• Labour MP for Lewisham East
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Justice (since 9 May 2007)
• Majority: 6,751 votes. — 243rd out of 631 MPs.
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How Bridget Prentice voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted strongly against a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
• Voted 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

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More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record

• Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.

Asks most questions about

• Departments: Transport, Local Government and the Regions, Home Department, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Environment Food and Rural Affairs

• Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): London Underground, Unfair Terms Regulations, Replica Firearms, Iraq, Prisons (Drugs)

(based on written questions asked by Bridget Prentice and answered by departments)

Solicitors (Conduct) (22 Jul 2008)

“It is normal to congratulate the Member who has secured the debate, although I am not sure whether the congratulations will be particularly enthusiastic at the end of this part of the parliamentary Session. However, I am grateful that the hon. Member for Twickenham (Dr. Cable) has initiated a debate on the conduct of solicitors because it is something that is very dear to my heart,...”

Written Answers — Justice: Electoral Commission: Public Appointments (22 Jul 2008)

“The Government White Paper, "Party finance and expenditure in the United Kingdom" (CM7329), committed the Government to implement the Committee on Standards in Public Life's recommendation to allow the appointment of a minority of Commissioners with recent experience of political life. The Committee's report took into account research and evidence from interested parties, including the...”

Written Answers — Justice: Electoral Commission: Public Appointments (22 Jul 2008)

“The White Paper "Party finance and expenditure in the United Kingdom" (CM7329) committed to legislating to implement the Committee on Standards in Public Life's recommendation to allow the appointment of a minority of Commissioners with recent experience of political life. The Political Parties and Elections Bill, introduced on 17 July, includes a measure to give effect to this commitment.”

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• Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 85% of votes in parliament — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 27 comments on this MP's speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 78 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Bridget Prentice speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 221 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

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Register last updated: 22 Jul 2008. More about the Register

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Figures in brackets are ranks. Parliament's explanatory notes.

^* Car £81 (580th). 3rd party £651 (18th).