Pat Doherty, former MP, West Tyrone, former MLA, West Tyrone

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A selection of Pat Doherty’s votes

Has never voted on encouraging occupational pensions Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2011.
Has never voted on removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011–2016.
Has never voted on a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 55 absences, between 2012–2016.
Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2013.
Has never voted on increasing the rate of VAT Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 26 absences, between 2010–2015.
Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010–2016. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.

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Northern Ireland Assembly: Committee Business: Prayer of Annulment S.R. 2012/203 26 Jun 2012

Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. This is indeed my last contribution to the House as a Member, and it is an honour to do so in my capacity as Deputy Chair of the Committee for Regional Development. It is also an honour to have served under such a fine Chairman as Jimmy Spratt, and I say that with all sincerity. At the outset, I thank the Chair and my Committee colleagues for their...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Health, Social Services and Public Safety: Children in Care 19 Jun 2012

7. asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the impact of our current and outdated adoption legislation on children in care. (AQO 2215/11-15)
Northern Ireland Assembly: Health, Social Services and Public Safety: Children in Care 19 Jun 2012

Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I thank the Minister for that answer. Does he agree that the needs of children are paramount and that every child should be placed in a loving home, including homes that may be of same-sex couples?