Neil Carmichael, former MP, Stroud

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A selection of Neil Carmichael’s votes

Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2014.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 46 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2016.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 17 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2015.
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2016.

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Recent appearances

Higher Education and Research Bill 26 Apr 2017

I thank the Minister for these amendments, as they reflect very well what the Education Committee said in its recent report on the university sector and implications of leaving the European Union. I, like the Minister, believe that it is important to ensure that our sector—this very important sector—is attractive abroad.
Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Switch Island, Sefton 30 Mar 2017

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Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: National Road Safety Targets 30 Mar 2017

Cyclists in Stroud—and for that matter in Sefton—are crying out for more road safety measures to ensure they can go around roundabouts and across junctions in safety. Will the Minister take that into account in national transport planning?

More of Neil Carmichael’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Conservative MP for Stroud

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

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Social Media

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Neil Carmichael campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Business
Innovation and Skills
Communities and Local Government
Cabinet Office
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Education
Public Sector: Procurement
Strategic Clinical Networks
Patient Choice Schemes
Housing
Business

Other offices held in the past

Chair, Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee (25 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee (25 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Education Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Education Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Education Committee ( 2 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (7 out of 9)
Antarctic Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (16 out of 17)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: (1) Conservative Group for Europe; (2) European Democrat Students
Address of donor: (1) PO Box 46, Presteigne LD7 9AP; (2) Rue du Commerce 10 / Handelsstraat 10, BE-1000 Brussels, Belgium

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) travel with a value of £331.70; (2) accommodation valued at £132

Destination of visit: Warsaw

Dates of visit: 17-19 February 2017

Purpose of visit: To address European Democrat Students' conference.

(Registered 01 March 2017)

Name of donor: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Address of donor: 63D Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PH

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights and accommodation with a value of £424.61

Destination of visit: Cadenabbia, Italy

Dates of visit: 31 March - 2 April 2017

Purpose of visit: To participate in Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's British German Dialogue.

(Registered 18 April 2017)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Agricultural land in Northumberland: (i) and (ii). (Updated 3 June 2015)

8. Miscellaneous

Adviser (unpaid) to Wild Search, a selection and recruitment company. (Registered 10 October 2016)

From July 2016, Director (unpaid) of FESTOMANE, a charity that organises the annual Festival of Engineering and Manufacturing to promote careers for young people in Stroud. (Registered 10 October 2016)

View the history of this MP’s entries in the Register

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