Geoffrey Cox
MP for Torridge and Tavistock
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Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Family Farming in Devon — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
03 December 2024
Responding: Daniel Zeichner
Main Concerns
["Cox is concerned about the financial hardships faced by family farms in Devon due to falling farm incomes, reductions in basic farm payments, and delays in environmental land management schemes. He cited specific figures such as a 68% drop in dairy farm business income and a £7,200 cap on delinked payments. The MP also highlighted the negative impact of reclassification of double-cab pick-up trucks and inheritance tax changes. Cox emphasized the importance of family farms to Devon's rural economy and heritage."]
Specific Asks
['Cox asks the government to resume capital grants, provide more support for farmers affected by employer national insurance contributions and minimum wage increases, and implement the Fursdon review recommendations fully.']
Farming on Dartmoor — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
18 April 2023
Responding: Mark Spencer
Main Concerns
["Farmers on Dartmoor face significant challenges due to Natural England's proposed changes to higher level stewardship arrangements, which would require complete removal of winter grazing and a dramatic reduction in summer grazing levels. This sudden announcement without consultation has caused uncertainty and stress among farming communities that depend on the moor for their livelihoods. Geoffrey Cox emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural and social heritage associated with hefted flocks and Dartmoor ponies, which are at risk if winter grazing is eliminated entirely."]
Specific Asks
["Cox called on the Minister to support an independent facilitation process to review the contesting arguments and balance the competing public interests. He also urged the Government to design environmental land management schemes tailored to upland areas that incentivize practices beneficial for both Natural England's objectives and preserving viable farm businesses."]
Food and Farming: Devon and Cornwall
23 February 2022
Responding: Victoria Prentis
Main Concerns
["Cox is concerned about the unpredictability and uncertainty faced by agriculture in Devon and Cornwall due to the implications of the Agriculture Act 2020 and changes in trading relationships after Brexit. He highlights the significant proportion of Devon's economy that relies on food production and raises concerns over the reduction of direct payments to farmers, which could lead to a loss of £10,000 per farm without these payments. Cox also mentions the growing chorus of concern from industry bodies like the Tenant Farmers Association about current government plans, noting the potential impact on upland farming."]
Specific Asks
['Cox calls for greater investment in farmers and the creation of new markets for British produce around the world through a bold vision of a British agricultural export agency. He also urges the Government to ensure that policies are designed to lift farmers and support them in making the most of market opportunities, while maintaining a conviction at the heart of government regarding the importance of British farming.']
Farming Road Map and Profitability Review
24 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2026-01-21
21 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2025-12-17
17 December 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm that they will not push their remedial order to a vote until the Supreme Court has finally ruled, considering the potential legal implications of proceeding without full dete...
China Spying Case 2025-10-28
28 October 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Calls for transparency regarding the China spy case, including the release of minutes from meetings involving the National Security Adviser on 1 September 2025. The case against two alleged Chinese sp...
Farming
04 March 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government understands that farming drives rural Britain, generating jobs and growth. The debate aims to support British farming by investing in farmers through a £2.4 billion annual budget, shift...
Immigration and Asylum Bill - Clause dealing with Rwanda
12 December 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government are implementing measures to reduce illegal immigration, noting that small boat arrivals across the Channel have decreased by a third while they increased in other European regions such...
Northern Ireland
22 March 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to approve the draft regulations, emphasising that it addresses democratic deficit and restores balance under the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. Expresses hope for an age of prosperity in Northe...
UK Bill Name (Assuming a specific bill name is provided) - Clause 4
13 July 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves amendment to require parliamentary approval for bringing into force any provisions of the Act, ensuring democratic oversight and preventing executive overreach in matters related to movement of ...
Electoral Reform Bill - Clause 2, Amendment 2, New clause 1-5
13 September 2021
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendments and new clauses proposed by Eleanor Laing aim to reform the electoral process in several ways: first, they seek to shorten the period between general elections from five years plus an a...
Petitions
08 May 2024
The petition highlights the dilapidated state of unclassified and classified unnumbered roads in Torridge and West Devon, which have suffered after severe winters and rains, necessitating comprehensiv...
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Attendance
42.9%
42 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
28
28.6% of votes
No Votes
14
14.3% of votes
Abstentions
56
57.1% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
0
PMQs Asked
0
Ministerial Questions Asked
9
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+85% above average
This MP:
9
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-38% below average
This MP:
42.9
Average:
69.2
Important Context
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About This Page
This page tracks Geoffrey Cox's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.