Paul Burstow, former MP, Sutton and Cheam

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A selection of Paul Burstow's votes

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Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013
Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 18 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2008–2013
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2012
Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 42 votes for, 11 votes against, 15 absences, between 2006–2014

We have lots more plain English analysis of Paul Burstow’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Paul Burstow’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security Benefits: Disqualification 26 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2015 to Question 226858 and with reference to his Department's response to the freedom of information requests 2014-79 and 2014-2282, whether his Department holds any quarterly or monthly data on the reasons for sanctions in such cases.
Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security Benefits: Disqualification 26 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2015 to Question 226839, whether quarterly or monthly data is now available on the number of adverse employment and support allowance sanction decisions broken down by the Summary International Classification of Diseases since January 2014; and what the reason was for each such sanction.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Expenses

Topics of interest

Health
Home Department
Work and Pensions
Education and Skills
Treasury
Criminal Records Bureau
Care Homes
Dentistry
Correspondence
Parliamentary Questions

Other offices held in the past

Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party (1 Nov 2012 to 5 Jun 2013)
The Minister of State, Department of Health (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Member, Public Accounts Committee (28 Jan 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) (3 Aug 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (2 May 2006 to 26 Oct 2007)
Member, Finance and Services Committee (24 Apr 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (10 May 2005 to 3 Aug 2006)
Member, Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2003 to 17 Nov 2003)
Member, Health and Social Care Committee (23 Jun 2003 to 24 Apr 2006)
Shadow Secretary of State for Health (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (1 Jan 1999 to 1 Jul 2003)
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)
Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)
Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1998)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Paul Scully

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Care Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
Health and Social Care Bill Committee (40 out of 40)
Mental Capacity Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill Committee (16 out of 23)
Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Health and Social Care Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
Social Security Fraud Bill Committee (1 out of 3)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Payments for speaking at Westminster Explained events, Dods, 21 Dartmouth Street, Westminster London SW1H 9BP. All fees donated to Sutton Liberal Democrats:

March 2013, payment of £150. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

June 2013, payment of £150. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

March 2014, payment of £150. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

Payments for completing opinion surveys from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London, SW1P 3JA, for opinion surveys. All fees donated to Sutton Liberal Democrats:

March 2013, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

May 2013, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

August 2013, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

November 2013, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

January 2014, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

March 2014, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

May 2014, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 16 May 2014)

June 2014, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 3 June 2014)

Payments from Ipsos MORI, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY, for opinion surveys. All fees donated to Sutton Liberal Democrats:

September 2013, payment of £200. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

January 2014, payment of £200. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

Payment from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT. All fees donated to Sutton Liberal Democrats:

November 2013, payment of £80. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

December 2013, payment of £80. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 April 2014)

4. Sponsorships

(a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:

(a) Name of donor: Smith and Byford Ltd

(a) Address of donor: St George’s House, Station Approach, Cheam SM2 7AT

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

(a) Donor status: company, registration 01074356

(a) (Registered 1 December 2014)

(a) Name of donor: Hydefall Ltd

(a) Address of donor: Second Floor West, Ivy House, Ivy Terrace, Eastbourne BN21 4QT

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500

(a) Donor status: company, registration 0976511

(a) (Registered 18 December 2014)

(a) Name of donor: G M Rayappu

(a) Address of donor: private

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

(a) Donor status: individual

(a) (Registered 13 March 2015)

(a) Name of donor: Smith and Byford Ltd

(a) Address of donor: St. George’s House, Station Approach, Cheam SM2 7AT

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500

(a) Donor status: company, registration 01074356

(a) (Registered 13 March 2015)

8. Land and Property

I own a 25% share of house in Sutton, lived in by my mother.

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