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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. — 170th out of 635 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How David Cameron voted on key issues since 2001:
- Has never voted on 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
- Occasionally 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
- Flooding (West Oxfordshire) (7 May 2008)
“I thank the Minister for giving a detailed reply rather than a boilerplate reply. May I push him one more time on the cost-benefit analysis? He was right when he mentioned the schemes being considered in and around Witney to help with the flooding. However, the concern remains—I completely understand this—that when the crunch comes, and we measure up against thousands of houses...”
- Flooding (West Oxfordshire) (7 May 2008)
“Mail”
- Flooding (West Oxfordshire) (7 May 2008)
“I am well aware that these debates are predominantly introduced by Back Benchers, but there are times when a particular issue dominates a particular constituency. That is true of west Oxfordshire, my constituency and the floods of last July—not only the problems and clear-up that took place, but the fear that flooding could happen again. In fact, in villages such as Clanfield, Bampton,...”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 14 written questions in the last year — below 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 66 comments on this MP's speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 160 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever David Cameron speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 353 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.)
26 March 2007, private plane from Edinburgh to Blackpool, provided by Mr Michael Peagram, of Oxford. (Registered 13 April 2007)
29 June 2007, helicopter from Battersea, London, to Leeds Bradford Airport and return, provided by Mr Tim James on behalf of Kensington & Chelsea Aviation Ltd, Guildford. (Registered 10 July 2007)
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. 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)
Register last updated: 23 Apr 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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