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David Cameron MP
- Conservative MP for Witney
- Leader of the Opposition (since 6 Dec 2005)
- Entered Parliament on 7 June 2001 — General election
- Majority: 14,156 votes. — 167th out of 631 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How David Cameron voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted for a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately against introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly 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
- Sometimes rebels against their party in this parliament.
Committees and topics of interest
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Health, Education and Skills, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Home Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Schools, Advocacy Groups, Local Involvement Networks, Heroin, Special Schools
(based on written questions asked by David Cameron and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Oral Answers to Questions — Health: Iraq (22 Jul 2008)
“I thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Is not the absolutely clear message that should go out from across this House that the British armed forces who have served in Iraq and are still serving there are doing, and have done, an incredible job in difficult circumstances? When you sit in the back of one of those transport planes in Basra, you meet people who have been to Iraq three...”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Health: Iraq (22 Jul 2008)
“He says it is not true; it would help if he gave us simple, consistent, practical figures. That brings me to the second lesson, which is the need for the Government to be as clear and transparent as possible on troop numbers. Is it not the case that over the past few days we have been in danger of hearing two quite contradictory things? On the one hand, the Prime Minister has said that he is...”
- Written Answers — Health: Wheelchairs (22 Jul 2008)
“To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received seeking publication of the new model for the delivery of wheelchair services as a matter of urgency; and what steps he has taken in response.”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 40 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 19 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 27% of votes in parliament — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 73 comments on this MP's speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 167 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever David Cameron speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 377 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
To facilitate my travel in my capacity as Leader of the Opposition in the period covered by this Register I have received helicopter and private plane travel from the following:
JCB Research Ltd
Jonathan Green, a retired businessman from London
Harris Ventures Ltd
JC Bamford Excavators Ltd
Henry Lawson, of Henfield Lodge Aviation Ltd, London
Mr Andrew Cook, through William Cook Holdings, Sheffield
(The details of the travel provided have been provided to the office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.)
20 October 2007, I attended the final of the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France in Paris as a guest of the Rugby Football Union, accompanied by my wife. Lord Ashcroft provided transport from Paris to Stansted for our return journey only. (Registered 29 October 2007)
29 November 2007, I received a first class upgrade, as part of a promotional offer from British Airways, on a flight from Washington DC to London (paid for by the Conservative Party). (Registered 7 December 2007)
6 December 2007, I was provided with a suite at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, by the Cardiff Business Club following making a speech to the Club at their annual dinner, which was held at the hotel. Use of the suite had been given to the Cardiff Business Club as part of a package when they booked the function rooms for their annual dinner. (Registered 17 December 2007)
Gift of a Fortnum and Mason hamper and twelve silver goblets from Lord Harris of Peckham and Lady Harris. (Registered 10 January 2008)
Gift of Fortnum and Mason hampers from Mr Mohammed Galadari of London. (Registered 10 January 2008)
From 21 December 2007 to 7 January 2008, I borrowed a Subaru Outback (LPG conversion) from Conservative Campaign Headquarters. The car is on loan to Conservative Campaign Headquarters from International Motors/Robert Edmiston. (Registered 15 January 2008)
15 March 2008, private plane from Newcastle to Biggin Hill, provided by Michael Hintze on behalf of CQS, London. (Registered 20 March 2008)
6 May 2008, donation from Michael Hintze to the Conservative Party to help sponsor two drinks receptions hosted by me for Conservative MPs and their partners. (Registered 20 May 2008)
19 May 2008, helicopter from Crewe to London provided by Bearwood Corporate Services Ltd, Southampton. (Registered 16 June 2008)
6. Overseas visits
23-25 January 2008, to Davos, Switzerland, to attend and participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where I was invited to speak. The World Economic Forum provided my conference pass, occasional car use in Davos (including airport transfers) and some hospitality. (My flights and accommodation were paid for by the Conservative Party.) (Registered 7 February 2008)
7. Overseas benefits and gifts
Following my visit to Afghanistan, I was given a rug by Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (Registered 30 August 2007)
In connection with a visit to California, USA, 10-12 October 2007, to make a speech at Google Zeitgeist Conference, the cost of commercial flights from London to San Francisco; Sacramento to Los Angeles; and Los Angeles to London for me and three accompanying members of my staff, was met by Google, USA. Google also provided one night's accommodation for me and three accompanying members of my staff and transport by car within California. (Other costs associated with the visit were met by the Conservative Party.) (Registered 19 November 2007)
Gift of a Harrods hamper from the Sultan of Brunei. (Registered 10 January 2008)
18-20 December 2007, during an official visit to China, the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party provided me and my Chief of Staff with the following: an internal flight from Beijing to Chongqing, one night of hotel accommodation (the second night provided by the British Embassy in Beijing), some internal transport and a translator. Similar benefits but including two nights' hotel accommodation were provided to three members of Conservative Campaign Headquarters. (Registered 15 January 2008)
Gift of a sterling silver tray from President George W Bush, President of the United States, (Registered 16 June 2008)
Register last updated: 22 Jul 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 | £20,563 (368th) | £21,359 | £20,902 (joint 1st) | £20,328 (joint 169th) | £19,722 (joint 1st) | £18,009 (joint 2nd) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £16,363 (527th) | £19,719 | £18,619 (296th) | £17,752 (485th) | £17,482 (445th) | £17,204 (259th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £91,351 (49th) | £83,858 | £73,882 (198th) | £71,007 (165th) | £67,696 (149th) | £57,267 (35th) |
| Members' Travel | £970 (618th)* | £2,666 | £5,387 (522nd) | £5,379 (507th) | £5,141 (joint 523rd) | £4,657 (483rd) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £323 (266th) | £133 | £0 | £344 (313th) | £0 | £68 (424th) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £4,718 (16th) | £2,506 | £844 (joint 342nd) | £641 (440th) | £620 (joint 512th) | £1,286 (joint 230th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £8,057 (58th) | £5,166 | £1,913 (421st) | £2,471 (joint 331st) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £1,040 (362nd) | £322 | £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 | £143,385 (204th) | £135,729 | £123,454 (319th) | £119,829 (321st) | £112,568 (338th) | £100,398 (90th) |
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Nearby constituencies
- Oxford West & Abingdon (11 miles)
- Banbury (14 miles)
- Oxford East (14 miles)
- Wantage (15 miles)
- North Swindon (19 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Education (20 May 2005 to 6 Dec 2005)
- Head of Policy Co-Ordination, Co-Ordination of Policy (17 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005)
- Head of Policy Co-Ordination, Conservative Party (15 Jun 2004 to 17 Mar 2005)
- Member, Home Affairs Committee (to 12 Oct 2004)
- Shadow Minister, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (10 May 2004 to 6 Jul 2004)
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