A selection of John Leech’s votes
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Voted a mixture of for and against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
6 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2014.
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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
4 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
8 votes for, 10 votes against, 13 absences, between 2011–2015.
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Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2012.
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Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
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Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2013–2014.
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Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Government will refund penalty charges for people who subsequently were given a medical exemption certificate.
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Health devolution will allow decision makers to prioritise health inequalities in Manchester, but does my right hon. Friend agree that health professionals in the NHS need to be involved in the detailed discussions to make sure that we get the best deal for patients in our local NHS?
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that the need for a medical exemption certificate has been effectively communicated to sufferers of diabetes by the NHS Business Service Authority and pharmacies.
More of John Leech’s recent appearances
Profile
Former Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester, Withington
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Transport
- Health
- Home Department
- Work and Pensions
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Departmental Conditions of Employment
- Roads: Accidents
- Dentistry
- Breast Cancer
- Driving: Eyesight
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (21 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Transport) (21 Mar 2006 to 11 May 2010)
- Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 21 Jan 2013)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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