John Leech, former MP, Manchester, Withington

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A selection of John Leech’s votes

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Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2015.
Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2012.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 37 votes for, 10 votes against, 21 absences, between 2006–2014.
Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.
Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 8 votes for, 10 votes against, 13 absences, between 2011–2015.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions: Fees and Charges 26 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Government will refund penalty charges for people who subsequently were given a medical exemption certificate.
Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: Northern Futures Project 24 Mar 2015

Health devolution will allow decision makers to prioritise health inequalities in Manchester, but does my right hon. Friend agree that health professionals in the NHS need to be involved in the detailed discussions to make sure that we get the best deal for patients in our local NHS?
Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes 5 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that the need for a medical exemption certificate has been effectively communicated to sufferers of diabetes by the NHS Business Service Authority and pharmacies.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester, Withington

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

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Expenses

Topics of interest

Transport
Health
Home Department
Work and Pensions
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Departmental Conditions of Employment
Roads: Accidents
Dentistry
Breast Cancer
Driving: Eyesight

Other offices held in the past

Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (21 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Minister (Transport) (21 Mar 2006 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 21 Jan 2013)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Jeff Smith

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (2 out of 4)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Local Transport Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill Committee (8 out of 10)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

4. Sponsorships

(a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by my party to the Electoral Commission:

(a) Name of donor: Robin Grayson

(a) Address of donor: private

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £8,598.07

(a) Donor status: individual

(a) (Registered 1 August 2014)

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