John Lamont’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of John Lamont’s votes.

• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2021–2022.
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2018–2021.
• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2019–2022.
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
• Voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Scotland Office: Urban Areas: Economic Situation 29 Nov 2023

  The UK Government will invest £140m over 10 years into seven Scottish towns that have been overlooked. This will breathe new life into these communities and empower them to take back control of their future by tackling anti-social behaviour, regenerating high streets, and improving local transport. This will greatly enhance the long-term economic growth of these towns.

• Scotland: Food Supply Chains 29 Nov 2023

  This Government want to ensure that farmers and food producers get a fair price for their products by tackling unfairness that exists in food supply chains. We are currently pursuing contractual reform in the dairy and pork sectors and we have a new review of the egg sector. This will ensure resilience and fair supply chains across the country.

• Scotland: Food Supply Chains 29 Nov 2023

  I recognise the points that the hon. Lady makes about the pressures on the food supply chain. The UK Government are closely monitoring the impact on the agricultural sector of the flooding caused by storms and we are working with the Environment Agency to resolve that. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs can provide financial assistance to the farming sector to cover...

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Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, Former Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 3 May 2007 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 4 May 2017 — Resigned

Also represented Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire; Roxburgh and Berwickshire

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @John2Win
• https://facebook.com/JohnLamontBorders

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Scotland Office
• Department for Transport
• Treasury
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Coronavirus: Scotland
• Coronavirus: Vaccination
• Local Growth Deals: Scottish Borders
• Armed Conflict: Children
• Personal Independence Payment: Standards

Currently held offices

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (since 27 Oct 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill Committee ( 9 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2021)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 4 May 2020 to 22 May 2023)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (27 Jan 2020 to 24 Jan 2023)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (27 Jan 2020 to 24 Jan 2023)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Calum Kerr
• Michael Moore

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Telecommunications (Security) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• British Library Board (Power to Borrow) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)