North West Norfolk / data
James Wild · Conservative and Unionist Party · sitting since 12 Dec 2019 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
2326days
from 12 Dec 2019
Divisions
385
of 504 possible
Attendance
76%
119 absent / paired
Whip alignment
98%
vs party majority
Speeches
232
99 debates
Written Qs
381
381 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£229k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 112 claims
Interests
3
2 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 87 | |
| Economy | 82 | |
| Employment | 48 | |
| Crime & Policing | 42 | |
| Education | 33 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 23 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 22 | |
| Defence and Foreign Affairs | 20 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Policy | 32 | 54,194 |
| Economy Jobs | 56 | 44,973 |
| Cost Of Living | 21 | 15,084 |
| Transport | 6 | 14,016 |
| Social Care | 17 | 13,751 |
| Environment | 7 | 6,475 |
| Labour Market | 11 | 6,469 |
| Local Government | 16 | 5,581 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Rep… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third ReadingMPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dyin… | Free vote | Aye |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily st… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Government Procurement StrategySome £400 billion was spent on public procurement last year, so I would like to ask the Minister a question that I asked his predecessor over a year ago, which she was unable to an… Economy JobsTechnologyDefence | 46 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Draft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026The Exchequer Secretary played his own part in inspiring the next generation of athletes on social media during the recess. The regulations provide a time-limited exemption from in… Fiscal PolicyCulture CommunityEconomy Jobs | 285 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Cost of Heating OilI congratulate my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone), on securing the debate. In North West Norfolk, more than 20,000 households are off the… EnergyCost Of LivingUtilities | 360 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Hospital Trusts: PerformanceAt the Queen Elizabeth hospital in King’s Lynn, nearly half of patients are waiting more than 18 weeks from referral to treatment and the trust is now part of the national improvem… Health | 69 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI join the hon. and gallant Minister in paying tribute to our armed forces. After the Defence Secretary gave a press conference calling out this operation, Russia said that it pose… DefenceEnergy | 80 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Business of the HouseIt is six weeks since, at Prime Minister’s questions, I raised the case of my constituent who had three family members killed in a dangerous driving crime by a foreign offender, af… Local GovernmentEnergyCost Of Living | 97 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Local Government ReorganisationThe Government’s approach to devolution and local government reform has been chaotic and costly; the delay of the mayoral election in Norfolk and Suffolk is costing our counties £5… Local GovernmentHousingEconomy Jobs | 66 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Household Energy BillsTwenty thousand households across North West Norfolk and 140,000 across the county are off the gas grid and paying much higher prices for heating oil. Ministers are creating an exp… EnergyCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 70 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Household Energy Bills14. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce household energy bills. EnergyCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 13 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fuel DutyMadam Deputy Speaker, “In these difficult circumstances, while the cost of living remains high and with a backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty next year would be th… Cost Of LivingTransportFiscal Policy | 929 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Productivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsIf hon. Members want to intervene, they are welcome to do so. As my right hon. Friend said, small and medium-sized businesses across the east midlands and beyond are having to cope… Economy JobsTransportLocal Government | 228 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Productivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsWe can trade statistics, but the context for that was the 2009 financial crash, which led to a deficit of 12% to 15%. [Interruption.] The Government who came in were the coalition … Economy JobsTransportLocal Government | 191 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Productivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsI congratulate the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing the debate, and welcome the opportunity to speak on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition about what is not onl… Economy JobsTransportLocal Government | 368 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Productivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsI am looking at the House of Commons Library brief on the average productivity level. I cannot quite see the hon. Member’s point reflected in the chart that I am looking at, but I … Economy JobsTransportLocal Government | 474 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Finance (No. 2) BillI join the Minister in thanking hon. Members on both sides of the House who participated in the debate—there are rather more of them here than there have been throughout our procee… Fiscal PolicyAgricultureEconomy Jobs | 288 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury | 77 | 20.2% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 54 | 14.2% |
| Ministry of Justice | 39 | 10.2% |
| Department for Transport | 39 | 10.2% |
| Department for Education | 33 | 8.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 22 | 5.8% |
| Cabinet Office | 18 | 4.7% |
| Home Office | 17 | 4.5% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Transport | To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing the A47/A1101 Elm Road Junction scheme from the Road Investment Strategy pipeline on the level of road safety, congestion, and eco… | Answered |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the response of the Minister for Pensions of 23 March 2026, Official Report, column 95, on the National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pension Contributions) Bill, whether her est… | Answered |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the answer of the Minister for Care in response to the hon. Member for Bridgwater of 24 February 2026, Official Report, column 169 on Access to NHS Dental Service,… | Answered |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her proposed timeline is for the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. | Answered |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of the £53 million support package to be administered under the Crisis and Resilience Fund for off-gas grid households using heating oil will be allocated to Norfolk. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish a full timeline for the roll out of the Crisis Resilience Fund and when Local Authorities can start making payments to households. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of removing landfill tax exemptions relevant to ports on the viability of major industrial and green energy projects around UK waterways, including… | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what engagement her Department has had with (a) the British Ports Association, (b) individual port operators and (c) river and canal authorities regarding the proposal to remove landfill tax exemption… | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on UK ports and harbour authorities of removing the landfill tax exemption for dredged material and stabilisers used in the treatment of dredgings… | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the impact on Exchequer revenues of high net worth individuals leaving the UK in each year since 2024. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of support available to households using heating oil, in the context of rising global oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance has his department given to local authorities on making payments to households with Fuel Oil costs through the Crisis Resilience Fund. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of high net worth individuals who have left the UK in each year since 2024. | Answered |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the proposed removal of landfill tax exemptions for stabilisers used in dredged material, what assessment she has made of the potential environmental consequences of (a) delays to dr… | Answered |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish (a) constituency and (b) integrated care board level data on access to NHS dental services in North West Norfolk constituency. | Answered |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 64 | 21,859 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation | 38 | 5,020 | 2.2% |
| Staffing | 1 | 199,922 | 87.1% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 2,503 | 1.1% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 166 | 0.1% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 33 | 3,873 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 3,548 |
| Utilities | Accommodation | 26 | 2,564 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 11 | 2,189 |
| Bought-in services | Office Costs | 7 | 2,080 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 1,715 |
| Parking | Office Costs | 1 | 968 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 5 | 772 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 3 | 401 |
| Website hosting and design | Office Costs | 4 | 383 |
| Insurance - buildings | Accommodation | 1 | 268 |
| Newspapers, journals, magazines | Office Costs | 2 | 134 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 205 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 172 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 167 | Paid |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | XMA March 2025 | 167 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | PRONTAPRINT NORFOLK [200011725-8259] | 863 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 249 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 40 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 20 | Paid |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 27 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 84 | Paid |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | Canva App | 13 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Gas | 186 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 248 | Paid |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011726-1243] | 720 | Paid |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 103 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
4. Visits outside the UK1 entry
03 Feb 2026
Name of donor: (1) Horatius Advisory Ltd. (2) Deltroit Asset Management (UK) LLP
Address of donor: (1) 53 Davies Street, London W1K 5JH (2) 50 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JH
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) £1,375 contribution to travel, accommodation and associated costs of The Lords & Commons Cricket team (2) £1,375 contribution to travel, accommodation and associated costs of The Lords & Commons Cricket team visit to Australia.
Destination of visit: Australia (Melbourne and Sydney)
Dates of visit: 26 December 2025 to 6 January 2026
Purpose of visit: Building inter-Parliamentary relations with Australian MPs and Senators, competing for the Parliamentary Ashes and supporting English cricket.
(Registered 21 January 2026)
8. Miscellaneous2 entries
18 Apr 2024
Governor, King Edward VII Academy. This is an unpaid position on the Academy Committee.
Date interest arose: 3 November 2021
(Registered 8 November 2021)
18 Apr 2024
Member of the King’s Lynn Town Deal Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 29 January 2020
(Registered 30 January 2020)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 21 wards, 35 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bircham With Rudhams | Chris Morley | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 504 | 04 May 2023 |
| Brancaster | Tom De Winton | Conservative and Unionist Party | 421 | 04 May 2023 |
| Burnham Market Docking | Sam Sandell | Conservative and Unionist Party | 518 | 04 May 2023 |
| Clenchwarton | Steven David Bearshaw | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 443 | 04 May 2023 |
| Dersingham | Judy Collingham | Conservative and Unionist Party | 828 | 04 May 2023 |
| Dersingham | Tony Bubb | Conservative and Unionist Party | 813 | 04 May 2023 |
| Fairstead | Margaret Rose Wilkinson | Labour Party | 368 | 04 May 2023 |
| Fairstead | Steve Richard Everett | Labour Party | 330 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gayton Grimston | Bal Anota | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 681 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gayton Grimston | Michael de Whalley | Green Party of England and Wales | 732 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gaywood Chase | Joshua Adam Lowe | Labour Party | 227 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gaywood Clock | Alex Ware | Labour Party | 263 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gaywood North Bank | David Andrew Sayers | Liberal Democrats | 543 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gaywood North Bank | Rob Colwell | Liberal Democrats | 685 | 04 May 2023 |
| Gaywood North Bank | Sandra Elizabeth Collop | Labour Party | 504 | 04 May 2023 |
| Heacham | Andrew David Jamieson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 494 | 04 May 2023 |
| Heacham | Terry Parish | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,006 | 04 May 2023 |
| Hunstanton | Angie Dickinson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 609 | 04 May 2023 |
| Hunstanton | Paul Beal | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 522 | 04 May 2023 |
| Massingham With Castle Acre | Alistair Walter Beales | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 569 | 04 May 2023 |
| North Lynn | Ben Jones | Labour Party | 355 | 04 May 2023 |
| North Lynn | Micaela Rachel Bartrum | Labour Party | 329 | 04 May 2023 |
| Snettisham | Stuart Graham Dark | Conservative and Unionist Party | 413 | 04 May 2023 |
| South West Lynn | Alexandra Kemp | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 481 | 04 May 2023 |
| South West Lynn | Charles Edward Joyce | Labour Party | 357 | 04 May 2023 |
| Springwood | Jo Rust | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 330 | 04 May 2023 |
| Terrington | Paul Steven Kunes | Conservative and Unionist Party | 591 | 04 May 2023 |
| Terrington | Sandra Jane Squire | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 515 | 04 May 2023 |
| The Woottons | Paul Bland | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,039 | 04 May 2023 |
| The Woottons | Richard Coates | Conservative and Unionist Party | 842 | 04 May 2023 |
| The Woottons | Simon John Ring | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 953 | 04 May 2023 |
| Walsoken West Walton Walpole | Julian David Kirk | Conservative and Unionist Party | 706 | 04 May 2023 |
| Walsoken West Walton Walpole | Richard Blunt | Conservative and Unionist Party | 659 | 04 May 2023 |
| West Winch | Simon Leslie Nash | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 407 | 04 May 2023 |
| West Winch | Thomas Humphrey Julian Barclay | Conservative and Unionist Party | 422 | 04 May 2023 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 108,863 | Electorate 74,415 (2024) |
| Median age | 47 | years |
| Degree-educated | 23.6% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 95.2% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 65.9% | households |
| Private-rented | 19.1% | households |
| Social-rented | 14.9% | households |
| Employment rate | 53.8% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.