A selection of David Clelland’s votes

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• Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2007.
• Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
• Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2003–2007.
• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 37 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2006–2009.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.

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Recent appearances

• Amendment of the Law 29 Mar 2010

  It is a great honour, indeed a privilege, to follow the right hon. Member for Skipton and Ripon (Mr. Curry). He represents the acceptable face of conservatism in this House, particularly on issues of local government. He has proved one of Parliament's most effective speakers, and he will be greatly missed. Like him and colleagues who have preceded me in this debate, I, too, will be leaving...

• Turks and Caicos Islands 23 Mar 2010

  This debate is about the governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands. I led a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delegation to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the summer of 2004, the first such delegation for 40 years: they were feeling somewhat neglected. The delegation comprised Members of the House of Commons and of the House of Lords. My hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley, East and...

• Turks and Caicos Islands 23 Mar 2010

  I know that some British nationals have substantial interests, and I shall refer to that. It is true that some politicians on the islands have abused and misused their position of power and influence, but as some might ask, who are we to criticise? As in the UK, a small minority has blackened the reputation of the majority, but many good, dedicated and honest politicians in TCI have the...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Tyne Bridge

Entered the House of Commons on 5 December 1985 — unknown

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

• Health
• Work and Pensions
• Transport
• Justice
• Home Department
• Remploy
• Prostate Cancer
• Motor Vehicles: Licensing
• Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
• Future Rapid Effects System

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committee on Reform of the House of Commons (10 Aug 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, North East Regional Select Committee ( 4 Mar 2009 to 24 Apr 2009)
• Member, Transport Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Urban Affairs Sub-committee Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Government Whip ( 6 Feb 2001 to 11 Jun 2001)
• Assistant Whip ( 6 May 1997 to 6 Feb 2001)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Harry Cowans

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Concessionary Bus Travel Bill Committee (2 out of 2)