• Labour MP for Doncaster Central
• Minister of State, Department for Transport (since 28 Jun 2007)
• Majority: 9,802 votes. — 137th out of 635 MPs.
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How Rosie Winterton voted on key issues since 2001:

• Has never voted on a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly for introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for replacing Trident. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record

• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

This MP is not currently on any select committee and has had no written questions answered for which we know the department or subject.

Written Answers — Transport: Bus Services: Concessions (13 May 2008)

“The Department receives a large number of representations from interest groups during the development of any policy, and due regard is given to each before proposals are finalised. The eligibility criteria contained in the Transport Act 2000 was subject to debate during the passage of that Bill. Also, the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) was consulted on Government...”

Written Answers — Transport: Transport Appraisal (13 May 2008)

“holding answer 12 May 2008 The Government have recently consulted on a number of matters relating to the New Approach To Appraisal with the document 'The NATA Refresh: Reviewing the New Approach to Appraisal'. The consultation period closed on 31 March 2008 and officials are now reviewing the 101 responses received ahead of the Department's response.”

Written Answers — Transport: Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (12 May 2008)

“There is no specific representation of those with mental health disabilities on the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC). Section 125 (3) of the Transport Act 1985 provides that at least half of the membership of the Committee should consist of persons who are disabled. Currently over 60 per cent. (13 out of 21) of the Committee are disabled. Members are appointed on merit...”

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• Has spoken in 23 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2007, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 84% of votes in parliament — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 51 comments on this MP's speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 76 people are tracking whenever this MP speaks — email me whenever Rosie Winterton speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 467 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register last updated: 23 Apr 2008. More about the Register

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Figures in brackets are ranks. Parliament's explanatory notes.

^* Car £1,540 (480th). Rail £4,960 (176th).