Member of Parliament
Ms Nusrat Ghani
Conservative MP for Sussex Weald
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means
At a glanceMs Nusrat Ghani is a Conservative MP for Sussex Weald, and has represented the seat for 11 years, 2 months. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means. They have cast 1 votes in Commons divisions (0% attendance), tabled 196 written questions and registered 6 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Ms Nusrat Ghani did not vote in 574.
Biography
She is Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means.
Current roles
- Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill Committee · Chair since 12 Feb 2026
- Royal Albert Hall Bill [HL] Committee · Chair since 17 Dec 2025
- General Cemetery Bill [HL] Committee · Chair since 16 Sep 2025
- Norwich Livestock Market Bill [HL] Committee · Chair since 26 Jun 2025
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission Committee · Chair since 13 Mar 2025
- Court of Referees Committee since 27 Feb 2025
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission Committee since 4 Feb 2025
- Finance Committee (Commons) Committee since 18 Nov 2024
- Panel of Chairs Committee since 23 Jul 2024
- Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means Other post since 23 Jul 2024
- Sussex Weald Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Conservative Party since 7 May 2015
Voting record
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources4
- Women 2 Win - £4,000.00 (registered 8 Jul 2026)
- Lord (Jonathan Neil) Mendelsohn - £4,500.00 (registered 8 Jul 2026)
- Charles Gordon-Lennox (The Duke of Richmond) - £420.00 (registered 12 Aug 2025)
- Google UK Ltd - £1,057.78 (registered 15 Jul 2025)
Miscellaneous2
- Honorary, Unpaid role as Vice President of The Seafarers Charity (registered 26 Sep 2025)
- Honorary, unpaid role as Vice President of Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO) (registered 26 Sep 2025)
Written questions
Nusrat Ghani
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the status of the investigation by Prime Minister’s Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests into the events related to the hon. Member for Wealden's departure from Government in February 2020 is; and wi
Answer · 25 Jul 2022
This investigation had not been completed by Lord Geidt prior to his resignation. The investigation, therefore, remains outstanding.The Prime Minister has taken the decision that the investigation should be a matter for a new Independent Adviser function,...
Nusrat Ghani
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the investigation by the Prime Minister’s Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests into the events related to the hon. Member for Wealden's departure from Government in February 2020, for wh
Answer · 21 Jul 2022
This investigation had not been completed by Lord Geidt prior to his resignation. The investigation, therefore, remains outstanding. The Prime Minister has taken the decision that the investigation should be a matter for a new Independent Adviser function...
Visas: Ukraine
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time staff employed by her Department (i) in the UK and (ii) overseas are assigned to dealing with outstanding Ukrainian refugee visa applications as of 12 July 202
Answer · 25 Jul 2022
Currently there are approx. 450 staff working on these schemes which are a mixture of resource from the Home Office and other government departments.
Refugees: Ukraine
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what additional resources the Government is providing to Wealden District Council which is hosting the highest number of Ukrainian arrivals in East Sussex.
Answer · 5 Jul 2022
We are working closely with local authorities to identify support needs through multiple channels including Ministerial roundtables attended by local government representatives, official led working group meetings, and ongoing engagement with local author...
Afghanistan: Resettlement
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2022 to Question 19629 on Afghanistan: Refugees, how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time staff employed by his Department (i) in the UK and (ii) overseas are assigned to dealing
Answer · 5 Jul 2022
As of 30 June 2022, there were a total of 91 personnel assigned to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme, broken down as follows: a) There are 85 full-time staff working on the ARAP scheme.i. 71 are in the UKii. 14 are overseas b) The...
Refugees: Ukraine
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, how many Ukrainian refugees (a) have already and (b) are expected to arrive in Wealden constituency.
Answer · 5 Jul 2022
The most up to date data on arrivals through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority .
Refugees: Ukraine
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, how many Ukrainian refugees have arrived in each council district in the South East in the last six months.
Answer · 5 Jul 2022
The most up to date data on arrivals through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-visa-data-by-country-upper-and-lower-tier-local-authority .
Afghanistan: Refugees
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 June 2022 to Question 19629 on Afghanistan: Refugees, if he will publish a list of the partners in the region referred to in that Answer; how many fully documented ARAP cases were awa
Answer · 5 Aug 2022
We continue to work alongside international partners to relocate eligible Afghans through third countries. Beyond the obvious and hugely appreciated co-operation with Pakistan, other governments in the region have asked that their support is not made publ...
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
In keeping with the late David Amess’s approach, the summer Adjournment debate is indeed broad.
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
A reminder for colleagues that we do not mention Members’ names directly; we mention them by their constituencies.
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
I look forward to visiting.
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
Order. There will be a four-minute speaking limit for Back-Bench Members. I want to put on the record my gratitude to the late Sir David Amess. He was a huge mentor of mine and he constantly fretted about my security. It never occurred to …
16 Jul 2026 Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment
We now come to the Sir David Amess summer Adjournment debate, and I call Bob Blackman, who will speak for up to 15 minutes. Many Back Benchers wish to speak, so I suspect that there will be a speaking limit.
16 Jul 2026 Work and Pensions Committee
Quickly.
16 Jul 2026 Work and Pensions Committee
There was no bobbing earlier. Does the Member really intend to contribute?
16 Jul 2026 Work and Pensions Committee
We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Work and Pensions Committee. Debbie Abrahams will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, I will call Member…
16 Jul 2026 Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
16 Jul 2026 Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty
I call the Minister.
15 Jul 2026 National Security
Mr Sewards, you have left many minutes on the clock for a change.
15 Jul 2026 National Security
I call Mark Sewards for the final Back-Bench contribution—not on a five-minute speaking limit but with 60 minutes of debate left.
15 Jul 2026 National Security
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
15 Jul 2026 National Security
I call the shadow Minister.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
Order. It would be remiss of me if I did not put on record my thanks to Godfrey and Margaret—my Nigerian mum here—in the Tea Room.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I call the shadow Minister.
15 Jul 2026 Iran
I am.
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I call the shadow Secretary of State.
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Order. Before the Minister responds, I just point out that many colleagues wish to contribute to the debate, so I hope she is coming to her conclusion soon.
14 Jul 2026 Public Office (Accountability) Bill
Order. Minister, either you take an intervention or do not. Please do not continue a conversation when Members are seated.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Minister for Europe) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 26 Mar 2024 – 5 Jul 2024
- Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) (jointly with the Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 7 Feb 2023 – 26 Mar 2024
- Minister of State (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 7 Sep 2022 – 7 Feb 2023
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 9 Jan 2018 – 13 Feb 2020
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 11 Jul 2019 – 17 Dec 2019
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 9 Jan 2018 – 11 Jul 2019
Committee memberships
- Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill) 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
- Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) 2 Nov 2022 – 29 Nov 2022
- Business and Trade Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 25 Oct 2022
- Panel of Chairs 22 Jun 2020 – 22 Sep 2022
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 12 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Oct 2017 – 20 Feb 2018
- Foreign Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 20 Feb 2018
- Home Affairs Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
Previous seats
- Wealden · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Birmingham, Ladywood 6 May 2010
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Contact & offices
020 7219 4619
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ms Nusrat Ghani, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ms Nusrat Ghani?
Ms Nusrat Ghani is a Member of Parliament representing Sussex Weald in the House of Commons. See Ms Nusrat Ghani's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Ms Nusrat Ghani represent?
Ms Nusrat Ghani sits as Conservative. See Ms Nusrat Ghani's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Ms Nusrat Ghani represent?
Ms Nusrat Ghani is the Member of Parliament for Sussex Weald. See Ms Nusrat Ghani's official Parliament profile.
How long has Ms Nusrat Ghani been an MP?
Ms Nusrat Ghani has served in the House of Commons for 11 years, 2 months. See Ms Nusrat Ghani's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ms Nusrat Ghani?
Ms Nusrat Ghani has 6 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ms Nusrat Ghani's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.