A selection of Peter Tapsell’s votes
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Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2015.
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Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.
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Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2010–2013.
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Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
16 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2010–2013.
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Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
3 votes for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2012.
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Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2004–2011.
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Recent appearances
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May I assure my right hon. Friend—[Interruption.]
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May I assure my right hon. Friend that I am not a paid trade union official but I fear that if Members of the House are not allowed a second job, membership of it will soon be largely confined to the inheritors of substantial fortunes or to those with rich spouses, or to obsessive crackpots or those who are unemployable anywhere else?
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May I put it to the Prime Minister that from President Monroe onwards it has been generally acknowledged by leaders of great powers that, for the avoidance of war, it is often wise to acknowledge the concept of traditional spheres of authority and power; and that although Ukraine is of absolutely no significant strategic importance to Britain, Greece most certainly is; and that unless western...
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Profile
Former Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle
Entered the House of Commons on 8 October 1959 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Also represented Linsey East; Horncastle; Nottingham West
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Home Department
- Defence
- Work and Pensions
- Prime Minister
- Crimes of Violence: Lincolnshire
- Engagements
- Pension Schemes
- Army: Afghanistan
Other offices held in the past
- Father of the House of Commons ( 6 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (14 Nov 2002 to 6 May 2010)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jun 1977 to 1 Jun 1978)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1976 to 1 Jun 1977)
Future MPs in this constituency
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Bi-annual fee payment of £15,000. Hours: 60 hrs over a six-month period. (Registered 3 April 2014)
Bi-annual fee payment of £15,000. Hours: 60 hrs over a six-month period. (Registered 17 September 2014)
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