Patrick Grady’s voting in Parliament

Patrick Grady 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 Patrick Grady’s votes.

• Generally voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2020
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 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 against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016
• Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 21 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016

Last updated: 25 Feb 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Patrick Grady has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Education Settings: Wider Opening 9 Jun 2020

  The Secretary of State mentioned colleges in his statement, but does he recognise the important role that universities are playing as well in providing additional support for young people, particularly disadvantaged young people? I think, for example, of the summer school being run by the University of Glasgow, which incidentally has just been rated No. 1 by the Complete University Guide....

• Future Relationship with the EU 9 Jun 2020

  The London mayoral elections have been delayed by a year. The conference of the parties on climate has been delayed by more than a year. Where is the harm in delaying the Brexit negotiations for a year as well, so that we can get it right, by understanding the impact that the pandemic is having and will continue to have at the end of the year rather than going barrelling off the cliff edge?...

• Written Answers — Department for Transport: Belly Mujinga 9 Jun 2020

  To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the British Transport Police on its investigation into the death of Belly Mujinga.

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Glasgow North

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @gradysnp
• https://facebook.com/PatrickGradySNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Patrick Grady campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Department for International Development
• Home Office
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Immigration: EU Nationals
• Members: Correspondence
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Eritrea: Human Rights
• Surgical Mesh Implants

Currently held offices

• SNP Chief Whip (since 20 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, European Statutory Instruments Committee (18 Jul 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Consolidation Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Administration Committee (6 Nov 2017 to 22 Oct 2018)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Committee of Selection (12 Sep 2017 to 12 Sep 2017)
• Member, Committee of Selection (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Procedure Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Development) (20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ann McKechin

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

• Commonwealth Development Corporation Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 101 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Patrick Grady’s speeches
• Has received answers to 120 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 76.12% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
  Note SNP MPs do not generally vote on legislation not affecting Scotland, as these matters are devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 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") 400 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)