David Laws

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Yeovil

First elected: 7th June 2001

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)

David Laws is not a member of any APPGs

Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Jointly with the Department for Education)

6th Sep 2012 - 8th May 2015

Minister of State (Department for Education) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)

6th Sep 2012 - 8th May 2015

Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee)

18th Jul 2011 - 13th Dec 2011

Chief Secretary to the Treasury

12th May 2010 - 29th May 2010

Shadow Secretary of State (Children, Schools and Families)

1st Jun 2007 - 6th May 2010

Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

1st Jun 2005 - 1st Jun 2007

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury

1st Jun 2002 - 1st Jun 2005

Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)

2nd Dec 2002 - 5th May 2005

Treasury Committee

16th Jul 2001 - 7th Jan 2003

Shadow Spokesperson (Defence)

1st Jun 2001 - 1st Jun 2002

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Yeovil (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

David Laws has voted in 1456 divisions, and 10 times against the majority of their Party.

18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
David Laws voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 24 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 269

11 Jul 2012 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
David Laws voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 228

22 Feb 2012 - Annual Statements of Healthcare Costs - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 19 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 81 Noes - 176

21 Jun 2011 - Jobcentre Plus (Wales) - View Vote Context
David Laws voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 21 Noes - 127

3 Feb 2010 - Yemen - View Vote Context
David Laws voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 403 Noes - 20

20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332

20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309

20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304

31 Oct 2006 - Termination of Pregnancy - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 108 Noes - 187

17 Oct 2006 - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) - View Vote Context
David Laws voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 49 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 55 Noes - 240

View All David Laws Division Votes

All Debates

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