A selection of Roger Gale's votes

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• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2008–2016
• Voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2013
• Voted a mixture of for and against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 18 absences, between 2008–2019
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2018
• Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2019

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Recent appearances

• Tributes to the Speaker’s Chaplain 31 Oct 2019

  I have always thought that the job of the Speaker’s Chaplain is rather like the job of the person known as “the bish” on one of Her Majesty’s warships. That person prowls around the lower decks, surrounded by heathens and heretics, waiting for somebody to call upon him. I guess that this place, particularly in the last few months, has been just a little bit like that. But the...

• Tributes to the Speaker 31 Oct 2019

  Mr Speaker, a couple of days ago, you commended me for my brevity, so let me be brief. Two weeks ago you were kind enough—or possibly unkind enough—to remind me that I was the longest serving member of the Panel of Chairs. Let me say on behalf of that panel, thank you for your guidance and wisdom over very many years of service. All your friends on the panel wish you and your family well...

• Points of Order 28 Oct 2019

  Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. That is an important point. It is in your gift I believe, Mr Speaker, to determine whether Members, or perhaps former Members in the case of an election, are allowed to use the Portcullis wreaths. Could you determine that for us, please?

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Former Conservative MP for North Thanet

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

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — 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
• Public Information
• Criminal Injuries Compensation
• Departmental Information
• Immigration

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Racial and Religious Hatred Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Equality Bill Committee (5 out of 8)
• 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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — below 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 78.40% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 77 people are tracking this MP
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 664 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)