David Rutley’s voting in Parliament

David Rutley 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 David Rutley’s votes.

• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 57 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2022.
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
• Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 17 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 37 votes for, 72 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2022.

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

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Occupied Territories: International Courts 4 Dec 2023

  The process and rules around filing a submission or making some other form of intervention will depend upon the particular statute or rules of procedure of the international court in question. There will be many factors which determine whether HMG decides to become a party to a case, make submissions or intervene in some other manner. These will include both legal and policy considerations,...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: East Jerusalem and West Bank: Armed Conflict 4 Dec 2023

  There have been significant casualties in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), since 7 October 2023 eight Palestinians have been killed and at least 73 injured by settlers in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. As the Foreign Secretary said on 24 November, violence by settlers in the occupied...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: ICT 4 Dec 2023

  It is not possible to disaggregate the requested expenditure purely against infrastructure. The majority of FCDO IT is delivered through strategic commercial partners, as a managed service. A key aspect of this service is ensuring the FCDO IT infrastructure is compliant, modern and delivers value for money for the tax payer.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Macclesfield

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @DavidRutley
• https://facebook.com/david.rutley.1

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Treasury
• Justice
• Transport
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Ministry of Defence
• Immigration Controls
• Inward Investment
• Eurozone Financial Crisis
• Metal Theft
• Licensing

Currently held offices

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (since 27 Oct 2022)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (since 15 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (17 Sep 2021 to 20 Sep 2022)
• Member, Elections Bill Committee (15 Sep 2021 to 21 Sep 2021)
• Member, National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (16 Jun 2021 to 22 Jun 2021)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (22 May 2018 to 19 Jul 2018)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (15 Jun 2017 to 17 Sep 2021)
• Member, Treasury Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 29 Nov 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Nicholas Winterton
• Arthur Harvey
• Willard Weston
• John Remer
• William Brocklehurst
• William Bromley-Davenport
• William Brocklehurst
• David Chadwick
• William Brocklehurst
• David Chadwick
• John Brocklehurst
• Edward Egerton
• John Brocklehurst
• Edward Egerton
• John Brocklehurst
• Edward Egerton
• John Brocklehurst
• John Williams
• Thomas Grimsditch
• John Brocklehurst
• Thomas Grimsditch
• John Brocklehurst
• John Ryle
• John Brocklehurst
• John Ryle
• John Brocklehurst

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Elections Bill Committee (4 out of 12)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Ivory Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Technical and Further Education Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Finance Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (14 out of 15)
• Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Deregulation Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Crime and Courts Bill Committee (13 out of 13)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (18 out of 18)