A selection of John Leech’s votes
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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
8 votes for, 10 votes against, 13 absences, between 2011–2015.
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Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2013–2014.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
37 votes for, 10 votes against, 21 absences, between 2006–2014.
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Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2015.
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Voted a mixture of for and against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
6 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2014.
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Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether the Government will refund penalty charges for people who subsequently were given a medical exemption certificate.
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Health devolution will allow decision makers to prioritise health inequalities in Manchester, but does my right hon. Friend agree that health professionals in the NHS need to be involved in the detailed discussions to make sure that we get the best deal for patients in our local NHS?
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that the need for a medical exemption certificate has been effectively communicated to sufferers of diabetes by the NHS Business Service Authority and pharmacies.
More of John Leech’s recent appearances
Profile
Former Liberal Democrat MP for Manchester, Withington
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Transport
- Health
- Home Department
- Work and Pensions
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Departmental Conditions of Employment
- Roads: Accidents
- Dentistry
- Breast Cancer
- Driving: Eyesight
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (21 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Transport) (21 Mar 2006 to 11 May 2010)
- Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 21 Jan 2013)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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