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.

• Consistently voted against more EU integration Show votes 5 votes for, 29 votes against, in 2018
• Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018

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: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 17 Jan 2019

  Could we have a debate about local hospitals? This year is the 200th anniversary of Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. Despite being the smallest district general hospital anywhere in Scotland, the 550 staff provide outstanding care for local constituents. Would the Leader of the House accept my invitation to visit Dr Gray’s to meet the local staff, who provide outstanding care in the hospital?

• Business of the House (Today): No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government 16 Jan 2019

  I am honoured by the right hon. Gentleman giving way to me, and I am grateful to him. He mentioned the shame of the Labour party. Will he reflect on the shame of the Scottish National party in Edinburgh on a day when college lecturers in Scotland are striking and teachers in Scotland are considering industrial action, when waiting lists are going up and our educational standards are going...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Moray Growth Deal 16 Jan 2019

  What progress has been made on securing the Moray growth deal.

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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
• Home Office
• Cabinet Office
• European Fighter Aircraft: Safety Measures
• British Transport Police: Police Scotland
• Whisky: 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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 103 debates in the last year — well 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 93.24% 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 96 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)