2007
Procedure Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 11th Jun 2007


Division Voting information

David Gauke has voted in 2521 divisions, and 19 times against the majority of their Party.

3 Sep 2019 - European Union (Withdrawal) - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 20 Conservative Aye votes vs 286 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 301
14 Mar 2019 - UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 112 Conservative Aye votes vs 188 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 412 Noes - 202
13 Mar 2019 - UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 66 Conservative No votes vs 149 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 374
16 Jul 2018 - European Statutory Instruments Committee - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Conservative Aye votes vs 52 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 53
31 Jan 2018 - Restoration and Renewal (Report of the Joint Committee) - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 66 Conservative Aye votes vs 164 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 236 Noes - 220
31 Jan 2018 - Restoration and Renewal (Report of the Joint Committee) - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 68 Conservative Aye votes vs 166 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 234 Noes - 185
24 Nov 2014 - Recall of MPs Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 63 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 236 Noes - 65
21 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 124 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 161
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 99 Conservative No votes vs 121 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 340
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 95 Conservative No votes vs 125 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 339
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 92 Conservative No votes vs 126 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 321
5 Feb 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 131 Conservative Aye votes vs 139 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 400 Noes - 175
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 65 Conservative No votes vs 77 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative No votes vs 110 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Conservative No votes vs 80 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 98 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative No votes vs 103 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
6 May 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
David Gauke voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 36 Conservative Aye votes vs 48 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 0 Noes - 0
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All Debates

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Rob Marris (Labour)
(94 debate interactions)
John Bercow (Speaker)
(74 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(3045 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(550 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(263 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(37 debate contributions)
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South West Hertfordshire Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

David Gauke has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by David Gauke

David Gauke has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by David Gauke, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


David Gauke has not been granted any Urgent Questions

David Gauke has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

24 Bills introduced by David Gauke

Introduced: 20th March 2018

A Bill to make provision about whiplash claims and the personal injury discount rate.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 20th December 2018 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 21st June 2018

To make certain acts of voyeurism an offence, and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 12th February 2019 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 23rd May 2018

A Bill to make provision about the judiciary and the functions of the staff of courts and tribunals

This Bill received Royal Assent on 20th December 2018 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 11th April 2016

A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 15th September 2016 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 11th April 2016

A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 15th September 2016 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 4th July 2016

A Bill To Authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2017; to authorise both the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund and the application of income for that year; and to appropriate the supply authorised for that year by this Act and by the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2016.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 20th July 2016 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 2nd March 2016

This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th March 2016 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 14th July 2015

A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 18th November 2015 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 14th July 2015

This Bill received Royal Assent on 21st July 2015 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 23rd March 2015

A Bill To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 26th March 2015 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 4th December 2014

A Bill to make provision about stamp duty land tax on residential property transactions; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 12th February 2015 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 7th July 2014

To authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2015; to authorise both the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund and the application of income for that year; and to appropriate the supply authorised for that year by this Act and by the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2014.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2014 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 1st April 2014

A Bill To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating tothe National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision inconnection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2014 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 1st April 2014

A Bill To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating tothe National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision inconnection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2014 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 15th April 2013

A Bill To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 25th March 2013

A Bill To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 6th March 2013

This Bill received Royal Assent on 26th March 2013 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 16th April 2012

To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2012 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 26th March 2012

To grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 17th July 2012 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 28th June 2010

Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 27 July. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). The annual Finance Bill encompasses all the changes to be made to tax law for the year. Its formal description is "a Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance."

This Bill received Royal Assent on 27th July 2010 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 29th March 2011

This Bill received Royal Assent on 19th July 2011 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 15th September 2010

This Bill received Royal Assent on 16th December 2010 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 1st May 2019

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to provide for online procedures in civil and family courts in England and Wales in the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal and in employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal

Lords Completed
Commons - 60%

Last Event - Committee Stage: House Of Commons
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Introduced: 13th June 2019

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to Make in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales provision about divorce, dissolution and separation; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 80%

Last Event - Committee Stage: House Of Commons
Tuesday 2nd July 2019

1 Bill co-sponsored by David Gauke

European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019
Sponsor - Hilary Benn (Lab)


David Gauke has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament