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 *[[Conservative Friends of Israel]]
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-*[[Luke Coffey]]
+*[[Luke Coffey]] previously worked as his special adviser before being appointed [[Liam Fox]]'s spad while he was secretary of state for defence .
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-[[File:Mark Harper.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mark Harper]]
+[[File:Mark Harper.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mark Harper]]'''Mark James Harper''' (born 26 February 1970) is the [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean.
-Harper served as the government's Chief Whip from May 2015 until July 2016 but resigned the post to make way for David Cameron's former parliamentary private secretary [[Gavin Williamson]], who was appointed by [[Theresa May]]. <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36785814 'Whos in and whos out? May's new cabinet' 14 July 2016], ''BBC News'', accessed 15 July 2016</ref>
+Harper served as the government's chief whip from May 2015 until July 2016 when [[Theresa May]] replaced him with David Cameron's former parliamentary private secretary [[Gavin Williamson]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36785814 'Whos in and whos out? May's new cabinet' 14 July 2016], ''BBC News'', accessed 15 July 2016</ref>
-In the 2015 general election, Harper was re-elected with a majority of 10,987. <ref> [http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/Election-2015-Mark-Harper-secures-Forest-Dean/story-26464174-detail/story.html Election 2015: Mark Harper secures Forest of Dean for Consrevatives] ''Blackmore Vale Magazine'', 8 May 2015, accessed 14 May 2015 </ref>
+In the 2015 UK general election, Harper was re-elected with a majority of 10,987. <ref> [http://www.blackmorevale.co.uk/Election-2015-Mark-Harper-secures-Forest-Dean/story-26464174-detail/story.html Election 2015: Mark Harper secures Forest of Dean for Consrevatives] ''Blackmore Vale Magazine'', 8 May 2015, accessed 14 May 2015 </ref>
 ==Blocking freedom of information requests on meetings with lobbyists==
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 In July 2014, Harper was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions.<ref name="No10reshuffle">[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ministerial-appointments-july-2014 Ministerial appointments: July 2014], Prime Minister's Office, 15 July 2014.</ref> Following the May 2015 general election, he became the Government Chief Whip.<ref name="2015Apptmts">[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/election-2015-prime-minister-and-ministerial-appointments Election 2015: Prime Minister and ministerial appointments], 10 Downing Street, 8 May 2010, updated 10 May 2010.</ref>
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 *11 February 2015: voted in favour of requiring more pre-conditions for where fracking can take place.
 *16 December 2015: absent for a vote on loosening regulations on fracking in protected areas and national parks.
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 ==Stance on fracking==
-{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}In February 2016, Harper came under pressure from constituency residents to take a strong stand against fracking, which poses a threat to the Forest of Dean, and put the interests of his constituents before his job as chief whip <ref> [http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/ve-fracking-silence-tory-member-hits-forest-mp/story-28671889-detail/story.html 'I've had enough of his fracking silence' - Tory member hits out at Forest MP], ''GloucestershireLive'', 4 February 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>. In response, Harper said:
+{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}In February 2016, Harper came under pressure to take a stronger stand against fracking, and put the interests of his Forest of Dean constituents before his job as government chief whip <ref> [http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/ve-fracking-silence-tory-member-hits-forest-mp/story-28671889-detail/story.html 'I've had enough of his fracking silence' - Tory member hits out at Forest MP], ''GloucestershireLive'', 4 February 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>. In response, Harper argued that:
 <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%">'Specifically with regard to hydraulic fracturing in the area, I have raised the concerns of local residents, and the local council, directly with ministers, and am currently awaiting a response.

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 ==Stance on fracking==
-In February 2016, Harper came under pressure from constituency residents to take a strong stand against fracking, which poses a threat to the Forest of Dean, and put the interests of his constituents before his job as chief whip <ref> [http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/ve-fracking-silence-tory-member-hits-forest-mp/story-28671889-detail/story.html 'I've had enough of his fracking silence' - Tory member hits out at Forest MP], ''GloucestershireLive'', 4 February 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>. In response, Harper said:
+{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}In February 2016, Harper came under pressure from constituency residents to take a strong stand against fracking, which poses a threat to the Forest of Dean, and put the interests of his constituents before his job as chief whip <ref> [http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/ve-fracking-silence-tory-member-hits-forest-mp/story-28671889-detail/story.html 'I've had enough of his fracking silence' - Tory member hits out at Forest MP], ''GloucestershireLive'', 4 February 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>. In response, Harper said:
-<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">'Specifically with regard to hydraulic fracturing in the area, I have raised the concerns of local residents, and the local council, directly with ministers, and am currently awaiting a response.
+<blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%">'Specifically with regard to hydraulic fracturing in the area, I have raised the concerns of local residents, and the local council, directly with ministers, and am currently awaiting a response.
 In the last three months, I have written over 1,000 letters to, or on behalf of, my constituents. I continue visit local organisations and local businesses, meet with local councillors, and hold surgeries in and around the constituency.'</blockquote>
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+Harper's constituency includes four oil and gas licence blocks, awarded to [[South Western Energy]] by the Oil and Gas Authority in the 14th licensing round in 2015. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref> However, on 14 September 2016, South Western announced it would give up these four license blocks for reasons of 'financial exposure'. Local anti fracking groups celebrated, saying public opposition had made any prospective exploration non-viable. <ref> Ruth Hayhurst, [https://drillordrop.com/2016/09/14/breaking-sw-energy-gives-up-forest-of-dean-and-wiltshire-exploration-licences/ Breaking: SW Energy gives up Forest of Dean and Wiltshire exploration licences], ''DrillorDrop'', 26 September 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>
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 ==Stance on fracking==
 In February 2016, Harper came under pressure from constituency residents to take a strong stand against fracking, which poses a threat to the Forest of Dean, and put the interests of his constituents before his job as chief whip <ref> [http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/ve-fracking-silence-tory-member-hits-forest-mp/story-28671889-detail/story.html 'I've had enough of his fracking silence' - Tory member hits out at Forest MP], ''GloucestershireLive'', 4 February 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>. In response, Harper said:
 <blockquote style="background-color:ivory;border:1pt solid Darkgoldenrod;padding:1%;font-size:10pt">'Specifically with regard to hydraulic fracturing in the area, I have raised the concerns of local residents, and the local council, directly with ministers, and am currently awaiting a response.
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 In the last three months, I have written over 1,000 letters to, or on behalf of, my constituents. I continue visit local organisations and local businesses, meet with local councillors, and hold surgeries in and around the constituency.'</blockquote>
+{{‪Template:Fracking badge‬}}
 Harper's constituency hosts four oil and gas licence blocks, awarded to [[South Western Energy]] by the Oil and Gas Authority under the 14th licensing round in 2015. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/oil-and-gas-licensing-rounds Oil and gas: licensing rounds], ''GOV.uk'', accessed 14 November 2016. </ref> However, on 14 September 2016, South Western announced it was giving up these four license blocks for reasons of 'financial exposure'. Local anti fracking groups celebrated, saying public opposition had made any prospective exploration nonviable. <ref> Ruth Hayhurst, [https://drillordrop.com/2016/09/14/breaking-sw-energy-gives-up-forest-of-dean-and-wiltshire-exploration-licences/ Breaking: SW Energy gives up Forest of Dean and Wiltshire exploration licences], ''DrillorDrop'', 26 September 2016, accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>

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 ===Voting record===
-Harper has voted against greater regulations on fracking, except on one occasion.
+Harper has voted against greater regulations on fracking, except on one occasion. <ref> [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/11588/mark_harper/forest_of_dean/divisions?policy=6741 TheyWorkForYou | Mark Harper], ''TheyWorkForYou'', accessed 15 November 2016. </ref>
 *26 January 2015: voted against making fracking companies apply for an environmental permit before conducting exploratory drilling. He also voted against an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to include an 18 month moratorium on fracking.
 *11 February 2015: voted in favour of requiring more pre-conditions for where fracking can take place.

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		+	Harper has voted against greater regulations on fracking, except on one occasion.
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		+	*26 January 2015: voted against making fracking companies apply for an environmental permit before conducting exploratory drilling. He also voted against an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to include an 18 month moratorium on fracking.
		+	*11 February 2015: voted in favour of requiring more pre-conditions for where fracking can take place.
		+	*16 December 2015: absent for a vote for loosening regulations on fracking in protected areas and national parks.

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