Laurence Robertson MP, Tewkesbury

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Laurence Robertson’s voting in Parliament

Laurence Robertson is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, Laurence Robertson sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

Laurence Robertson generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
Laurence Robertson generally voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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Laurence Robertson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Transport: Railways: Coronavirus 20 Jul 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to encourage passengers to safely use the railways as covid-19 restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Department for Transport: Railways: Coronavirus 20 Jul 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with train operating companies on the potential merits of offering incentives for passengers to safely return to using the railways as covid-19 restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Department for Transport: Large Goods Vehicles: Coronavirus 20 Jul 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the covid-19 outbreak, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of permitting a twelve month extension to MOT tests for heavy goods vehicles in cases where it can be shown to be safe to do so; and if he will make a statement.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Tewkesbury

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

Social Media

@lrobertsonTewks

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Topics of interest

Laurence Robertson campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Health
Treasury
Home Department
Transport
RAF Innsworth
Agriculture: Subsidies
Ethiopia
Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control

Currently held offices

Member, Panel of Chairs (since 15 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Panel of Chairs (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland) (10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Treasury) (30 Oct 2003 to 10 May 2005)
Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (1 Jun 2003 to 30 Oct 2003)
Member, Education & Skills Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Nov 2001)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2003)
Member, Social Security Committee (22 Nov 1999 to 11 May 2001)
Member, European Scrutiny Committee (26 Jul 1999 to 23 May 2002)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (12 Nov 1997 to 18 Jan 2000)
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Chairman, Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (1 out of 11)
Chairman, Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Chairman, Overseas Electors Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Energy Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Office of Communications Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill Committee (7 out of 7)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 10 Aug 2020.

1. Employment and earnings

Until 30 June 2019, position on the Advisory Board of Veolia Environmental Services, 210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY from 1 June 2013. Expected annual remuneration was £6,000 for an expected commitment of about 50 hrs a year. (Registered 25 February 2014; updated 24 January 2017 and 06 January 2020)

18 November 2019, received £3,000 for consultancy work, paid as a retainer. Hours: 2 hrs between 1 January and 30 June 2019. (Registered 06 January 2020)

Payments from ComRes, Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing surveys:

27 August 2019, received £150 for two surveys. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 09 September 2019)

31 October 2019, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 31 October 2019)

15 November 2019, received £75 for completing a survey. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 January 2020)

Payment from Ipsos MORI UK Ltd, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1FY, for completing surveys:

23 August 2019, received £200. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 04 September 2019)

17 February 2020, received £200. Hours: 1 hr 10 mins. (Registered 04 March 2020)

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for completing surveys:

16 August 2019, received £40. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 04 September 2019)

23 October 2019, received £60. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 24 October 2019)

9 December 2020, received £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 06 January 2020)

9 December 2020, received £60. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 06 January 2020)

12 February 2020, received £110. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 04 March 2020)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: Racecourse Association Ltd
Address of donor: Winkfield Road, Ascot SL5 7HX

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: a metal badge entitling the bearer to admittance to certain horse racing meetings in the UK during 2019. The badge is not available for purchase, but its estimated value is between £0 and £1,000, depending on usage.

Date received: 1 January 2019

Date accepted: 1 January 2019

Donor status: company, registration 93447

(Registered 29 January 2019)

Name of donor: Coral Ltd (part of GVC Holdings Plc)
Address of donor: 3rd Floor, One New Change, London EC4M 9AF

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality at Sandown Park racecourse, for me, my wife and two friends, approx. value £800

Date received: 6 July 2019

Date accepted: 6 July 2019

Donor status: company, registration 05240310

(Registered 12 August 2019)

Name of donor: William Hill plc
Address of donor: 1 Bedford Avenue, London WC1B 3AU

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality received at Doncaster Racecourse for my wife and me, approximate total value £900; also, hospitality for a member of staff, approximate value £450; total value £1,350

Date received: 14 September 2019

Date accepted: 14 September 2019

Donor status: company, registration 4212563

(Registered 21 October 2019)

Name of donor: Racecourse Association Ltd
Address of donor: Winkfield Road, Ascot SL5 7HX

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: a metal badge entitling the bearer to admittance to certain horse racing meetings in the UK during 2020. The badge is not available for purchase, but its estimated value is between £0 and £1,000, depending on usage.

Date received: 1 January 2020

Date accepted: 1 January 2020

Donor status: company, registration 93447

(Registered 06 January 2020)

Name of donor: The Jockey Club
Address of donor: 75 High Holborn, London WC1V 6LS

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse for my wife and me, approximate total value £600

Date received: 10 March 2020

Date accepted: 10 March 2020

Donor status: company, registration 2909409

(Registered 09 April 2020)

Name of donor: William Hill plc
Address of donor: One Bedford Avenue, London WC1B 3AU

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse for my wife and me, approximate total value £1,600

Date received: 11 March 2020

Date accepted: 11 March 2020

Donor status: company, registration 4212563

(Registered 09 April 2020)

Name of donor: Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)
Address of donor: 25 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse for my wife, a friend and me, approximate total value £900

Date received: 13 March 2020

Date accepted: 13 March 2020

Donor status: company, registration 12213577

(Registered 09 April 2020)

5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK

Name of donor: GVC Holdings plc
Address of donor: 32 Athol Street Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1JB

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse for my wife, a friend and me, approximate total value £900

Date received: 12 March 2020

Date accepted: 12 March 2020

Donor status: company, registration 4685V

(Registered 09 April 2020)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Flat in London: (i) and (ii). (Registered 24 February 2014; updated 08 June 2015)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Anne Marie Robertson, as Office Manager.

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Laurence Robertson