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.

• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2018–2019
• Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 9 votes for, 42 votes against, between 2018–2019

Last updated: 4 Sep 2019. Please share these votes responsibly.

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 sometimes rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• International Trade: Freeports 17 Oct 2019

  What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the economic merits of freeports.

• International Trade: Freeports 17 Oct 2019

  Given Aberdeen’s new harbour expansion, which is supported in part by UK Government investment, and a growing cluster of subsea businesses near Aberdeen International airport, does my hon. Friend agree that freeport status for Aberdeen could help to turbocharge the engine room of the Scottish economy?

• Us Tariffs: Scotch Whisky 7 Oct 2019

  I warmly welcome my good friend to the Dispatch Box—he is doing a great job—and if he wants to visit Aberdeen on his way up to Moray, he will be more than welcome. Can he give a commitment that in future trade talks with the US his Department will prioritise the export market for the great iconic Scottish whisky industry, and does he agree that as we leave the EU we have the opportunity...

More of Ross Thomson’s recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

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
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @RossThomson_MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Ministry of Defence
• Home Office
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• HM Treasury
• Broadband: Advertising
• Revenue and Customs: Scotland
• Entry Clearances: Overseas Students
• Veterans: Charities
• Germany: Foreign Relations

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

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. More about this

• Has spoken in 39 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Ross Thomson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 33 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 94.42% 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.
• 32 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Ross Thomson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 84 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)