A selection of Sandra Osborne’s votes

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• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 1 vote for, 23 votes against, 7 absences, between 2013–2015.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 41 votes for, 4 votes against, 23 absences, between 2007–2014.
• Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011.
• Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2014.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
• Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2014.

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Recent appearances

• Equal Pay — [Mr Mike Weir in the Chair] 18 Mar 2015

  I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. When the Equality Act 2006 was passed, it was believed that voluntary pay audits would help to solve the problem. They have not, but she is illustrating how they are not the answer in any case. Does she agree that we need to take a whole new look at the law on equal pay?

• Opposition Day: [Un-allotted Half Day] — Future Government Spending 4 Mar 2015

  Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

• Opposition Day: [Un-allotted Half Day] — Future Government Spending 4 Mar 2015

  Will my hon. Friend give way?

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Ayr

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Work and Pensions
• Defence
• Transport
• Local Government and the Regions
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Home Department
• Colombia
• HMS Gannet
• Nats
• National Air Traffic Services
• Equality and Human Rights Commission

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (20 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (28 Nov 2011 to 4 Mar 2013)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (10 Jan 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Defence Committee ( 2 Nov 2010 to 10 Jun 2013)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (26 Apr 2004 to 11 Apr 2010)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 2 Mar 1998 to 29 Nov 1999)
• Member, Information Committee ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2000)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Corri Wilson
• Bill Grant
• Allan Dorans

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Chairman, Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Consumer Rights Bill Committee (7 out of 15)
• Chairman, HGV Road User Levy Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• Equality Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Road Safety Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Civil Contingencies Bill Committee (2 out of 8)
• Aviation (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• State Pension Credit Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)