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Malcolm Rifkind

Conservative MP for Kensington & Chelsea

    • Entered Parliament on 5 May 2005 — General election
    • Majority: 12,418 votes. — 44th out of 643 MPs.

    Voting record (from PublicWhip)

    How Malcolm Rifkind voted on key issues since 2001:

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

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    Committees and topics of interest

    Select Committee membership
    • Member, Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) (since 10 Aug 2009)

    Asks most questions about

    • Departments: Work and Pensions, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Health, Transport, Communities and Local Government

    • Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Pensions, Incapacity Benefit, British Nationality: Torture, Pathways to Work, Torture

    (based on written questions asked by Malcolm Rifkind and answered by departments)

    Public Bill Committees (sittings attended)

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    Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Iran's Nuclear Programme (20 Oct 2009)

    “Does the Foreign Secretary agree that the missing link in international efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution has, unfortunately, been the continuing reluctance of Arab states to be prepared to put public pressure on Iran, despite their oft-repeated—in private—serious reservations about Iran's nuclear ambitions? Does he agree that if the Arab states were to put public pressure...”

    Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Afghanistan and Pakistan (14 Oct 2009) has video

    “While it is unlikely that the Taliban can be eliminated, even with increased NATO troops, is it not equally true that it is impossible for the Taliban to conquer Afghanistan relying, as they do, on roadside bombs and suicide bombers? Does that not point to the need to convince the Taliban that NATO will stay there for as long as necessary? That means that even if we are able gradually to...”

    Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families: Libya (12 Oct 2009) has video

    “Is the Foreign Secretary aware that, as Secretary of State for Scotland in 1988, I had to travel to Lockerbie on the night of the disaster? Never for a moment did I expect that the person convicted of murdering more than 200 people would be released and sent home having served only eight years of a 27-year minimum sentence. Is the Foreign Secretary aware that he has made a remarkable...”

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    Numerology

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    • Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
    • Has received answers to 6 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
    • Is a member of 1 select committee (0 as chair).
    • Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2008, according to constituents.
    • Has voted in 46% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
    • People have made 40 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
    • This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
    • 103 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Malcolm Rifkind speaks.
    • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 104 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

    Register of Members’ Interests

    1. Remunerated directorships
    Aberdeen Asset Management plc (non-executive), 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen; global fund management. Non-executive member of board, board committees and related activities. Approximately 10 board meetings a year each lasting up to 4 hours. Three involve travel abroad. Similar number of committee meetings plus preparation for meetings.
    Monthly ongoing payment of £4,166.67 gross. (Registered 8 September 2009)
    Continental Farmers Group plc (non-executive), 33 Athol St, Douglas Isle of Man; farming in Eastern Europe. Approximately 6 board meetings per year, each lasting around 4 hours. Occasional ad hoc meetings. Travel time to Douglas or Dublin to be added.
    Monthly ongoing payment of £3,750 gross (June 2009) (Registered 25 July 2009)
    Monthly ongoing payment of £3,750 gross (July 2009) (Registered 8 September 2009)
    Adam Smith International (including Amphion Group Ltd and Adam Smith Services Ltd) (non-executive), 3 Albert Embankment, London; consultancy and project implementation overseas.
    £242 net (July 2009); monthly board meeting, approximately 3 hours. (Registered 25 July 2009)I
    Monthly ongoing payment of £2,916.66 gross. (Registered 8 September 2009)
    2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
    Consultant, BHP Billiton, Petroleum, Houston, USA. Advice given by e-mail as required. Contract terminated. Payment is monthly in respect of 3 months notice which concludes in October 2009.
    £4,166 gross. (Registered 25 July 2009)
    £4,166 gross. (Registered 8 September 2009)
    Member of Advisory Board, L.E.K. Consulting LLP, 40 Grosvenor Place, London. Advisory Board meeting 4 times a year. Each meeting 4 hours approximately. Occasional advice by e-mail.
    Quarterly payment of £6,250 gross; 4 hours approximately.
    Fees for articles published by:
    Financial Times, Number One Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HL. £300 (Up to £5,000)
    Payment of £300 gross for an article. Hours: 1-2 hours. (Registered 8 September 2009)
    International Herald Tribune £200-£300 (Up to £5,000)
    Independent on Sunday £300-£500(Up to £5,000)
    Observer £210 (Up to £5,000)
    Scotsman £300 (Up to £5,000)
    Spectator £250(Up to £5,000)
    Sunday Times £750 (Up to £5,000)
    Washington Post £455(Up to £5,000)
    The Times £300(Up to £5,000)
    Sunday and Daily Telegraph £400-£800 (Up to £5,000)
    Consultancy fee from Promethean Investments. (£10,001-£15,000) (Registered 18 December 2008)
    16 September 2008, Intelligence Squared Debate, London and 6-7 October, New York, Intelligence Squared Debate. Hotel accommodation paid for by Intelligence Squared. Combined fees (Up to £5,000). (Registered 18 December 2008)
    5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)
    Honorary membership of the Chelsea Arts Club.
    6. Overseas visits
    13-15 June 2008, to Washington, for Edinburgh University General Council. Travel and accommodation expenses were paid by the University. (Registered 18 December 2008)
    31 July-2 August 2008, to Moscow, for lecture to Moscow School of Political Studies. Travel and accommodation expenses were paid for by MSPC. (Registered 18 December 2008)
    6-12 September 2008, to Beijing, China, to attend the second UK-China Leadership of the Future Forum. The visit was arranged and paid for by the UK-China Forum with sponsorship from Barclays Capital, BP and Rolls-Royce, and the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party. (Registered 10 December 2008)
    8-9 December 2008, to Paris, to attend Global Zero Conference as speaker and member. Travel and accommodation expenses were paid by the Conference organisers. (Registered 18 December 2008)
    23-26 April 2009, to Ankara, to participate in Aspen Atlantic Conference. Flights and accommodation expenses paid by conference organisers. (Registered 28 April 2009)

    Register last updated: 28 Oct 2009. More about the Register

    View the history of this MP's entries in the Register

    Expenses

    Figures in brackets are ranks. Data from parliament.uk (source). Read 2004/05 – 2007/08 receipts.

    Type2007/08 (ranking out of 645)2006/07 (ranking out of 645)2005/062004/052003/042002/032001/02
    Additional Costs Allowance£0 £0 £0        
    London Supplement£2,812 (joint 1st) £2,712 (joint 1st) £2,360        
    Incidental Expenses Provision£12,509 (524th) £11,813 (602nd) £17,352        
    Staffing Allowance£91,048 (151st) £89,146 (87th) £75,461        
    Communications Allowance£4,188 (493rd) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Members' Travel£4,596 (488th)* £4,824 (477th)** £2,763        
    Members' Staff Travel£0 £0 £0        
    Members' Spouse Travel£499 (214th) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Members' Family Travel£0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Centrally Purchased Stationery£479 (504th) £742 (joint 394th) £1,291        
    Stationery: Associated Postage Costs£2,641 (276th) £1,987 (414th) £2,692 N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Centrally Provided Computer Equipment£913 (612th) £898 (joint 566th) £898        
    Other Costs£0 £0 £0        
    Total£119,685 (602nd) £112,122 (601st) £102,817        

    * Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Mileage £1,640 (443rd). Rail £82 (561st). Air £2,567 (80th). Misc £307 (97th).

    ** Car £1,322 (506th). 3rd party £6 (61st). Rail £318 (502nd). Air £3,178 (87th).

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    • Member, Conventions (Joint Committee) (13 Jun 2006 to 23 May 2008)
    • Shadow Secretary of State for Work & Pensions & Welfare Reform, Work & Pensions & Welfare Reform (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)

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