Martin Docherty’s voting in Parliament

Martin Docherty is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

This is a selection of Martin Docherty’s votes.

• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2016
• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
• Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016
• Consistently voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 52 votes for, 6 votes against, 16 absences, between 2017–2019

Last updated: 4 Sep 2019. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Martin Docherty has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Debate on the Address: [1st Day] 14 Oct 2019

  The United Kingdom Government’s Queen’s Speech, placed before the House by the Prime Minister, states: “As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, my Government will ensure that it continues to play a leading role in global affairs, defending its interests and promoting its values.” Does my right hon. Friend agree that leaving the European Union diminishes the position of the...

• Us Tariffs: Scotch Whisky 7 Oct 2019

  May I first congratulate—I think I might be the first Member to do so— the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing this urgent question? It is an important question for the entire House, not just for those of us whose constituencies are home to Auchentoshan, which—I will chide some Members—actually finds its heart and its spirit in the...

• Us Tariffs: Scotch Whisky 7 Oct 2019

  You are the Government of the United Kingdom.

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for West Dunbartonshire

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @martinjdocherty
• https://facebook.com/MartinDochertySNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Martin Docherty campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Ministry of Defence
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department for Transport
• HM Treasury
• Unmanned Air Vehicles
• Wind Power
• Jobcentres: Dumbartonshire
• Tornado Aircraft: Accidents
• Social Security Benefits: Cryptocurrencies

Currently held offices

• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Industries of the Future and Blockchain Technologies) (since 1 Jul 2018)
• Member, Defence Sub-Committee (since 12 Sep 2017)
• Member, Defence Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Industries for the future) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2018)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector) (1 Sep 2016 to 20 Jun 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gemma Doyle
• John McFall

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 97 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Martin Docherty’s speeches
• Has received answers to 39 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 66.00% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 133 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)