A selection of Thomas Docherty’s votes
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Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
0 votes for, 10 votes against, between 2010–2013.
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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2012.
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Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.
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Consistently voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
0 votes for, 16 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2014.
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Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2013–2014.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
10 votes for, 4 votes against, 12 absences, between 2010–2014.
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Profile
Former Labour MP for Dunfermline and West Fife
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Defence
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Deputy Prime Minister
- House of Commons Commission
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Departmental Written Questions
- Trident
- British Overseas Territories
- Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
- Computer Software
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (15 Apr 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 7 Oct 2013 to 15 Apr 2014)
- Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) ( 3 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Procedure Committee (21 Mar 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
- Member, Defence Committee ( 2 Nov 2010 to 25 Nov 2013)
- Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 1 Jul 2013)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 1 Jul 2013)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 1 Jul 2013)
- Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 10 Jun 2013)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (
UK)
Name of donor: ExxonMobil Chemical Ltd
Address of donor: Beverkae House, Mossmorran, Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 8EP
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Tickets for the
Edinburgh Tattoo, evening dinner and transport to and from the event, for myself and spouse, with a total value of £700 approx
Date of receipt of donation: 15 August 2014
Date of acceptance of donation: 15 August 2014
Donor status: company, registration 00867162
(Registered 25 September 2014)
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