David Mundell’s voting in Parliament

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

However, David Mundell sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• David Mundell generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords, while most Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes

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

David Mundell has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Scotland Office: British Constitution 24 Jul 2019

  Strengthening and Sustaining the Union is a key priority for the UK Government. This is why we have asked Lord Dunlop to carry out a review to ensure that we are working in the most effective way possible to realise fully all the benefits of being a United Kingdom.

• Written Answers — Scotland Office: Pension Credit: Scotland 24 Jul 2019

  I have regular discussions with my Rt honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on a range of issues. Whilst the Pension Credit GB caseload stands at around 1.6 million, the number of Pension Credit claims in Scotland stands at around 150,000 - an almost 10% reduction in the number of claims since May 2017.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: 20 Years of Devolution 24 Jul 2019

  As there will not be another opportunity for Scottish questions before September, I draw the House’s attention to an issue that was raised in an earlier session of Scottish questions. I am sure that you, Mr Speaker, will join me in looking forward to the Murray trophy ATP Challenger tournament that will take place in Glasgow from 16 to 22 September. We all welcome this positive addition...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, Former Conservative MSP for South of Scotland

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

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 17 June 2005 — Resigned

Also represented South of Scotland

• Page on the Scottish Parliament website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @davidmundelldct
• https://facebook.com/DavidMundellMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

David Mundell campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Scotland
• Treasury
• Trade and Industry
• Work and Pensions
• Transport
• Elections
• Business: Government Assistance
• Joint Ministerial Committee
• Postal Services
• Homecoming Scotland

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Scotland (8 May 2015 to 24 Jul 2019)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (14 May 2010 to 8 May 2015)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland (10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)
• Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 8 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all David Mundell’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 medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 85.16% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 69 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on David Mundell’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 405 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)