Paul Holmes, former MP, Chesterfield

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A selection of Paul Holmes’s votes

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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 20 votes for, 7 votes against, 15 absences, between 2006–2009.
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2007.
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2007.
Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2003–2007.
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, in 2004.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Women and Equality: Rape: Criminal Proceedings 6 Apr 2010

To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government Equalities Office plans to take in response to the recommendations made in the Stern Review of how rape complaints are handled by public authorities in England and Wales.
Written Answers — Home Department: Convictions 6 Apr 2010

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) males and (b) females aged (i) under 16, (ii) between 16 and 19, (iii) between 20 and 25, (iv) between 26 and 30, (v) between 31 and 40, (vi) between 41 and 50, (vii) between 51 and 60 and (viii) over 60 years have been (A) cautioned, (B) proceeded against and (C) issued with a penalty notice for disorder for being drunk and...
Written Answers — Environment Food and Rural Affairs: Zoos: Standards 30 Mar 2010

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps his Department is taking to ensure that zoos operate to standards consistent with (a) his Department's guidance, Standards of Modern Zoo Practice and (b) the provisions of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield

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

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Work and Pensions
Home Department
Education and Skills
Justice
Health
Departmental Data Protection
New Deal
Departmental ICT
Departmental Websites
Departmental Information Officers

Other offices held in the past

Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (29 Jan 2008 to 11 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Housing), Department for Communities and Local Government (5 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
Shadow Minister (Arts and Culture), Culture, Media & Sport (19 Dec 2006 to 5 Jul 2007)
Arts and Culture, Shadow Minister (17 Aug 2006 to 19 Dec 2006)
Member, Education & Skills Committee (24 May 2006 to 7 Nov 2007)
Chair of the Parliamentary Party, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities (21 Mar 2006 to 25 Oct 2007)
Chair of the Parliamentary Party (16 Jun 2005 to 21 Mar 2006)
Shadow Minister, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (1 Jun 2005 to 19 Oct 2005)
Member, Education & Skills Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions), Work & Pensions (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)
People With Disabilities, Non-Departmental & Cross-Departmental Responsibilities (26 Jan 2004 to 1 Jun 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Toby Perkins

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Policing and Crime Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (4 out of 17)
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Mental Capacity Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
Pensions Bill Committee (13 out of 22)
Age-Related Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Hunting (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Hunting Bill Committee (23 out of 31)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

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