David Hanson’s voting in Parliament

David Hanson is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of David Hanson’s votes.

• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 47 votes against, 5 absences, between 2014–2016
• Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 18 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2015
• Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2004–2011
• Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2014

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

David Hanson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 29 Jun 2017

Recent appearances

• Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Inward Tourism 14 Sep 2017

  North Wales has been identified as one of the places to go to in the world this year, and with Chester on our doorstep and Liverpool close by, we are a tourist destination of choice. When can the Minister give certainty about visas, or the potential for visas, for European Union citizens post the EU exit, because we service Ireland and we have many visitors from the mainland EU?

• Written Answers — Department of Health: Prisons: Drugs 12 Sep 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what programmes his Department has operated in prisons for drug rehabilitation in each year since 2010 broken down by (a) budget, (b) number of male and female prisoners who used the programme and (c) location of prison.

• Written Answers — Department of Health: Prisons: Drugs 12 Sep 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how much has been spent by his Department on drug rehabilitation for (a) men and (b) women in prisons in (i) England and (ii) Wales in each year since 2010.

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Profile

Labour MP for Delyn

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

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

Social Media

• @DavidHansonMP
• https://facebook.com/DavidHansonDelyn

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

David Hanson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Department
• Home Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Treasury
• Justice
• Immigration Controls
• Passports
• Police and Crime Commissioners
• Eurojust
• Borders: Personal Records

Currently held offices

• Member, Justice Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 22 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (20 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (5 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
• Member, Justice Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (14 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (18 Sep 2015 to 28 Oct 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (7 Oct 2011 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Treasury) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime and Policing) (5 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (9 May 2007 to 5 Jun 2009)
• The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (5 May 2005 to 5 Apr 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Tony Blair, Prime Minister), Prime Minister's Office (13 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (29 Jul 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (28 Jul 1998 to 29 Jul 1999)
• Member, Public Service Committee (23 Oct 1996 to 21 Mar 1997)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 15 Jan 1996)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Keith Raffan

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• Chairman, Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, High-Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Childcare Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Chairman, High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Chairman, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Modern Slavery Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
• Immigration Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Crime and Courts Bill Committee (13 out of 13)
• Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Crime and Security Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (5 out of 5)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 90 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all David Hanson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 207 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 77.78% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 13 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.
• 56 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on David Hanson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 992 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)