Joan Walley, former MP, Stoke-on-Trent North

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A selection of Joan Walley’s votes

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Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
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.
Almost always 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, 14 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 24 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2015.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 16 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2013.
Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011.

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

Recent appearances

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

This has been a momentous day for Parliament, and none of us thought that the day would turn out quite as it did with the votes earlier. Regarding the part of that debate that centred on your role, Mr Speaker, one of the highlights for me over the past 28 years was being invited by you to help drag you to the Chair when you took up the post of Speaker. For someone like me, from...
Business of the House (24, 25 and 26 March) (No. 2): Procedure of the House 26 Mar 2015

Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Can you make sure that the general public out there, who will look on in disbelief, have some understanding of the absolutely ridiculous way in which Parliament has now been forced to act?
Oral Answers to Questions — Business, Innovation and Skills: Ceramic Products: Origin Marking 26 Mar 2015

If he will make it his policy to promote origin marking on ceramic products.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent North

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

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

Expenses

Topics of interest

Health
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Work and Pensions
Trade and Industry
Treasury
Timber
Departmental Relocation
Refurbishment Projects
Refurbishment
Departmental Contracts

Other offices held in the past

Member, Members' Expenses Committee (18 Jul 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, National Policy Statements Sub-Committee (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Environmental Audit Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Environmental Audit Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, West Midlands Regional Select Committee (3 Mar 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) (8 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
Member, Panel of Chairs (6 Mar 2008 to 20 Oct 2010)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (12 Nov 1997 to 10 Jun 2010)
Member, Trade & Industry Committee (27 Nov 1995 to 22 Jun 1998)
Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) (1 Jun 1990 to 1 Jun 1995)
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jun 1988 to 1 Jun 1990)
Member, House of Commons (Services) Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 22 Oct 1991)
Member, House of Commons (Services): Computer Sub-Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 22 Oct 1991)
Member, House of Commons: Catering Sub-Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 22 Oct 1991)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Bribery Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
Chairman, Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Climate Change Bill Committee (9 out of 10)
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Energy Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
Municipal Waste Recycling Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Payments from ComRes, Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for participating in opinion research panel:

£75 received on 29 April 2014. Hours 40mins. (Registered 9 May 2014)

£75 received on 6 June 2014. Hours 40mins. (Registered 12 June 2014)

£75 received on 1 August 2014. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 8 August 2014)

£75 received on 8 October 2014. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 23 October 2014)

£75 received on 19 February 2015. Hours: 40mins. (Registered 27 February 2015)

Payment from Populus Ltd, 10 Northborough Street, London EC1V 0AT, for participating in opinion research panel:

£75 received on 21 July 2014. Hours: 40 mins. (Registered 8 August 2014)

Payments from Ipsos MORI, 79-81 Borough Road, London, SE1 1FY, for participating in survey interviews:

£200 received on 27 January 2015. Hours: 90 mins. (Registered 2 February 2015)

11. Miscellaneous

A researcher in my office provides part-time support to the All-Party Parliamentary Lighting Group of which I am Joint Chair, for which he is paid by the Lighting Industry Federation. (Updated 13 January 2012)

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Joan Walley