Deidre Brock’s voting in Parliament

Deidre Brock 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 Deidre Brock’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 27 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2022.
• Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2016.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
• Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 67 votes for, 9 votes against, 15 absences, between 2017–2022.

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

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Deidre Brock has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 7 Dec 2023

  It is tempting to forestall and dismantle now any spin that the Leader of the House may be inclined to bring up on Scottish education issues, given Westminster’s shocking record. Following her outburst against Scotland’s health service workers last week, I must clear up some things. Scotland watches her “odd” weekly rants, as the Scottish press dubs them, with concern and alarm. Let...

• Business of the House 7 Dec 2023

  It is tempting to forestall and dismantle now any spin that the Leader of the House may be inclined to bring up on Scottish education issues, given Westminster’s shocking record. Following her outburst against Scotland’s health service workers last week, I must clear up some things. Scotland watches her “odd” weekly rants, as the Scottish press dubs them, with concern and alarm. Let...

• Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair] 30 Nov 2023

  It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Robert. The SNP welcomes the progress made on the work of the ICGS. We support all efforts to improve the system and to stamp out all bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct, in this place and beyond. Everyone has a right to a safe workplace and to live their lives without fear or intimidation. All employers have a duty of care to...

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh North and Leith

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @deidrebrock
• https://facebook.com/DeidreBrockSNP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Deidre Brock campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Office
• Ministry of Defence
• Scotland Office
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Cabinet Office
• Scotland Office: Social Media
• Immigration: EU Nationals
• Visas
• Public Expenditure: Scotland
• Visas: Ukraine

Currently held offices

• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (House of Commons Business) (since 12 Dec 2022)
• Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (since 17 Oct 2022)
• Member, Members Estimate Committee (since 8 Sep 2022)
• Member, House of Commons Commission (since 8 Sep 2022)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (COP26) (since 8 Jan 2021)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) (since 1 Jul 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons ( 8 Sep 2022 to 12 Dec 2022)
• Member, Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (22 Jun 2022 to 7 Jul 2022)
• Member, Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] Committee ( 9 Feb 2022 to 10 Feb 2022)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 4 May 2020 to 18 Sep 2023)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 7 Jan 2020 to 8 Sep 2022)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jul 2018 to 7 Jan 2020)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Fair Work and Employment) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2018)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2018)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 5 Sep 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Public Accounts Commission ( 4 Nov 2015 to 15 Nov 2016)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 7 Jul 2015 to 12 Sep 2016)
• Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Scottish Parliament/Scottish Government Liaison) (20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Devolved Government Relations) (20 May 2015 to 7 Jan 2020)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Mark Lazarowicz
• Malcolm Chisholm

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

• Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Environment Bill Committee (19 out of 22)
• Agriculture Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Agriculture Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)