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Rob Wilson is a former MP for Reading East.

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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

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @RobWilson_RDG
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

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

• Jane Griffiths
• Gerard Vaughan

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

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