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.

However, Ian Liddell-Grainger sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Ian Liddell-Grainger generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

Ian Liddell-Grainger has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2017

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
• Asylum Seekers
• Probation Service

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 13 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Ian Liddell-Grainger’s speeches
• Has received answers to 3 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 100.00% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 22 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 14–15 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 158 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Ian Liddell-Grainger’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 255 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)