David Lidington MP, Aylesbury (TheyWorkForYou.com)

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David Lidington MP

Conservative MP for Aylesbury
Shadow Minister, Foreign Affairs (since 6 Jul 2007)
Majority: 11,066 votes. — 245th out of 630 MPs.
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Voting record
Committees and topics of interest
Recent appearances
Numerology
Register of Members’ Interests
Expenses
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)

How David Lidington voted on key issues since 2001:

Voted for a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
Voted moderately for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
Voted strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
Voted moderately against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
Voted strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
Voted very strongly against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
Voted moderately against equal gay rights. votes, speeches
Voted very strongly for laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches

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Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.

Committees and topics of interest

Asks most questions about

Departments: Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland, Treasury, Home Department, Health
Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Correspondence, Customs and Excise, RAF Halton, Vat, Climate Change Levy

(based on written questions asked by David Lidington and answered by departments)

Most recent appearances in parliament

Written Answers — Treasury: Lloyds TSB (18 Nov 2008): “To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what elements of Government support for Lloyds TSB are conditional on that company completing its proposed merger with HBOS; and if he will make a statement.”
Written Answers — Home Department: Immigration (18 Nov 2008): “To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how she proposes to give effect to the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal's decision in the case of Mrs E.K., wife of Mr S.Z. of Aylesbury, and the Entry Clearance Officer, Islamabad (reference OA 52562/2007).”
Written Answers — Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform: Flexible Working (13 Nov 2008): “To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform with reference to the judgment of the European Court of Justice in case C-303/06, what plans he has to issue new guidance to employers on the rights of carers to demand flexible working; and if he will make a statement.”

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Has spoken in 21 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
Has received answers to 140 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
Has voted in 63% of votes in parliament — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
People have made 0 comments on this MP's speeches — well below average amongst MPs.
This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 20–21 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 250 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register of Members' Interests

6. Overseas visits

2-7 December 2007, to Israel and Palestinian territories, for meetings with Israeli and Palestinian politicians and officials in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister. My visit was organised and paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 11 December 2007)

7-12 February 2008, to Saudi Arabia for meetings with Saudi ministers and officials. Flights, accommodation, internal travel and security were paid for by the Saudi Government. The visit was co-ordinated by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 19 February 2008)

12-15 April 2008, to Doha at the invitation of the Qatari Government to attend the 8^th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. My flights, internal travel and accommodation were paid for by the Foreign Ministry of Qatar. (Registered 22 April 2008)

13-15 May 2008, to Egypt, in my capacity as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. The cost of my return flights was met by Flying Lion Ltd and I stayed at the residence of the British Ambassador in Cairo. (Registered 21 May 2008)

28 July-1 August 2008, to Iran in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister, for meetings with Iranian politicians and officials. Flights and accommodation were paid for by the Conservative Middle East Council. Some internal travel and hospitality was provided by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Registered 7 August 2008)

6-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 15 September 2008)

30 October-3 November 2008, to Oman in my capacity as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs as part of a cross-party parliamentary delegation. Flights, accommodation and internal travel were paid for by the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman. (Registered 4 November 2008)

View the history of this MP's entries in 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	£17,747 (451st)	£19,547	£15,992 (464th)	£17,158 (406th)	£10,287 (586th)	£7,013 (596th)
London Supplement	£0	£0	£0	£0	£0	£0
Incidental Expenses Provision	£17,201 (507th)	£17,374	£15,603 (466th)	£16,718 (538th)	£16,762 (492nd)	£17,007 (266th)
Staffing Allowance	£78,812 (479th)	£70,950	£66,134 (521st)	£65,595 (432nd)	£67,673 (150th)	£42,693 (449th)
Members' Travel	£9,664 (joint 230th)^*	£7,500	£8,384 (406th)	£6,849 (449th)	£5,321 (513th)	£2,396 (585th)
Members' Staff Travel	£0	£41	£37 (453rd)	£17 (joint 473rd)	£72 (joint 436th)	£47 (439th)
Centrally Purchased Stationery	£979 (joint 287th)	£868	£931 (317th)	£984 (joint 259th)	£1,377 (191st)	£1,647 (129th)
Stationery: Associated Postage Costs	£3,235 (257th)	£4,383	£3,492 (219th)	£3,294 (227th)	N/A	N/A
Centrally Provided Computer Equipment	£1,804 (5th)	£744	£1,240 (630th)	£1,240 (625th)	£496 (joint 643rd)	£496 (joint 601st)
Other Costs	£0	£0	£0	£9,667 (7th)	£0	£0
Total	£129,442 (joint 460th)	£121,407	£111,813 (527th)	£121,522 (273rd)	£101,988 (522nd)	£71,299 (583rd)

^* Car £1,493 (486th). Rail £2,429 (301st). Air £4,692 (75th). Other £2 (77th). European £1,048 (41st).

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Other offices held in the past

Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (20 May 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (10 May 2004 to 20 May 2005)

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