Neil Gray’s voting in Parliament

Neil Gray 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 Neil Gray’s votes.

• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 42 votes for, 3 votes against, 11 absences, between 2016–2018
• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2016
• Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• 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
• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016

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

Neil Gray has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Business of the House (Today): No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government 16 Jan 2019

  The hon. Gentleman talks about politics being a game, but all this is more about self-interest. Eighteen months ago, calling a general election was apparently in the national interest, but Government Members now have no interest at all. Why is that?

• Business of the House (Today): No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government 16 Jan 2019

  I will be supporting this no-confidence motion for a number of reasons. I could go into any of those, be it universal credit or any other area. One key reason why the Prime Minister has let our constituents down is that this was her plan for Brexit, with her red lines, and she has failed to get it through. Does the hon. Lady not believe that the Prime Minister has to take some...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Leaving the EU: Immigration 16 Jan 2019

  What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the potential effect on Scotland of UK immigration policy after the UK leaves the EU.

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Airdrie and Shotts

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @NeilGrayMP
• https://facebook.com/NeilGraySNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Treasury
• HM Treasury
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department of Health
• Universal Credit
• Personal Independence Payment
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Access to Work Programme
• Taxation: Fraud

Currently held offices

• Member, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (since 26 Nov 2018)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (since 1 Jul 2018)
• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (since 30 Oct 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Social Justice) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2018)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Fair Work and Employment) (19 Oct 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)
• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) (16 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Pamela Nash
• John Reid
• Helen Liddell

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 90 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Neil Gray’s speeches
• Has received answers to 98 written questions in the last year — above 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 67.58% 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 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 35 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Neil Gray’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 193 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)