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Anne Begg MP
- Labour MP for Aberdeen South
- Majority: 1,348 votes. — 573rd out of 630 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Anne Begg voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted for a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately against the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
- Voted a mixture of for and against stopping climate change. votes, speeches
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More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record
- Hardly ever rebels against their party in this parliament.
Committees and topics of interest
Select Committee membership
- Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)
- Member, Work and Pensions Committee (since 14 Jul 2005)
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Health, Treasury, Scotland, Trade and Industry, Work and Pensions
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Child Tax Credit, Tax Credits, Bankruptcy, Petroleum Licensing, Chiropodists/Podiatrists
(based on written questions asked by Anne Begg and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (19 Nov 2008)
“For those of who have had to suffer post office closures in our constituencies, the recent news that the Post Office card account will continue was extremely welcome. More has to be done, so what else can the Government do, and what can they encourage others to do, to ensure that we see the continuation of the existing post office branch network?”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Energy (29 Oct 2008) has video
“What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the energy sector on Scotland's future energy needs.”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Energy (29 Oct 2008) has video
“I am glad to hear that because obviously the oil and gas industry is important for Aberdeen and the whole economy of the north-east of Scotland. I hope that there is a long future for the industry in the North sea— [Interruption.]”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 37 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 7 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
- Is a member of 2 select committees.
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 76% of votes in parliament — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
Members of the Chairmen's Panel act for the Speaker when chairing things such as Public Bill Committees, and as such do not vote on Bills they are involved in chairing. - People have made 14 comments on this MP's speeches — above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 54 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Anne Begg speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 157 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
Register last updated: 5 Nov 2008. More about the Register
Expenses
Figures in brackets are ranks. Parliament's explanatory notes.
| Type | 2006/07 (ranking out of 645) | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Costs Allowance | £21,215 (333rd) | £21,634 | £20,280 (293rd) | £19,924 (262nd) | £19,722 (joint 1st) | £15,790 (217th) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £24,265 (116th) | £25,626 | £18,917 (251st) | £18,790 (joint 243rd) | £18,234 (joint 1st) | £20,241 (161st) |
| Staffing Allowance | £80,474 (432nd) | £66,504 | £66,744 (478th) | £63,921 (514th) | £65,283 (281st) | £62,422 (12th) |
| Members' Travel | £17,007 (35th)* | £16,993 | £12,893 (231st) | £15,352 (135th) | £15,159 (138th) | £11,659 (150th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £4,418 (2nd) | £12,287 | £4,933 (4th) | £3,988 (6th) | £3,095 (14th) | £3,095 (13th) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £1,600 (142nd) | £1,231 | £2,916 (56th) | £2,344 (42nd) | £1,056 (joint 309th) | £1,487 (174th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £4,255 (176th) | £2,999 | £7,888 (66th) | £4,960 (119th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £996 (joint 425th) | £0 | £1,981 (103rd) | £1,981 (97th) | £1,981 (96th) | £1,488 (joint 467th) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £154,230 (50th) | £147,274 | £136,552 (95th) | £131,260 (99th) | £124,530 (75th) | £116,182 (7th) |
* Car £2,128 (408th). 3rd party £826 (15th). Rail £795 (445th). Air £11,972 (28th). Other £1,286 (17th).
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- Anne Begg's personal website
- Biography (From The Guardian)
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- Parliamentary career (From The Guardian)
- Election results for Aberdeen South (From The Guardian)
- Previous candidacies (From The Guardian)
- Contact details (From The Guardian)
- General information (From BBC News)
Nearby constituencies
- Aberdeen North (4 miles)
- Gordon (19 miles)
- Aberdeenshire West & Kincardine (29 miles)
- Banff & Buchan (29 miles)
- Angus (37 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Draft Disability Discrimination Bill (Joint Committee) (to 11 Jun 2004)
- Member, Work and Pensions Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
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