Calum Kerr, former MP, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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A selection of Calum Kerr's votes

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Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2016
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2016
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 17 votes against, 6 absences, between 2015–2016
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016

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

Recent appearances

Digital Economy Bill: Universal service broadband obligations 26 Apr 2017

It is only fitting that you are in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, because this is my last opportunity to speak before we break up, and you were there for my maiden speech. It is lovely to see you there. I welcome the changes to the Bill. We have worked very well together, as the Minister and the hon. Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Louise Haigh) outlined—at least, he is wearing red socks,...
Written Answers — Home Office: Emergency Services: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk 25 Apr 2017

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many emergency services masts are planned for construction in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk constituency; and what steps she is taking to ensure that mobile phone services are provided from all four mobile network operators at emergency services network sites.
Written Answers — Department of Health: Food: Safety 24 Apr 2017

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the cost of establishing a new regulatory framework for food safety after the UK leaves the EU.

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Profile

Former Scottish National Party MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Social Media

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Calum Kerr campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Culture
Media and Sport
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Home Office
Scotland Office
Agriculture: Subsidies
Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs: Brexit
Broadband
Fisheries
Telecommunications: EU Law

Other offices held in the past

Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Digital) (10 May 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Member, European Scrutiny Committee (15 Jul 2015 to 28 Nov 2016)
Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Environment and Rural Affairs) (20 May 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Michael Moore

Future MPs in this constituency

John Lamont

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

Digital Economy Bill Committee (11 out of 11)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: The Scotch Whisky Association
Address of donor: Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: as part of an APPG on Scotch Whisky fact-finding visit to Islay, including participation in a public community meeting, travel, accommodation and subsistence with a value of £379.41

Date received: 7-8 October 2016

Date accepted: 7 October 2016

Donor status: company, registration SC035148

(Registered 19 October 2016)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

House in Wester Ross: (i) and (ii). (Registered 04 June 2015)

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