What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on employment and national security.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Charlie Maynard.
Liberal Democrats MP for Witney.
Commons votes
361/526
69% attendance · top 62% of MPs
Party alignment
51%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
745
across 171 debates · 41,286 words
Written Qs
126
123 answered · 3 pending
Dispatch
3 Jun 2026
3 Jun 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
Charlie Maynard is the Liberal Democrat MP for Witney, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Chief Secretary to the Treasury).
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 Maynard broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | No | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
22 Apr
Pension Schemes
“Questioned why 24,000 pension quotations remain outstanding; challenged taxpayer paying for surge team costs; demanded clarity on Royal Mail scheme transition plan and timeline.”
23 Mar
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
“Opposes the Bill and supports Lords amendments, particularly raising the cap to £5,000; argues the £2,000 threshold will hit modest-income savers and the timing (2029) appears desi…”
17 Mar
Violence against Women and Girls
“Welcomes the independent legal adviser service as a positive step but questions whether the £3m-per-year funding is sufficient given the record backlog of over 12,500 sexual offenc…”
24 Feb
Charter for Budget Responsibility
“Supports reducing fiscal events but expresses concern that changes reduce scrutiny; advocates for more fundamental reform of UK budget processes following the Swedish model with pr…”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Maynard currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Maynard sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 31 | 24.6% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 27 | 21.4% |
| Ministry of Justice | 10 | 7.9% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 5.6% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 7 | 5.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 6 | 4.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 6 | 4.8% |
| Department for Transport | 6 | 4.8% |
Most recent.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy the level of resources of UK armed forces to play a full and active role in intercepting Russia’s Shadow Fleet and prevent them from being used to evade sanctions.
Awaiting answer.
When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he has taken to ensure the whole population, particularly those who are not natural users of smartphones, are able to access and use the services from the NHS app by 2028.
The Government is committed to delivering digital services that are accessible to all patients and has established a national change programme to ensure the NHS App is accessible to the whole population by 2028, including those who do not r…read full →
Register of interests.
Christopher Brotherton £10,000 |
Bradley Wickens £10,000 |
Al Breach £12,500 |
Alasdair Breach £12,500 |
Alasdair Breach £12,500 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 153,756 | 84.2% |
| Office Costs | 24,521 | 13.4% |
| MP Travel | 2,486 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | 1,086 | 0.6% |
| Staff Travel | 665 | 0.4% |
| Total · 53 claims | 182,514 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Maynard on the published Order Paper this week.
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 3 Jun 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 3 Jun 2026
SpeechesHansard · 41,286 words
8 Sept 2024 → 19 May 2026
8 Sept 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
126 tabled · 123 answered
126 tabled · 123 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
40 entries
40 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£182,514 · FY 24_25
£182,514 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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