Leo Docherty MP, Aldershot

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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Leo Docherty’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Leo Docherty’s votes.

Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
Voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022.
Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2019–2022.
Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, between 2021–2022.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 14 votes for, 50 votes against, 3 absences, between 2018–2022.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Leo Docherty has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Afghanistan: Refugees 3 Feb 2023

We are aware of media reports of Afghans without legal status being deported by the Pakistani authorities, but do not hold data on the number potentially affected. We are not aware of Afghans in Pakistan eligible for resettlement in the UK under the MOD-led ARAP or Home Office-led ACRS schemes being affected. Supporting the resettlement of eligible Afghans remains an HMG priority.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Afghanistan: Refugees 3 Feb 2023

At any given time there may be Afghans visiting Pakistan for work, study or leisure. There are also a number of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The UK is working with the Government of Pakistan to support them and encourage their inclusion in services provided to the wider population. We are a member of the policy group, Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, which supports long-term solutions...
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Afghanistan: Females 2 Feb 2023

The Government has repeatedly condemned the Taliban's decisions to restrict women and girls' access to education, including through UN Security Council and Human Rights Council resolutions and public statements, most recently on 13 January 2022. The Government continues to support the delivery of education, including through bilateral and multilateral contributions to non-governmental...

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Conservative MP for Aldershot

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Ministry of Defence
Home Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Department for Education
Department for Digital
Culture
Media and Sport
Brain: Tumours
Schools: Sports
Afghanistan: Taliban
Qatar: European Fighter Aircraft
Yemen: Guided Weapons

Currently held offices

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (since 27 Oct 2022)
Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (since 25 Feb 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (7 Sep 2022 to 27 Oct 2022)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (jointly with the Ministry of Defence) (21 Apr 2021 to 7 Sep 2022)
Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (22 Feb 2021 to 22 Feb 2021)
Assistant Whip (29 Jul 2019 to 21 Apr 2021)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Defence Sub-Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Defence Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Environment Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
Armed Forces Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Flat in Edinburgh: (i). (Registered 03 July 2017)

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