David Linden’s voting in Parliament

David Linden is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

This is a selection of David Linden’s votes.

• Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 23 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2017–2018

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David Linden has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Backbench Business: Recognition of Fibromyalgia as a Disability — [Mr Adrian Bailey in the Chair] 15 Jan 2019

  In three minutes, I cannot possibly do justice to the many emails I received from constituents; suffice it to say that I thank Lorraine Deacons, Ellie Woodburn, Caroline McGarvey, Geraldine Kennedy and Marie Christie, who all live in Glasgow East and are affected by fibromyalgia. I deeply regret that such a pathetic time limit means that I cannot read out their testimony—I am actually quite...

• Backbench Business: Recognition of Fibromyalgia as a Disability — [Mr Adrian Bailey in the Chair] 15 Jan 2019

  No I will not, because of the time limit. Work capability assessments are also a major issue. I understand that one charity worked up guidance with Maximus. I would be grateful if the Minister clarified whether that guidance has been cascaded through the Department for Work and Pensions for decision makers. The issue of reasonable adjustments has been well covered, but there is a role for the...

• Written Answers — Department for International Development: Developing Countries: Nutrition 15 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what opportunities will be made for civil society organisations for young people to contribute to discussions on the nutrition for growth summit in 2020.

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Scottish National Party MP for Glasgow East

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

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @DavidLinden
• https://facebook.com/DavidLindenMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Home Office
• HM Treasury
• Scotland Office
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Jobcentres: Glasgow
• State Retirement Pensions: Females
• Food Banks: Scotland
• Children: Day Care
• Asylum: Appeals

Currently held offices

• Member, Standing Orders Committee (since 1 Nov 2017)
• Member, Procedure Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)
• SNP Whip (since 20 Jun 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Natalie McGarry
• Margaret Curran
• John Mason
• David Marshall

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill Committee (21 out of 24)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 150 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all David Linden’s speeches
• Has received answers to 147 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 74.23% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 149 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)