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- 10th June 2020 onwards
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Roger Gale’s voting in Parliament
Roger Gale is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.
However, Roger Gale sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
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Roger Gale consistently voted for the hunting ban; comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against. Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2002–2004. Conservative, 7 votes, between 2002–2004
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Roger Gale generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2004–2019. Conservative, 13 votes, between 2004–2019
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Roger Gale voted against a statutory register of lobbyists; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, in 2013. Conservative, 6 votes, in 2013
We have lots more plain English analysis of Roger Gale’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Roger Gale’s full vote analysis page for more.
Roger Gale has sometimes rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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In paying tribute to Her late Majesty, may I, on behalf of my constituents in North Thanet, simply say that our condolences are with His Majesty King Charles, the Queen Consort and all the members of the royal family? The then Prince Charles, speaking at the jubilee, opened his remarks by saying: “Your Majesty, mummy”. I think we all need to remember that this family has lost a mother, a...
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I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) for securing this debate and I congratulate the Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood (Mark Spencer), on his appointment. It is one of those rare beast occasions when we have a round peg in a round hole. I am sure that he will be a Minister for...
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Order. I fear that we shall never hear the answer to my right hon. Friend. We have to stick to the five-minute limit, and you get injury time only on the first occasion that you give way, I am afraid. That is a message for all Members.
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Conservative MP for North Thanet
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
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Topics of interest
Roger Gale campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Health
- Home Department
- Treasury
- Work and Pensions
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Departmental Relocation
- Public Information
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Departmental Information
- Immigration
Currently held offices
- Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 4 Mar 2020)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (since 15 Jan 2020)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (31 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (28 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Full Member) (23 Jan 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Substitute Member) (10 Nov 2010 to 23 Jan 2012)
- Member, Procedure Committee (11 Jun 2007 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Broadcasting Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Aug 2001 to 31 Jul 2003)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (26 Jun 1997 to 3 May 2017)
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Substitute Member) (1 Oct 1987 to 16 Nov 1989)
- Member, Televising of Proceedings of the House Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 16 Nov 1989)
- Member, Home Affairs Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 16 Mar 1992)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
- Chairman, Online Safety Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
- Chairman, Nationality and Borders Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
- Chairman, Nationality and Borders Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Environment Bill Committee (4 out of 22)
- Chairman, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
- Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (1 out of 11)
- Chairman, Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
- Chairman, National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
- Chairman, Agriculture Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
- Chairman, Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (0 out of 5)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
- Chairman, Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Chairman, Infrastructure Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
- Chairman, Immigration Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
- Chairman, Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
- Chairman, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
- Chairman, Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Committee (6 out of 13)
- Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
- Chairman, Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
- Chairman, Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Health and Social Care Bill Committee (5 out of 40)
- Chairman, Civil Aviation Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
- Chairman, Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law Of Succession) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Chairman, Superannuation bill Committee (2 out of 4)
- Chairman, Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
- Chairman, Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
- Chairman, Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Financial Services Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
- Chairman, Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (1 out of 12)
- Chairman, Autism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
- Chairman, Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Chairman, Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (1 out of 8)
- Chairman, Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
- Chairman, Marine and Coastal Access Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
- Chairman, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, Banking Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
- Chairman, Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (9 out of 17)
- Chairman, Pensions Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
- Chairman, Racial and Religious Hatred Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
- Chairman, Equality Bill Committee (5 out of 8)
- Chairman, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
- Chairman, Identity Cards Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
- Chairman, Animal Welfare Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, National Lottery Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, Charities Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
- Chairman, Drugs Bill Committee (1 out of 6)
- Chairman, Inquiries Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
- Chairman, Gambling Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
- Chairman, Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Civil Partnership Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
- Chairman, Sex Discrimination (Clubs and Other Private Associations) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Gambling Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
- Chairman, Higher Education Bill Committee (8 out of 15)
- Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
- Chairman, Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Female Genital Mutilation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Communications Bill Committee (12 out of 25)
- Chairman, Licensing Bill Committee (9 out of 17)
- Chairman, Sexual Offences Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
- Chairman, Police (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
- Chairman, Proceeds of Crime Bill Committee (12 out of 39)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
- Chairman, Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Homelessness Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
- Chairman, Office of Communications Bill Committee (3 out of 8)
- Chairman, Homes Bill Committee (8 out of 12)
- Chairman, Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (11 out of 15)
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