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David Lidington MP
- Conservative MP for Aylesbury
- Shadow Minister, Foreign Affairs (since 6 Jul 2007)
- Majority: 11,066 votes. — 248th out of 635 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How David Lidington 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 strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately 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 against 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
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
(based on written questions asked by David Lidington and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- 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...”
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.
- 70 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever David Lidington speaks.
- 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
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 | £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/A | N/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).
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- David Lidington's personal website
- Biography (From The Guardian)
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- Parliamentary career (From The Guardian)
- Election results for Aylesbury (From The Guardian)
- Previous candidacies (From The Guardian)
- Contact details (From The Guardian)
- General information (From BBC News)
- TV/radio appearances (From BBC Programme Catalogue)
Nearby constituencies
- Wycombe (7 miles)
- Chesham & Amersham (9 miles)
- South West Hertfordshire (10 miles)
- Buckingham (13 miles)
- Henley (13 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (20 May 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (10 May 2004 to 20 May 2005)
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