A selection of Rob Wilson’s votes

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• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2016.
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 51 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2016.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 23 votes for, 55 votes against, 13 absences, between 2008–2017.
• 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 for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016.
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2016.

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)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
• Education and Inspections Bill Committee (19 out of 21)