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.

• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2011–2016
• Almost always voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016
• Almost always voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2016
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2016

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 has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 29 Jun 2017

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department of Health: NHS Property Services: Income 2 Aug 2017

  An error has been identified in the written answer given on 24 July 2017. The correct answer should have been: A summary of income extracted from the audited accounts for NHS Property Services for the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 is set out in the following table. Year ending 31 March 2015 (£ million) Year ending 31 March 2016 (£ million) Year ending...

• Written Answers — Department of Health: NHS Property Services: Income 2 Aug 2017

  A summary of income extracted from the audited accounts for NHS Property Services for the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 is set out in the following table. Year ending 31 March 2015 (£ million) Year ending 31 March 2016 (£ million) Year ending 31 March 2017 (£ million) Income 746 685 685 792

• Written Answers — Department of Health: Department of Health: European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 25 Jul 2017

  Government departments have been analysing the United Kingdom statute book and directly applicable European Union law in their areas of responsibility to enable an assessment of the scale of the changes needed. This is likely to include the repeal, but also the amendment, of provisions in Acts but we are not in a position to give a sense of scale at this time. In the Government White Paper...

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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
• https://facebook.com/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)
• Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (11 out of 18)
• Vehicle Registration Marks Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
• Commons Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (20 out of 21)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — above 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.
• Has voted in 100.00% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• 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") 471 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)