Nick Raynsford, former MP, Greenwich and Woolwich

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A selection of Nick Raynsford’s votes

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Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 18 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2013.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2015.
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013.
Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2013–2014.
Consistently 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 2011–2014.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.

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Recent appearances

Elections for Positions in the House: Backbench Business — Valedictory Debate 26 Mar 2015

I am pleased to follow the right hon. Member for Tonbridge and Malling (Sir John Stanley), not least because, although we come from different political persuasions, he is the Member of the House I have known the longest, in that we both attended the same school more than 55 years ago. I recall inviting him to see examples of bad housing in the area of west London, where I worked in the late...
Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: First Time Buyers 19 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Answer of 12 March 2015 to Question 226673, whether starter homes provided under his proposed exceptions policy could be counted towards off-site affordable housing obligations owed by developers under section 106 agreements made in respect of other development sites.
Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: First Time Buyers 19 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what estimate his Department made of the number of starter homes that could be provided on sites in commercial or industrial use that (a) were otherwise unlikely to be brought forward for residential purposes and (b) are not currently identified for residential development but which might be brought forward as a windfall...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich

Entered the House of Commons on 10 April 1986 — unknown

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

Also represented Greenwich; Fulham

Expenses

Topics of interest

Communities and Local Government
Department for Communities and Local Government
Work and Pensions
Education
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Starter Home Initiative
Housing
Council Tax
Departmental Legal Costs
Written Questions: Government Responses

Other offices held in the past

Member, Members' Expenses Committee (18 Jul 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (1 Jan 2003 to 24 May 2005)
Minister of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (Local and Regional Government) (29 May 2002 to 10 May 2005)
Minister of State (Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions) (Local Government) (11 Jun 2001 to 28 May 2002)
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) (The Regions) (29 Jul 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) (6 May 1997 to 29 Jul 1999)
Member, Environment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 13 Dec 1993)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (1 May 1986 to 15 May 1987)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (1 May 1986 to 15 May 1987)
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (30 Apr 1986 to 15 May 1987)

Future MPs in this constituency

Matthew Pennycook

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
Localism Bill Committee (23 out of 24)
Local Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
Fire and Rescue Services Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Local Government Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Homes Bill Committee (12 out of 12)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

1. Remunerated directorships

Hon vice-chairman (from June 2009), Construction Industry Council, 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT. CIC is the representative body for professionals working in the construction industry. Work involves assisting the chairman and chief executive in the oversight and strategic direction of CIC, attendance at board meetings and other CIC activities

Received payment of £10,417 (excluding VAT) for November 2013– March 2014. Hours: 69 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

Chairman, NHBC Foundation, 4th floor, 120 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AS. The NHBC Foundation promotes research to support the development of sustainable housing. Work involves oversight of the Foundation’s research programme and dissemination of good practice, including chairing meetings of the advisory board.

Received payment of £6,250 (excluding VAT) for January-March 2014. Hours: 14 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

Hometrack (non-executive), 6th Floor, the Chambers, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF; an organisation providing valuation and related services in the housing market. Work involves advising the company on relevant housing matters and attendance at board meetings.

Received payment of £18,750 (excluding VAT) covering the period July 2013-March 2014. Hours: 35 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

President of the Constructionarium, Riverside House, 4 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 9AB. The project promotes practical site-based development opportunities for students undertaking Built Environment degree courses. Work involves advising the organisation on the development of its construction training activities.

Received payment of £5,000 (excluding VAT) for January–May 2014. Hours: 25 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

Chairman, Triathlon Homes, Fleet House, 39/61 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5LA; partnership responsible for the affordable housing on the 2012 Olympic site. Work involves chairing board meetings, liaison with the partners and other interested parties and overseeing the implementation of Triathlon’s objectives.

Received payment of £6,250 (excluding VAT) for period April-June 2014. Hours: 39 hrs (estimated). (Registered 17 July 2014)

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Fire Protection Association Council (non-executive board member and chair), London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH. Work involves advising on the development of the FPA’s work and mission to promote fire safety, including attendance at board meetings. (£5,001–£10,000)

Received £3,500 (excluding VAT) covering November 2013-April 2014. Hours: 23 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

Building Magazine, CMP Information Ltd, P O Box 313, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1YB. Author of occasional articles.

Received £400 (excluding VAT) for one article. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

Pocket (member of the Advisory Board), 27 Margaret Street, London W1 8RY. Work involves advising Pocket on the development of affordable home ownership housing schemes in London and attendance at Advisory Board Meeting.

Received £4,370 (excluding VAT) for period January–June 2014. Hours: 25 hrs. (Registered 17 July 2014)

8. Land and Property

Two bedroom flat in London, from which rental income is received. (Registered 22 December 2011)

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