Douglas Ross’s voting in Parliament

Douglas Ross is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Douglas Ross’s votes.

• Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2018–2019
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 10 votes for, 35 votes against, 2 absences, between 2018–2019

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

Douglas Ross has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 25 Jun 2019

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Palestinians: Politics and Government 12 Jul 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications of fighting between Hamas and Fatah for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Cabinet Office: Devolution 10 Jul 2019

  What steps his Department has taken to mark 20 years of devolution in Scotland.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Cabinet Office: Devolution 10 Jul 2019

  Devolution means that Scotland’s two Governments can work together to deliver more, and city and growth deals are an example of that. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will visit Moray tomorrow, and we are eagerly awaiting news of the Moray growth deal. Will the Minister urge him to use his visit as an opportunity to confirm the UK’s commitment to a deal that will transform our area?

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Profile

Conservative MP for Moray, Former Conservative MSP for Highlands and Islands

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 7 May 2016 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 11 June 2017 — Resigned

Also represented Highlands and Islands

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @Douglas4Moray

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Ministry of Defence
• Department for Transport
• HM Treasury
• Cabinet Office
• Home Office
• European Fighter Aircraft: Safety Measures
• Whisky: Scotland
• British Transport Police: Police Scotland
• European Fighter Aircraft
• Emergency Services Network

Currently held offices

• Member, Home Affairs Committee (since 4 Dec 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Angus Robertson
• Margaret Ewing
• Alexander Pollock

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Smart Meters Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 77 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Douglas Ross’s speeches
• Has received answers to 26 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 91.32% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 28 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Douglas Ross’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 134 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)