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Voting record (from PublicWhip)

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Committees and topics of interest

Asks most questions about

  • Departments: Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland, Treasury, Home Department, Health

  • Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Correspondence, Customs and Excise, Vat, Climate Change Levy, Passports

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Points of Order: Topical Debate — Middle East (1 May 2008)

“I thank the Minister for his speech and, in particular, welcome the emphasis that he placed on the strategic relationship of the United Kingdom with the countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Those relationships—both economic and political—are of profound importance to our national interests. I also offer the Minister the Opposition's strong support for his call for a...”

Points of Order: Topical Debate — Middle East (1 May 2008)

“I was aware of the World Bank report. I believe that the blockade needs to be lifted, but that the rocket attacks on Israeli cities need to cease. The two things have to go together. I will be interested to hear from the Government what information they have had from the Egyptian authorities about the talks that the Egyptians have been having with the Hamas rulers of Gaza to see whether...”

Points of Order: Topical Debate — Middle East (1 May 2008)

“Yes, I agree with the hon. Gentleman. If the wall had been constructed along the green line of 1967, the Israeli Government would have a much stronger case than they do at present. The route that the barrier has taken is clearly in breach of international law. Let me return to the issue of a regional settlement between Israel and her Arab neighbours. I want to put on record my belief that...”

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Numerology

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  • Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
  • Has received answers to 148 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
  • Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
  • Has voted in 64% of votes in parliament — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
  • People have made 0 comments on this MP's speeches — well below average amongst MPs.
  • This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 20–21 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 237 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register of Members' Interests

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
22 May 2007, my wife and I were guests of Gallaher plc at the Chelsea Flower Show. (Registered 23 May 2007)
6. Overseas visits
6-16 September 2007, to China with the All-Party Parliamentary China Group, to discuss bilateral relations and human rights and the impact of China's economic growth on the UK. All internal travel and some food costs in China were met by the National People's Congress. The cost of the return flights from London to Beijing and accommodation costs were met from the funds provided by the registered sponsors of the All-Party Group. (Registered 23 October 2007)
2-7 December 2007, to Israel and Palestinian territories, for meetings with Israeli and Palestinian politicians and officials in my capacity as Shadow Foreign Office Minister. My visit was organised and paid for by the Conservative Friends of Israel and the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 11 December 2007)
7-12 February 2008, to Saudi Arabia for meetings with Saudi ministers and officials. Flights, accommodation, internal travel and security were paid for by the Saudi Government. The visit was co-ordinated by the Conservative Middle East Council. (Registered 19 February 2008)
12-15 April 2008, to Doha at the invitation of the Qatari Government to attend the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development and Free Trade. My flights, internal travel and accommodation were paid for by the Foreign Ministry of Qatar. (Registered 22 April 2008)

Register last updated: 23 Apr 2008. More about the Register

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Expenses

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

Type2006/07 (ranking out of 645)2005/062004/05 (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£17,747 (451st)£19,547£15,992 (464th)£17,158 (406th)£10,287 (586th)£7,013 (596th)
London Supplement£0£0£0£0£0£0
Incidental Expenses Provision£17,201 (507th)£17,374£15,603 (466th)£16,718 (538th)£16,762 (492nd)£17,007 (266th)
Staffing Allowance£78,812 (479th)£70,950£66,134 (521st)£65,595 (432nd)£67,673 (150th)£42,693 (449th)
Members' Travel£9,664 (joint 230th)*£7,500£8,384 (406th)£6,849 (449th)£5,321 (513th)£2,396 (585th)
Members' Staff Travel£0£41£37 (453rd)£17 (joint 473rd)£72 (joint 436th)£47 (439th)
Centrally Purchased Stationery£979 (joint 287th)£868£931 (317th)£984 (joint 259th)£1,377 (191st)£1,647 (129th)
Stationery: Associated Postage Costs£3,235 (257th)£4,383£3,492 (219th)£3,294 (227th)N/AN/A
Centrally Provided Computer Equipment£1,804 (5th)£744£1,240 (630th)£1,240 (625th)£496 (joint 643rd)£496 (joint 601st)
Other Costs£0£0£0£9,667 (7th)£0£0
Total£129,442 (joint 460th)£121,407£111,813 (527th)£121,522 (273rd)£101,988 (522nd)£71,299 (583rd)

* Car £1,493 (486th). Rail £2,429 (301st). Air £4,692 (75th). Other £2 (77th). European £1,048 (41st).