Drew Hendry MP, Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

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Drew Hendry’s voting in Parliament

Drew Hendry 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 Drew Hendry’s votes.

Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, 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.
Consistently voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2016.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020.
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.
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.

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

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Drew Hendry has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Energy: Meters 31 Jan 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to help people who live in areas without adequate radio coverage access alternatives to standard smart meters.
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Clause 1 - Minimum service levels for certain strikes 30 Jan 2023

My hon. Friend is making a fantastic point about who is being victimised here. Instead of attacking working people and families, should this Government not be going after those who are not paying their taxes, so that we can get some more money? We could also go after those who are wasting billions of pounds as well.
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Broadband Coverage: Rural Areas 26 Jan 2023

I recently met people from CityFibre in my constituency to celebrate the roll-out of full fibre in Inverness. CityFibre is now moving into the rural areas, and it has taken the full fibre coverage from 0.8% to 60%. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that companies such as CityFibre, working in partnership with local councils and others, can continue to operate in this market as there...

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Scottish National Party MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

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

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Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Drew Hendry campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Treasury
Department for Transport
Home Office
Universal Credit
Personal Independence Payment
Sanctions: Russia
Members: Correspondence
Children: Maintenance

Currently held offices

Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (since 9 Jan 2023)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) (since 12 Dec 2022)
Member, Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill Committee (since 7 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade) (1 Feb 2021 to 12 Dec 2022)
Member, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Transport) (20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Danny Alexander

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Trade Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
Nuclear Safeguards Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
Digital Economy Bill Committee (8 out of 11)
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (6 out of 7)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for surveys:

24 May 2022, received £120. Hours: 2 hrs. Fee donated to SNP Inverness Branch. (Registered 08 June 2022)

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

Teclan Ltd, a digital marketing company. (Registered 04 June 2015)

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