Marsha Singh, former MP, Bradford West

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A selection of Marsha Singh’s votes

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Voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2012.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, in 2010.
Voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 15 absences, between 2010–2012.
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2011.
Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2011.
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2007.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Marsha Singh’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Marsha Singh’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Nato: Topical Questions 20 Oct 2009

May I inform my right hon. Friend that many of my constituents are extremely concerned about the events taking place in Pakistan right now? This is a struggle that the Pakistani Government must win. What support are the Government offering Pakistan, both through what its troops are doing and on internally displaced people?
Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 20 May 2009

Prime Minister, about five years ago Westfield started to develop a shopping centre in Bradford city centre. It should have been completed next year. The company now says that it does not know when it will be completed, and Bradford is left with a huge hole in the heart of its city centre. Will the Prime Minister urge Westfield to keep its commitment to the people of Bradford, and will he...
Charles Stuart 10 Feb 2009

I wish to speak about the appalling way in which the Ministry of Defence has treated my constituent, Mr. Charles Stuart. The nub of my argument is that not only has he been treated very shabbily, but he has been refused the right of a hearing before the Air Force Board. Charles Stuart had an accident on duty in November 1991 at RAF Belize, when a falling heavy oil drum struck his head,...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Bradford West

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

Left the House of Commons on 2 March 2012 — Resigned

Expenses

Topics of interest

Treasury
Justice
Deputy Prime Minister
Transport
Decent Homes Standard
Thalidomide Trust
Customs and Excise (Officer Suspensions)
Parking Charges
Community Sentences

Other offices held in the past

Member, International Development Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Company Law Reform Bill Committee (17 out of 22)
Criminal Justice Bill Committee (26 out of 32)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 13 Dec 2011.

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

Name of donor: Grand Central Railway Ltd

Address of donor: River House, 17 Museum Street York YO1 7DJ

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind:

Date of receipt: July 2010

Date of acceptance: July 2010

Donor status: Company

(Registered 6 July 2010)

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