A selection of Roger Williams's votes

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• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 24 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2015
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2011
• 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, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012
• 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 reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 9 absences, between 2012–2014
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 40 votes for, 10 votes against, 18 absences, between 2006–2014

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: Science: Finance 19 Mar 2015

  To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what his policy is on continuing the ring-fencing of science revenue spending; and if he will make it his policy to increase that budget in line with inflation.

• Tourism Industry and VAT — [Nadine Dorries in the Chair] 17 Mar 2015

  Does the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the main challenges for tourism in our constituencies is extending the tourist season? A reduction in VAT would make weekend breaks and mini-breaks all the more affordable and attractive.

• Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: Aarhus Convention 6 Mar 2015

  To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what representations he has received about the use of the Aarhus Convention in challenging planning decisions in the High Court from (a) local authorities, (b) other bodies and (c) individuals; and if he will make a statement.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon and Radnorshire

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

• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Health
• Home Department
• Treasury
• Defence
• Christmas
• Departmental Food
• Freedom of Information
• Departmental Staff
• Avian Influenza

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (25 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Commons) (12 Jul 2010 to 25 Nov 2013)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) (8 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Wales (20 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (10 Mar 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jul 2004 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Member, Draft Disability Discrimination Bill (Joint Committee) (15 Jan 2004 to 27 May 2004)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 17 Jul 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Richard Livsey

Future MPs in this constituency

• Chris Davies

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Mutuals' Deferred Shares Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Water Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
• Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Marine and Coastal Access Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Childcare Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Commons Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Public Audit (Wales) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Children Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Health (Wales) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Animal Health Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 51 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Roger Williams’s speeches
• Has received answers to 24 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 71.83% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — 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.
• 54 people are tracking this MP
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 403 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)