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Chris Bryant MP
- Labour MP for Rhondda
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC (Leader of the House of Commons)), Leader of the House of Commons (since 7 Nov 2007)
- Entered Parliament on 7 June 2001 — General election
- Majority: 16,242 votes. — 6th out of 633 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Chris Bryant voted on key issues since 2001:
- Has never voted on 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 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 moderately 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
- Hardly ever rebels against their party in this parliament.
Committees and topics of interest
Select Committee membership
- Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (since 27 Jul 2007)
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Home Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Work and Pensions, Health, Culture Media and Sport
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Euro, Latin America, Psychiatrists, Electoral Register, Mobile Phones
(based on written questions asked by Chris Bryant and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (2 Jul 2008)
“If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 July.”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (2 Jul 2008)
“Robert Mugabe is a corrupt and brutal thug, who just goes to prove that someone can put their hand on the Bible and swear an oath, smile and smile and still be a complete and utter villain. Is it not the case, however, that the United Nations has been far too slow and reluctant to adopt a robust attitude to Mugabe? Is it not time that it was pointed out very clearly to him that he is no more...”
- Opposition Day — 16th Allotted Day: Energy Security (30 Jun 2008)
“I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way, especially as I was not here at the beginning of his speech. He will know that, over the next few years, energy security across Europe is likely to become more dependent on the Russian Federation for supplies of oil and, in particular, gas. Is he as disturbed as I am by the most recent harassment of the BP joint venture by the Russian...”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 75 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 12 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
- Is a member of 1 select committee.
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 87% of votes in parliament — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 36 comments on this MP's speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 48 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Chris Bryant speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 439 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
Register last updated: 16 Jun 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 | £22,110 (joint 1st) | £21,634 | £20,902 (joint 1st) | £20,333 (joint 3rd) | £19,722 (joint 1st) | £18,009 (joint 2nd) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £17,507 (497th) | £17,022 | £18,511 (311th) | £18,710 (joint 339th) | £18,234 (joint 1st) | £35,384 (13th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £86,284 (239th) | £84,037 | £73,319 (214th) | £71,003 (167th) | £67,975 (147th) | £41,551 (480th) |
| Members' Travel | £9,486 (245th)* | £10,799 | £14,963 (141st) | £14,957 (150th) | £12,589 (220th) | £9,243 (joint 258th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £2,281 (31st) | £1,420 | £1,673 (103rd) | £2,047 (52nd) | £1,135 (143rd) | £543 (230th) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £823 (355th) | £1,360 | £1,116 (252nd) | £997 (252nd) | £1,125 (joint 278th) | £2,664 (31st) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,273 (544th) | £6,885 | £2,166 (378th) | £2,150 (383rd) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £1,099 (joint 242nd) | £1,099 | £1,907 (joint 286th) | £1,907 (joint 282nd) | £1,907 (joint 279th) | £1,907 (joint 262nd) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £140,863 (264th) | £144,256 | £134,557 (117th) | £132,104 (90th) | £122,687 (108th) | £109,301 (21st) |
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- Parliamentary career (From The Guardian)
- Election results for Rhondda (From The Guardian)
- Previous candidacies (From The Guardian)
- Contact details (From The Guardian)
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Previous MPs in this constituency
Nearby constituencies
- Cynon Valley (5 miles)
- Ogmore (6 miles)
- Pontypridd (8 miles)
- Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney (9 miles)
- Aberavon (11 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC (Leader of the House of Commons)), Leader of the House of Commons (25 Oct 2007 to 7 Nov 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC, Lord Privy Seal), Leader of the House of Commons (11 Oct 2007 to 25 Oct 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC, (Leader of the House of Commons)), Leader of the House of Commons (26 Jul 2007 to 11 Oct 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC, Lord Privy Seal), Leader of the House of Commons (26 Jul 2007 to 26 Jul 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC, (as Leader of the Commons)), Leader of the House of Commons (23 Jul 2007 to 26 Jul 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC, Lord Privy Seal), Leader of the House of Commons (16 Jul 2007 to 23 Jul 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC (as Leader of the Commons)), Leader of the House of Commons (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Jul 2007)
- PPS (Rt Hon Lord Falconer of Thoroton, Secretary of State), Department for Constitutional Affairs (before 10 Nov 2005 to 13 Jun 2006)
- Member, House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Culture, Media & Sport Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
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