David Jones’s voting in Parliament
David Jones is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.
This is a random selection of David Jones’s votes.
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Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
8 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2022.
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Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
54 votes for, 3 votes against, 8 absences, between 2012–2022.
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Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
21 votes for, 4 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2022.
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Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011.
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Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
13 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2020.
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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Profile
Conservative MP for Clwyd West, Former Conservative MS for North Wales
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Entered the Senedd on 10 September 2002
Left the Senedd on 2 April 2003
Also represented North Wales
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
David Jones campaigned to leave the European Union
Source: BBC
- Home Department
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Foreign
- Commonwealth and Development Office
- Treasury
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Departmental Computer Data
- Departmental Publications
- Wind Farms
- Energy: Meters
- Israel: Palestinians
Currently held offices
- Member, Welsh Grand Committee (since 18 Jan 2022)
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)
- Member, European Scrutiny Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) Committee ( 7 Nov 2022 to 29 Nov 2022)
- Member, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (26 Nov 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Apr 2018 to 27 Jul 2018)
- Member, European Scrutiny Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Minister of State (Department for Exiting the European Union) (17 Jul 2016 to 12 Jun 2017)
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
- The Secretary of State for Wales ( 6 Sep 2012 to 15 Jul 2014)
- The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (17 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
- Shadow Minister (Wales) ( 8 Nov 2006 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 4 Sep 2023.
1. Employment and earnings
Payments from Reach plc, via Reach Shared Services Ltd, 3rd Floor, 5
St Paul's Square, Liverpool L3 9SL:
31 May 2023, received £350 for an article published in the
Daily Express. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 31 May 2023)
30 June 2023, received £354 for an article published in the Daily Express. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 30 June 2023)
Name of donor: Alliance for Public Awareness
Address of donor:
Union House. 111 New Union Street, Coventry CV1 2NT
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights £349 and accommodation £125, total value £474
Destination of visit: Manza, near
Tirana, AlbaniaDates of visit: 24-26 February 2023
Purpose of visit: Visit to a refugee camp in Manza.
(Registered 01 March 2023)
Name of donor: Alliance for Public Awareness
Address of donor: Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry CV1 2NT
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation, food and transport, value £442.51
Destination of visit: Roissy-en-France, France
Dates of visit: 30 June - 2 July 2023
Purpose of visit: Discussions with overseas parliamentarians and speaking at a convention relating to Iran.
(Registered 06 July 2023)
Name of donor: Alliance for Public Awareness
Address of donor: Union House, 111 New Union Street, Coventry CB1 2NT
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights £276.56
Destination of visit: Auvers-sur-Oise, Paris, France
Date of visit: 21 August 2023
Purpose of visit: Attending a one-day conference on Iran.
(Registered 23 August 2023)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Leasehold office premises in Llandudno, Conwy: (i).
Until 28 March 2023, tenanted freehold retail premises in
Wrexham County Borough (jointly owned). No registrable rent received: (i). (Updated 29 March 2023)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
8. Miscellaneous
From 20 April 2022, Chairman of the Emirates Society, a friendship group dedicated to strengthening the UK -
UAE relationship. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 22 April 2022)
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