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
• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017
• 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
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2016
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 50 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2016

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

Profile

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
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @RobWilson_RDG
• https://facebook.com/RobWilsonRDG

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)
• 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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Rob Wilson’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 very low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 89.08% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 102 people are tracking this MP
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 257 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)