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Member of Parliament

Scott Benton

Ind Independent Blackpool South ID 4793

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

12 Dec 2019

Commons start

6 years, 5 months

Time in Commons

51.1 %

Voting participation

-22.2 % vs avg

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Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 63/63 (100 %)
Cost of Living 8/10 (80 %)
Trade 36/50 (72 %)
Democracy / Parliament 26/37 (70 %)
Foreign Affairs 35/50 (70 %)

Lowest topic participation

Housing 13/53 (25 %)
Education 17/68 (25 %)
Tax 59/225 (26 %)
Work / Employment 25/65 (38 %)
Benefits 30/68 (44 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 809 of 1,584 eligible divisions (51.1 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

809

Total votes

416

Aye

393

No

0

Party rebellion

Aye / No split Ayes 416 / Noes 393

Divisions

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Division Vote
Nationality and Borders Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
Migration
Aye
Nationality and Borders Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
Migration
Aye
Nationality and Borders Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
Migration
Aye
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords] Report Stage: New Clause 5
Benefits Environment / Climate
No
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords] Report Stage: New Clause 3
Benefits Environment / Climate
No
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords] Report Stage: New Clause 1
Benefits Environment / Climate
No
Professional Qualifications Bill [Lords]: Third Reading Aye
Professional Qualifications Bill [Lords] Report Stage: Amendment 3 No
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
Democracy / Parliament
Aye
Draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2022
Benefits Tax
Aye
Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2022
Benefits Tax
Aye
National Insurance Contributions Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
Tax
Aye
National Insurance Contributions Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
Tax
Aye
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 107
Crime / Justice
Aye
Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 141
Crime / Justice
Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Scott Benton?

Scott Benton is a Member of Parliament representing Blackpool South. Source

Which party does Scott Benton represent?

Scott Benton currently represents Independent. Source

Which constituency does Scott Benton represent?

Scott Benton currently represents Blackpool South. Source

How long has Scott Benton been an MP?

Scott Benton has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 5 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Scott Benton voted in?

Scott Benton has recorded votes in 809 of 1,584 eligible Commons divisions (51.1 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Can Scott Benton be counted as a rebel MP?

Scott Benton is not counted in party rebellion statistics because independent and Speaker roles do not have a party whip. Source