A selection of Fiona O'Donnell’s votes
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Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2013.
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Voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015.
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Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
1 vote for, 16 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2013.
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Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
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Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
1 vote for, 23 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2015.
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Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people who received the higher rate of the mobility component of disability living allowance have been assessed for personal independence payment (PIP) and not been awarded the enhanced mobility rate of PIP.
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It is a pleasure to see you back in the Chair, Mr Hood. I wish to talk particularly about the rural economy and the opportunities that the Government might be missing, given the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises to rural economies. Given that this may be my last contribution in this Parliament, I also want to reflect briefly on the political situation in Scotland. We have had...
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It is an honour to intervene in what might be the hon. Gentleman’s last speech in this place. Has he considered the impact on the rural economy, which suffered particularly harshly during the recession? The recovery there is very fragile and corporation tax cuts will not help rural communities. Does he not think that this could be the wrong cause?
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Profile
Former Labour MP for East Lothian
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Work and Pensions
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- International Development
- Scotland
- Animal Welfare: Circuses
- Post Office Card Account
- Marine Conservation Zones
- Food Banks
- Housing Benefit
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Committee on Standards: Standards Review Sub-Committee (10 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committee of Privileges ( 7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committee on Standards ( 7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (12 Dec 2012 to 7 Jan 2013)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 2 Jul 2012 to 9 May 2013)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 2 Jul 2012 to 9 May 2013)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 2 Jul 2012 to 9 May 2013)
- Member, International Development Committee (18 Jun 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 7 Oct 2011 to 30 Jun 2012)
- Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 25 Oct 2011)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
4. Sponsorships
(a) Name of donor: Mr David and Mrs Margaret Stevenson
(a) Address of donor: private
(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
(a) Donor status: individuals
(a) (Registered 26 February 2015)
8. Land and Property
I receive rental income from a house in Edinburgh.
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