Andrew George, former MP, St Ives

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A selection of Andrew George’s votes

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Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2003–2012.
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 16 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 abstention, 4 absences, between 2008–2013.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2010.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 43 votes for, 12 votes against, 13 absences, between 2006–2014.
Generally voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 abstention, 1 absence, in 2013.
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2008–2014.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Andrew George’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Andrew George’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Business, Innovation and Skills: Marine Energy 26 Mar 2015

I thank the Minister for the Government’s support for the offshore Wave Hub, which is just to the north of my constituency. That is a welcome development. May I also draw his attention to the fact that the Swansea bay tidal lagoon proposes to source its stone from my constituency, which creates some challenges as it will have an impact on one of the Government’s important marine...
Petitions: Progress of the Affordable Homes Bill 24 Mar 2015

I wish to present a petition that was the product of constituents’ astonishment, indeed anger, that the House of Commons could vote by an overwhelming majority on 5 September to support my private Member’s Bill to scrap the Government’s under-occupancy penalty, otherwise known as the bedroom tax, and to improve opportunities for affordable homes—the vote was 306 to 231, at column 603...
Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: Devolution: South-West 24 Mar 2015

What plans he has to devolve powers to Cornwall.

More of Andrew George’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

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Topics of interest

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Health
International Development
Treasury
Communities and Local Government
GM Crops
Bovine TB
Bovine Tuberculosis
Fisheries
Iraq

Other offices held in the past

Member, Health and Social Care Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (19 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development (10 May 2005 to 4 Mar 2006)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2005)
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (1 Jun 1999 to 1 Jun 2001)
Member, Agriculture Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 1 Nov 1999)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Derek Thomas

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill Committee (5 out of 13)
Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Grocery Market Ombudsman Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Marine and Coastal Access Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (14 out of 17)
Health and Safety (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Gangmasters (Licensing) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Highways (Obstruction by Body Corporate) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Hunting Bill Committee (24 out of 31)
Marine Safety Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill Committee (6 out of 7)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA:

June 2014, £75 donation to local charity or voluntary organisation. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 17 June 2014)

30 April 2014, £75 donation to local charity or voluntary organisation. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 8 August 2014)

29 July 2014, £75 donation to local charity or voluntary organisation. Hours: 55 mins. (Registered 8 August 2014)

18 November 2014, £75 donation to local charity or voluntary organisation. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 19 December 2014)

Populus, Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT:

6 August 2014, £75 donation to local charity or voluntary organisation. Hours: 35 mins. (Registered 10 September 2014)

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