Paul Farrelly, former MP, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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A selection of Paul Farrelly’s votes

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Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 1 vote for, 41 votes against, 12 absences, between 2014–2016.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011.
Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
Generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2019.

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

Recent appearances

Valedictory Debate 5 Nov 2019

It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend from Barrow and Furness—I suggest that he tries for size a majority of 30 on the third count at 6.30 in the morning. I am sorry not to have been here to listen to all the speeches, Madam Deputy Speaker. Once upon a time this was going to be a normal working day; I had a delegation from Slovenia here for a tour. Everyone will know that being a tour...
Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: UK Shared Prosperity Fund 5 Nov 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for former coalfields and other less prosperous parts of the country has at least the same value as the EU funds it is planned to replace.
Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: UK Shared Prosperity Fund 5 Nov 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to reintroduce funding for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Social Media

https://facebook.com/PaulFarrelly4Newcastle

Expenses

Topics of interest

Paul Farrelly campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department of Health and Social Care
Education and Skills
Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Education
Trade and Industry
Regeneration (Staffordshire)
Tuition Fees
University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Education (Staffordshire)
Eating Disorders

Other offices held in the past

Member, DCMS Sub-Committee on Disinformation (12 Mar 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 12 Sep 2017)
Member, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) (14 Jul 2011 to 12 Mar 2012)
Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Dec 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Science and Technology Committee (15 Dec 2003 to 17 Jul 2005)
Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (14 Nov 2002 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (12 Dec 2001 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Aaron Bell

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Defamation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
Company Law Reform Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
European Parliament (Representation) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance Bill Committee (12 out of 16)
Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Committee (4 out of 4)
Office of Communications Bill Committee (7 out of 8)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for surveys:

19 February 2018, received £100. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 28 November 2018)

22 May 2018, received £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 28 November 2018)

31 May 2018, received £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 28 November 2018)

13 July 2018, received £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 28 November 2018)

12 October 2018, received £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 28 November 2018)

17 December 2018, received £75. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 07 January 2019)

18 January 2019, payment of £75. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 09 September 2019)

29 March 2019, payment of £75. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 09 September 2019)

29 July 2019, payment of £75. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 09 September 2019)

27 August 2019, payment of £150. Hours: 90 mins. (Registered 09 September 2019)

22 October 2019, payment of £75. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 31 October 2019)

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for surveys:

15 January 2019, payment of £70. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 21 August 2019)

21 January 2019, payment of £100. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 21 August 2019)

7 February 2019, payment of £30. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 21 August 2019)

2 April 2019, payment of £50. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 21 August 2019)

22 July 2019, payment of £50. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 21 August 2019)

13 August 2019, payment of £40. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 21 August 2019)

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