Tom Levitt, former MP, High Peak

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A selection of Tom Levitt’s votes

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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2004.
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
Voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2010.
Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 41 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2006–2009.
Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2003–2007.

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

Recent appearances

Energy and Climate Change: Feeder Tariffs 8 Apr 2010

The introduction of the feed-in tariff will be very welcome to people such as the operators of the Torrs hydropower system in New Mills in my constituency-a community-owned hydropower station, of which I happen to be a shareholder. Is my hon. Friend aware that the big barrier is still the start-up costs of community hydro schemes? The Methodist church in Glossop is considering the possibility...
Energy and Climate Change: Topical Questions 8 Apr 2010

My final contribution to this House is quite fundamental. The northern half of this planet grew rich from 200 years of exploitation of carbon. Can the Minister assure us that everything is being done to ensure that the southern half of the planet can develop riches of its own without that dependence on carbon?
Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Voluntary Work 8 Apr 2010

To ask the Minister for the Olympics if she will take steps to reduce the minimum age for Olympic volunteers from 18 to 16 years.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for High Peak

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

Social Media

@tomlevittmp

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Work and Pensions
Health
Culture Media and Sport
Communities and Local Government
Sight Impaired
Disabled People
Performance Targets
Digital Television
Carbon Monoxide: Poisoning

Other offices held in the past

Member, Work and Pensions Committee (7 Nov 2007 to 11 May 2010)
PPS (Rt Hon Hilary Benn, Secretary of State), Department for International Development (10 Nov 2005 to 28 Jun 2007)
Member, Draft Disability Discrimination Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Jun 2004)
PPS (Rt Hon Hilary Benn, Secretary of State), Department for International Development (13 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (3 out of 1)
Bribery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Charities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Commons Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Civil Defence (Grant) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill Committee (5 out of 7)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

January 2010, payment of £150 from Ipsos Mori, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY, for parliamentary survey. Hours: 1 hr (Registered 23 March 2010)

March 2010, payment of £75 from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for parliamentary survey. Hours: 1 hr (Registered 23 March 2010)

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

Name of donor: Buxton Water

Address of donor : Nestle Water UK Ltd, Trinity Court, Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 1LD.

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1098 (tickets and hospitality for two people to the Ashes cricket test match at Lords).

Date of receipt of donation: 18 July 2009

Date of acceptance of donation:18 July 2009

Donor status: company, registration number 2069102

(Registered 27 October 2009)

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