A selection of Mohammad Sarwar’s votes

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• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 1999–2007.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, in 2004.
• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2003–2007.
• Has never voted on increasing the rate of VAT Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2008.
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 31 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2006–2009.
• Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2007.

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Recent appearances

• International Women's Day 11 Mar 2010

  I wholeheartedly welcome this debate taking place in the House. It is a sign of the progress that we as a nation have made and a testament to the unwavering commitment of my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the House to achieving equality, particularly for women. I am sure the whole House will agree that women have made, and are making, tremendous contributions in all fields, both...

• Written Answers — Defence: Ex-servicemen: Military Decorations 25 Feb 2010

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many veterans' badges have been issued to former members of the armed forces since the badges were introduced.

• Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Motor Vehicles: Government Assistance 25 Feb 2010

  To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many vehicles have been purchased under the Vehicle Scrappage Scheme to date.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Glasgow Central

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

Also represented Glasgow Govan

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

Social Media

• @ChMSarwar
• https://facebook.com/chmohammadsarwar

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Home Department
• International Development
• Defence
• Scotland
• Human Trafficking
• Afghanistan
• Pakistan
• Iraq
• Asylum Seekers

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Liaison Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Chairman, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 1 Nov 2005)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Mike Watson
• Robert McTaggart
• Thomas McMillan
• James McInnes
• William Alexander
• James Hutchison
• William Alexander
• Bonar Law
• John Macleod
• Charles Dickson
• Andrew Torrance
• John Baird
• Gilbert Beith

Future MPs in this constituency

• Anas Sarwar
• Alison Thewliss

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Industrial Development (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)