This data was produced by TheyWorkForYou from a variety of sources.
Patrick Cormack
Conservative MP for South Staffordshire
- Also represented Staffordshire South West; Cannock
- Entered Parliament on 18 June 1970 — General election
- Standing down at the next election
- Majority: 8,847 votes. — 81st out of 643 MPs.
- Send a message to your MP (via WriteToThem.com)
- Sign up to HearFromYourMP to get messages from your MP
- Email me whenever Patrick Cormack speaks (no more than once per day)
- Help us add video by matching a speech by Patrick Cormack
- Voting record
- Committees and topics of interest
- Most recent appearances
- Numerology
- Register of Members’ Interests
- Expenses
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: Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Education and Skills, Northern Ireland, Home Department
- 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 — Home Department: Devolution (Northern Ireland) (8 Feb 2010)
“On behalf of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, I unreservedly congratulate the Prime Minister, Secretary of State and Minister of State on what they have helped to bring about. I also congratulate the First Minister and Deputy First Minister on their courage and persistence. Will the Prime Minister also recognise, sensitively, that the Ulster Unionist party and SDLP-under Lord Trimble...”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Northern Ireland: Criminal Justice and Policing (Devolution) (3 Feb 2010) has video
“In thanking the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister for the time and effort that they have spent over the past few days, may I urge the Secretary of State to use whatever extra patience is necessary to ensure that when an agreement is reached, as I hope and trust it will be, it will hold and be supported throughout all the communities in Northern Ireland?”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Topical Questions (28 Jan 2010) has video
“In view of the fact that using our airports is becoming increasingly frustrating, uncomfortable and disagreeable because of necessary security measures, will the Minister convene a meeting of all airport operators to see what can be done to address the issue of passenger comfort?”
More of Patrick Cormack's recent appearances
Numerology
Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)
- Has spoken in 87 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
- Is a member of 2 select committees (1 as chair).
- Responsiveness to messages sent via WriteToThem.com in 2008: Too little data for valid analysis.
- Has voted in 47% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 17 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.
- 33 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Patrick Cormack speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1285 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members’ Interests
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc.
Consultant on Public Affairs to First Magazine, 56 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4RN. (£10,001-£15,000)
Payment of £1,437.50 for editorial and advisory work in connection with FIRST magazine. Four meetings with the Chairman, correspondence and co-hosting a discussion to plan this year's Responsible Capitalism Awards. Hours worked: 8. (Registered 6 July 2009)
Payment of £1437.50 for editorial and advisory work in connection with FIRST magazine, covering a number of meetings with the Chairman and work on editing a book on responsible capitalism. Hours worked: 10 approx. (Registered 25 September 2009)
Received payments of £1437.50 and £2875 (both inclusive of VAT) on 12 October 2009, for advice and services given during August, September and October 2009. Hours: 25 hrs. (Registered 11 November 2009)
Programme adviser to the Catholic University of America. (The fee includes the cost of secretarial assistance and other expenses.)
Chairman and Life President of the House Magazine, in which capacity I chair Advisory Board meetings, host special functions, write articles and liaise with editorial team. Address: House Magazine, 3rd Floor Westminster Tower, Albert Embankments, London. (£25,001-£30,000)
Received £7500 for advisory and editorial work during the quarter ending 30 September 2009. Hours: 45 hrs. (Registered 11 November 2009)
Adviser to the publishers of the House Magazine.
Public affairs and parliamentary adviser to Machinery Users' Association, which advises its members on the rating of industrial plant and machinery. (£5,001-£10,000) Address: The Machinery Users' Association Property Services Ltd, Warlies Park House, Horseshoe Hill, Upshire, Essex.
Payment of £2,530 (including VAT) for covering meetings with the Chairman and Chief Executive, hosting a lunch and attending another lunch. Hours worked: 9 approx. (Registered 25 September 2009)
Payment of £2530 (including VAT) for advice during the quarter ended 30 September 2009. Duties included meetings and discussions with the Chief Executive and Chairman of the MUA, the arranging of two lunches and the hosting of one of them, and the hosting of the annual reception. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 11 November 2009)
Heritage adviser to Linford-Bridgeman Ltd, Cathedral Works, Quonians, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 7LB.; conservation and restoration company.
Payment of £2875 (inclusive of VAT) in respect of consultancy services during quarter beginning 1 July 2009, covering meetings, telephone conversations, visits to historic buildings on which I have given, or will be giving, advice to the Chief Executive of the company. Hours: 15-20 hours. (Registered 10 August 2009)
Occasional chairing and speaking at seminars arranged by Westminster Explained, 4 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7DL. (Up to £5,000)
Payment of £150 from Westminster Explained for giving a talk at a seminar on the work of Parliament. Hours: 1½ hours. (Registered 25 September 2009)
Monthly article for Diplomat Magazine, 11 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE. (Up to £5,000)
8 July 2009, received £287.50 for writing an article. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 22 July 2009)
As Chair of the History of Parliament Trust, I have received (as Chairs always do) a set of the latest series of books published. Address: 18 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NS. Value: £425. Hours: TBC. (Registered 16 December 2009)
6. Overseas visits
4-8 May 2009, to Finland in my capacity as Chairman of the British-Finnish All-Party Parliamentary Group, for discussion with Members of the Finnish Parliament. The cost of hospitality and all travel within Finland was borne by the Finnish Parliament. (My travel to Finland was funded by the House of Commons.) (Registered 11 May 2009)
11. Miscellaneous
I have entered into a sole trade business with Honey (GB) for collaborative software development. I have no shares in the company.
Register last updated: 6 Jan 2010. 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 – 2008/09 and 1st quarter 2009/10 receipts.
| Type | 2008/09 (ranking out of 647) | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staying away from main home | £23,530 (112th) | £22,972 (205th) | £22,032 (249th) | £21,529 | £20,862 (224th) | £19,795 (275th) | £19,668 (289th) | £13,289 (477th) |
| London costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Office running costs | £17,299 (339th) | £22,350 (106th) | £23,323 (145th) | £16,787 | £14,067 (526th) | £18,799 (joint 13th with 178 others) | £15,491 (537th) | £18,867 (207th) |
| Staffing costs | £89,158 (462nd) | £79,344 (538th) | £80,009 (445th) | £75,429 | £75,593 (joint 129th with 1 other) | £68,023 (joint 228th with 71 others) | £65,596 (joint 179th with 51 others) | £47,777 (251st) |
| Communications Allowance | £127 (599th) | £0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Travel | £5,398 (426th)3 | £4,909 (472nd)2 | £5,117 (463rd)1 | £4,530 | £7,607 (442nd) | £7,941 (399th) | £8,665 (388th) | £6,288 (409th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Members' Spouse Travel | £327 (242nd) | £320 (258th) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Family Travel | £0 | £0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £6,998 (joint 8th with 4 others) | £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 with 1 other) | £0 | £389 | £933 (643rd) | £933 (640th) | £933 (626th) | £544 (597th) | |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £1,128 (joint 56th with 1 other) | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £142,836 (408th) | £137,417 (443rd) | £140,245 (280th) | £125,486 | £126,547 (264th) | £124,568 (213th) | £111,882 (358th) | £88,646 (332nd) |
2 Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Mileage £4,749 (136th). Rail £160 (547th).
3 Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Mileage £4,682 (113th). Rail £321 (529th). Other: European £395 (108th).