James Clappison

Former Conservative MP for Hertsmere

25 Mar 2015

  • On 25 Mar 2015: James Clappison was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2015: James Clappison was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Clause 1 — Report on Effect of Setting Additional Rate of Income Tax at 50 Percent Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2015: James Clappison was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 1 — Report on Impact of Value Added Tax Show vote

23 Mar 2015

  • On 23 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted yes on Amendment of the Law — 5. Corporation tax (charge for financial year 2016) Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted to charge income tax in the 2015-16 financial year and to set the basic rate at 20%, the higher rate at 40% and the additional rate at 45%. Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted to approve the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year. Show vote

10 Mar 2015

  • On 10 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted to let planning authorities insist Londoners wishing to rent out their homes for short periods have specific planning permission to do so on the grounds the authority considers that it is "necessary" rather than merely "desirable" to "protect the amenity of the locality". Show vote

9 Mar 2015

  • On 9 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted yes on Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill [Lords] — Secondary ticketing platforms Show vote

4 Mar 2015

  • On 4 Mar 2015: James Clappison voted against increasing the top rate of income tax. Show vote

25 Feb 2015

  • On 25 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted no on Opposition Day — [18th Allotted Day] — Members’ Paid Directorships and Consultancies Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted no on Opposition Day — [18th Allotted Day] — Bankers’ Bonuses and the Banking Industry Show vote

11 Feb 2015

  • On 11 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted to require a more extensive set of conditions be met prior to consent for hydraulic fracturing being given. Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted yes on Opposition Day — [17th Allotted Day] — Tax Avoidance Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted against introducing a penalty regime for the general anti-abuse rule and against other measures intended to reduce tax avoidance. Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted against providing those who've been on Jobseeker's Allowance for a period an offer of a paid job with training that they must take up or lose their benefits. Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2015: James Clappison was absent for a vote on Offence of Failing to Prevent Smoking In an Enclosed Vehicle in the Presence of Someone Under 18 Show vote

10 Feb 2015

  • On 10 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted to set the main central government grant to local government for 2015-16 at a level 25% lower than it was set for 2014-15. Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted yes on Attorney-General — Police Show vote

4 Feb 2015

  • On 4 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted no on Opposition Day — [16th Allotted Day] — Electoral Registration Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2015: James Clappison voted no on Opposition Day — [16th Allotted Day] — Apprenticeships Show vote

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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