James Plaskitt, former MP, Warwick and Leamington

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A selection of James Plaskitt's votes

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Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 41 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2006–2009
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 1997–2004
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008
Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 1999–2007
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2003–2007
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Health: NHS: Compensation 23 Mar 2010

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information the Care Quality Commission holds on the payment of compensation from public funds by health authorities and agencies to private companies and individuals; and if he will place a copy of that information in the Library.
Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 17 Mar 2010

The nine Sure Start children's centres in my constituency are doing an exceptional job. One head teacher, whose school has a centre attached to it, has told me that it would be a massive backward step to restrict access to that centre in any way, so can my right hon. Friend assure him and me that we will not do that?
Opposition Day — [6(th) Allotted Day]: Higher Education 16 Mar 2010

As you rightly said, Mr. Deputy Speaker, this is a very important debate. I know that young people will be following our proceedings, and I am pleased to make a contribution, not only because of that, and not only because I am a recovering academic. I taught in the university system in the mid-1980s, and I recall what it was like at that time-the inadequate facilities that we were trying to...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington

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

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)

Social Media

@JamesPlaskittMP

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Home Department
Work and Pensions
Energy and Climate Change
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Treasury
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme: West Midlands
Assisted Suicide
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme
Child Support Agency
Cleaner Road Fuels

Other offices held in the past

Member, Treasury Committee (10 Aug 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Member, West Midlands Regional Select Committee (4 Mar 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions (11 May 2005 to 6 Oct 2008)
Member, Treasury Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Member, Treasury Sub-committee Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Welfare Reform Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Pensions Bill Committee (18 out of 20)
Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Pensions Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Higher Education Bill Committee (13 out of 15)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

1. Remunerated directorships

De Brus Marketing Ltd, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa (non-executive) (from 1 March 2009).

Payment received in September 2009 of £1,300 for 3 days work as non-executive director, carried out between March and September 2009. The work comprised briefings on the Government's employment policies and two meetings at the company's offices. (Registered 13 October 2009)

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