Martin Docherty MP, West Dunbartonshire

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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 random selection of Martin Docherty’s votes.

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.
Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 60 votes for, 6 votes against, 17 absences, between 2017–2020.
Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016–2019.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 18 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2016.
Consistently voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2016.
Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Spirits: Brazil 28 Apr 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Brazil as part of an enhanced trade partnership.
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Whisky: China 28 Apr 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what her Department’s plans are to support Scotch whisky exports to China (a) in general and (b) through supporting continued adherence to a high whisky standard in domestic regulation.
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Spirits: Nigeria 28 Apr 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what estimate she has made of the potential to increase UK spirits exports to Nigeria.

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Scottish National Party MP for West Dunbartonshire

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

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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
Home Office
Department for International Trade
Unmanned Air Vehicles
Wind Power
Jobcentres: Dumbartonshire
Tornado Aircraft: Accidents
Social Security Benefits: Cryptocurrencies

Currently held offices

Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (since 25 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs Team Member) (since 7 Jan 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Defence Team Member) (since 7 Jan 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (PPS to the Westminster Leader) (since 7 Jan 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Industries of the Future and Blockchain Technologies) (since 1 Jul 2018)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (22 Feb 2021 to 22 Feb 2021)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (6 Jul 2020 to 5 Jan 2022)
Member, Defence Sub-Committee (5 Mar 2020 to 5 Jan 2022)
Member, Defence Committee (2 Mar 2020 to 5 Jan 2022)
Member, Defence Sub-Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Defence Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
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

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (2 out of 7)
Armed Forces Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 3 May 2022.

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