A selection of Brian Binley’s votes
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2012.
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Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
21 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2015.
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Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
12 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2014.
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Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015.
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Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
18 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2008–2013.
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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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Recent appearances
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It is a great privilege to follow the right hon. Member for Blackburn (Mr Straw), who was one of the first people to speak to me when I came to this House. He offered help if he could give it. That is the measure of the man, and it is a great privilege to follow him in this debate. I am equally delighted to have had the honour of serving in the House as the Member for Northampton South over...
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Monday night.
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As ever, I am most grateful to you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It has been an honour to serve under you. This will be my last speech in a major debate and I am delighted that you are in the Chair. Let me continue to be nice by telling the Economic Secretary how much I welcome this Budget for growth. It is based on five years of careful management, the provision of affordable services and the gradual...
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Profile
Former Conservative MP for Northampton South
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Home Department
- Treasury
- Energy and Climate Change
- Health
- Transport
- Wind Power
- Asylum/Immigration
- Energy: Meters
- Abortion
- Radiotherapy
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Business, Innovation and Skills Committee ( 1 Oct 2009 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Business and Enterprise Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
- Member, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee ( 9 Nov 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
- Member, Trade & Industry Committee (23 Jan 2006 to 8 Nov 2007)
- Member, Crossrail Bill Committee ( 5 Dec 2005 to 18 Nov 2007)
- Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (14 Nov 2005 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 5 Nov 2007)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
1. Remunerated directorships
Chairman (non-executive),
BCC Marketing Services Ltd, Belgrade Business Centre, Denington Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 2QH; a database building and information gathering telemarketing service company which I founded in 1989. I receive a payment of £32,000 per annum, paid monthly. I chair a monthly board meeting and have regular telephone contact with the managing director. Hours worked, approximately 5 hours per month.
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Retained by the British Promotional Merchandise Association, 52-53 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HP, which promotes best practice for the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of promotional products. Remuneration of £1,000 per year; hours not yet established. (Registered 12 June 2013)
9. Registrable shareholdings
(a) BCC Marketing Services Ltd.
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