John Healey, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, is one of the longest serving members of parliament, having been first elected in May 1997 and ranking 13th of 650 MPs for length of service, placing him 5th among Labour colleagues. As Secretary of State for Defence, his voting participation of 29.32% is conventionally low for a senior government minister, though his debate contributions placing him 406th overall across the house are substantial and typical for a minister of his rank, with contributions focused on Foreign Affairs & Defence, Other/Procedural matters, and Trade & Industry. Among the 17 MPs elected in 1997, he ranks towards the lower end for voting participation but performs more strongly in debate contributions. His top voting topics include Parliamentary Procedure, Employment & Workers Rights, and Justice & Law.

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