Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton
@EdwardJDavey
Edward Davey's voting in Parliament
Edward Davey is a Liberal Democrat MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Liberal Democrat MPs.
However, Edward Davey sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
Edward Davey generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs, while most Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for. Show votes
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Last updated: 25 Jun 2019
Written Answers — Home Office: Immigrants: Detainees 2 Jul 2019
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people were detained (a) in total and (b) for more than 24 hours in short-term holding facilities at (i) Heathrow and (ii) Gatwick airport in the last 12 months for which figures are available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made implementing the recommendations of the Independent Monitoring Boards to improve conditions in short-term holding facilities.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people currently in Immigration Removal Centres claim to be under 18 years old.
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Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election
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Early Day Motions signed by this MP
Expenses from 2004 to 2009
Expenses from 2010 onwards
Deputy Prime Minister
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Iraq: Asylum
Currently held offices
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (since 16 Jun 2017)
Other offices held in the past
The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (3 Feb 2012 to 8 May 2015)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (17 May 2010 to 3 Feb 2012)
Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) (18 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister without Portfolio (5 Dec 2006 to 18 Dec 2007)
Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) (5 Mar 2006 to 10 Dec 2006)
Shadow Secretary of State for Education (10 May 2005 to 5 Mar 2006)
Shadow Spokesperson (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (1 Jun 2002 to 10 May 2005)
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
Shadow Minister (Olympics and London) (1 Jun 2000 to 1 Jun 2003)
Member, Treasury Sub-Committee (22 Nov 1999 to 11 May 2001)
Member, Treasury Committee (22 Nov 1999 to 11 May 2001)
Member, Procedure Committee (7 Nov 1997 to 14 Feb 2000)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2000)
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2001)
Future MPs in this constituency
James Berry
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Postal Services Bill Committee (20 out of 21)
Daylight Saving Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
Housing Bill Committee (9 out of 19)
Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
Local Government Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill Committee (2 out of 8)
Finance Bill Committee (12 out of 16)
Housing Benefit (Withholding of Payment) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
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Has spoken in 85 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Edward Davey's speeches
Has received answers to 30 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
Has voted in 72.22% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1679 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members' Interests
Last updated: 1 Jul 2019.
1. Employment and earnings
Unless otherwise stated, all earnings paid to Energy Destinations Ltd, and will be used to benefit my disabled son.
Chairman of Mongoose Energy, a firm majority-owned by community benefit societies that develops, acquires, builds, finances and manages community-owned renewable energy installations. From 1 June 2017 I receive £5,000 every three months for an expected quarterly commitment of 24 hours. (Registered 06 July 2017)
Consultant on political issues and policy analysis to Herbert Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose St, London EC2A 2EG. From 1 June 2017 I receive £5,000 a month for an expected monthly commitment of six hours. (Registered 06 July 2017)
Member of the Advisory Board of Next Energy Capital, a specialist investment and asset manager in the international solar sector. I receive £4,500 every three months for a quarterly commitment of 12 hours. (Registered 06 July 2017)
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor: Infinergy Ltd
Address of donor: 16, West Borough, Wimbourne, Dorset BH21 1NE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000
Donor status: company, registration 04732465
(Registered 01 November 2018)
Name of donor: Christopher Leach
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £20,000
Donor status: individual
(Registered 21 February 2019)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: British Tamils Forum
Address of donor: Unit 1, Tamil House, Fountayne Business Centre, Broad Lane, London N15 4AG
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights, overnight accommodation, taxis and food, total value £334
Destination of visit: Geneva
Dates of visit: 24-25 September 2018
Purpose of visit: To attend the United Nations Human Rights Council and discuss the implementation of UNHRC resolutions with respect to Sri Lanka
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
50% share in Energy Destinations Ltd, a consultancy. (Registered 06 July 2017)
8. Miscellaneous
Chairman (unpaid) of Fit for the Future, a network of mainly charities helping organisations to become climate-friendly and resilient. (Registered 06 July 2017)
Trustee of Tourism for all, a charity. (Registered 06 July 2017)
From 14 September 2017, Board member of POWERful Women (PfW), a professional initiative to advance gender diversity within the energy sector. (Registered 01 November 2018)
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