Sir Ray Whitney, former MP, Wycombe

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Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, in 1999.

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Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 28 Mar 2001

Last month, the International Monetary Fund warned that the Chancellor's spending plans risk damaging the economy. It said that the much-trumpeted golden rule is an inadequate guide to fiscal policy. Given that recent economic and financial developments have reinforced the criticism of the IMF, will the Prime Minister advise the Chancellor that his policies are heading towards boom and bust?
Orders of the Day — Regulatory Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme): European Security and Defence Policy 19 Mar 2001

Will my hon. Friend give way?
Orders of the Day — Regulatory Reform Bill [Lords] (Programme): European Security and Defence Policy 19 Mar 2001

My hon. Friend the Member for Grantham and Stamford (Mr. Davies) rightly draws attention to the declining defence budgets of EU Governments in recent years, which is the first issue at the root of the problem. I am sorry to introduce a note of sombre common sense into what has been a fairly jolly party—indignant though we are about some of the issues that have emerged—but western Europe...

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Former Conservative MP for Wycombe

Entered the House of Commons on 27 April 1978 — unknown

Left the House of Commons on 14 May 2001 — General election

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Last updated: 14 May 2001.

6. Overseas visits

15-17 March 2000, British-Netherlands All-Party Parliamentary Group visit to the Netherlands Second Chamber at the Hague. Travel paid by Group from funds donated by declared sponsors, namely Royal Dutch Shell, Unilever and Reid Elsevier. All other expenses met by the Second Chamber. (Registered 6 April 2000)

7-9 June 2000, British-Spanish All-Party Parliamentary Group meeting with Spanish counterparts in Edinburgh. Travel paid for by British Airways and other expenses met from Group funds provided by our declared sponsors, British Gas plc and the Norwich Union plc. Travel within Edinburgh and other hospitality was provided and paid for by the Scottish Executive. (Registered 28 June 2000)

31 January-2 February 2001, to Seville, Spain, to attend meeting of the All-Party British-Spanish Parliamentary Group with Spanish colleagues from the Congress of Deputies. Travel was paid out of Group funds provided by our declared sponsors, British Gas plc and Norwich Union plc. All other expenses were met by our hosts, the Spanish Congress of Deputies. (Registered 12 February 2001)

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Sir Ray Whitney