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Paul Uppal

Paul Uppal

CON Conservative Former MP
Last served Wolverhampton South West (2010-05-06 – 2015-03-30)
50.5
Centrist
20 coded votes
1,042
Total votes
434
Ayes
608
Noes
0
Other

Parliamentary History

6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015 (4 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

50.5
ProgressiveCentreConservative

Centrist — based on 20 coded votes across 3 axes (2% coverage).

Policy axis scores

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

Economic policy 55
Medium confidence 11 votes
Civil liberties 100
Low confidence 3 votes
Climate / energy 17
Low confidence 6 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

December 2013 11 votes
Division Date Vote
With respect, I am even more confused than before. What is the point of bringing in an offence that will change the behaviour of bankers, but will not, by itself, defend the banks? As I understand it, if the behaviour that we seek to stop is reckless banking, the reason that it should be criminalised is in order to stop banks failing and the financial system crashing. It is difficult to prove that... 11 Dec 2013 AYE
Let me clarify my point about the employment allowance. From the moment it was announced in the Budget, our immediate critique was not that it should not be introduced —we supported its introduction from the beginning—but to say, as we have continued to say, “Bring it in as soon as possible—why wait?” If there were compelling reasons for the wait, it would be understandable, but I am afraid that I... 10 Dec 2013 NO
Business of the House (Today) 10 Dec 2013 AYE
Division 156 10 Dec 2013 NO
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries 4 Dec 2013 AYE
Of course, competition for funding remains extremely high and the quality of applications is increasing all the time. For example, in the previous round of Inspired Facilities, Sport England received more than a 1,000 applications for about £55 million of funding when it had only £16.2 million available. If a club is unsuccessful in its application, Sport England offers individual feedback and sup... 4 Dec 2013 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 31(2) ), That the proposed words be there added. 4 Dec 2013 AYE
West (Geraint Davies) and for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson), and although I did not agree with much of the contribution from the hon. Member for Rochdale (Simon Danczuk) , it was thoughtful and entertaining in places. My hon. Friend the Member for Enfield North (Nick de Bois) recognised the massive deficit that the Labour party left at the end of their time in government and that the debate was v... 4 Dec 2013 NO
I think the Minister will find that the organisations to which he is referring took the view that something was better than nothing, because nothing was previously on offer. It is stretching the point to suggest that these organisations are endorsing the Government’s approach, because that is far from the truth. The problem the hon. Gentleman has is that fuel poverty went up. It went up in the boo... 4 Dec 2013 NO
If we are seriously thinking of replacing about 15 GW of capacity with offshore wind and even gas, which is more expensive, it is hard to see how that would not put up energy prices. Of course it would put up energy prices both for our energy-intensive users and our consumers. Those Members who think that fuel poverty matters should give some thought about how they will vote this afternoon. I have... 4 Dec 2013 AYE
That is the second time the hon. Gentleman has talked about my timetable. The Opposition insisted on three days in Committee; we said they could have less. indicated dissent . If the hon. Gentleman talked to his own Whips, he might get some sense. That is exactly what happened. Second Reading and that the Opposition will vote for it this evening. It is important that we get the Bill through the Ho... 2 Dec 2013 AYE
November 2013 19 votes
Division Date Vote
Question accordingly negatived. On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am afraid that I must report an error in the number reported as having voted in the Aye Lobby in the Division on amendment 71, which took place at 9.52 this morning. The Ayes were seven, not eight as reported. (Laughter.) Order. I can tell by the reaction that we are all eternally grateful for the correction of the record... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would simply say that I agree with my hon. Friend’s intervention absolutely. Does my hon. Friend agree that that is doubly disappointing, given how much respect and high regard the Minister is held in? My hon. Friend has made his point, and he is accurate. I wish to speak to amendments 84 and 64 in my name. I may want to press amendment 64 to a Division. Referend... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Before I call the hon. Member for Ilford South (Mike Gapes) to move formally amendment 51, may I say that I hope he will be successful in persuading his colleagues to vote and come out of the Lobby in a timely manner? If his efforts are unsuccessful, that might prejudice the judgment of the Chair in relation to future votes. Amendment proposed : 51, page 1, line 20,... 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment made: 42, page 1, line 18, leave out ‘and’.—(James Wharton.) Amendment proposed : 44, page 1, line 20, at end insert— 29 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 71, page 1, line 12, leave out subsection (6) and insert— 29 Nov 2013 NO
Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57 ) Mr William Cash, supported by Mr Bernard Jenkin, Mr John Redwood, Sir Edward Leigh, Sir Gerald Howarth, Mr John Baron, Mr Peter Bone, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Henry Smith, Chris Heaton-Harris, Mr James Clappison and Sir Richard Shepherd, presented a Bill to make provision for the supremacy of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament in relati... 29 Nov 2013 NO
The hon. Member for City of Durham (Roberta Blackman-Woods) made a point about child care and called for action from this Government. This Government are taking action on that matter, with tax-free child care, increased provision for two-year-olds and increased provision for three and four-year-olds. I would have thought that the hon. Lady welcomed that. I noted her welcome of this week’s announce... 27 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. ‘After section 89(1) (remote operating licence) of the Gambling Act 2005, insert— “( ) The Commission shall hold a list of persons who have registered to be excluded from remote gambling. ( ) It shall be a condition of a remote operating licence that an operator must exclude any person who has registered for self-exclusion with the Commission.”.’. — (Jim Shannon.) T... 26 Nov 2013 NO
Will the Minister give way? I want to make some progress; I have too much to get through. When I have made some progress, I will come back to the hon. Gentleman. I thank hon. Members for raising the important issue of sporting integrity and the need to ensure that operators have an obligation to report suspicious market activity. I want to clarify what the Minister has just said about the FCA and ... 26 Nov 2013 NO
“difficulties with some element of perceived bias”, but I think that such a question represents the best way forward. If Scotland votes yes in 2014, will the words “United Kingdom” have to be amended within the question? Will the question refer to the “remainder of the United Kingdom”? I invite the Minister to tell us his preferred wording, should Scotland choose to leave. Would “rump UK” or “rema... 22 Nov 2013 AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed : 77, page 1, line 4, after ‘2017’, insert 22 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed: 3, page 1, line 4, leave out ‘before 31 December 2017 ’ and insert ‘on 23 October 2014 ’.—(Adam Afriyie.) 22 Nov 2013 NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Question put accordingly, That the amendment be made. 22 Nov 2013 NO
the machinery and influence of Government focused not on fighting Britain’s corner but on fighting Tory Eurosceptics. It is diplomatic nonsense. It is not worthy of a Foreign Secretary supposedly serious about fighting for our national interest. On the amendment tabled by our hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Bain) , does my hon. Friend not agree that this consultation is extremely... 22 Nov 2013 AYE
(a) before the end of the period of three months beginning with the day on which the time off was taken or on which it is alleged the time off should have been permitted, or (b) within such further period as the tribunal considers reasonable in a case where it is satisfied that it was not reasonably practicable for the complaint to be presented before the end of that period of three months. (3) Wh... 20 Nov 2013 NO
Will the Secretary of State give way? I am sorry, but I have to press on. I also want to deal with— Order. The Secretary of State is not giving way and he has very little time to finish. I also want to deal with the cost of the Reserves. The ratio is 1:5—the cost of training and maintaining a Reservist is one fifth of the cost for a Regular Army soldier. I will not dwell on the Opposition’s positi... 20 Nov 2013 NO
The hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) mentioned role models and they are important throughout the STEM industries. Of course, there is the Inspiring the Future initiative, which I encourage hon. Members and those watching the debate to sign up to so that they can go into schools and act as a role model by talking about their careers and what they do. That will inspire the next generation ... 19 Nov 2013 NO
“the most family-friendly Government…ever”. “I cannot ask parents to accept such a controversial change with no real guarantee it will save them money—in fact it could cost them more.” While we welcome extra support for disadvantaged two-year-olds, one in three councils tell us that they do not have enough places to meet this policy. Childminder agencies are up in the air, with no clarity about ho... 19 Nov 2013 NO
Division 129 19 Nov 2013 NO
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