Former Member of Parliament
Sir Mike Penning
Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead
At a glanceSir Mike Penning was a Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead.
Early day motions
| 19 Feb 2024 | Pathological Demand Avoidance | 4 sig. |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Hosting refugees and asylum seekers: Council Tax Single Person Discount | 12 sig. |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Litter on motorways | 7 sig. |
| 15 Nov 2023 | VAT on audiobooks | 32 sig. |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Plastics in the world's seas | 11 sig. |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Ban on the import of foie gras | 16 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) · Ministry of Defence 15 Jul 2016 – 12 Jun 2017
- Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 15 Jul 2014 – 15 Jul 2016
- Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 15 Jul 2014 – 15 Jul 2016
- Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 7 Oct 2013 – 15 Jul 2014
- Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 6 Sep 2012 – 7 Oct 2013
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (Roads and Motoring) · Department for Transport 17 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 6 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee · Chair 20 Nov 2023 – 11 Dec 2023
- British Sign Language Bill 9 Feb 2022 – 23 Feb 2022
- Health and Social Care Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 10 Dec 2007
Previous seats
- Hemel Hempstead · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Hemel Hempstead · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Thurrock 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Mike Penning, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Mike Penning?
Sir Mike Penning was a Member of Parliament who represented Hemel Hempstead in the House of Commons. See Sir Mike Penning's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Mike Penning represent?
Sir Mike Penning sat as Conservative. See Sir Mike Penning's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Mike Penning represent?
Sir Mike Penning was the Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead. See Sir Mike Penning's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Mike Penning?
Sir Mike Penning has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Mike Penning's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.