Paul Flynn, former MP, Newport West

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A selection of Paul Flynn’s votes

Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 42 votes against, 11 absences, between 2014–2016.
Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2011.
Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, between 2013–2016.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 59 votes for, 17 votes against, 56 absences, between 2006–2019.
Consistently voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2011–2016.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Newport West

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 17 February 2019 — Died

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Topics of interest

Paul Flynn campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Energy and Climate Change
Defence
Health
Home Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Nuclear Power
Afghanistan
Nuclear Weapons
Drugs
Iraq

Other offices held in the past

Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 17 Feb 2019)
Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 17 Feb 2019)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 17 Feb 2019)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (21 Nov 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons ( 3 Jul 2016 to 7 Oct 2016)
Shadow Secretary of State for Wales ( 3 Jul 2016 to 6 Oct 2016)
Member, Petitions Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Home Affairs Committee ( 4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee (12 Dec 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Public Administration Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (20 Oct 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 8 Dec 1997)
Member, Transport Committee (26 Oct 1992 to 21 Mar 1997)
Shadow Spokesperson (Health) ( 1 Jun 1988 to 1 Jun 1989)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Feb 2019.

1. Employment and earnings

Royalty payments from Biteback Publishing, 3 Albert Embankment London SE1 7SP. No additional hours. These payments are donated to charity. (Updated 05 September 2016)

30 May 2018, payment of £101.05. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 31 May 2018)

Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing surveys. All fees are donated to charity.

5 January 2018, payment of £100. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 29 May 2018)

2 February 2018, payment of £100. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 29 May 2018)

16 April 2018, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 29 May 2018)

22 May 2018, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 29 May 2018)

25 June 2018, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 29 June 2018)

7 August 2018, payment of £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 16 August 2018)

27 August 2018, payment of £75. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

Payments from Populus, Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT, for completing surveys. All fees donated to charity.

6 February 2018, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

12 February 2018, payment £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

22 March 2018, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

20 April 2018, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

24 May 2018, payment of £50. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

4 September 2018, payment of £50 (May 2018 survey). Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

4 September 2018, payment of £50 (July 2018 survey). Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 September 2018)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Lynne Samantha Flynn, as Senior Secretary.

View the history of this MP’s entries in the Register

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Paul Flynn