Simon Baynes

Former Conservative MP for Clwyd South

Approve reports of Standards Committee

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Simon Baynes voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee

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Major votes

  • On 3 Nov 2021: Simon Baynes voted not to suspend Owen Paterson from the House of Commons immediately and to set up a select committee to consider and make recommendations on both allegations of paid lobbying by Owen Paterson MP and on wider issues relating to the system for dealing with alleged misconduct by MPs. Show vote

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

The following agreements were made while this member was elected:

  • On 16 Nov 2021: Approval of Committee on Standards report suspending Peter Bone Show Decision
  • On 16 Nov 2021: Approval of Committee on Standards report on Owen Patterson (after resignation) Show Decision

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