Ross Thomson’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Ross Thomson’s votes.

• Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018
• Consistently voted against more EU integration Show votes 5 votes for, 26 votes against, in 2018

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

Ross Thomson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 5 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 26 Oct 2018

  Pets (Theft) Bill - 2nd reading – Ross Thomson. Legislation

• Scallop Fishing: Bay of Seine 13 Sep 2018

  Can my hon. Friend confirm that the French recognise the UK’s legal right to fish in the bay of Seine, and that it is the duty of the French authorities to protect British boats that are legally fishing there?

• Scallop Fishing: Bay of Seine: Business of the House 13 Sep 2018

  Will my right hon. Friend join me in supporting the vital work that many local charities do throughout the country? In particular, will she join me in congratulating the completely volunteer-led charity Future Choices in my constituency, Aberdeen South, on its 10th anniversary? The Future Choices centre provides recreational activities for the disabled, who are often socially isolated in our...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Aberdeen South, Former Conservative MSP for North East Scotland

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 9 June 2017 — Resigned

Also represented North East Scotland

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @RossThomson_MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Ministry of Defence
• HM Treasury
• Home Office
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Revenue and Customs: Scotland
• Veterans: Charities
• Revenue and Customs: Aberdeen
• Israel: Palestinians
• Offshore Fixed Structures: Scotland

Currently held offices

• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Callum McCaig
• Anne Begg
• Raymond Robertson
• Frank Doran
• Gerald Malone
• Iain Sproat
• Donald Dewar
• Grant of Monymusk
• Douglas Thomson
• Frederick Thomson
• John Fleming
• George Esslemont
• James Bryce

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Voyeurism (Offences) (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 71 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Ross Thomson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 31 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 93.31% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 0 annotations on this MP’s speeches — below average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 14 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Ross Thomson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 59 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)