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Mr Stephen Dorrell

Mr Stephen Dorrell

CON Conservative Former MP
Last served Charnwood (1979-05-03 – 2015-03-30)
70.9
Conservative
17 coded votes
1,489
Total votes
713
Ayes
776
Noes
0
Other

Parliamentary History

3 May 1979 – 30 Mar 2015 (35 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

70.9
ProgressiveCentreConservative

Conservative — based on 17 coded votes across 3 axes (1% coverage).

Policy axis scores

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

Economic policy 50
Low confidence 4 votes
Civil liberties 100
Low confidence 1 votes
Climate / energy 75
Medium confidence 12 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

October 2013 6 votes
Division Date Vote
A couple of years after the White Paper, the then Business Secretary, the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Alan Johnson) , said: “The Government consider that zero hours contracts can contribute to the flexibility necessary for a modern labour market”.—[ Official Report , 2 March 2000; Vol. 345, c. 344W .] Unlike the last Labour Government, we will act. We will hold a full... 16 Oct 2013 NO
Does the Minister recognise that sometimes it is not the attacks themselves that cause anxiety but the intimidating nature of some of the dogs that are attached to what I would call dangerous owners? That blights the lives of people trying to use the parks. Just the presence of this intimidating animal with its owner can do some damage. I do recognise that. That is a good reason why it is better t... 15 Oct 2013 NO
‘( ) A constable— (a) may if necessary use reasonable force for the purpose of exercising a power under this paragraph; (b) may authorise a person to carry out on the constable’s behalf a search under this paragraph.’. Amendment 81, page 146, line 5, leave out paragraph 5. — (Damian Green.) Amendment proposed: 96, page 155, line 32, leave out paragraphs 24 to 27.—(Jack Dromey.) 15 Oct 2013 NO
Part 3 seeks to punish all trade unions by burying them in pointless and expensive administrative requirements for their membership lists because some of them have had the temerity to be affiliated to the Labour party. It should be seen for the grubby little piece of partisan legislative abuse that it is. Order. We have fewer than 20 minutes left and five Members wish to catch my eye. If we can di... 9 Oct 2013 AYE
elections, and if there were special, unique features associated with a particular constituency and an argument going on there, it would not be unreasonable to have a different expenditure level in that seat. Further, also under subsection (6)— Order. I say very gently to the Deputy Leader of the House, to whose contribution I am listening with my usual interest and respect, that I know that he wi... 9 Oct 2013 NO
I shall repeat what I just said to Mr Allen: we need to get to the point. This debate is about the programme motion. I have allowed a little leeway, and he has used that leeway. I think he is now in danger of taking advantage of the Chamber, and I am sure he is about to finish. Since, sadly, I am accusing the Government of taking advantage of this Chamber, it is incumbent upon me not to do so, but... 8 Oct 2013 AYE
September 2013 13 votes
Division Date Vote
Question accordingly negatived. The Chair then put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time ( Standing Order No. 83D ). Amendment proposed : 112, page 40, line 19, at end insert— 11 Sep 2013 NO
Unions will need to set out in their rules the process for appointing and removing an assurer. We have provided flexibility for the union, but none the less, certain provisions will apply regardless. An assurer may be removed by resolution, or be automatically re-appointed unless one of various specified conditions are met. However, it will always be up to the union to have the final say—it can ap... 11 Sep 2013 NO
“Unions have stated difficulties at times maintaining the addresses of members”. The certificate that will have been issued, and which will be available for any member of the public to look at, will show that the union has a proper process in place for maintaining its membership list. That will give that assurance to anybody who looks at it. It of course will not give the details of the names and ... 11 Sep 2013 NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Clause 27 ordered to stand part of the Bill. 10 Sep 2013 AYE
Other hon. Members have indicated that there will be changes to the Bill in the House of Lords. Let us pray for those changes. If those changes are made before we debate the Bill again in the House, we will have got what we wanted, but it is a pity that the Government cannot acknowledge that point. The Bill must not unduly impact the vital work of the community and the voluntary circle. I support ... 10 Sep 2013 AYE
Question accordingly agreed to. Clause 26 ordered to stand part of the Bill. 10 Sep 2013 AYE
The hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon) intervened on the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan and referred to future elections “imminent or otherwise”. I would like to clarify that that is an existing definition under PPERA, not something new that the Bill would introduce. The Minister mentioned me, so I appreciate his giving me the opportunity to say that the Bill amends existing legislation, s... 10 Sep 2013 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Proceedings interrupted (Programme Order, 3 September ). The Chair put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time (Standing Order No. 83D ). Clause 1, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill. 9 Sep 2013 NO
Order. The hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) will be aware that we are pressed for time and that the mover of the amendment must have the opportunity to respond. I am sure that she will bear that in mind. I associate myself with the comments of the hon. Member for Nottingham North (Mr Allen) about the way in which the debate has been organised and the high number of amendments th... 9 Sep 2013 NO
I thank my hon. Friend for rising to make that point, which is valuable and is addressed by some of the amendments. The Bill is straightforward about those who should be covered by our register. I repeat that we are being very specific about the transparency we are seeking to achieve. We regard Ministers and permanent secretaries as the key decision makers. I cannot state that much more simply. Wi... 9 Sep 2013 NO
The fact that we have credibility in our fiscal policy means that the Governor of the Bank of England has been able to say what he has said about the greater certainty for interest rates, which is helpful for businesses. If we throw away that fiscal credibility, we will make life more difficult for businesses wanting to get credit. If we want to help hard-working people—I think we all do—it is vit... 4 Sep 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 62(2) ), That the Bill be now read a Second time. 3 Sep 2013 AYE
As the hon. Gentleman will know— [ Interruption. ] Order. The right hon. Gentleman must be heard; let us hear him. As the hon. Gentleman will know, the MPs’ code of conduct covers some of the misdemeanours to which he refers. What we are doing in relation to lobbying is specifically about third party lobbyists. In conclusion, I reiterate that the Bill is about transparency, openness and fairness. ... 3 Sep 2013 NO
July 2013 9 votes
Division Date Vote
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 31(2) ), That the proposed words be there added. 17 Jul 2013 AYE
We must focus on improving productivity in the NHS so that we can do more with the resources that we have. As the Secretary of State outlined, that is about improving the technology in the NHS so that we can spend more money on care and free up staff time. If we use technology to better join up health and social care, staff will spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients, which will ... 17 Jul 2013 NO
commitment in its manifesto at the next general election to regulate second jobs. That is why we have led the debate today. Our motion on the Order Paper states: “as part of a wider regulatory framework for second jobs, from the start of the next Parliament, no hon. Members should be permitted to hold paid directorships or consultancies.” There have been some interesting critiques of the draftsman... 17 Jul 2013 NO
If the hon. Gentleman had been here to hear my opening speech, he would know that we have discussed our approach with the Police Service of Northern Ireland as well as other operational partners across the UK. While we are not seeking to opt in at this stage, we wish to negotiate and seek to influence so that we are in a position to opt in post-adoption, with the red lines. It is not the case that... 15 Jul 2013 NO
Division 60 15 Jul 2013 AYE
The Secretary of State says he is happy to go along with this agreement. Will he explain what agreement he is talking about? What we have agreed to do across the Government is table amendments to the Bill before the House at the moment that introduce things like a proportionality test, which is much needed and mirrors the situation in Germany. That is the kind of reform to the arrest warrant that ... 15 Jul 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 31(2) ), That the proposed words be there added. 10 Jul 2013 AYE
I smiled when I heard Citizens Advice being quoted frequently today. Is that the same Citizens Advice that hired Polly Billington, a Labour adviser, in November 2012? She will be head of its campaigns and communications, and is a former senior adviser to the right hon. Member for Doncaster North. Is that why we have to have those definitive quotes all the time? I find it so. Maybe that is why the ... 10 Jul 2013 NO
(i) the separation of the provision of core services from the provision of investment activities, (ii) the retention of a class of assets in the ownership of HM Treasury, (iii) the impact of any sale on the creation of a regional banking network. (2) A copy of the report in subsection (1) shall be laid before Parliament and sufficient time shall be given for the appropriate committees of both Hous... 9 Jul 2013 NO
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