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Dawn Primarolo MP
- Labour MP for Bristol South
- Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health (since 13 Jul 2007)
- Majority: 11,142 votes. — 167th out of 635 MPs.
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Dawn Primarolo 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 for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly for 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: Health
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
(based on written questions asked by Dawn Primarolo and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Orders of the Day: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill (12 May 2008)
“The debate has been excellent and wide ranging, covering many significant matters in the Bill and some that are not currently in the measure. I acknowledge, as have all other contributors, that we are considering difficult issues for many hon. Members. The Bill is important, and the conduct of today's debate reflects positively on Parliament and its ability and that of hon. Members to deal...”
- Orders of the Day: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill (12 May 2008)
“I think that the hon. Gentleman is confusing a regulatory framework that permits research with the commissioning or funding, from different authorities, for that research to take place. The Bill is not about what research will be funded in the future from where, but about putting important regulations in place and continuing to afford the protection that the House has always wanted. To deal...”
- Orders of the Day: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill (12 May 2008)
“I am happy to give exactly the same undertakings as Lord Darzi gave in another place. [Interruption.] My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State says, "Thank goodness for that." The hon. Member for Enfield, Southgate (Mr. Burrowes) is right that cloning is outlawed. I would like to reassure hon. Members that I am speaking on behalf of the Government at this stage, not as an individual, as...”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 1 written question in the last year — well 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 72% of votes in parliament — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 25 comments on this MP's speeches — well 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.
- 98 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Dawn Primarolo speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 523 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
Nil
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 | £22,110 (joint 1st) | £21,634 | £17,575 (413th) | £12,533 (530th) | £13,975 (541st) | £15,693 (264th) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £1,618 (joint 1st) | £1,574 (joint 1st) | £1,527 (joint 1st) | £1,227 (joint 1st) |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £21,543 (joint 205th) | £16,064 | £17,308 (394th) | £17,803 (480th) | £18,234 (joint 1st) | £9,720 (530th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £88,173 (112th) | £86,016 | £68,474 (joint 429th) | £64,273 (joint 458th) | £61,908 (443rd) | £49,588 (197th) |
| Members' Travel | £5,620 (426th)* | £5,671 | £7,664 (439th) | £6,643 (458th) | £6,028 (482nd) | £5,375 (445th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £128 (363rd) | £772 | £350 (312th) | £992 (164th) | £1,102 (154th) | £714 (186th) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £791 (365th) | £1,025 | £1,387 (192nd) | £1,189 (joint 188th) | £770 (445th) | £452 (571st) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,778 (444th) | £2,172 | £2,980 (271st) | £3,087 (252nd) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £989 (joint 432nd) | £0 | £2,004 (joint 63rd) | £2,004 (57th) | £2,004 (57th) | £2,004 (56th) |
| Other Costs | £1,902 (46th) | £0 | £3,305 (52nd) | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £143,034 (212th) | £133,354 | £122,665 (345th) | £110,098 (507th) | £105,548 (482nd) | £84,773 (joint 414th) |
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- Dawn Primarolo's personal website
- Biography (From The Guardian)
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- Parliamentary career (From The Guardian)
- Election results for Bristol South (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
- Bristol East (3 miles)
- Bristol West (4 miles)
- Kingswood (6 miles)
- Wansdyke (6 miles)
- Woodspring (7 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Minister of State, Department of Health (28 Jun 2007 to 13 Jul 2007)
- Member, Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee) (to 21 Dec 2004)
- Paymaster General, HM Treasury (4 Jan 1999 to 28 Jun 2007)
- Financial Secretary, HM Treasury (5 May 1997 to 4 Jan 1999)
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