A selection of Mark Hoban'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 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2014
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2014
• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2008–2013
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011

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Recent appearances

• Ways and Means: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law 18 Mar 2015

  May I first refer Members to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests? I commend the Chancellor for his Budget, which continues the themes of economic reform and fiscal consolidation that we have seen in each of the Budgets and autumn statements in this Parliament. It is that twin-track approach that has led to a fall in the deficit, putting the nation on a path...

• Ways and Means: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law 18 Mar 2015

  That demonstrates the challenges we face to get the pace right. One thing we should be absolutely clear about is the importance of sticking to the course. There are three reasons why it is important to stick to the course of reducing the deficit and reducing debt. It is inherently unfair for future generations to bear the cost of debt we have built up.

• Ways and Means: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law 18 Mar 2015

  Let the hon. Gentleman answer this question: is it really fair for our children and grandchildren to pay the cost of debts we have built up? Let him answer that question.

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for Fareham

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

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Treasury
• Education and Skills
• Health
• Home Department
• Duchy of Lancaster
• Departmental ICT
• Departmental Training
• Departmental Pay
• Departmental Marketing
• Departmental Public Participation

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Minister (Treasury) (10 Dec 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Education) (1 Jun 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Health) (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2004)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2003)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Commons) (16 Jul 2001 to 27 Jan 2003)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Peter Lloyd
• Reginald Bennett
• Dymoke White
• Thomas Inskip
• John Davidson
• Arthur Lee
• Frederick Fitzwygram

Future MPs in this constituency

• Suella Fernandes

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Mutuals' Deferred Shares Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
• Finance (No. 4) Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (3 out of 12)
• Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Saving Gateway Accounts Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Finance Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Banking Bill Committee (15 out of 17)
• Finance Bill Committee (18 out of 24)
• Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Finance Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
• Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (19 out of 21)
• Education Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• School Transport Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Communications Bill Committee (25 out of 25)
• Licensing Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
• Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Tax Credits Committee (1 out of 2)
• Land Registration Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Finance Bill Committee (13 out of 16)
• Tax Credits Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Public Trustee (Liability and Fees) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 12 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Mark Hoban’s speeches
• Has received answers to 31 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 78.77% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 61 people are tracking this MP
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 948 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)