Portrait of Sir Mark Tami

Member of Parliament

Sir Mark Tami

Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside

Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)

At a glanceSir Mark Tami is a Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside, and has represented the seat for 25 years, 1 month. They currently serve as Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons). They have cast 530 votes in Commons divisions (92% attendance), tabled 261 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.

Votes cast530
Attendance92%
Voted Aye273
Voted No257
Voted with party100%
Rebellions0

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Sir Mark Tami did not vote in 45. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.

Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.

Biographyfrom Parliament
The Rt Hon Sir Mark Tami is the Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001.
He currently holds the Government post of Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons).
Current roles6 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
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Register of financial interests2 entries

From the official Register; shown as registered.

Family members engaged in third-party lobbying1
  • Oscar Tami employed as Lobbyist (registered 22 Jun 2022)
Family members employed1
  • Sally Tami employed

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.uk.

Written questions261 tabled
Rare Cancers: Clinical Trials 19 Dec 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much funding her Department has provided for research that has led to clinical trials for (a) paediatric cancer, (b) neuroblastoma and (c) other rare cancers in each of the last five years.

Answer · 8 Jan 2024

The information requested is shown in the attached table.

Poverty: North Wales 14 Nov 2023 · Department for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate he has made of the number of (a) adults and (b) children living in destitution in each constituency in North Wales.

Answer · 21 Nov 2023

No assessment has been made of the number of adults and children living in destitution in North Wales. This government is committed to reducing poverty, including child poverty, and supporting low-income families and has overseen significant falls in abso...

Graft versus Host Disease: Clinical Trials 13 Nov 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to support (a) IMPACT, (b) AGAVE and (c) other clinical trials for new Graft-versus-host disease treatments.

Answer · 22 Nov 2023

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have received funding from the Department to set up a process for manufacturing and supplying mesenchymal stromal cells for the treatment of Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). This process has been set up and the first batc...

Graft versus Host Disease: Medical Treatments 13 Nov 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that (a) NICE, (b) NHS England and (c) he pharmaceutical industry work together to increase patient access to new therapies for Graft-versus-host

Answer · 22 Nov 2023

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing authoritative, evidence-based guidance for the National Health Service on whether new medicines represent a clinically- and cost-effective use ...

Clinical Trials 13 Nov 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that (a) new clinical trials have the support they need to recruit patients and (b) patients are made aware of clinical trials as a potential way

Answer · 16 Nov 2023

The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). NIHR invests in expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services to support recruitment to clinical trials. The NIHR Clin...

Blood: Medical Equipment 13 Nov 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy apheresis capacity; and what plans her Department has to increase that capacity.

Answer · 23 Nov 2023

The NHS England Specialised Commissioning, via the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Reference Group (CRG), is undertaking an assessment of the available apheresis capacity across England, working with NHS Blood and Transplant. The first phase of this asses...

Graft versus Host Disease: Medical Treatments 13 Nov 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to address regional disparities in access to newer treatments for Graft-versus-host disease.

Answer · 22 Nov 2023

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body responsible for developing authoritative, evidence-based guidance for the National Health Service on whether new medicines represent a clinically- and cost-effective use ...

Commercial Clinical Trials in the UK Review 19 Oct 2023 · Department of Health and Social Care

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to ensure that implementation of the recommendations made in the Lord O’Shaughnessy review of commercial clinical trials in the UK takes into account the particular need

Answer · 23 Oct 2023

The Government will publish a full response to the Lord O’Shaughnessy independent review into commercial clinical trials in autumn 2023. The response will include an update on progress and implementation of the initial five headline commitments and founda...

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Early day motions32 tabled
21 Oct 2022 Support for mortgage interest 30 sig.
23 Mar 2022 Domestic heating oil 24 sig.
9 Feb 2021 Glue traps 26 sig.
12 May 2020 Refunds for travel cancelled due to covid-19 20 sig.
30 Jan 2020 Universal credit and state pension transition 79 sig.
11 Jan 2019 FIONA CHANNON 22 sig.
Speeches in the chamber1,067 on record

15 Mar 2024   Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill

Smaller companies are often put off because the cost of tendering for such contracts is so high that failing to win the contract could have a really detrimental impact on the business as a whole.

15 Mar 2024   Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

My hon. Friend is making a very powerful case. If someone smuggling drugs or arms is caught, the penalties are severe. For smuggling kittens or puppies, the penalties are virtually non-existent, let alone the enforcement.

27 Feb 2024   Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

I thank the Minister for giving way again. One problem is that many of these companies encouraged buyers to use their lawyers, who did not point out some of the pitfalls of leasehold properties.

27 Feb 2024   Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

On the point made by the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), Bellway is certainly a company that has done this. Indeed, many people did not even realise that they had a leasehold house and only found out quite a while afterwards wh…

23 Feb 2024   Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill

A very modern parent.

23 Feb 2024   Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill

The thing that really surprised me was that Wembley is not just your average stadium; it is a purpose-built stadium that we would expect to have the best security, yet that number of people were able to get through. As my hon. Friend said,…

22 Feb 2024   Heart and Circulatory Diseases: Premature Deaths

The right hon. Lady is making an important point. This should not be a bolt-on. It should be part and parcel of the treatment. We tend to address the physical side of the illness, open the door and away we go, and we do not ask people abou…

22 Feb 2024   Heart and Circulatory Diseases: Premature Deaths

The hon. Gentleman mentioned the work of Harefield Hospital. My son has been at Harefield for four months after having a heart transplant just before Christmas; it has been a very traumatic time. I would like to place on record the incredi…

22 Feb 2024   Civil Nuclear Road Map

Will the Minister give way?

22 Feb 2024   Civil Nuclear Road Map

I have been to Finland and seen its waste repository. It is not rocket science—it is not that difficult. We have put this off for years and years. The argument always used against the industry is, “There is no answer to the waste.” Well, t…

22 Feb 2024   Civil Nuclear Road Map

I promise the hon. Member that I will not. As someone who is very pro-nuclear, I believe that one big issue is that we have loads of reviews, and identify all the problems and what we will do, and then never actually do it. If we do get ar…

22 Feb 2024   Civil Nuclear Road Map

Will the hon. Member give way?

23 Jan 2024   Protecting Steel in the UK

Shotton can use imported steel from India, but that is not a long-term alternative. Importing steel from halfway around the world, rolling it, taking it up to north Wales and then exporting it to Europe does not have a green footprint. Doe…

23 Jan 2024   Protecting Steel in the UK

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. He will be aware that I have the privilege of representing Shotton steelworks, and he has been there with me to see the high-quality products made in that profitable plant, but in order to carry on it…

23 Jan 2024   Protecting Steel in the UK

Will my hon. Friend give way?

23 Jan 2024   Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure (HC 341) Church of England Pensions (Application of Capital Funds) Measure (HC 342)

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. May I first thank my colleagues for their support this morning? The Second Church Estates Commissioner may be surprised to know that we will not be oppose the measure, but I wa…

11 Dec 2023   Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill

I represent an area with a lot of leasehold houses. It is just a cynical money-making scam. Some people own a house but are required to pay an admin charge to change the flooring or have a pet, so it does not feel as if they own it. I can …

4 Dec 2023   Victims and Prisoners Bill

I wish to speak in respect of Government new clause 37. I welcome the fact that the Government have finally changed their mind, despite telling us for so long that Jade’s law could not be done. I would like to pay tribute to Jade’s parents…

8 Nov 2023   British Steel

The Minister will know that Shotton steelworks rely on steel from Port Talbot. What assurances can she give on the supply of steel between the closure of the blast furnaces and the installation of new electric arc furnaces?

17 Oct 2023   Childhood Cancer Outcomes

I am a parent who was told the devastating news that my son had leukaemia, and he subsequently had to have a stem cell transplant. It is devastating news. Fortunately, we were lucky, but something I have campaigned strongly on is the fact …

Source: contributions on parliament.uk.

Full parliamentary career24 past posts

Government posts

  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 2 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 5 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
  • Opposition Pairing Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Apr 2020 – 5 Sep 2023
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 12 Feb 2020 – 10 Apr 2020
  • Opposition Pairing Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 7 Oct 2011 – 12 Feb 2020
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 8 Oct 2010 – 18 Sep 2015

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Alyn and Deeside · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
  • Alyn and Deeside · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£6,402 · 2025/26
Office Costs£6,402

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Parliamentary office

House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

Constituency office

Deeside Enterprise Centre, Rowleys Drive, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire , CH5 1PP

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir Mark Tami, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir Mark Tami?

Sir Mark Tami is a Member of Parliament representing Alyn and Deeside in the House of Commons. See Sir Mark Tami's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Sir Mark Tami represent?

Sir Mark Tami sits as Labour. See Sir Mark Tami's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency does Sir Mark Tami represent?

Sir Mark Tami is the Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside. See Sir Mark Tami's official Parliament profile.

How long has Sir Mark Tami been an MP?

Sir Mark Tami has served in the House of Commons for 25 years, 1 month. See Sir Mark Tami's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir Mark Tami?

Sir Mark Tami has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Mark Tami's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.