Philip Dunne’s voting in Parliament

Philip Dunne is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Philip Dunne’s votes.

• Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2007–2016
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 22 votes for, 57 votes against, 12 absences, between 2008–2017
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2011

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

Philip Dunne

Last updated: 19 Apr 2017

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicine: Education 27 Jun 2017

  On 4 October 2016 my Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health announced that the number of medical training places available to students in England each year will be expanded by 1,500 to ensure the National Health Service in England has the future supply of doctors it needs to continue to provide safe, compassionate care. In September 2018, the Government will fund 500 additional...

• Written Answers — Department of Health: Nurses: Migrant Workers 27 Jun 2017

  We are monitoring the impact on the National Health Service. The latest NHS Digital data available on nationality shows the number of nurses with European Union (excluding United Kingdom) nationalities (EU27) has increased by over 400 between June 2016 and March 2017. This number as a percentage of all nurses has also increased slightly, from 6.9% to 7.0%. NHS Digital publishes data on...

• Written Answers — Department of Health: NHS: Migrant Workers 27 Jun 2017

  NHS Digital publishes data on the nationality of staff working in the National Health Service in England. Nationality is self-reported within the NHS human resources and payroll system, the electronic staff record. As of 31 March 2017, latest data available, there are now 137,384 (headcount) foreign nationals, or 11.6% employed in the National Health Service trusts and clinical...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Ludlow

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @dunne4ludlow

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Philip Dunne campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Treasury
• Home Department
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Communities and Local Government
• Diabetes
• Non-domestic Rates: Garages and Petrol Stations
• Child Benefit: Personal Records
• Winter Fuel Payment
• Low Carbon Buildings Programme

Currently held offices

• The Minister of State, Department of Health (since 16 Jul 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Defence Procurement) (8 May 2015 to 16 Jul 2016)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Treasury Committee (17 Jul 2007 to 17 Nov 2008)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (24 Jul 2006 to 9 Feb 2009)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 23 Oct 2006)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Matthew Green
• Christopher Gill
• Eric Cockeram
• Jasper More
• Christopher Holland-Martin
• Uvedale Corbett
• George Windsor-Clive
• Windsor
• Beville Stanier
• Rowland Hunt
• Robert More
• George Windsor-Clive
• John Severne
• George Windsor-Clive
• William Fraser
• George Windsor-Clive
• Percy Herbert
• Beriah Botfield
• Percy Herbert
• William Powlett
• Robert Clive
• Henry Clive
• Henry Salwey
• Beriah Botfield
• James Ackers
• Beriah Botfield
• Thomas Alcock
• Henry Salwey
• Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Clive
• Edmund Charlton
• Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Edward Romilly
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Henry Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Henry Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Robert Clive
• Edward Herbert
• Richard Knight
• Robert Clive
• Richard Knight

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Defence Reform Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Marriage (Wales) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (11 out of 18)
• Vehicle Registration Marks Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (20 out of 21)
• Commons Bill Committee (4 out of 4)

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More about this

• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Philip Dunne’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• People have made 6 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 92 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Philip Dunne’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 455 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)