• Liberal Democrat MP for Gordon
• Majority: 11,026 votes. — 184th out of 633 MPs.
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How Malcolm Bruce voted on key issues since 2001:

• Has never voted on a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against replacing Trident. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately for equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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

• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Select Committee membership

• Member, Committee on Arms Export Controls (since 18 Apr 2008)
• Chairman, International Development Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)

Asks most questions about

• Departments: Trade and Industry, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Work and Pensions, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Home Department

• Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Export Credits Guarantee Department, Christmas, Asbestos, Bechtel, Green Ministers

(based on written questions asked by Malcolm Bruce and answered by departments)

Bill Presented: Topical Debate — Zimbabwe (3 Jul 2008)

“The hon. Lady is making an important point, but does she agree that it is important for members of the African Union to understand that if the international community is committed to massive transfers of aid and development funding to Africa, Africa must solve the political and economic problems at its heart? Otherwise, it will be very difficult to maintain public support for that transfer of...”

[John Bercow in the Chair] — Piper Alpha Disaster (20th Anniversary) (2 Jul 2008)

“It is also worth putting on record that the industry has come up with a range of estimates of what is yet to be produced from the North sea, which could be nearly as much as the amount so far produced. It will certainly continue to produce for the next 30 years, contrary to widespread opinion that the North sea's oil and gas-producing days are over. We are still 90 per cent. self-sufficient...”

[John Bercow in the Chair] — Piper Alpha Disaster (20th Anniversary) (2 Jul 2008)

“I want to make only a short contribution, and to pay tribute to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Doran), not only for obtaining the debate, but because over the years, in all his incarnations in and out of the House, he has been closely involved with the safety of people working offshore in the North sea. His commitment is recognised, and his knowledge and understanding of the issues...”

More of Malcolm Bruce's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Has received answers to 69 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Is a member of 3 select committees (1 as chair).
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 54% of votes in parliament — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 11 comments on this MP's speeches — 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.
• 27 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Malcolm Bruce speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 248 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register last updated: 16 Jun 2008. More about the Register

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

^* Car £5,547 (103rd). Rail £1,859 (346th). Air £16,403 (8th). European £676 (72nd).