Bill Grant, former MP, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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A selection of Bill Grant’s votes

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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 14 votes for, 42 votes against, between 2018–2019.
Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2018–2019.

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Recent appearances

E-cigarettes — [Sir Henry Bellingham in the Chair] 31 Oct 2019

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Henry. I congratulate my friend, the right hon. Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb), on securing this important debate. E-cigarette use in the UK has followed a gently rising trend over the past few years, and last year, statistics from the Office for National Statistics showed that 6.3% of those over 16 were regular users—a rise of...
E-cigarettes — [Sir Henry Bellingham in the Chair] 31 Oct 2019

It is something to be neither proud nor ashamed of. It was part of the culture of the time. I was part of that culture. There are two things in life that I have never regretted: marrying my wife, Agnes, and giving up smoking. They are equally wonderful. I have had the pleasure to serve on the Science and Technology Committee since shortly after I was elected to this House, and it has been a...
Grenfell Tower Inquiry 30 Oct 2019

It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry). Grenfell is a tragedy that should never have happened, and the likes of it must never happen again. I welcome any report that allows us to learn lessons for the future, but we must not simply learn; we must follow through and apply those lessons. Unfortunately, given the timing of the...

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Transport
Scotland Office
Wind Power
Financial Services: Misrepresentation
Universal Credit
Local Growth Deals: Ayrshire
Air Routes: Scotland

Other offices held in the past

Member, Science and Technology Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Allan Dorans

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Smart Meters Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Fisheries Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

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

Until 4 September 2019, residential property in South Ayrshire co-owned with my wife and inhabited by family members: (i). (Registered 28 June 2017; updated 11 October 2019)

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Bill Grant