As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Andrew Pelling’s votes
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Voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2008.
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Has never voted on encouraging occupational pensions Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
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Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
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Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
6 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
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Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
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Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 38 absences, between 2006–2009.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Andrew Pelling’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Andrew Pelling’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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What recent steps his Department has taken to improve the energy efficiency of housing; and if he will make a statement.
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Such a Government initiative has been of great benefit to New Addington in Croydon, a significant social housing estate that was excellent for the 1950s in terms of space and good design. What can be done to support the initiative of local people who want the area to become an eco-town? What prospects are there?
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When I walk home late at night following late sittings in the House, I often notice birds singing because of the light pollution. Does the Minister think that that is a potential issue, and could any action be taken to deal with that significant distortion to our climate and environment?
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Profile
Former Independent MP for Croydon Central
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)
Party was Conservative until 25 Sep 2007
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Health
- Home Department
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Education and Skills
- Trade and Industry
- Departmental Staff
- Croydon
- Departmental Staff (Chronic Back Pain)
- Sri Lanka
- Chronic Back Pain
Other offices held in the past
- Member, London Regional Select Committee (15 Dec 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (7 Nov 2007 to 11 May 2010)
- Member, Education & Skills Committee (12 Dec 2006 to 7 Nov 2007)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Client relationship work for Tokai Tokyo Securities Europe Limited, 40 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5DE. Undertake financial securities company work.
Received payment of £6,240.39. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 11 August 2009)
Received payment of £6,240.39. Hours: 6hrs. (Registered 16 September 2009)
Received payment of £6,240.39. Hours: 8hrs. (Registered 29 September 2009)
Received payment of £6,240.39. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 30 November 2009)
Received payment of £12,480.78. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 5 February 2010)
Received payment of £13,768.42. Hours: 10 hrs. (Registered 9 March 2010)
3. Clients
Tokai Tokyo Securities Co. Ltd., 6-2 Nihonbashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8275, Japan.
Hours: 11 hrs 40 mins. Related to November 2009 declaration. (15 December 2009)
Hours: 10 hrs. Related to 9 March 2010 declaration. (Registered 16 March 2010)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1818 H Street,
NW, Washington,
DC 20433
USA. Hours: 20 mins. Related to November 2009 declaration. (15 December 2009)
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