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Richard Allan, former MP
- Former Liberal Democrat MP for Sheffield, Hallam
- Left Parliament on 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election
Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Richard Allan voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted moderately for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
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- Occasionally rebels against their party.
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Education Bill [Lords] (7 Apr 2005)
“I apologise to the House for arriving a little late and missing the first couple of minutes of the debate. I am unfamiliar with the hectic pace of legislation at this stage of parliamentary proceedings, being more used to the sedentary pace that we normally have. Having said that, speed has characterised the passage of the Bill. I was appointed to the Standing Committee expecting to take over...”
- Drugs Bill: Clause 3 — Drug Offence Searches: England and Wales (6 Apr 2005)
“It would not make sense to oppose amendments that seek to correct an error that unfortunately crept into the Bill. Like the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats have not sought to oppose the Bill. We believe that it helps to take the law forward in respect of drugs, although we may have some disagreements about where we should go with drugs policy thereafter. However, the amendments make perfect...”
- Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill: Clause 3 — Exposing Vehicles for Sale on a Road (6 Apr 2005)
“We are keen to see the Bill on the statute book because it includes some important environmental protection measures. Its passage was a little dubious earlier, but it now seems that it will get there tonight. The Minister said that the Government are happy to accept the amendment, and we too support it. My hon. Friends also pointed out the problem, and I am sure that the residents of Seven...”
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- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2005, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 74% of votes in parliament. (From Public Whip)
- 6 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks.
Expenses
Figures in brackets are ranks. Parliament's explanatory notes.
| Type | 2006/07 | 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 | £300 | £16,269 (449th) | £15,389 (460th) | £15,213 (515th) | £12,139 (514th) | |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £1,135 | £18,876 (260th) | £18,629 (376th) | £18,200 (joint 267th) | £18,026 (joint 237th) | |
| Staffing Allowance | £9,103 | £70,051 (379th) | £64,549 (456th) | £60,029 (524th) | £44,559 (380th) | |
| Members' Travel | * | £199 | £6,449 (482nd) | £5,901 (485th) | £5,993 (485th) | £4,879 (476th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £0 | £257 (338th) | £0 | £277 (343rd) | £630 (209th) | |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £0 | £1,258 (218th) | £877 (311th) | £2,907 (26th) | £1,376 (202nd) | |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | N/A | £0 | £3,450 (joint 222nd) | £2,811 (287th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £0 | £1,984 (joint 97th) | £1,984 (joint 91st) | £1,984 (joint 90th) | £1,984 (joint 88th) | |
| Other Costs | £18,730 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | |
| Total | £29,467 | £118,594 (429th) | £110,140 (506th) | £104,603 (492nd) | £83,593 (440th) |
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More useful links for this person
- Richard Allan's personal website
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- Election results for Sheffield, Hallam (From The Guardian)
Succeeding MPs in this constituency
Nearby constituencies
- Sheffield, Heeley (5 miles)
- Sheffield Central (5 miles)
- Sheffield, Hillsborough (6 miles)
- Sheffield, Brightside (7 miles)
- Sheffield, Attercliffe (8 miles)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (to 11 Jun 2004)
- Member, Information Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Liaison Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Member, Public Accounts Committee (to 11 Apr 2005)
- Shadow Spokesperson for the Cabinet Office, Cabinet Office (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
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