Spending on Welfare Benefits
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of spending on welfare benefits. Specific matters voted on include a cap on the overall amount the state spends on welfare each year, the rate of increase of various benefits, and the operation of specific benefits.
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Douglas Ross voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all
of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 18 May 2022:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Programme for Government — Workers' Rights — Cost of Living — Climate — Benefits — Windfall Tax — Devolution — Human Rights
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On 2 Mar 2022:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2022
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On 7 Feb 2022:
Douglas Ross voted yes on Social Security and Pensions
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On 24 Jan 2022:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Cost of Living Increases — Income — Poverty — Universal Credit — Energy Payment — Child Payments
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On 10 Jan 2022:
Douglas Ross voted to balance the national budget, reduce public sector debt, ensure public sector investment does not exceed 3% of GDP, and to keep spending on welfare under the cap set.
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On 10 Jan 2022:
Douglas Ross voted yes on Welfare Cap
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On 21 Sep 2021:
Douglas Ross voted for rising prices, lower benefits, and higher taxes particularly for low and middle income workers.
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On 15 Sep 2021:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit
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On 23 Feb 2021:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Government's Management of the Economy
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On 18 Jan 2021:
Douglas Ross was absent for a vote on Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit
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