Ian Liddell-Grainger’s voting in Parliament

Ian Liddell-Grainger is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Ian Liddell-Grainger’s votes.

• Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 8 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 6 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2004–2017
• Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 13 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2016
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 41 votes for, 0 votes against, 13 absences, between 2012–2016
• Almost always voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2016

Last updated: 4 Sep 2019. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Ian Liddell-Grainger has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Russian Annexation of Crimea 24 Apr 2019

  As president of the European Conservatives Group, of which Serhii Kiral is a member, I want to echo my hon. Friend’s sentiments that he did a phenomenal job. Also, the Ukraine delegation in the Council of Europe, regardless of party—socialists or whatever—are a formidable bunch of characters who really do credit to their nation under the most difficult circumstances. My hon. Friend the...

• International Trade: Policing: Somerset 25 Mar 2019

  For many reasons, I am pleased to have secured this debate, even though some of what I have to say may be distressing to hear because crime, unfortunately, knows no boundaries. It will come as no surprise that policing in Somerset is a matter of enormous concern to my constituents and to hundreds of thousands of others across the county. To an outsider, Somerset conjures up the image of a...

• International Trade: Policing: Somerset 25 Mar 2019

  With great pleasure.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset

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

Also represented Bridgwater

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

Social Media

• https://facebook.com/ianliddellgrainger

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

We don't know whether Ian Liddell-Grainger campaigned to leave, or stay in the European Union Source: BBC

• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Treasury
• Defence
• Health
• Home Department
• Paye
• Parrett Catchment Project
• Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton
• Probation Service
• Asylum Seekers

Currently held offices

• Member, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (1 Jul 2015 to 19 Dec 2016)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (18 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (18 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (5 Dec 2005 to 13 Nov 2007)
• Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 5 Nov 2007)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (15 Dec 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (2 Dec 2002 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 6 May 2010)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Special Educational Needs (Information) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Emergency Workers (Protection) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Consumer Credit Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (0 out of 3)
• Child Trust Funds Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
• Christmas Day (Trading) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Patents Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Sunday Working (Scotland) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Water Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
• Export Control Bill Committee (6 out of 6)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 19 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Ian Liddell-Grainger’s speeches
• Has received answers to 10 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 77.51% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 14–15 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 280 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)