Fraser Kemp, former MP, Houghton and Washington East

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A selection of Fraser Kemp’s votes

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Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 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 more EU integration Show votes 34 votes for, 1 vote against, 7 absences, between 2006–2009.
Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, between 2003–2007.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Health: Electronic Cigarettes 7 Apr 2010

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he plans to bring forward proposals to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes; what progress has been made in the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency consultation exercise on e-cigarettes; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Schools: ICT 25 Mar 2010

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much funding his Department and its predecessors have provided for (a) computers and (b) information and communications technologies in schools and colleges in the City of Sunderland in the last five years for which figures are available.
Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 24 Mar 2010

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Six days ago it was announced that the world's first mass-produced, affordable zero-emission car would be made in Wearside by Nissan, securing and creating thousands of highly skilled manufacturing jobs. Will the Prime Minister ensure that the investment that has been committed to provide the infrastructure for charging points and to support the British motorist who...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Houghton and Washington East

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

Health
Home Department
Treasury
Work and Pensions
Children
Schools and Families
Departmental Carbon Emissions
Departmental Official Cars
Children's Services
Iraq/Afghanistan
Iraq

Other offices held in the past

Assistant Whip (12 Jun 2001 to 11 May 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Licensing Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
European Parliament (Representation) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Office of Communications Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

6. Overseas visits

Name of donor: 1) Consolidated Contractors Company

2) Government of Tajikistan

Address of donor: 1) 11A West Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1X 8JL.

2) Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): 1) £1408.20 (flights to and from Dushanbe)

2) approximately £400 (for accommodation)

Destination of visit: Tajikistan

Date of visit: 14-18 November 2009

Purpose of visit: officers of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tajikistan met parliamentarians and established a friendship group and met agencies dealing with Afghan refugees and drug trafficking.

(Registered 3 December 2009)

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