Dr Ian Gibson | ProjectParly

Parliamentary History

Labour

Norwich North

1 May 1997 – 8 Jun 2009 (12 yrs 1 mo)

Ideology spectrum

26.0

ProgressiveCentreConservative

Progressive — based on 19 coded votes across 1 axes (2% coverage).

Policy axis scores

0 = progressive, 50 = centre, 100 = conservative. Based on coded division votes.

Climate / energy 26

Medium confidence 19 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

May 2009 24 votes

Division	Date	Vote
Division 140	20 May 2009	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Main Question put.	20 May 2009	AYE
Before the Minister moves on, may I make a point? He used the word "normally" in his responses on the previous issue. While I very much welcome the proposal for a 40-day period, there is to be no indication to a Secretary of State on what the overall period should be. I see no objection to setting out a minimum period. Will the Minister give way? If the hon. Lady will forgive me, I will not, as I ...	20 May 2009	AYE
(c) intimidation of B. (5) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable— (a) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or both; (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years."'.— (Dr. Evan Harris.) Brought up.	19 May 2009	NO
Is my hon. Friend aware that one of the most effective exit projects in London, based at Toynbee hall, supports the new orders for prostitutes? Those workers with drug-dependent prostitutes say that often there are co-dependency issues that can be dealt with only if the prostitutes are brought to diversion projects by the court. We all bring anecdotal evidence. I have been convening Safety First C...	19 May 2009	AYE
Last week, she said: "We will have as much discussion as we can and will try, if possible, to reach agreement on the allocation of time in the full day's debate on Report." That was after we had to accept that we would be given only one day. Again, in response to the hon. Member for Macclesfield, the Leader of the House said: "I have said that we will have discussions to make sure that we can try ...	19 May 2009	AYE
I wish in particular to mention the Royal College of Nursing. It is our understanding that since the publication of the two reviews, the RCN is calling no longer for a full public inquiry but rather for a review of any new issues. Many hon. Members have taken part in the debate, but the issues that the Opposition Front Benchers raised shared the theme of whistleblowing. I intend to address that, b...	18 May 2009	NO
I was about to deal with the "pugnacious" slur, but then I found myself wanting to respond that if the hon. Gentleman had the slightest understanding of the issue, he could not possibly ask such a daft question. Of course we could not possibly put a figure on the number of people who may have been thinking about applying to have a new college in future. The right hon. Gentleman talked about Craven...	18 May 2009	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 15, page 12, line 19, leave out from 'effect' to end of line 20 and insert	13 May 2009	NO
I thank the Minister again for giving way. In the Westminster Hall debate in February—that was the last time everybody had the opportunity to debate the issues—she said: "The fact that the dispute is ongoing means that it is inappropriate for me to discuss in detail issues relating to fiscal neutrality."—[ Official Report, 27 February 2009; Vol. 488, c. 132WH .] Surely there has been a complete vo...	13 May 2009	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill.	13 May 2009	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 11, page 10, line 40, at end add	13 May 2009	NO
The hon. Member for South-West Hertfordshire said that the scheme was sketchy and would be difficult to operate, but my hon. Friend the Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey (Danny Alexander) pointed out that several European countries successfully operate similar schemes. If they can do it, the UK Treasury is capable of drawing one up. My hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Suthe...	13 May 2009	NO
The next paragraph states: "North Sea revenues are expected to almost halve in 2009-10." To use her expression, that is wildly fluctuating, but it is fluctuating in the opposite direction to fuel duties. We argue that the two can be balanced out. I am fascinated by the process by which the Minister thinks that the baseline would be arrived at. Is it something about which Lord Hattersley, or other ...	13 May 2009	NO
To me, that illustrates a tendency towards a rules-based system which, in my view, has a number of negative effects on companies' positive approach to organising their affairs. I am in the principles-based camp; I do not think that we should tie things up unnecessarily. The other issue that Sarbanes-Oxley raises has already been touched on in relation to materiality. The Act introduced something r...	13 May 2009	NO
I hope that I have reassured the hon. Member for Taunton that we have taken steps to secure the objectives that his amendment would deliver, in so far as they are achievable, and that he will feel able to withdraw the amendment. Thank you, Sir Michael, for giving me an opportunity to speak at the conclusion of this helpful debate. Many hon. Members will appreciate the modest but none the less welc...	12 May 2009	AYE
The Minister is most generous in giving way again, and I am most grateful. I accept the value of the benefits that the Minister has outlined—it would be churlish not to—but my point is that the customers of the business to which I referred say that, even though they get a lot of grant, they simply do not have the money that they need to put in themselves. They get a 40 per cent. grant, but they ca...	12 May 2009	NO
I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the authoritative KPMG survey of more than 500 multinational companies that reached that conclusion. The World Bank's "Doing Business 2009" study ranks the UK sixth in the world. The evidence is clear: we are in a strongly competitive position, and it is important that we should retain that. If everything is so wonderful, why have so many companies left for tax ...	12 May 2009	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 62(2)), That the Bill be now read a Second time.	11 May 2009	AYE
My hon. Friend is worried that the age discrimination provisions will not apply to under-18s. It is a complex issue, but we have concluded that they would not address, for instance, the many concerns that she and the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green raised this evening and that they could make matters far worse for children. I pay enormous tribute to the hon. Member for Daventry (Mr. Boswell...	11 May 2009	NO
I need to make a bit of progress, because the Bill— [Interruption.] Order. I am sorry to interrupt the right hon. Gentleman. I must appeal to the House: we must end the debate in an orderly manner. The Financial Secretary's argument should be heard, and then we can bring the matter to a proper conclusion. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. The Bill underpins our commitment to the short-term support th...	6 May 2009	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. The Deputy Speaker then put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time ( Standing Order No. 83E ). Amendment made: 10, page 31, line 1, leave out Clause 49.— (Ed Balls.)	5 May 2009	NO
Will the Minister give way? One more time. The Minister has been very generous, Madam—sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker; I am confusing genders. If there has been no grade inflation, why has it been necessary to introduce the A* grade, which I understand many universities are now obliging students to attain? I find it very sad that the hon. Gentleman cannot accept the possibility that the abilities of our...	5 May 2009	NO
Adding to all the financial woes, the Government are muddying the waters by further complicating an already complex system. The ineffectual LSC is to be abolished, only to be replaced by three new bodies. That has led to further confusion and worry, especially as there is no evidence that the more complicated system will be any more efficient. With your permission, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I propose to...	5 May 2009	NO

April 2009 6 votes

Division	Date	Vote
Question accordingly agreed to. Motion made, and Question put,	30 Apr 2009	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Main Question put.	30 Apr 2009	AYE
Question accordingly agreed to. Motion made, and Question proposed, (1) That, in the opinion of this House, staff who work for an hon. Member should be employed by the House, as a personal appointment and managed by the hon. Member; and (2) That the House of Commons Commission shall consider this decision and make recommendations for its implementation, including any transitional provisions which ...	30 Apr 2009	NO
(3) That the provisions of this Resolution shall apply whether or not the interest in question depends essentially upon, or arises out of, the hon. Member's position as a Member of Parliament; and (4) That the provisions of this Resolution shall come into effect on 1 July 2009 . —[Chris Bryant.] Does the hon. Member for South Staffordshire (Sir Patrick Cormack) wish to move amendment (g)? I wish j...	30 Apr 2009	AYE
In order to help the hon. Gentleman, it was explained earlier that the following motions can be voted against. The House can negate them if it so wishes. [Interruption.] The right hon. Member for Maidstone and The Weald (Miss Widdecombe) was very good at being a Home Office Minister, but she should let me do the chairing. She will find it easier. On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As a mere ex-Home...	30 Apr 2009	NO
(b) in sub-paragraph (b) (lower-emission van), for "£120" substitute "£125". (5) The amendments made by this Resolution have effect in relation to licences taken out on or after 1 May 2009 . And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968. That provision may be made...	28 Apr 2009	AYE

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