Michael Crockart, former MP, Edinburgh West

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A selection of Michael Crockart’s votes

Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011–2014.
Voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015.
Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 17 votes for, 3 votes against, 11 absences, between 2011–2015.
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2014.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

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

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Post-study Work Visas 23 Mar 2015

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the potential introduction of a scheme to allow international students graduating from Scottish further and higher education institutions to remain in Scotland to work for a defined period of time.
Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department: Post-study Work Visas 23 Mar 2015

The recommendation comes as part of the Smith agreement. It recognises that the higher education sector is a multi-billion pound industry, and Edinburgh university is one of the most successful participants in that. More than 10,000 foreign students are now studying at Edinburgh, generating some of the highest quality research in the UK. Does the Minister agree that keeping more of those...
Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Poultry Meat: Imports 16 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the Government's position is in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations on the import from the US of chemically-treated poultry.

More of Michael Crockart’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Defence
Work and Pensions
Business
Innovation and Skills
Treasury
Culture Media and Sport
Apprentices
Military Bases
Military Bases: Edinburgh
Armed Forces: Housing
Military Bases: Kirknewton

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (18 Dec 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (5 Nov 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (16 Jul 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (23 May 2011 to 5 Nov 2012)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Justice and Security Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (18 out of 20)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill Committee (18 out of 18)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

6 August 2014, payment of £75 from Populus, 10 Northborough Street, London EC1V 0AT, for interview on 16 July 2014. Hours: 35 mins. Payment made to Edinburgh West Liberal Democrats. (Registered 26 August 2014)

4. Sponsorships

(a) Donations to my constituency party or association, which have been or will be reported by the party to the Electoral Commission:

(a) Name of donor: Robert Armour

(a) Address of donor: private

(a) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,500

(a) Donor status: individual