• Former Labour MP for Crewe & Nantwich
• Left Parliament on 17 April 2008 — Died
• Majority: 7,078 votes. — 345th out of 636 MPs.

• Voting record
• Committees and topics of interest
• Recent appearances
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• Register of Members' Interests
• Expenses
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP (From edm.ais.co.uk)

How Gwyneth Dunwoody 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 moderately against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately 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 against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on replacing Trident. votes, speeches
• Voted a mixture of for and against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Voted a mixture of for and against equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record

• Quite often rebels against their party in this parliament.

Asks most questions about

• Departments: Transport, Transport, Local Government and the Regions, Home Department, Health, Trade and Industry

• Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Railways, London Olympics, Pedicabs/Rickshaws, Road Safety, Delegated Examiners

(based on written questions asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody and answered by departments)

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Palestinians: Economic Situation (3 Apr 2008)

“To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of (a) progress on implementation of the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan and (b) the effect of Hamas' control of Gaza on the overall development of the Palestinian economy.”

Written Answers — International Development: Palestinians: Overseas Aid (2 Apr 2008)

“To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment he has made of the effect of the situation in Gaza on the flow of UK aid to the Palestinians; whether his Department plans to resume direct funding to the Palestinian Authority; and if he will make a statement.”

Written Answers — Transport: Lorries: Testing (2 Apr 2008)

“To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many heavy goods vehicle test stations are operated by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency; and what their locations are.”

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• Has spoken in 56 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Has received answers to 101 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Is a member of 2 select committees (1 as chair).
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 43% of votes in parliament — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 2 comments on this MP's speeches — below average amongst MPs.
• This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 60 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 216 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register last updated: 25 Mar 2008. More about the Register

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

^* 3rd party £1,260 (10th). Rail £9,255 (43rd). Air £107 (233rd).