IMPORTANT: Patrick Cormack was a Candidate for Speaker.
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- Voters have the right to know in detail about the money that is spent to support MPs and run Parliament, and in similar detail how the decisions to spend that money are settled upon.
- Bills being considered must be published online in a much better way than they are now, as the Free Our Bills campaign has been suggesting for some time.
- The Internet is not a threat to a renewal in our democracy, it is one of its best hopes. Parliament should appoint a senior officer with direct working experience of the power of the Internet who reports directly to the Speaker, and who will help Parliament adapt to a new era of transparency and effectiveness.
We contacted Patrick Cormack MP to ask for an endorsement 43 days ago. They have not yet replied.
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Patrick Cormack
Conservative MP for South Staffordshire
- Also represented Staffordshire South West; Cannock
- Entered Parliament on 18 June 1970 — General election
- Majority: 8,847 votes. — 80th out of 643 MPs.
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- Voting record
- Committees and topics of interest
- Most recent appearances
- Numerology
- Register of Members’ Interests
- Expenses
- Early Day Motions signed by this MP (From edmi.parliament.uk)
Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Patrick Cormack voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted a mixture of for and against a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately against introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately 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 moderately against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against equal gay rights. votes, speeches
- Has never voted on laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches
Read about how the voting record is decided.
More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record
- Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.
Committees and topics of interest
Select Committee membership
- Member, Liaison Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)
- Chairman, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (since 20 Jul 2005)
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Education and Skills, Northern Ireland, Home Department, Treasury
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): School Funding, Correspondence, Works of Art (Indemnities), Sentencing (Averages), Zimbabwe
(based on written questions asked by Patrick Cormack and answered by departments)
Public Bill Committees (sittings attended)
- Christmas Day (Trading) Bill Committee (1 out of n/a)
Most recent appearances
- Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Topical Questions (2 Jul 2009) has video
“From his meeting with the farmers of South Staffordshire earlier this year, the Secretary of State will remember the acute concern expressed about bovine TB. Has he rethought his policy on a badger cull?”
- Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Plans) Bill: Clause 14 — Short title and commencement (1 Jul 2009)
“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Do you realise that there is a seething anger in this House because we have no time at all for Third Reading at all? This is a Bill of monumental importance, and the only reason why we are debating the current clause is that it has been rushed through. Is there something you can do? Can I move a motion, and will you accept it?”
- Bill Presented — Sustainable Energy (Local Plans) Bill: Clause 14 — Short title and commencement (1 Jul 2009)
“This is a monstrous Bill, which has been pushed through with indecent haste. If we had taken the proper time, we could have had a decent Bill that dealt with expenses but did not interfere with Parliament's rights and privileges. This is a black day for Parliament, and I urge the House to support the sunset clause so that at least we can try to put things right in a year's time.”
More of Patrick Cormack's recent appearances
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 116 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 1 written question in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
- Is a member of 2 select committees (1 as chair).
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 48% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 15 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 35 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Patrick Cormack speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1278 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
Register last updated: 24 Jun 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.
| Type | 2007/08 (ranking out of 645) | 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 | £22,972 (205th) | £22,032 (249th) | £21,529 | £20,862 (224th) | £19,795 (275th) | £19,668 (289th) | £13,289 (477th) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £22,350 (106th) | £23,323 (145th) | £16,787 | £14,067 (526th) | £18,799 (joint 13th) | £15,491 (537th) | £18,867 (207th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £79,344 (538th) | £80,009 (445th) | £75,429 | £75,593 (joint 129th) | £68,023 (joint 228th) | £65,596 (joint 179th) | £47,777 (251st) |
| Communications Allowance | £0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Travel | £4,909 (472nd)* | £5,117 (463rd)** | £4,530 | £7,607 (442nd) | £7,941 (399th) | £8,665 (388th) | £6,288 (409th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Members' Spouse Travel | £320 (258th) | 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 | £1,100 (192nd) | £1,602 (141st) | £1,191 | £1,314 (207th) | £1,483 (132nd) | £1,529 (160th) | £1,881 (90th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £5,572 (14th) | £7,034 (81st) | £5,631 | £6,171 (99th) | £7,594 (49th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £850 (joint 620th) | £0 | £389 | £933 (643rd) | £933 (640th) | £933 (626th) | £544 (597th) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £1,128 (joint 56th) | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £137,417 (443rd) | £140,245 (280th) | £125,486 | £126,547 (264th) | £124,568 (213th) | £111,882 (358th) | £88,646 (332nd) |
* Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Mileage £4,749 (136th). Rail £160 (547th).