Patricia Gibson’s voting in Parliament

Patricia Gibson 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 Patricia Gibson’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.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, in 2020.
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 69 votes for, 10 votes against, 12 absences, between 2017–2022.
• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 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 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022.
• Almost always voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Patricia Gibson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 30 Nov 2023

  There has been a 26% reduction in the number of free-to-use ATMs in my constituency since July 2018, alongside a 30% reduction in the number of free-to-use ATMs across the UK over the past five years. An increasing number of ATMs are switching to the pay-to-use model because the interchange fee fails to cover the cost of maintaining the machines. I am sure that the Leader of the House would...

• Written Answers — Department for Business and Trade: Members: Correspondence 30 Nov 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when she plans to respond to the correspondence from the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran of (a) 15 September, (b) 16 October and (c) 25 October 2023.

• Written Answers — Treasury: Protective Clothing: VAT 27 Nov 2023

  To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of exempting air jackets for motorcyclists from VAT.

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Scottish National Party MP for North Ayrshire and Arran

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @PGibsonSNP
• https://facebook.com/PatriciaGibsonSNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Patricia Gibson campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Treasury
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Transport
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Question
• Energy Bills Rebate: Park Homes
• Money
• Duty Free Allowances
• Driving Tests: Coronavirus

Currently held offices

• Member, Backbench Business Committee (since 27 Nov 2023)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Farming, Agriculture and Rural Affairs) (since 12 Dec 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (15 Jun 2022 to 20 Oct 2022)
• Member, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (England and Wales) Committee (27 Oct 2021 to 3 Nov 2021)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Housing, Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Feb 2021 to 12 Dec 2022)
• Member, Backbench Business Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 26 Oct 2023)
• Member, Backbench Business Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Consumer Affairs) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Feb 2021)
• Member, Procedure Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Katy Clark

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (3 out of 26)
• Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Nuclear Safeguards Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Smart Meters Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)