Rob Wilson, former MP, Reading East

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A selection of Rob Wilson’s votes

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Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Consistently voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 15 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2014.
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2015.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016.
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Life 27 Apr 2017

Life Charity submitted a project proposal to support vulnerable women in west London, requesting £250,000. Life Charity’s bid described a project that would help vulnerable, homeless or at risk women (for example, those escaping abuse or trafficking) who are pregnant and have nowhere to turn. We will shortly agree the specifics of each of the 70 projects that successfully applied to the...
Written Answers — Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Life 27 Apr 2017

We will shortly finalise the specifics of the grant agreements for each of the 70 projects that successfully applied to the Tampon Tax Fund this year, to ensure that taxpayers' money is put to the best use. We will only make grants where we are 100% certain that they align fully with the aims of the fund. The final decision will be made by the Minister for Civil Society. All applications...
Written Answers — Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Life 26 Apr 2017

We will shortly agree the specifics of each of the 70 projects that successfully applied to the Tampon Tax Fund this year, to ensure that taxpayers' money is put to the best use. We will only make grants where we are 100% certain that they align with the aims of the fund.

More of Rob Wilson’s recent appearances

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Former Conservative MP for Reading East

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

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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Topics of interest

Rob Wilson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Children
Schools and Families
Innovation
Universities and Skills
Health
Home Department
Communities and Local Government
Departmental Official Hospitality
Christmas
Iraq
Departmental Recycling
Higher Education: Admissions

Other offices held in the past

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (17 Jul 2016 to 3 May 2017)
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (27 Sep 2014 to 17 Jul 2016)
Member, Commons Science and Technology Committee (1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
Shadow Minister (Education) (3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
Member, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 19 May 2008)
Member, Education & Skills Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 22 Oct 2007)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Matt Rodda

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
Live Music Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Health Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
Sale of Student Loans Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Education and Inspections Bill Committee (19 out of 21)
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill Committee (4 out of 5)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: Reading Football Club
Address of donor: Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: ticket, with hospitality, to attend a football match at Reading's Madejski Stadium, total value £120

Date received: 19 November 2016

Date accepted: 19 November 2016

Donor status: company, registration 53703

(Registered 20 December 2016)

Name of donor: William Hill
Registered Address of donor: Greenside House, 50 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22 7TP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: two tickets, with hospitality, to attend a football match at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, total value £500

Date received: 6 November 2016

Date accepted: 6 November 2016

Donor status: company, registration 278208

(Registered 04 January 2017)

Name of donor: Hestview Ltd (trading as Sky Bet)
Address of donor: 2 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: two tickets, with hospitality, to attend a football match at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, total value approximately £900

Date received: 23 November 2016

Date accepted: 23 November 2016

Donor status: company, registration 01100741

(Registered 01 February 2017)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

A flat in Reading: (i).

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my wife, Jane Wilson, as part time Constituency Assistant. (Registered 01 February 2017)

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