Martyn Day’s voting in Parliament

Martyn Day 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 Martyn Day’s votes.

• Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, in 2020.
• 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.
• Voted a mixture of for and against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022.
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 27 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2022.

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

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Martyn Day has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Petition - Unpaid Carers 5 Dec 2023

  I rise to present a petition from the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk relating to unpaid carers. There can be little doubt that those who have given up full-time employment to look after others have been among the hardest hit by the current cost of living crisis. Research from Carers UK has shown that thousands of unpaid carers have been pushed into poverty and are having to cut...

• Sri Lankan Tamils and Human Rights — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair] 5 Dec 2023

  We have had a very consensual debate with Members from all parts of the House speaking, which shows the strength of feeling that crosses normal political divides. It is quite clear that far more needs to be done than has been done to date. Although I am grateful for the Minister’s response, the fact that the UK Government are concerned and will call on Sri Lanka to deliver on its promises...

• Sri Lankan Tamils and Human Rights — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair] 5 Dec 2023

  I beg to move, That this House has considered Sri Lankan Tamils and human rights. This story has a long and tragic history, and I am grateful to colleagues across the House who are here today and to those who work with the all-party parliamentary group for Tamils. I am also grateful to the British Tamils Forum, which plays a key role in supporting the APPG and has been working hard over the...

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Scottish National Party MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @MartynDaySNP
• https://facebook.com/MartynDaySNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Martyn Day campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Treasury
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Home Office
• Tobacco: Smuggling
• Children: Maintenance
• Voting Rights: Young People
• Child Benefit
• Coronavirus: Vaccination

Currently held offices

• Member, Petitions Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Shark Fins Bill Committee ( 9 Nov 2022 to 16 Nov 2022)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee ( 5 Jan 2022 to 12 Sep 2023)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Health and Social Care) (14 Dec 2021 to 4 Sep 2023)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Public Health and Primary Care) ( 7 Jan 2020 to 14 Dec 2021)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee ( 9 Jul 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Public Accounts Commission (16 Nov 2017 to 9 Jul 2018)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 9 Jul 2018)
• Member, Petitions Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Petitions Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Administration Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Michael Connarty

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

• Shark Fins Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Medicines and Medical Devices Bill Committee (0 out of 3)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (3 out of 3)