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Former Member of Parliament

David Cairns

At a glance

David Cairns is a former Labour MP for Inverclyde, and represented the constituency for 24 years, 11 months. They have voted in 0.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2011-12, David Cairns submitted £39,814 of expenses, which is 82 % lower than the average MP.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 24 years, 11 months.

Voting record

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Voted in 0 of 2,349 eligible divisions (0.0 %).

Parliamentary activity

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Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Total spend of £39,814 in the 2011-12 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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FAQs

Who is David Cairns?

David Cairns is a former Member of Parliament who represented Inverclyde. Source

Which party did David Cairns represent?

David Cairns represented Labour. Source

Which constituency did David Cairns represent?

David Cairns represented Inverclyde. Source

How long was David Cairns an MP?

David Cairns served in the House of Commons for 24 years, 11 months. Source