A selection of Lord Rooker’s votes

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• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2010.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
• Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, in 1999.

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Ymddangosiadau diweddar

• Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 7 Dec 2023

  Proposals from Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Trussell Trust for an ‘Essentials Guarantee’ in Universal Credit – Lord Rooker. Oral questions

• Metropolitan Police Reform - Question 27 Nov 2023

  Can I ask Minister about his answer to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss? My understanding is that primary legislation is drafted by parliamentary counsel and that statutory instruments are drafted by the department’s lawyers. So what is the problem inside the Home Office? It is in charge of the lawyers there; it is not parliamentary counsel. It ought to be quicker than it...

• Hereditary Peers By-election - Announcement 23 Nov 2023

  My Lords, at this time, the House usually hears from my noble friend Lord Grocott. He is indisposed at the moment and much regrets his not being able to be here. He has authorised me to say that he continues to be distressed that the Government are not fast-tracking his Bill to stop this regular farce, which damages the reputation of this good House.

Mwy o ymddangosiadau diweddar Lord Rooker

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Aeth i mewn i'r Tŷ'r Arglwyddi ar 21 Mehefin 2001

Yn flaenorol AS am Birmingham, Perry Barr tan 14 Mai 2001 — Etholiad cyffredinol

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Perry Bar, 1974-2001. Opposition spokesman on social security, 1980-83, on treasury and economic affairs, 1983-84, on housing, 1984-87, on local government, 1987-88, on health and social services, 1990-92, on higher education, 1992-93; Deputy Shadow Leader of House of Commons, 1994-97; Minister of State, MAFF, 1997-99; Department of Social Security, 1999-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Aeth i mewn i'r Tŷ'r Cyffredin ar 28 Chwefror 1974 — Etholiad cyffredinol

Also represented Birmingham, Perry Barr

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Swyddogaethau cyfredol

• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (since 5 Med 2023)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (since 19 Ion 2022)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (since 19 Ion 2022)
• Member, SLSC Sub-Committee B (since 4 Med 2018)

Swyddogaethau eraill yn y gorffennol

• Member, Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee (13 Meh 2019 to 21 Ion 2020)
• Member, Select Committee on Charities (25 Mai 2016 to 26 Maw 2017)
• Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (12 Meh 2015 to 2 Gor 2019)
• Chair, Draft Deregulation Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Gor 2013 to 11 Rha 2013)
• Chair, Draft Deregulation Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Gor 2013 to 11 Rha 2013)
• Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) ( 6 Gor 2011 to 26 Maw 2012)
• Member, Barnett Formula Committee (10 Rha 2008 to 12 Tach 2009)
• Minister of State (Sustainable Farming, Food and Animal Welfare), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (19 Hyd 2007 to 6 Hyd 2008)
• Minister of State (Sustainable Food and Farming and Animal Health), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (28 Med 2007 to 19 Hyd 2007)
• Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Sustainable Farming, Food and Animal Welfare) ( 2 Gor 2007 to 5 Hyd 2008)
• Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (28 Meh 2007 to 28 Med 2007)
• Minister of State (Sustainable Farming and Food), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( 6 Meh 2006 to 28 Meh 2007)
• Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (10 Mai 2006 to 6 Meh 2006)
• Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Sustainable Farming and Food) ( 9 Mai 2006 to 28 Meh 2007)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (15 Meh 2005 to 8 Tach 2006)
• Deputy Leader of the House of Lords ( 1 Meh 2005 to 5 Hyd 2008)
• Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (11 Mai 2005 to 10 Mai 2006)
• The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office ( 9 Mai 2005 to 27 Meh 2007)
• Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (Regeneration and Regional Development) (13 Meh 2003 to 10 Mai 2005)
• Minister of State (Regeneration and Regional Development), Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (29 Mai 2002 to 11 Mai 2005)
• Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (Housing & Planning) (29 Mai 2002 to 13 Meh 2003)
• Minister of State (Asylum and Immigration), Home Office (11 Meh 2001 to 29 Mai 2002)
• Minister (Home Office) (Asylum & Immigration) (11 Meh 2001 to 28 Mai 2002)
• Minister of State (Department of Social Security) (29 Gor 1999 to 7 Meh 2001)
• Minister of State, Department of Social Security (28 Gor 1999 to 8 Meh 2001)
• Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) ( 6 Mai 1997 to 29 Gor 1999)
• Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ( 5 Mai 1997 to 28 Gor 1999)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (13 Ion 1989 to 22 Ion 1991)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Social Security Fraud Bill Committee (3 out of 3)