Oliver Colvile, former MP, Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport

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A selection of Oliver Colvile's votes

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Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2014
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017
Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 21 votes for, 22 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2017

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: Building Regulations 24 Apr 2017

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what use is made of Clerks of Works in evaluating building projects.
Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: Housing: Construction 24 Apr 2017

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to strengthen provisions in building regulations on ensuring that materials and methods used in housing construction are more resilient to the risk of flooding and damage caused by water leaks.
Written Answers — Church Commissioners: Domestic Violence: Victim Support Schemes 20 Apr 2017

To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what support the Church of England provides for people affected by domestic violence and abuse.

More of Oliver Colvile’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Conservative MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport

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

Oliver Colvile campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Health
Department of Health
Defence
Energy and Climate Change
Business
Innovation and Skills
Dementia
Devonport Dockyard
Water Power
Green Deal Scheme
Pharmacy

Other offices held in the past

Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (28 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 21 Nov 2016)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (30 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (10 Dec 2013 to 14 May 2014)
Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Future MPs in this constituency

Luke Pollard

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Neighbourhood Planning Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Pensions Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
Defence Reform Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Consumer Rights Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Antarctic Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

Polity Communications Ltd; advises organisations on community consultation relating to regeneration projects within the UK.

8. Miscellaneous

Trustee (unremunerated) of the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC). (Registered 21 May 2014)

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