Thangam Debbonaire MP, Bristol West

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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Thangam Debbonaire’s voting in Parliament

Thangam Debbonaire is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Thangam Debbonaire’s votes.

Voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2019.
Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs
Has never voted on paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Thangam Debbonaire’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Thangam Debbonaire’s full vote analysis page for more.

Thangam Debbonaire has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Medicine: Education 29 Apr 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that (a) student finance and (b) NHS bursaries are available for people who already have a degree who wish to study for an undergraduate (five-year) medicine degree.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Screening: Coronavirus 29 Apr 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the Government requires social care workers entering the UK to pay for PCR tests on day 2 and day 8 after arrival when those tests are available to UK-based social care workers free of charge.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Dental Services 29 Apr 2021

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has plans to review the provision of NHS dentistry.

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Profile

Labour MP for Bristol West

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Thangam Debbonaire campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Home Office
Department of Health and Social Care
Ministry of Housing
Communities and Local Government
Department for Education
Department for Work and Pensions
Coronavirus: Vaccination
Asylum: Children
Housing: Construction
Employment: Autism
Homelessness: Coronavirus

Currently held offices

Shadow Secretary of State for Housing (since 6 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Opposition Whip (Commons) (18 Oct 2016 to 6 Apr 2020)
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (14 Jan 2016 to 18 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Agriculture Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Environment Bill Committee (1 out of 22)
Nuclear Safeguards Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Smart Meters Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Ivory Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Wild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Agriculture Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
Fisheries Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Digital Economy Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
Children and Social Work Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2021.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from ComRes, 4 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 3JA, for completing surveys. All payments are made direct to charity or community organisations. (Updated 13 June 2019)

8 January 2020, payment of £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 30 April 2020)

16 January 2020, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 30 April 2020)

11 February 2020, payment of £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 30 April 2020)

13 March 2020, payment of £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 30 April 2020)

30 April 2020, payment of £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 30 April 2020)

Payment of £75 expected for a survey completed on 28 May 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 28 May 2020)

Payment of £75 expected for a survey completed on 17 July 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 17 July 2020)

Payment of £75 expected for a survey completed on 7 September 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 07 September 2020)

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for completing surveys. All payments are made direct to charity or community organisations. (Updated 13 June 2019)

Payment of £60 expected for a survey completed on 7 May 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 07 May 2020)

Payment of £70 expected for a survey completed on 12 June 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 12 June 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey completed on 3 July 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 03 July 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey completed on 20 July 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 20 July 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey completed on 9 September 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 September 2020)

17 October 2020, received £500 from Naked Productions, Sharp Project, Thorp Road, Manchester M40 5BJ, for writing and recording an essay for BBC Radio 3. Hours: approx. 18 hrs. (Registered 03 March 2021)

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