Mike Weatherley, former MP, Hove

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Mike Weatherley’s votes

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Voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2015.
Almost always voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2014.
Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 abstention, 1 absence, between 2011–2014.
Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 25 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2015.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.

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

Recent appearances

Elections for Positions in the House: Backbench Business — Valedictory Debate 26 Mar 2015

The two questions I am asked most frequently about being an MP are: “Is it what you expected?” and “Do you feel you have made a difference?” That usually draws me into thinking about the big-ticket items I have been involved in. The first, of course, is just being here and sitting on the Government Benches, from which our country is being turned around—supporting the Prime Minister;...
Written Answers — Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: ICT: EU Action 24 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what contribution his Department plans to make to the EU consultation on the Digital Single Market.
Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Internet Service Providers 24 Mar 2015

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent representations his Department has received from rights holders on safe harbour provisions.

More of Mike Weatherley’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Conservative MP for Hove

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

Business
Innovation and Skills
Health
Energy and Climate Change
Culture Media and Sport
Transport
Copyright
Designs and Patents Act 1988
Intellectual Property
Squatting
Copyright
Telephone Services

Other offices held in the past

Member, Justice Committee (11 Feb 2013 to 4 Nov 2013)
Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 3 Dec 2012)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Peter Kyle

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Specialist Printing Equipment and Materials (Offences) bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Intellectual Property Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (2 out of 4)
Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Live Music Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

6. Overseas visits

Name of donor: Motion Picture Licensing Co Ltd

Address of donor: 4 Saffrons Rd, Eastbourne BN 21 1DG

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): travel and accommodation at £3,674

Destination of visit: USA

Date of visit: 13-20 April 2014

Purpose of visit: to meet with the US Patent and Copyright departments, the MPAA and other film studios.

(Registered 14 May 2014)

Name of donor: CASBAA

Address of donor: 802 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): hotel £1,025, flights £3,058; total £4,083

Destination of visit: Hong Kong

Date of visit: 27-30 October 2014

Purpose of visit: speaking at CASBAA conference. No personal payment received.

(Registered 14 November 2014)

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