A selection of Roger Gale's votes

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• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016
• Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2016
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2013
• Almost always voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 7 absences, between 1997–2016
• Voted a mixture of for and against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2011

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.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — HM Treasury: Aviation: Training 24 Apr 2017

  To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to incentivise corporate sponsorship of not-for-profit flight training and flying schools.

• Written Answers — HM Treasury: Aviation: Training 24 Apr 2017

  To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to incentivise corporate sponsorship of air ambulances, civil air patrols and other not-for-profit and charitable organisations.

• Written Answers — Department for Transport: Aviation: Radio 24 Apr 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the costs to flying schools of complying with the UK's current EU targets for 8.33kHz radio adoption.

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for North Thanet

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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

Social Media

• https://facebook.com/north.thanet.roger.gale

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Roger Gale campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Home Department
• Work and Pensions
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Transport
• Departmental Relocation
• Criminal Injuries Compensation
• Public Information
• Departmental Information
• Immigration

Other offices held in the past

• 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, 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, Infrastructure Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
• Chairman, Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• 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, Immigration Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
• Chairman, Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
• 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, 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, 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, Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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, Autism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Chairman, Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Banking Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
• Chairman, Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (9 out of 17)
• Chairman, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Chairman, Pensions Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• 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, 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, Inquiries Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Chairman, Gambling Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
• Chairman, Drugs Bill Committee (1 out of 6)
• 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, Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Civil Partnership Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• 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, Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Female Genital Mutilation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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, Proceeds of Crime Bill Committee (12 out of 39)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
• Chairman, Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (11 out of 15)
• Chairman, Homes Bill Committee (8 out of 12)

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More about this

• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Roger Gale’s speeches
• Has received answers to 11 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 63.38% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 11 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 74 people are tracking this MP
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 624 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)