• Labour MP for Newport East
• PPS (Rt Hon Paul Murphy, Secretary of State), Wales Office (since 29 Jan 2008)
• Entered Parliament on 5 May 2005 — General election
• Majority: 6,838 votes. — 246th out of 632 MPs.
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How Jessica Morden voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted against a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on replacing Trident. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Select Committee membership

• Member, Justice Committee (since 7 Nov 2007)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (since 22 Nov 2005)

Asks most questions about

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

• Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Recycling, Renewable Energy, Multiple Myeloma, Pension Credit, Child Support

(based on written questions asked by Jessica Morden and answered by departments)

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (16 Jul 2008)

“The announcement last Friday by the Government and the Association of British Insurers that flood insurance will be widely available long term will be greatly welcomed in constituencies such as mine that border the Severn, where people naturally are concerned about the effects of climate change, but can the Prime Minister reassure my constituents that developing an adequately funded long-term...”

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• Has spoken in 21 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has received answers to 24 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Is a member of 2 select committees.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 73% of votes in parliament — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 14 comments on this MP's speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 69 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Jessica Morden speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 18 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

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Register last updated: 22 Jul 2008. More about the Register

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

^* Car £2,139 (406th). Rail £3,015 (264th).