David Simpson’s voting in Parliament

David Simpson is a DUP MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other DUP MPs.

This is a selection of David Simpson’s votes.

• Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2016
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 6 votes for, 28 votes against, 20 absences, between 2012–2016
• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 3 votes for, 66 votes against, 36 absences, between 2008–2018
• Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 20 absences, between 2010–2015

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

David Simpson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 16 Jan 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Air Ambulance Services: Northern Ireland 18 Apr 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will fund the air ambulance in Northern Ireland.

• Written Answers — Home Office: Police: Cameras 18 Apr 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has plans to issue body worn video cameras to all (a) police officers and (b) detectives.

• Written Answers — Women and Equalities: Equal Pay 18 Apr 2018

  To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what her policy is on salary equality between male and female staff carrying out the same role.

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Profile

DUP MP for Upper Bann, Former DUP MLA for Upper Bann

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

Entered the Assembly on 26 November 2003 — General election

Left the Assembly on 1 July 2010 — Resigned

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @DavidSimpsonDUP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

David Simpson campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Northern Ireland
• Health
• Home Department
• Treasury
• Culture Media and Sport
• Departmental Staff
• Departmental Visits Abroad
• Departments: Official Hospitality
• Departmental Sick Leave
• Ministerial Visits (Accommodation)

Currently held offices

• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)
• Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (since 14 Jul 2017)
• Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (since 8 May 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee (10 Feb 2016 to 2 Nov 2016)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2017)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (6 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (1 Jun 2009 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (10 Nov 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2007 to 10 Nov 2008)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (1 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Spokesperson (International Development) (1 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) (1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2009)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (25 Oct 2005 to 9 Nov 2009)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (24 Oct 2005 to 9 Nov 2009)
• Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (1 Jun 2005 to 1 Jun 2007)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• David Trimble
• Harold McCusker

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (4 out of 16)
• Pensions Bill Committee (5 out of 12)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (1 out of 9)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (2 out of 14)
• Children and Families Bill Committee (7 out of 19)
• Mobile Homes Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (6 out of 17)
• Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Identity Documents Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
• Localism Bill Committee (3 out of 24)
• Local Government Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 33 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all David Simpson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 70 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• 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 85.40% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 4 annotations on this MP’s speeches — average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 60 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on David Simpson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 196 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)