Transparancy of Parliament

There have been number of votes in Parliament on how transparently Parliament is run, particularly in respect of MPs' expenses.

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Margaret Hodge generally voted for a transparent Parliament

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Major votes

  • On 18 May 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading — Closure Show vote
  • On 20 Apr 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Keep disclosure for MPs' expenses — rejected Show vote

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

Minor votes

  • On 30 Apr 2009: Margaret Hodge voted yes on MPs' financial interests — Full and complete registration Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2009: Margaret Hodge voted yes on MPs' expenses — No lower limit for declaration Show vote
  • On 3 Jul 2008: Margaret Hodge voted no on MPs' allowances — External audits and no more furniture — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — That the Question now be proposed Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Continue to disclose MPs' correspondence — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Exempt constituents' letters only — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 20 Apr 2007: Margaret Hodge was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Exempt only correspondence — rejected Show vote

Informative Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

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