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In [[2008]] Lee Scott was shortlisted for the ePolitix Disability Champion Award - for championing the cause of autism in the House of Commons.<ref name="ePolitix Disability Champion Award ">{{cite web |title= Shortlist Disability Champion Lee Scott MP (Nominated by UK Autism Foundation) |url=http://www.charitychampionawards.com/shortlist_info.asp?id=12|accessdate=2008-12-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Scott, Patron of the [[UK Autism Foundation]], was nominated by the charity for his work supporting parents, carers, children and adults with autism and [[Asperger syndrome]] across the United Kingdom. He initiated a landmark debate on autism in [[2007]]<ref name="Autism Debate">{{cite web |title= Lee Scott Parliamentary Debate on Autism|url=http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/autism_debate.shtml|accessdate=2008-12-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and met with Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]] and autism campaigner [[Ivan Corea]] after he raised the issue of autism in [[Prime Minister's Questions]].<ref name="Tony Blair">{{cite web |title= UK Prime Minister meets Autism Campaigners|url=http://www.huliq.com/20018/uk-prime-minister-tony-blair-meets-autism-campaigners|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> |
In [[2008]] Lee Scott was shortlisted for the ePolitix Disability Champion Award - for championing the cause of autism in the House of Commons.<ref name="ePolitix Disability Champion Award ">{{cite web |title= Shortlist Disability Champion Lee Scott MP (Nominated by UK Autism Foundation) |url=http://www.charitychampionawards.com/shortlist_info.asp?id=12|accessdate=2008-12-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Scott, Patron of the [[UK Autism Foundation]], was nominated by the charity for his work supporting parents, carers, children and adults with autism and [[Asperger syndrome]] across the United Kingdom. He initiated a landmark debate on autism in [[2007]]<ref name="Autism Debate">{{cite web |title= Lee Scott Parliamentary Debate on Autism|url=http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/autism_debate.shtml|accessdate=2008-12-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and met with Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]] and autism campaigner [[Ivan Corea]] after he raised the issue of autism in [[Prime Minister's Questions]].<ref name="Tony Blair">{{cite web |title= UK Prime Minister meets Autism Campaigners|url=http://www.huliq.com/20018/uk-prime-minister-tony-blair-meets-autism-campaigners|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> |
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On December 9th he abstained from voting on the Higher Tutition Fees Bill which meant he had to resign his position as an aide to transport secretary, Phillip Hammond. <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11566509</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Lee Scott | |
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| Member of Parliament for Ilford North | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Perham |
| Majority | 5,404 (11.5%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1956 West Ham, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Estelle |
| Children | Five |
| Website | www.leescott.co.uk |
Lee Scott (born April 6, 1956) is a British politician. He is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Ilford North.
Early life
Scott was born in the East End of London to a British Jewish family,[1]
Education
Scott was educated at Clarke's College,[2] an independent school in Ilford in Essex, which closed in 1978,[3] followed by the London College of Distributive Trades.[4]
Early career
From 1972-82, Scott was a Director of Scott & Fishell. He was a sales executive for Toshiba from 1982-4, for ITT from 1984-6, and for NKR from 1986-8. From 1988-98, he was Campaign Director for the United Jewish Israel Appeal.
He became a professional fundraiser for several notable charities, and has also volunteered with Victim Support. He was selected as the Conservative candidate for Waveney in the 2001 general election but failed to win the seat. He has been a councillor on the London Borough of Redbridge for several years.
Member of Parliament
In the 2005 general election, Scott won the Ilford North seat, ousting the sitting Labour MP Linda Perham. In Parliament he has joined the Cornerstone Group of socially conservative MPs and has also voted consistently to ban smoking in public places.
Scott has a special interest in autism and created history when he presented a Private Member's Bill to Parliament dealing with the care of autistic children once they reached adulthood.[5] He was a member of the Select Committee on transport and is on the Select Committee on Health.
In 2008 Lee Scott was shortlisted for the ePolitix Disability Champion Award - for championing the cause of autism in the House of Commons.[6] Scott, Patron of the UK Autism Foundation, was nominated by the charity for his work supporting parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger syndrome across the United Kingdom. He initiated a landmark debate on autism in 2007[7] and met with Prime Minister Tony Blair and autism campaigner Ivan Corea after he raised the issue of autism in Prime Minister's Questions.[8]
On December 9th he abstained from voting on the Higher Tutition Fees Bill which meant he had to resign his position as an aide to transport secretary, Phillip Hammond. [9]
Personal life
Scott married Estelle Kins and has three daughters and two sons. He supports Leyton Orient F.C..
References
- ^ Jessica Elgot. "New Jewish ministers and the Miliband rivalry". The Jewish Chronicle.
- ^ "Ilford North". UKPollingReport. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ Button, Peter (1999-04-17). "On The Lookout For Old Clarkonians". This is local London. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ "Meet the MP: Lee Scott". BBC News. BBC. 2005-08-12. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ "UK Autism Bill: Lee Scott Creates History". Retrieved 2008-12-07. [dead link]
- ^ "Shortlist Disability Champion Lee Scott MP (Nominated by UK Autism Foundation)". Retrieved 2008-12-07. [dead link]
- ^ "Lee Scott Parliamentary Debate on Autism". Retrieved 2008-12-07. [dead link]
- ^ "UK Prime Minister meets Autism Campaigners". Retrieved 2008-12-07.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11566509
External links
- Lee Scott MP biography at the site of the Conservative Party
- ePolitix.com - Lee Scott
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Lee Scott MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Lee Scott MP
- The Public Whip - Lee Scott MP voting record
- ePolitix Charity Champion Awards - Shortlist Disability Champion:Lee Scott MP