Alan Reid, former MP, Argyll and Bute

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Alan Reid’s votes

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Generally voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2013.
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2012.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2012.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 41 votes for, 12 votes against, 15 absences, between 2006–2014.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014.
Almost always voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011.

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

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Topical Questions 5 Mar 2015

Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am glad that Machrihanish is on the shortlist to become the UK’s first spaceport. It is far from any centres of population, it has a 3-km runway and the facilities of an RAF base, and I believe that it is the ideal candidate. I hope that the Department for Transport will support Machrihanish’s case.
Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: MV Seaman Guard Ohio (UK Citizens) 3 Mar 2015

What steps he is taking to secure the return of the UK citizens who were aboard the MV Seaman Guard Ohio when she was detained by the Indian authorities.
Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: MV Seaman Guard Ohio (UK Citizens) 3 Mar 2015

I thank the Minister for that answer, but it is now eight months since an Indian court quashed the charges against my constituent Billy Irving. He, and the other UK citizens, are still unable to leave India because the legal process has ground to a halt. Will the Foreign Office redouble its efforts to persuade the Indian authorities to conclude the legal process quickly and get these men home?

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Argyll and Bute

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

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

Social Media

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Expenses

Topics of interest

Work and Pensions
Defence
Trade and Industry
Scotland
Treasury
Gaelic Language
Sustainable Development
Postal Services
Illegal Meat Imports
Post Office Card Account

Other offices held in the past

Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (13 May 2010 to 1 Jun 2010)
Shadow Minister (Scotland) (20 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland) (10 Mar 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)
Member, Broadcasting Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2005)
Member, Broadcasting Committee (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Brendan O'Hara

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
HGV Road User Levy Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee (10 out of 11)
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Work and Families Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Aviation (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

4. Sponsorships

(a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:

(a) Name of donor: Mr Duncan Greenland

(a) Address of donor: private

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000

(a) Donor status: individual

(a) (Registered 4 November 2014)

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