Martyn Jones, former MP, Clwyd South

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A selection of Martyn Jones’s votes

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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2007.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2004.
Almost always voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2007.

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

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Pensioners 17 Mar 2010

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for pensioners in Wales.
Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Pensioners 17 Mar 2010

As my right hon. Friend has said, I shall, sadly, be standing down at the next election and beginning my retirement in Wales. Far more sadly, I shall shortly be staring the state pension age in the face; I know that that is hard to believe. Will my right hon. Friend ensure that the real benefits enjoyed by pensioners in Wales are maintained, especially winter fuel payments?
Written Answers — Treasury: Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 4 Mar 2010

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many (a) banks and (b) building societies have used the provisions of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 to transfer funds into the Big Lottery Fund for good causes; (2) how much money has been transferred to the Big Lottery Fund for distribution to good causes under the provisions of the Dormant Bank and Building...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Clwyd South

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Also represented Clwyd South West

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Defence
Home Department
Treasury
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Dormant Accounts
Departmental Policies (Clwyd
South)
Police
Malawi
Firearms Consultative Committee

Other offices held in the past

Member, Chairmen's Panel Committee (1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (20 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Chairman, Welsh Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Transport (Wales) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Chairman, Fraud Bill Committee (2 out of 3)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Privy Council appointee to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, for which I receive an attendance allowance.

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