A selection of Oliver Colvile’s votes
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Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 12 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016.
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Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes
21 votes for, 22 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2017.
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Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2014.
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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
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Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
44 votes for, 0 votes against, 11 absences, between 2011–2016.
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Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016.
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Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what use is made of Clerks of Works in evaluating building projects.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to strengthen provisions in building regulations on ensuring that materials and methods used in housing construction are more resilient to the risk of flooding and damage caused by water leaks.
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To ask the right hon. Member for Meriden, representing the Church Commissioners, what support the Church of England provides for people affected by domestic violence and abuse.
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Profile
Former Conservative MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
Oliver Colvile campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Health
- Department of Health
- Defence
- Energy and Climate Change
- Business
- Innovation and Skills
- Dementia
- Devonport Dockyard
- Water Power
- Green Deal Scheme
- Pharmacy
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (28 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 21 Nov 2016)
- Member, Backbench Business Committee (30 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Backbench Business Committee (10 Dec 2013 to 14 May 2014)
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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