David Heath

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome

Rail Fares

There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of regulating, and capping, rail fares.

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David Heath generally voted against

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Major votes

  • On 9 Jan 2013: David Heath voted against capping rail fare increases and against banning the introduction of a new category of ticket for super-peak trains. Show vote
  • On 5 Sep 2012: David Heath was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Rail Fares Show vote
  • On 16 May 2012: David Heath voted against reducing public transport fares, and against reducing VAT on fuel to help motorists and boost the economy. Show vote
  • On 11 Jan 2012: David Heath was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Rail and Bus Fares Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 4 Sep 2013: David Heath voted against calling on the government to get more people into work, bring forward capital investment, introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, reintroduce a 10% rate of income tax paid for by a mansion tax, act on "rip off" rail fares and soaring energy costs, stand up for families in the private rented sector, reform pensions, curb payday lenders, and reform banking, planning and the skills system. Show vote

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