Paul Keetch, former MP, Hereford

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A selection of Paul Keetch’s votes

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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2004.
Voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2008.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 22 votes for, 2 votes against, 18 absences, between 2006–2009.
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2007.
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2007.
Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2003–2007.

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Recent appearances

Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill: Clause 4 — "Flood risk management function" 8 Apr 2010

May I too congratulate the Minister on the successful passage of the Bill? He has done exceedingly well in steering this important Bill through the House. The other place has demonstrated its ability correctly to witness, scrutinise and improve what was already an important Bill. In my constituency-both in the city of Hereford and in Ross-on-Wye-we have seen tremendous floods that have...
Business of the House: Clause 9 — Rates of alcoholic liquor duties 7 Apr 2010

May I put on record the fact that it was the Liberal Democrats who established the cider caucus in this Parliament and that it is the Liberal Democrats who have been campaigning to ensure that tax on cider is not increased? The hon. Gentleman should not take this as only a Conservative victory; he should take it as a Conservative and Liberal Democrat victory.
Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Chagos Islands 6 Apr 2010

I also congratulate the hon. Member for Islington, North (Jeremy Corbyn) on raising this issue. Following the hon. Gentleman's important question about consultation, will the Minister say whether the Chairman and Members of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, which in this Parliament carried out an inquiry into our overseas territories, were consulted? Again following on from the hon....

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Hereford

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

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

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Defence
Health
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Home Department
Iraq
RAF Continuous Attitude Survey
Manning Control Points
Nuclear Weapons
Army Discipline

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee) ( 7 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Committee on Arms Export Controls (18 Apr 2008 to 7 Oct 2009)
Whip ( 6 Mar 2008 to 8 Jan 2009)
Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, Defence (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

1. Remunerated directorships

Chairman of Raynard Research Limited, a company owned by me providing advice on general and parliamentary matters. See category 9.

3. Clients

Of Raynard Research Limited:

John Cahill Group; marine insurers with Lloyds of London.

MilSys UK of Hereford, suppliers of rapid deployable shelters for military and civilian use.

Longma Clean Energy of Hereford, suppliers of electricity generated by recyclable sources.

Peter Hayes Communications. £1,500 paid to Raynard Research for advice given on parliamentary procedures. Hours: TBC. (Registered 23 February 2010)

Omni Risk Management.

Support Air Ltd of Hereford; providers of logistic support to damaged civil airliners.

4. Sponsorship or financial or material support

I receive sponsorship and financial support for various political, campaigning and constituency projects from members of the Hereford Parliamentary Business Club.

I receive sponsorship and financial support for various political, campaigning and constituency projects from Raynard Research Limited for administrative and research support for my office.

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

I have received occasional upgrades from Virgin Atlantic. (Registered 17 June 2009)

6. Overseas visits

30 May-5 June 2009, to Grand Cayman to attend and speak at a conference of representatives of UK Overseas Territories. Economy class flights and conference accommodation provided by the UKOT Conservation Forum, 108 Cholmeley Road, Reading, Berks, RG1 3LY. Value £1590. I paid to upgrade my flights from economy and add a day each before and after the conference dates. (Registered 17 June 2009)

9. Registrable shareholdings

(a) Hereford and County Liberal Club Company Limited.

(b) I own more than 15% of the shares of Raynard Research Limited.

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