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Adrian Bailey MP
- Labour MP for West Bromwich West
- PPS (Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth, Minister of State), Ministry of Defence (since 28 Jun 2007)
- Entered Parliament on 23 November 2000 — Byelection
- Majority: 10,894 votes. — 109th out of 635 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Adrian Bailey voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted very strongly against 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 very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
Read about how the voting record is decided.
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, Committee on Arms Export Controls (since 18 Apr 2008)
- Member, Business and Enterprise Committee (since 18 Apr 2008)
- Member, European Scrutiny Committee (since 7 Nov 2007)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Health, Trade and Industry, Home Department, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Health Action Zones, Special Constables, Mobile Phones (Schools), Carbon Emissions, Criminal Records Bureau
(based on written questions asked by Adrian Bailey and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Orders of the Day: Counter-Terrorism Bill (1 Apr 2008)
“Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?”
- Orders of the Day: Counter-Terrorism Bill (1 Apr 2008)
“Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?”
- Orders of the Day: Counter-Terrorism Bill (1 Apr 2008)
“rose—”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 40 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 4 select committees.
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 90% of votes in parliament — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 9 comments on this MP's speeches — above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 43 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Adrian Bailey speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 137 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
5 April 2008, two tickets and hospitality as guest of the Football Association for the FA Cup semi-final between West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. (Registered 10 April 2008)
8. Land and Property
A cottage in Cornwall from which rental income is received.
Register last updated: 23 Apr 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 | £21,739 (290th) | £21,485 | £20,549 (272nd) | £20,314 (194th) | £19,700 (joint 268th) | £13,957 (443rd) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £18,615 (451st) | £17,434 | £15,479 (473rd) | £18,791 (joint 238th) | £16,383 (joint 504th) | £16,661 (279th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £87,978 (117th) | £77,542 | £71,681 (269th) | £67,438 (363rd) | £65,596 (joint 179th) | £50,315 (176th) |
| Members' Travel | £5,682 (417th)* | £5,314 | £8,490 (398th) | £7,816 (405th) | £6,915 (457th) | £5,749 (435th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £261 (300th) | £645 | £1,377 (135th) | £640 (joint 225th) | £540 (250th) | £838 (160th) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £666 (431st) | £1,756 | £1,163 (246th) | £1,013 (248th) | £443 (joint 582nd) | £797 (410th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,662 (466th) | £3,944 | £2,433 (341st) | £3,085 (joint 253rd) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £1,055 (344th) | £1,247 | £1,849 (395th) | £1,837 (joint 409th) | £1,837 (397th) | £1,837 (362nd) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £137,658 (327th) | £129,367 | £123,021 (329th) | £120,934 (291st) | £111,414 (368th) | £90,154 (288th) |
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- Adrian Bailey's personal website
- Biography (From The Guardian)
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- Parliamentary career (From The Guardian)
- Election results for West Bromwich West (From The Guardian)
- Previous candidacies (From The Guardian)
- Contact details (From The Guardian)
- General information (From BBC News)
- TV/radio appearances (From BBC Programme Catalogue)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Nearby constituencies
- West Bromwich East (3 miles)
- Dudley North (3 miles)
- Warley (3 miles)
- Wolverhampton South East (4 miles)
- Walsall South (4 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee (7 Nov 2007 to 18 Apr 2008)
- PPS (Rt Hon Adam Ingram, Minister of State), Ministry of Defence (20 Nov 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Hilary Armstrong, Minister of State (Cabinet)), Cabinet Office (8 May 2006 to 20 Nov 2006)
- PPS (Rt Hon John Hutton, Secretary of State), Department for Work and Pensions (before 10 Nov 2005 to 8 May 2006)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (to 11 Jun 2004)
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