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Mr John Leech

Mr John Leech

68.7
Conservative
25 coded votes
1,725
Total votes
873
Ayes
852
Noes
0
Other

Parliamentary History

5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015 (9 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

68.7
ProgressiveCentreConservative

Conservative — based on 25 coded votes across 3 axes (1% coverage).

Policy axis scores

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

Economic policy 20
Low confidence 5 votes
Civil liberties 100
Low confidence 2 votes
Climate / energy 78
Medium confidence 18 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

May 2014 6 votes
Division Date Vote
The hon. Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West raised the issue of guarantees being sold with products. Consumer protection regulations already prohibit traders from presenting statutory rights as a distinctive feature of their offer, so a guarantee that offered no more than a consumer’s statutory rights would already be prohibited. We have now made it easier for consumers to get their money bac... 13 May 2014 NO
The duties of custody officers include maintaining good order and discipline, but the provisions in the Bill will not by themselves allow them to use force for that purpose. That will not be possible unless specific provision is made in the secure college rules, in which the boundaries on the use of force should be set out. I repeat that we intend to consult on our approach to secure college rules... 12 May 2014 NO
(a) must treat the fact that the offence was committed in any of those circumstances as an aggravating factor; and (b) must state in open court that the offence was committed in such circumstances. (4) It is immaterial for the purposes of paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (2) whether or not the offender’s hostility is also based, to any extent, on any other factor not mentioned in that paragraph.... 12 May 2014 NO
New clauses 37 to 42 deal with the use of open prisons and release on temporary licence. My hon. Friend mentioned the case of Michael Wheatley. It is an extremely concerning case, and, as my hon. Friend and other Members would expect, we are looking very carefully at what occurred. When we have completed our investigations, we will consider what further action needs to be taken. One of the challen... 12 May 2014 NO
We are seeing other changes that are making driving safer, such as the introduction of 20 mph speed limits. That is happening very successfully in my constituency in Cambridge, where we are seeing some driver behaviour changes, but it is still early days. The changes will start to get across the idea that driving or travelling in any form of transport carries a risk of doing incredibly serious har... 12 May 2014 NO
“That is the intention, so the new clause has been drafted to have that effect.”—[ Official Report , 11 March 2014; Vol. 577, c. 244 .] The new clause proposed in March—we had a full debate and discussion about it—suggested that if the commissioners were content with the proposals put forward by a TSA, full public and patient consultation would kick in, whereas if the commissioners were not conten... 12 May 2014 NO
April 2014 13 votes
Division Date Vote
I end by saying—I hope that you will indulge in me in this, Madam Deputy Speaker, because, strictly, it is beyond the amendment—that when we originally debated the matter in the House, there was great concern about recruiting for the reserves. I expressed the view that it had been seriously mishandled under the new assimilated structure controlled by the Regular Army. I also expressed confidence i... 29 Apr 2014 NO
We also recognise that air services in some of the more remote parts of the UK represent a vital connection to the rest of the country. That is why there is an air passenger duty exemption for flights from the highlands and islands of Scotland. I am grateful for the exemptions for the highlands and islands of Scotland, but does the Minister think that the devolution of APD to Scotland and Wales wo... 9 Apr 2014 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Proceedings interrupted (Programme Order, 1 April ). The Chair put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time ( Standing Order No. 83D ). Amendment proposed : 1, in clause 112, page 94, line 1, at beginning insert— 9 Apr 2014 NO
We must look at what is going on in our country. The north-east is suffering desperately from unemployment and under-employment. A careful, tailored approach is needed. That could be led by jobcentres if they were freed from the ministerial diktats from the centre and were able to use their expertise to work with young people to get them into the labour market with proper jobs, thereby starting th... 9 Apr 2014 NO
Division 251 9 Apr 2014 NO
What is the payback? Our economy is the fastest-growing in the developed world. Wages are rising faster than they have done for seven years—that was announced today—and the private sector has created 1.6 million new jobs. That means that well over 1.5 million new families are finding work, and are able to meet the needs of their household budgets. I recognise that Government Members want to deal w... 8 Apr 2014 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Proceedings interrupted (Programme Order, 1 April ). The Chair put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time ( Standing Order No. 83D ). Amendment proposed : 4, page 2, line 11, at end insert— 8 Apr 2014 NO
Ministers have talked a lot about low incomes, and that is all very well, but is not the reality that the better off people are and the higher the rate of tax they are on, the more they benefit, so in fact higher-rate taxpayers benefit more than lower-rate taxpayers? The reality is that basic-rate taxpayers have benefited most from the measures that we have taken in increasing the personal allowan... 8 Apr 2014 NO
says today, switching is the best hope for consumers. Last week, SSE announced a price freeze. This is not a Labour-style, 1970s legislatively imposed price freeze that would kill investment and scare away investors, but a price freeze borne of competition and an increasingly competitive market. SSE said that decisions taken to reduce delivery costs of the energy company obligation, and decisions ... 2 Apr 2014 NO
Consideration and Third Reading 7. Proceedings on consideration and on Third Reading shall be completed in two days. 8. Standing Order No. 83B (programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading.— (Mr Evennett.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 41A(3) ), 1 Apr 2014 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 62(2) , That the Bill be now read a Second time. 1 Apr 2014 AYE
On the starting rate of income tax for savers, we are cutting a 10p rate, not doubling a 10p rate. That will mean that 1 million more people will no longer pay tax on their savings. Opposition Members will be voting against that. The personal allowance will increase to £10,000 this year and £10,500 next year. Opposition Members will be voting against that. Were they to succeed, the personal allowa... 1 Apr 2014 NO
Division 243 1 Apr 2014 AYE
March 2014 10 votes
Division Date Vote
(5) The amendment made by paragraph (3) comes into force on 28 April 2014 . (6) Where, having been satisfied as mentioned in subsection (4) of section 99A of the Finance Act 1986, the Commissioners for Her Majestys Revenue and Customs have recognised a market as a growth market in anticipation of the coming into force of the amendment made by paragraph (3), that recognition has effect on and after... 25 Mar 2014 AYE
(2) The amendment made by this Resolution comes into force at 6 pm on 19 March . 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. Question put, 25 Mar 2014 AYE
(4) Accordingly for that tax year— (a) section 21 of that Act (indexation of limits), so far as relating to the basic rate limit, does not apply, and (b) section 57 of that Act (indexation of allowances), so far as relating to the amount specified in section 35(1) of that Act, does not apply. And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory ... 25 Mar 2014 AYE
Some people have referred to this as the Lamborghini Budget. That may well be so, because there is one person in this Chamber who has shown that he can out-accelerate a Lamborghini. That is the shadow Chancellor in retreating from his predictions on the economy, such as the 1 million jobs that were never lost and the triple dip that never came. Is the right hon. Gentleman calling me a Lamborghini?... 25 Mar 2014 AYE
Division 239 25 Mar 2014 AYE
Division 237 25 Mar 2014 AYE
Will the Minister give way? A poetic conclusion was nearly reached; but before I conclude I give way to the hon. Lady. I understand that the Minister is anxious not to rush to a conclusion, but can he tell us what time scale he has in mind? I urge the House to disagree with the Lords in their amendment 1. I shall of course be disagreeing with the Government’s disagreement with Lords amendment 1. 17 Mar 2014 AYE
Division 221 5 Mar 2014 AYE
Registration of Births, deaths and marriages etc 5 Mar 2014 AYE
Motion lapsed ( Standing Order No. 9(3) ). Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do no adjourn.—(Amber Rudd.) As my right hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Margaret Hodge) has repeatedly argued, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is not tackling this problem seriously enough and “pursues tax owed by the smaller businesses but seems to lose its nerve when it comes to mounting prosecu... 5 Mar 2014 AYE
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