Michael Moore

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)


Michael Moore is not a member of any APPGs
Secretary of State for Scotland
29th May 2010 - 7th Oct 2013
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development
20th Dec 2007 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
1st Mar 2008 - 1st Oct 2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland
1st Mar 2008 - 1st Oct 2008
Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs)
10th Mar 2006 - 20th Dec 2007
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
10th May 2005 - 10th Mar 2006
Armed Forces Bill Committee
19th Dec 2005 - 23rd Jan 2006
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
1st Nov 2001 - 1st Jul 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland)
1st Jul 2001 - 1st Nov 2001
Shadow Spokesperson (Transport)
1st Jul 1999 - 1st Jul 2001
Scottish Affairs Committee
14th Jul 1997 - 1st Nov 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland)
1st Jul 1997 - 1st Jul 1999


Division Voting information

Michael Moore has voted in 1431 divisions, and 8 times against the majority of their Party.

18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Moore 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
Michael Moore voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 22 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 256
11 Jul 2012 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 267 Noes - 233
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
1 Apr 2009 - Nick Cousins - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 103
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
28 Mar 2007 - Communications Allowance - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 188
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Michael Moore voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 199
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
John Bercow (Speaker)
(35 debate interactions)
Ann McKechin (Labour)
(21 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Scotland Office
(567 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(22 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(10 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Michael Moore has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Michael Moore

Michael Moore has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Michael Moore, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

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Michael Moore has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Michael Moore has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Michael Moore has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Michael Moore has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 3 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
2nd Dec 2014
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the (a) Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) and (b) sub-committees of the JMC met in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (i) Government and (ii) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.

In line with the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Kingdom and the Devolved Administrations, the proceedings of the Joint Ministerial Committee are not made public. However we do publish an annual report which sets out the date of each JMC meeting and the topics covered. Copies of reports from 2009-10 onwards have been placed in the Library of the House.

2nd Dec 2014
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the date was of each meeting of the Finance Quad in each calendar year from 2010; which Ministers from the (a) Government and (b) devolved administrations took part in each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.

In this Parliament, the Finance Ministers’ Quadrilateral met on the following dates:

15 July and 15 September 2010

14 July 2011

5 March and 8 November 2012

3 June and 18 November 2013

The agenda for Finance Quadrilateral meetings typically covers an update on the UK economy and the circumstances of each of the devolved administrations, as well as examining practical and technical arrangements relating to devolved funding. A list of agenda items covered at each meeting is included in the Annual Reports of the Joint Ministerial Committee.

Treasury Ministers and Finance Ministers from each of the devolved administrations also maintain regular contact throughout the year covering a range of matters of mutual interest

2nd Dec 2014
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, on which dates the Joint Exchequer Committee has met; which Ministers from the Government and the Scottish Government attended each such meeting; what the agenda was for each such meeting; and what other topics were discussed at each such meeting.

In this Parliament, the Finance Ministers’ Quadrilateral met on the following dates:

15 July and 15 September 2010

14 July 2011

5 March and 8 November 2012

3 June and 18 November 2013

The agenda for Finance Quadrilateral meetings typically covers an update on the UK economy and the circumstances of each of the devolved administrations, as well as examining practical and technical arrangements relating to devolved funding. A list of agenda items covered at each meeting is included in the Annual Reports of the Joint Ministerial Committee.

Treasury Ministers and Finance Ministers from each of the devolved administrations also maintain regular contact throughout the year covering a range of matters of mutual interest