Member of Parliament
Caroline Nokes
Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North
Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means)
At a glanceCaroline Nokes is a Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North, and has represented the seat for 16 years, 2 months. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means). They have cast 1 votes in Commons divisions (0% attendance), tabled 393 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Caroline Nokes did not vote in 574.
Biography
She is Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means).
Current roles
- General Cemetery Bill [HL] Committee since 13 Oct 2025
- Court of Referees Committee since 27 Feb 2025
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art Committee · Chair since 6 Feb 2025
- Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) Other post since 23 Jul 2024
- Panel of Chairs Committee since 23 Jul 2024
- Romsey and Southampton North Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Conservative Party since 30 Oct 2019
Voting record
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources1
- Channel 4 - £698.00 (registered 10 Apr 2026)
Miscellaneous1
- A trustee of World Horse Welfare. This position is not remunerated. (registered 13 Jan 2016)
Written questions
Attorney General: Disability
To ask the Attorney General, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of that work
Answer · 23 May 2024
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) receives its human resources shared service from the Government Legal Department (GLD). The GLD are signed up as Disability Confident and have progressed through the levels, achieving Disability Confident Leader (Level ...
Government Equalities Office: Disability
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of the effective
Answer · 23 May 2024
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Cabinet Office: Disability
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of the effectivene
Answer · 23 May 2024
Cabinet Office successfully accomplished Disability Confident (DC) level 3 leader status in February 2024. We have been Disability Confident in Level 3 for the last 4 years. We continue to work closely with the Business Disability forum that validated our...
Ministry of Justice: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of the effectivenes
Answer · 23 May 2024
The enablement of the Disability Confident scheme is embedded throughout the employee lifecycle, and the teams that support the employee lifecycle. This is in line with the Ministry of Justice’s new HR operating model whereby strategic Equality Diversity...
Department of Health and Social Care: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of t
Answer · 24 May 2024
The Department proudly supports the Disability Confident Scheme, and has renewed its status as a Disability Confident employer. No single official works directly on the scheme, and in line with Civil Service guidance, we have moved away from standalone ro...
Department for Transport: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they have made of the effectiven
Answer · 23 May 2024
DfTc was reaccredited as a Disability Confident Level 3 status “leader” in April 2024. There are no officials working directly to support this scheme. The activities that support the scheme are embedded within our HR policies and practices and the broader...
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they ha
Answer · 23 May 2024
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is a committed Disability Confident employer and takes several steps to support this initiative. Not one single individual works solely on this area of work, with the remit spread across individ...
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Disability
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps their Department is taking to support the Disability Confident scheme; how many officials in their Department work directly on supporting that scheme; what assessment they
Answer · 23 May 2024
DLUHC is a Disability Leader at Level 3 and we have ongoing work to detail and monitor our progress regarding Disability Confidence, this includes improving accessibility of recruitment, providing learning & development opportunities for disabled staff an...
Early day motions
| 17 Oct 2011 | AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM AND THE FINISHED AT SCHOOL CAMPAIGN | 55 sig. |
| 10 Jun 2010 | MILEAGE RATE FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS | 31 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty
Before I call the shadow Minister, I gently remind the Minister that the statement he just gave seemed to deviate slightly from the copy I had received. We need to ensure that they align perfectly. I call the shadow Minister.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Perhaps I also need to correct the record—it has been a long summer already. I thank the hon. Member for correcting the record in that way as it did pertain to this particular statement.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
I call Oliver Ryan.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. It is not a matter for the Chair, but he has put his point on the record. I am sure the Secretary of State will have heard his comments, and if a correction is needed, he will make it.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Order. Good temper and moderation are called for at all times in this Chamber.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Order. Mr Francois!
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Order. The hon. Lady needs to ask a question, as indeed do all Members, as quickly as possible, because this is taking a very long time.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Order. That really is enough.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Order. Can I make another exhortation for short questions, please?
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
I call the Father of the House.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
Before I come to Back Benchers, let me say that, as Members will be aware, a lot of you wish to get in. It would be very helpful if questions were succinct.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
I call the shadow Secretary of State.
16 Jul 2026 Business of the House
With a birthday business question, I call Claire Hazelgrove.
16 Jul 2026 Business of the House
I call the Chairman of the Backbench Business Committee.
16 Jul 2026 Business of the House
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
15 Jul 2026 A1: North Northumberland
I call the Minister.
14 Jul 2026 Future of Thames Water
Order. The hon. Gentleman means to say, “the former Secretary of State for DEFRA, the right hon. Member for Streatham and Croydon North (Steve Reed).”
14 Jul 2026 Future of Thames Water
Order. The hon. Gentleman should be aware that interventions should be short, spontaneous and perhaps not pre-typed and three pages long.
14 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Home Office) (Immigration) · Home Office 8 Jan 2018 – 24 Jul 2019
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 14 Jun 2017 – 8 Jan 2018
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 17 Jul 2016 – 14 Jun 2017
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 20 May 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 20 May 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Women and Equalities Committee · Chair 27 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Panel of Chairs 15 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill 8 Feb 2023 – 22 Feb 2023
- Panel of Chairs 21 Oct 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Education Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 22 Feb 2016
- Education Committee 18 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 18 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Previous seats
- Romsey and Southampton North · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Romsey 5 May 2005
- Southampton, Itchen 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 29 Oct 2019
- Conservative 6 May 2010 – 4 Sep 2019
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 7218
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
Room 4, 13 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8NA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caroline Nokes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Caroline Nokes?
Caroline Nokes is a Member of Parliament representing Romsey and Southampton North in the House of Commons. See Caroline Nokes's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Caroline Nokes represent?
Caroline Nokes sits as Conservative. See Caroline Nokes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Caroline Nokes represent?
Caroline Nokes is the Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North. See Caroline Nokes's official Parliament profile.
How long has Caroline Nokes been an MP?
Caroline Nokes has served in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. See Caroline Nokes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Caroline Nokes?
Caroline Nokes has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Caroline Nokes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.