Lord Blunkett

Labour Peer

Regulation of Lawyer's Fees in No-Win No-Fee Cases

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be greater regulation on the level of success fees payable under no-win no-fee arrangements for legal representation.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases

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Major votes

  • On 13 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against capping success fees in no-win no-fee cases at 100% of the lawyer's basic fee, and against additionally setting a further cap of 25% of damages awarded in personal injury cases. Show vote
  • On 12 Sep 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Defamation Bill — New Clause 2 — Regulation of Payments for Legal Services In Defamation Cases Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to allow "no win no fee" success fees and related legal insurance premiums to be included in costs awarded in cases relating to damages for respiratory health impacts due to industrial exposure to harmful substances. The Bill included provisions to generally stop the award of costs to cover such success fees and insurance premiums. Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to allow "no win no fee" success fees and related legal insurance premiums to be included in costs awarded in cases relating to damages for health impacts due to a breach of an employer's duty to their employee. Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against increased regulation of no-win no-fee arrangements for charging for legal services including capping success fees. Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to exempt defamation cases and privacy cases under the right to respect for private and family life from regulation, including caps, on success fees in no-win no-fee arrangements for charging for legal services. Show vote

Jobs Guarantee for Young People

There have been votes in Parliament on if the Government should fund guaranteed jobs for young people.

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Taxation of Banks

There have been votes in Parliament on taxation of banks. The "banking levy" is one such tax: it is charged annually based on the amount a bank holds in assets,.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against higher taxes on banks

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 19 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Free Child Care for Parents of 3-4 Year Olds Show vote

NHS Commissioning

There have been votes in Parliament on if GPs should buy services such as out of hours care, ambulance services and hospital care on behalf of their patients.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients

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Major votes

Minor votes

Gay Rights

A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for equal gay rights

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (Money) Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over) Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2000: Lord Blunkett voted no on Local Government Bill [Lords] — Prohibition on promotion of homosexuality: bullying Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2000: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill — Clause 1 — Age of Consent for Homosexual Acts Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 1999: Lord Blunkett voted to reduce the age of consent for homosexual acts from eighteen to sixteen bringing equality to the the law affecting heterosexual and homosexual acts. Show vote

Encouragement of Occupational Pensions

A vote to encourage occupational pensions is a vote to promote workplace pension schemes for example by making them tax efficient and easy for employers to run and for employees to understand.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions

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Major votes

Minor votes

Same Sex Marriage

There have been votes in Parliament on the question of if same sex couples ought be allowed to marry.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex

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Major votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to make same sex marriage available to armed forces personnel outside the UK. Show vote
  • On 21 May 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (Money) Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over) Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 25 May 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Gender Recognition Bill — Allow Marriages to Remain Valid If They Become a Same Sex Marriage Show vote

Security Sensitive Evidence in Courts

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a mechanism for material deemed national security sensitive to be made available to a civil court and a special advocate but not parties to the case. The mechanism is called the "closed material procedure".

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions

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Major votes

  • On 17 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against rules implementing the introduction of "closed material proceedings" to the civil courts in Northern Ireland; the procedure involves making material deemed national security-sensitive available to the court and a special advocate but not parties to the case. Show vote
  • On 17 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against rules implementing the introduction of "closed material proceedings" to courts; the procedure involves making material deemed national security-sensitive available to the court and a special advocate but not parties to the case. Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Justice and Security Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to permit closed material proceedings only if a fair determination of the case would not be possible by other means. Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to allow the disclosure of material if the court considers disclosure the degree of damage to the interests of national security would be outweighed by the interests of justice. Show vote
  • On 18 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Justice and Security Bill — Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 4 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to only allow the closed material procedure for using national security sensitive information in court to to be used where the degree of harm to national security caused by disclosure would be likely to outweigh the public interest in fair and open justice. Show vote

Coalition Programme for Government - For

the policies outlined in the "programme for government" also known as the "coalition agreement" agreed between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are right.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted against the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement

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Major votes

Minor votes

Police and Crime Commissioners

Elected Police and Crime Commissioners are individuals responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the police in England and Wales.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 4 Jul 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against proposed detailed rules for the election of Police and Crime Commissioners. Show vote
  • On 23 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against introducing Police and Crime Commissioners to provide strategic direction for, and oversight of, police forces. Show vote
  • On 30 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to require an inquiry by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary on the impact of introducing Police and Crime Commissioners, and to consider its recommendations before introducing them. Show vote
  • On 8 Sep 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against introducing elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show vote

Incentives for Companies to Invest in Assets

The tax incentive for companies to invest in assets (eg. new equipment) is determined by the "annual investment allowance" - the amount spent on investing assets in a year which companies (or self-employed individuals) can deduct from their profits prior to the calculation of corporation tax.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets

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Major votes

Minor votes

Publicly Owned Railways

There have been votes in Parliament on the public ownership of the railways, including on keeping the rail infrastructure public, and permitting train operating companies to be publicly-owned.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted on a publicly owned railway system

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Major votes

  • On 29 Oct 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Railways (Public Sector Operators) Show vote

Autonomy for Schools

There have been votes in Parliament on giving greater autonomy for schools, including on if more schools should be able to obtain the financial and managerial freedom from local authority control associated with "academy" status, and the degree of freedom schools ought have in relation to admissions policies.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted against greater autonomy for schools

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Major votes

  • On 11 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to require school governing bodies and head teachers comply with standards set out by the Secretary of State in relation to the provision of independent careers guidance. Show vote
  • On 11 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against more academy schools, free early education for 3 and 4 year olds, restricting reporting on allegations against teachers, and to abolish five education related quangos. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils. Show vote
  • On 26 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require new academy schools to only be built in areas where there is a proven need for additional capacity. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require academy schools to have a curriculum which includes personal, social and health education. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require Academy Schools to follow the School Admissions Code. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require Academy Schools to comply with legislation on pupil exclusions and behaviour partnerships which would otherwise not apply to them. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 24 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Education and Inspections Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 23 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education and Inspections Bill — Duty to encourage schools to become foundation schools — rejected Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Education and Inspections Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Power of school to innovate without permission of the Secretary of State — rejected Show vote
  • On 24 Mar 1998: Lord Blunkett voted yes on School Standards and Framework Bill — Third Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 29 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Qualified Teacher Status Show vote
  • On 30 Oct 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Require State School Teachers to Have or be Working Towards Qualified Teacher Status Show vote
  • On 26 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against treating applications from schools seeking academy status received before the bill comes into force as if they were applications under the provisions of the bill. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to allow schools for children with special needs to become academies. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted not to allow selective schools which become academies an exemption from the general requirement for academy schools to provide education for pupils of different abilities. Show vote
  • On 24 May 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Education and Inspections Bill — Regulate schools' admissions policies — rejected Show vote
  • On 24 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education and Inspections Bill — End selection by ability — rejected Show vote
  • On 24 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education and Inspections Bill — Requirement "to have regard to" the Secretary of State's Code for School Admissions — rejected Show vote
  • On 23 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education and Inspections Bill — Acceptance of school rules a condition of admission — rejected Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Lords Amendment on Academies' Admissions Arrangements Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2002: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education Bill — No requirements of attendance at a place of religious worship — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2002: Lord Blunkett voted no on Education Bill — No requirements of attendance at a place of religious worship (No. 2) — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Abolish selection by aptitude in state schools — rejected Show vote
  • On 24 Mar 1998: Lord Blunkett voted no on School Standards and Framework Bill — End Partial Selection of Pupils — rejected Show vote
  • On 24 Mar 1998: Lord Blunkett voted yes on School Standards and Framework Bill — Abolition of corporal punishment in schools Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 1998: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on School Standards and Framework Bill — Exemption from strict class size limits — rejected Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 1998: Lord Blunkett voted no on School Standards and Framework Bill — Grant Maintained Schools (Parental Ballot) — rejected Show vote

Powers of Local Councils

There have been votes in Parliament on the extent of powers devolved to local government on a range of matters from planning to the regulation of street trading.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for more powers for local councils

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Major votes

  • On 10 Mar 2015: Lord Blunkett voted to let planning authorities insist Londoners wishing to rent out their homes for short periods have specific planning permission to do so on the grounds the authority considers that it is merely "desirable", rather than "necessary" to "protect the amenity of the locality". Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to give local councils the power to remove householders' permitted development rights. Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against an option to make planning applications directly to the Secretary of State in areas where the local planning authority is deemed to be performing poorly. Show vote
  • On 21 May 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against allowing local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and not to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax. Show vote
  • On 7 Dec 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Clause 4 — Power to Require Name and Address for Council Officers, PCSOs and Accredited Individuals When Issuing FPNs Show vote
  • On 18 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to only allow the Mayor of London to designate a Mayoral development area if the majority of councils covering the area agree to the designation. Show vote
  • On 18 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against devolving more powers to local councils and local people particularly in relation to social housing and planning. Show vote
  • On 17 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to limit the power of the Secretary of State to repeal laws considered to detract from the general power of competence for local authorities. Show vote
  • On 17 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against the Secretary of State having the power to implement change a local council's system of governance to a mayor and cabinet executive. Show vote
  • On 11 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to give local councils more powers in relation to school admissions. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils. Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against devolving more powers to local councils and local people particularly in relation to social housing and planning. Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Localism Bill (Money) Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 26 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote

Minor votes

Letting Agent Fees

There have been votes in Parliament on if letting agent fees, charged to tenants, ought be more strongly regulated or even banned.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents

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Major votes

  • On 13 May 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to ban letting agents charging tenants, or prospective tenants, fees. Show vote
  • On 14 May 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to call on the Government to take real action on jobs, affordable accommodation, rising energy and water bills, the costs of travel to work. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 25 Jun 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Private Rented Sector — Ban on Letting Agent Fees — Default 3 Year Tenancies — Action on Excessive Rent Rises Show vote
  • On 16 Jun 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to require a report on the detriment caused to tenants by letting agent fees and the steps the government intends to take to prohibit fees that cause detriment to tenants. Show vote

Assisted Dying

There have been votes in Parliament on if it should be legal to assist terminally ill people who have decided they want to end their life.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted on allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life

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Major votes

  • On 10 Dec 1997: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Doctor Assisted Dying Bill — Leave to Bring In Show vote

University Tuition Fees

There have been votes in Parliament on tuition fees applicable to UK undergraduate students at universities in England. Subjects of specific votes have been on the subjects of introducing fees, increasing to fees, and capping fees.

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Lord Blunkett voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees

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Major votes

  • On 9 Dec 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against raising the UK's undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year. Show vote
  • On 9 Dec 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against raising the tuition fee cap to £6,000 per year for courses for which there are no plans in place to promote access and student finance information. Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted to allow university tuition fees to increase from £1125 per year to up to £3000 per year, and to make other changes to higher education funding and regulation arrangements. Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2004: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of university tuition fees increasing from £1125 per year to up to £3000 per year, and to make other changes to higher education funding and regulation arrangements. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 11 Sep 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to reduce tuition fees to £6,000, funded by reversing the corporation tax cut for banks and requiring graduates earning over £65,000 a year to pay higher interest rates on their student loans. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2004: Lord Blunkett voted against the immediate abolition of all tuition fees, the re-introduction of maintenance grants of up to £2,000 for students from low-income homes, and changes to the country's higher education system. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Higher Education Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on The Student Fees (Amounts) (England) Regulations 2004 Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Higher Education Bill — Clause 27 — Sections 22 to 26: supplementary provisions Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted for the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year. Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted for the introduction of variable university tuition fees (top-up fees) of up to £3,000 per year in place of the previous fixed fee of £1,250 per year. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Lord Blunkett voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 1998: Lord Blunkett voted not to exempt students at Scottish universities from tuition fees in the 4th year of their degrees. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 1997: Lord Blunkett voted expressed approval of the existing (£1000/year) arrangements for tuition fees. Show vote

Asylum

The asylum system is intended to protect people fleeing persecution in their own countries. Parliament has voted on subjects including: routes via which people may enter the United Kingdom to seek asylum; the circumstances in which those seeking asylum may work; support for those seeking asylum and if to allow those claiming asylum to be removed to other countries while their claim is assessed.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted for a stricter asylum system

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Major votes

  • On 16 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill — Burden of proof on prosecution rather than defendant in cases where immigrants to not have travel documents — rejected Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill — Give support to failed asylum seekers and their families — rejected Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill — Asylum appeals should be referred to a higher court — rejected Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill — Give support to asylum seekers even when they make a late claim — rejected Show vote
  • On 1 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc.) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Decline to give a Second Reading — rejected Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2003: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 12 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Allow the withdrawal of support from immigrants and asylum seekers in certain circumstances Show vote
  • On 12 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Do not penalise those who bring passengers to the UK without the necessary authority — rejected Show vote
  • On 12 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett voted no on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Only allow destitute asylum seekers and those under residence restrictions to live in accommodation centres for a maximum of 10 weeks — rejected Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Do not allow appeals against rejected asylum claims from within the UK if the claim is unfounded Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 25 Jul 2007: Lord Blunkett voted yes on The Asylum (Designated States) Order 2007 Show vote
  • On 29 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Allow failed asylum seekers to be given cash rather than vouchers — rejected Show vote
  • On 16 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Prevent the government from interpreting the Geneva Convention so that terrorism can be used as grounds to dismiss asylum claims — rejected Show vote
  • On 16 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Excuse employers who employed illegal immigrants but took reasonable steps to comply with the necessary requirements — rejected Show vote
  • On 16 Jul 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Asylum (Designated States) (No. 2) Order 2003 Show vote
  • On 17 Mar 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Asylum (Designated States) Order 2003 Show vote
  • On 5 Nov 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Asylum seekers can be placed in accommodation centres even if there is no local school pace for dependent children Show vote
  • On 5 Nov 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Refuse support to asylum seekers who make a late claim Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2002: Lord Blunkett voted no on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Allow earlier rights of appeal — rejected Show vote

Academy Schools

Schools with "Academy Status" are given financial independence and freedom from local authority control. Votes have also been held on what requirements ought be made of Academy Schools in relation to admissions, exclusions and personal, social and health education.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against academy schools

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Major votes

  • On 11 May 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against more academy schools, free early education for 3 and 4 year olds, restricting reporting on allegations against teachers, and to abolish five education related quangos. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils. Show vote
  • On 26 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require new academy schools to only be built in areas where there is a proven need for additional capacity. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote
  • On 19 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling more schools in England to gain "Academy Status" and the consequent financial independence and removal from local authority control. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 26 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against treating applications from schools seeking academy status received before the bill comes into force as if they were applications under the provisions of the bill. Show vote
  • On 21 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to allow schools for children with special needs to become academies. Show vote

Undergraduate Tuition Fees - England

There have been votes in Parliament on the level of undergraduate tuition fees universities in England are permitted to charge students from the UK.

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Lord Blunkett voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year

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Major votes

  • On 9 Dec 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against raising the UK's undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year. Show vote

Trade Union Regulation

There have been votes in Parliament on the way trade unions are regulated, including on the law related to industrial action and strike ballots.

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We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Blunkett’s position on this issue

However, Lord Blunkett has taken part in the following votes on the topic:

Minor votes

  • On 22 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to prevent industrial action being deemed illegal due to minor errors in procedures associated with balloting union members. Show vote
  • On 9 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill — Preventing prison officers from taking industrial action Show vote

Tax on Value of Expensive Homes

There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction of a new property tax on expensive homes. Such a tax, popularly dubbed a "mansion tax", would introduce a requirement for those with residential properties worth over a certain amount to pay a fraction of the property's value (or a fraction of its value over a certain amount) to the Government each year.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax)

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Major votes

  • On 1 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 9 — Reintroduce 10% Initial Rate of Income Tax Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of considering a mansion tax Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 4 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to call on the government to get more people into work, bring forward capital investment, introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, reintroduce a 10% rate of income tax paid for by a mansion tax, act on "rip off" rail fares and soaring energy costs, stand up for families in the private rented sector, reform pensions, curb payday lenders, and reform banking, planning and the skills system. Show vote
  • On 12 Mar 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Tax Fairness — Tax on Properties Worth over £2m to Fund Tax Cut for Those on Middle and Low Incomes Show vote

Increase the State Pension Age for Women More Slowly

There have been votes in Parliament on the speed of the increase in the state pension age for women. The increase was in pursuit of a policy of moving to the same state pension age for men and women.

Lord Blunkett consistently voted for increasing the state pension age for women more slowly

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Major votes

Minor votes

Automatic Enrolment in Occupational Pensions

A vote for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions is a vote for low-to-mid income earners to be enrolled into pension schemes automatically.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted in a major vote about automatic enrolment in occupational pensions

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Major votes

Minor votes

Shares for Rights

There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction of the employee shareholder scheme which is an employee status obtained when an employee is given shares worth at least £2,000 in return for which the employer is permitted not to extend unfair dismissal rights, rights to statutory redundancy pay and other employment rights to the employee. .

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for

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Major votes

  • On 23 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against exempting those with employee shareholder status from certain statutory employment rights. Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against permitting employers not to extend certain otherwise statutory rights to employees with a new employee shareholder status. Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Growth and Infrastructure Bill — Clause 25 — Employee Shareholder Status — Exemption from Certain Statutory Employment Rights Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against a new employment status of employee shareholder, holders of which may be exempted from certain statutory employment rights; against an option for planning applications to be made directly to the Secretary of State in areas where the local planning authority is deemed to be performing poorly and against postponing a business rate revaluation from 2015 to 2017. Show vote
  • On 5 Nov 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Growth and Infrastructure Bill — Second Reading Show vote

Third Party Campaigning in Elections

There have been votes in Parliament on the regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections

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Major votes

  • On 22 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to exclude staff costs from the controls on spending by campaigners who are not candidates, or who are not putting up candidates, in general elections. Show vote
  • On 22 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to limit what counts as controlled expenditure by third parties in general elections to only expenditure on election materials and unsolicited phone calls. Show vote
  • On 9 Oct 2013: Lord Blunkett voted for lesser restrictions on the activities of campaigners who are not candidates or are not putting up candidates during elections. Show vote
  • On 9 Oct 2013: Lord Blunkett voted not to reduce the amount campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, are permitted to spend on elections, and not to reduce the spending threshold at which such campaigners are required to register. Show vote
  • On 9 Oct 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote
  • On 10 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against regulating and restricting all spending broadly connected with an election by those campaigning who are not candidates, or putting up candidates, with an exemption for communications with an organisation's own supporters. Show vote
  • On 10 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted not to reduce the amount campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, are permitted to spend on elections, and not to reduce the spending threshold at which such campaigners are required to register. Show vote
  • On 10 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against capping the amount a campaigner who is not a candidate or putting up candidates can spend in each individual constituency during an election period at £9,750. Show vote
  • On 10 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against regulating and restricting election related campaigning by those who are who are not candidates, or putting up candidates, when it involves spending on advertising and material delivered to households etc. but not when it involves informing people about their candidates or communicating with their own organisation's supporters. Show vote
  • On 3 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote
  • On 3 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote

Income Tax Personal Allowance

There have been votes in Parliament on the earnings threshold at which an individual starts to become subject to income tax.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax

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Major votes

Investigations into the Iraq War

A number of votes were held relating to holding investigations into the US led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against investigations into the Iraq war

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Major votes

  • On 22 Oct 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against a comprehensive independent judicial inquiry into the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Iraq — Judicial Inquiry — Not necessary Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 24 Jun 2009: Lord Blunkett voted to welcome an inquiry into the Iraq war and to commend the proposal to hold as much of it as possible in public. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy counsellors. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett voted against holding a further inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy councillors. In a subsequent vote was held the majority of MPs voted against holding an inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against holding an inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Lord Blunkett voted against the principle that there should be an inquiry into the Iraq War by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Iraq Inquiry Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Lord Blunkett voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by a select committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Lord Blunkett voted against a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Iraq — Attorney-General's Advice Show vote
  • On 16 Jul 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against a judicial inquiry into the decision to go to war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry. Show vote

Access to Abortion

There have been votes in Parliament on access to abortion .

Lord Blunkett consistently voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion

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Major votes

  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Orders of the Day — New Clause 1 — Amendment of the law relating to abortion Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Orders of the Day — New Clause 3 — Amendment of the law relating to abortion (No. 3) Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Orders of the Day — New Clause 5 — Amendment of the law relating to abortion (No.5) Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Orders of the Day — New Clause 8 — Foetal physical or mental abnormalities: Information and counselling Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Orders of the Day — New Clause 9 — Amendment of the law relating to abortion (No. 7) Show vote
  • On 14 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted no on Contraception and Abortion (Parental Information) Show vote

Corporation Tax Rate

There have been votes in Parliament on the rate of tax charged on a company's profits.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax

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Major votes

Proportional Representation When Electing MPs

There have been votes in Parliament on if the system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons should change to a one where the proportion of seats won by a political party better reflects the proportion of the vote they win.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted in a major vote about a more proportional system for electing MPs

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Major votes

  • On 12 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Part 3 — Question for referendum on the system for electing MPs Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 2 Nov 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against only automatically acting on the outcome of the referendum on introducing the alternative vote system for electing MPs if at least forty per cent of electors entitled to vote did so. Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted for the proposed Autumn 2011 referendum on the system for electing MPs to be on moving to the Alternative Vote system rather than on moving to the Single Transferable Vote. Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of a referendum on using the alternative vote system for parliamentary elections being held no later than 31 October 2011. Show vote

Taxes on Alcoholic Drinks

There have been votes in Parliament on the rates of taxation applying to alcoholic drinks.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks

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Major votes

Minor votes

Iraq War

A number of votes were held on if United Kingdom should take part in the US invasion of Iraq which began in March 2003.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for the Iraq war

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Major votes

Minor votes

Welfare Benefit Levels

Welfare benefits are payments, including tax credits, which the Government makes to those on who are on low incomes or who meet certain criteria. There have been votes in Parliament on the level of these payments and if they should increase at least in line with prices.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices

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Major votes

Hunting Ban

A vote for a hunting ban is a vote against people being allowed to hunt wild animals (primarily foxes) with hounds.

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Lord Blunkett voted a mixture of for and against the hunting ban

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Major votes

  • On 15 Sep 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Hunting Bill Show vote
  • On 30 Jun 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on Hunting Bill — New Clause 11 — Registration in Respect of Hunting of Foxes Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Hunting with Dogs: Ban Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 30 Jun 2003: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Hunting Bill — New Clause 6 — Use of Dogs Below Ground (No. 2) Show vote
  • On 30 Jun 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Hunting Bill — New Clause 14 — Registration in Respect of Hunting of Mink Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2002: Lord Blunkett voted no on Hunting with Dogs: Self-Supervision Scheme Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2002: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Hunting with Dogs: Hunting Under Licence Show vote

ID Cards

There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a National Identity Register and an associated ID Card scheme to the United Kingdom.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted for introducing ID cards

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Major votes

  • On 16 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Voluntary registration when applying for a passport — rejected Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Applications relating to entries in Register Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 8 — Issue etc. of ID cards Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring the Government to publish a detailed cost-benefit analysis of ID card scheme before it goes into force Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 24 — Appointment of National Identity Scheme Commissioner Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 24 — Appointment of National Identity Scheme Commissioner Show vote
  • On 18 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Identity Cards Bill — Compulsory registration when applying for a Passport Show vote
  • On 18 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — New Clause 4 — Application of Freedom of Information Act Show vote
  • On 20 Dec 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Identity Cards Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 20 Dec 2004: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 18 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Timetable Show vote
  • On 18 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Identity Cards Bill — Recommittal to Select Committee Show vote
  • On 18 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Identity Cards Bill — Access to the National Identity Register Show vote
  • On 28 Jun 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 28 Jun 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Identity Cards Bill — Timetable Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (Programme) (No. 2) Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — New Clause 1 — National Identification Scheme Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 25 — Reports by Commissioner Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 5 — Applications Relating to Entries in Register Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Clause 31 — Tampering with the Register etc. Show vote
  • On 20 Dec 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (Programme) Show vote
  • On 20 Dec 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill [Money] Show vote

Equalise Number of Electors Per Parliamentary Constituency

There have been votes in Parliament on equalising the number of people who elect each MP. Specific votes have been held on if there ought be exceptions to rules aimed at equalising the size of constituencies for special cases such as Cornwall and the Isle of Wight.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 15 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against allowing a Parliamentary constituency to cover both part of the Isle of Wight and part of the UK mainland. Show vote
  • On 15 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against creating two Parliamentary constituencies wholly on the Isle of Wight rather than just one. Show vote
  • On 1 Nov 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to seek make specified exemptions from the proposal to equalise the number of electors in each parliamentary constituency and voted to guarantee certain areas a whole number of MPs and also to widen the band within which the number of electors of all constituencies must remain. Show vote

Financial Support for 16-19 Year Olds in Education and Training

There have been votes in Parliament on providing financial support for 16-19 year olds in education or training; particularly following the replacement of the education maintenance allowance.

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Equality and Human Rights

There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of where prejudice or discrimination should be made illegal and where exceptions should be made to permit otherwise illegal discrimination. MPs have also voted on the degree to which "human rights" are protected.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights

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Major votes

  • On 30 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — New Clause 15 — Exemptions to Automatic Deportation of Criminals on Human Rights Grounds Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights having a duty to support the development of a society where people's ability to achieve their potential is not limited by prejudice or discrimination and there is respect for human rights. Show vote
  • On 16 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste Show vote
  • On 4 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Human Rights Act 1998 Repeal Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against applying laws against work related discrimination to mariners. Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Equality Bill — New Clause 3 — Mandatory pay audits Show vote
  • On 2 Dec 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Equality Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 11 May 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Equality Bill — Decline Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 10 Mar 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to make it unlawful for any provider of regulated social care to act in a manner incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring specified public bodies to publish objectives in relation to their duties to promote equality. Show vote

Labour's Anti-Terrorism Laws

A vote for Labour’s Anti-Terrorism Laws would have been a vote for the crime known as “Terrorism” to be treated in a different manner from murder and conspiracy to murder, and for it to have its own special category meaning that the normal rights not to be detained without charge or trial do not apply.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws

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Major votes

  • On 26 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Weak Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Human Rights Obligations Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Rejection of New Lords' Amendment — Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Rejection of Lords' Amendment — Human Rights Obligations Show vote
  • On 28 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett voted against giving a greater role to the courts in relation to the imposition of control orders. Show vote
  • On 28 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 3 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 — Renewal of indefinite detention Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Amendment to Clause 89 — Identification at a Police Station Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Indefinite detention of suspected terrorists Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to keep the maximum period of detention without charge for terrorist suspects at 28 days. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill (Allocation of Time) Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill (Allocation of Time) — Clause 1 — Temporary validity of certain Orders in Council Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill (Allocation of Time) — Clause 1 — Temporary validity of certain Orders in Council Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2010: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill (Allocation of Time) — Clause 1 — Temporary validity of certain Orders in Council Show vote
  • On 9 Jul 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2009 Show vote
  • On 21 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Control orders — Annual renewal 2008 Show vote
  • On 22 Feb 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Control Orders — Annual renewal 2007 Show vote
  • On 16 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorism Bill Show vote
  • On 16 Mar 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Terrorism Bill Show vote
  • On 15 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Clause 1 — Encouragement of Terrorism Show vote
  • On 15 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Clause 3 — Application of Ss. 1 and 2 to Internet Activity etc. — Giving notice Show vote
  • On 15 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Clause 3 — Application of Ss. 1 And 2 to Internet Activity etc. — capability Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Timetable (No. 2) Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Extension Of Period Of Detention to 90 Days Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Clause 1 — Encouragement of Terrorism — "unforeseen recklessness" Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Terrorism Bill — Clause 1(2) — Encouragement of Terrorism — "glorifies" Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorism Bill — Clause 6(1) — Training for Terrorism Show vote
  • On 3 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorism Bill — Clause 8 — Attendance at a place used for Terrorist Training Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Terrorism Bill — Clause 1 — Encouragement of Terrorism — "recklessly indifferent" Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted against making the offence of Encouragement of Terrorism only apply to cases where an individual intended their actions to encourage terrorism. Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett voted to make glorifying the commission or preparation of acts of terrorism an offense. Show vote
  • On 26 Oct 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Terrorism Bill — Timetable Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendments — Application to a Court Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Privy Council Review Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Courts and Conrol Orders Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Privy Council Review Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Weak Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Again — Courts and Control Orders Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Privy Council Review Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Insisted Amendment — Courts and Control Orders Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Weak Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Programme — Lords' Amendments Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Derogating Control Orders Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Rejection of Lords' Amendment to Clause 3 — Balance of Probability Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Rejection of New Lords' Clause — Duration of Control Orders Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Rejection of New Lords' Clause — Review by Privy Council Show vote
  • On 28 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett voted no on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — New Clause 6 — Court of Terrorism Control Show vote
  • On 28 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Clauses 1 to 13 Show vote
  • On 23 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Second Reading — Amendment Show vote
  • On 23 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 23 Feb 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Prevention of Terrorism Bill — Programme — Committee of the whole House Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 — Privy Counsel Report Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Removal of Sunset Clause — Insistence Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Programme — Lord' Amendments Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Government Amendments Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Reinstating Clause 39 — Religious hatred offences Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Removal of Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Clauses 79 to 87 — Fissile Nuclear Material, Aviation Security Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted no on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Amendment to Clause 97 — Jurisdiction of MoD police Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Clauses 101 to 105, 120 to 122 — Communication Data Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted no on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Amendment to Clause 17 — Disclosure Powers Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Programme — Timetable of Debate Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted no on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — New Clause 6 — Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Terrorist certification by Home Secretary Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Special Immigration Appeals Commission Show vote
  • On 21 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Clause 109 and 110 — Implementation of the third pillar Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2001: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Bill — Programme — Committee of the Whole House Show vote

Fixed Term Parliaments

Fixed Term Parliaments involve holding general elections on a regular basis, for example every five years, with some exceptions permitting early elections. Without Fixed Term Parliaments a party with a majority had significant influence over the timing of a general election.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections

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Major votes

  • On 13 Jul 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to require a resolution of both Houses of Parliament to approve the date of a general election. Show vote
  • On 18 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against holding general elections on a regular basis every five years, with some exceptions permitting early elections. Show vote
  • On 13 Sep 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill — Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 23 Oct 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 Show vote
  • On 1 Dec 2010: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of exceptions from the five year fixed term of a parliament as well as to preserve the monarch's powers in relation determining when MPs meet in Parliament. Show vote

High Speed Rail

MPs have voted on funding and giving permission for a new high speed rail network, connecting at least London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure

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Major votes

VAT Rate

There have been votes in Parliament on the rate at which Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 5 Sep 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to introduce a tax on bankers' bonuses to fund 25,000 additional affordable homes, to make planned investment sooner, to reduce VAT on home improvements and to call on the Government to create jobs. Show vote
  • On 5 Sep 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against levying a tax on bankers' bonuses to fund 25,000 affordable homes, against investing in infrastructure, and against cutting VAT on works on homes. Show vote
  • On 17 May 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Tax on Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — VAT Reduction — Make Investment Sooner Show vote
  • On 17 May 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Jobs — Banker's Bonus Tax — VAT Cut — Tax Incentive to Take on Workers — Sooner Infrastructure Investment Show vote
  • On 16 May 2012: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of reducing public transport fares, and reducing VAT on fuel to help motorists and boost the economy. Show vote
  • On 11 Jan 2012: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of a series of measures aimed at making energy bills more affordable, including extending benefits, reforming the energy market, reducing VAT on home improvements and reforming the Green Deal scheme. Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to create 100,000 jobs and build 25,000 homes using funds raised via a bank bonus tax, to reduce VAT on home improvements and for tax breaks for small firms taking on new workers. Show vote
  • On 23 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Economic Growth and Employment Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to introduce a tax on bank bonuses to guarantee a job for 100,000 young people and build 25,000 affordable homes; to make investment sooner; to reducing VAT, and to introduce a tax break for small firms taking on extra workers. Show vote
  • On 12 Oct 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Jobs and Growth Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to reduce the deficit over a longer period, to cut VAT to 17.5%, to repeat the 2010 bank bonus tax, to build 25,000 affordable homes and create 100,000 jobs for young people. Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to exempt charities' charitable activities from the January 2011 increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20%. Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to delay the increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20% by a year from 4 January 2011 to the 4 January 2012 if a report on the effects of the VAT rise had not been completed. Show vote

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) to Extract Shale Gas

Parliament has voted on whether hydraulic fracturing (fracking) should be permitted at all, where it should be permitted, and how such operations ought be regulated.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas

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Major votes

  • On 26 Jan 2015: Lord Blunkett voted to explicitly require an environmental permit for hydraulic fracturing activities. Show vote
  • On 26 Jan 2015: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Infrastructure Bill — New Clause 9 — Moratorium on Onshore Unconventional Petroleum — Review Impacts of Exploitation Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring a more extensive set of conditions be met prior to consent for hydraulic fracturing being given. Show vote

Heathrow Airport Expansion

There have been votes in Parliament on expanding Heathrow Airport by adding a third runway.

We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Blunkett’s position on this issue

However, Lord Blunkett has taken part in the following votes on the topic:

Minor votes

  • On 28 Jan 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Opposition Day — [2nd Allotted Day] — Heathrow (Third Runway) Show vote
  • On 2 Apr 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Deferred Division — Heathrow Show vote

Taxes on Plane Tickets

MPs have held a number of votes on the rates of Air Passenger Duty and the details of which flights it ought apply to.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets

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Major votes

Voting Age

There have been votes in Parliament on reducing the voting age from eighteen to sixteen for local government elections, for elections to the Westminster and European Parliaments and for the referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted on a lower voting age

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Major votes

  • On 29 Nov 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Representation of the People (Reduction of Voting Age) Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 9 Mar 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Young People and Democracy Show vote

Climate Change

There have been votes in Parliament on targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and on increasing the proportion of electricity generated via renewable means as well as on the establishment of a UK Green Investment Bank, to invest in projects which, for example, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for measures to prevent climate change

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Major votes

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

The following agreements were made while this member was elected:

  • On 24 Jun 2019: Approval of SI setting 2050 Net Zero target date Show Decision

Minor votes

  • On 4 Jun 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Financial Incentives for Larger Small Scale Low Carbon Generation Plants Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Clause 42 — Bring Forward Date Landlords of Private Rented Homes Must Follow Domestic Energy Efficiency Regulations Show vote
  • On 21 Oct 2009: Lord Blunkett voted against calling on the Government to sign up to the goals of the 10:10 campaign Show vote
  • On 28 Oct 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against giving the Government power to set greenhouse gas performance standards on power stations Show vote
  • On 28 Oct 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Climate Change Bill — International aviation and shipping emission projections — rejected Show vote
  • On 28 Oct 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Climate Change Bill — Report on the civil estate Show vote
  • On 2 Jun 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring the National Policy Statement to contain policies which contribute to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against forcing the Government to establish a renewable energy feed-in tariff Show vote
  • On 8 May 2007: Lord Blunkett voted no on Climate Change — new sense of urgency — rejected Show vote
  • On 8 Nov 2004: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Housing Bill — Improvements in Energy Efficiency — rejected Show vote
  • On 27 Mar 2000: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on "Table — 20. Climate change levy Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2000: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Warm Homes and Energy Conservation Bill Show vote

Environmental Water Quality

There have been votes in Parliament on enviornmental water quality, including reducing the harm caused by untreated sewage discharges.

Lord Blunkett voted for improving environmental water quality

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Major votes

  • On 17 Oct 2012: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of proposed European Union action to regulate emissions of pollutants from ships. Show vote

Badger Cull

There have been votes in Parliament on if badgers ought be culled in an effort to control bovine tuberculosis.

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Central Government Funding for Local Councils

There have been votes in Parliament on the level of funding for local councils.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government

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Major votes

  • On 10 Feb 2015: Lord Blunkett voted against setting the main central government grant to local government for 2015-16 at a level 25% lower than it was set for 2014-15. Show vote
  • On 13 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against approving the amounts of Revenue Support Grant proposed by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to pay to local councils in 2013-14 Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against reducing funding for local councils by 4 percent in 2011-12 compared to 2010-11. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 29 Jun 2010: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of expressing regret in relation to central funding of local government and to base future decisions on local government funding on fairness, protecting front line services and promoting growth. Show vote

Use of UK Military Forces In Combat Abroad

There have been votes in Parliament on the use of UK Military Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas

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Major votes

  • On 26 Sep 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for UK air strikes in Iraq to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL. Show vote
  • On 21 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to support the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya. Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan (Backbench Business) Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against saying that the case for war against Iraq has not yet been established, Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2003: Lord Blunkett voted that the Government should use all means necessary to ensure the disarmament of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction leading to the UK joining the US invasion of Iraq two days later. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 29 Aug 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to require conditions be fulfilled, including a vote of the UN Security Council, before any military action involving UK forces in response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Show vote
  • On 29 Aug 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against a motion stating a strong humanitarian response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria was required from the international community that may, if necessary, require military action. Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against saying the case for military action against Iraq is as yet unproven Show vote
  • On 25 Nov 2002: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring the support of the UN Security Council and the support of a vote of MPs in the House of Commons before the commitment of UK forces to military action in Iraq. Show vote

Tax Avoidance

Parliament has voted on measures, including the introduction of a general anti-abuse rule, aimed at tackling abusive tax avoidance.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against measures to reduce tax avoidance

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of introducing a penalty regime for the general anti-abuse rule and in favour of other measures intended to reduce tax avoidance. Show vote
  • On 1 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted for a review of the potential for new internationally co-ordinated laws requiring greater transparency on how much tax multi-national companies pay to the UK and other countries. Show vote

Powers of the Scottish Parliament

There have been votes in Parliament on devolving powers to the Scottish Parliament. Specific subjects of these votes have ranged from giving the Scottish Parliament the ability to raise taxes to devolving powers and responsibility relating to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Scotland.

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Lord Blunkett voted a mixture of for and against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament

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Major votes

  • On 26 Jan 2015: Lord Blunkett voted to devolve the regulation of shale gas extraction in Scotland to the Scottish Parliament. Show vote
  • On 21 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Chapter 5 — Empower Scottish Parliament to Tax Company Profits Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett voted not to devolve the powers relating to Scottish elements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to the Scottish Government. Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 9 — Devolution of Responsibility for Rail Services to the Scottish Parliament Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 10 — Crown Estate — Devolution of Powers Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 11 — Devolution of Powers Related to Time Show vote
  • On 15 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 19 — Devolution of Powers Relating to Food Labelling and Content Show vote
  • On 14 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 24 — Devolution of Power to Tax Quarrying or Mining to Scottish Parliament Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 11 — Devolution to Scotland of Powers to Regulate Specially Dangerous Air Weapons Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 12 — Return of Certain Insolvency Powers from Scotland to the UK Parliament Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 13 — Return Responsibility for Regulating Health Professionals in Scotland to UK Parliament Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Reject Second Reading — Devolution of Further Powers, Including Tax Raising Powers, to Scotland Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 32 — Code of Practice on Borrowing by Scottish Ministers Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 1 — Administration of Elections — Start Counting Within Four Hours of Polls Closing Show vote

Benefits for Those Unemployed Due to Illness or Disability

The amount of welfare benefits paid to those unemployed due to disability or illness has been the subject of a number of votes in Parliament.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability

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Major votes

Rail Fares

There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of regulating, and capping, rail fares.

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Military Covenant

The armed forces covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces. It recognises the nation's moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families. MPs have voted on the extent to which there should be special provisions for current, and former, service personnel in relation to public services.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted in a major vote about strengthening the Military Covenant

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Major votes

  • On 14 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Armed Forces Bill — New Clause 17 — Special Health, Housing and Education Provisions for Service Personnel Show vote

Minor votes

Retention of Business Rates by Local Councils

There have been votes in Parliament on reforming the way local councils are funded including a switch from central grants to allowing councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas

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Major votes

Minor votes

Foundation Hospitals

Foundation Hospitals are hospitals run by NHS Foundation Trusts. An NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS in England and Wales given financial and managerial independence from the Department of Health.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for introducing foundation hospitals

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Major votes

  • On 19 Nov 2003: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of introducing NHS foundation trusts, bodies with a degree of financial and managerial independence from the Department of Health. Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2003: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — Clause 1 — NHS Foundation Trusts Show vote
  • On 8 Jul 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill — NHS Foundation Trusts Show vote
  • On 7 May 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill Show vote
  • On 7 May 2003: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill Show vote

Number of MPs in the House of Commons

There have been votes in Parliament on reducing the number of MPs in the House of Commons and reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons

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Major votes

Minor votes

Trident Nuclear Weapons System Replacement

The UK's Trident nuclear weapons system, comprising missile armed submarines, provides a continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent. There have been votes on if the system should be replaced with a new nuclear deterrent when Trident reaches the end of its lifespan.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system

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Major votes

  • On 14 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted to maintain the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent beyond the life of the existing system. Show vote
  • On 14 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted to maintain the UK's minimum strategic nuclear deterrent beyond the life of the existing system. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 20 Jan 2015: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Trident Nuclear Weapons System Renewal Show vote

Military Action Against Group Known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh

There have been votes in Parliament on whether the UK should take part in military action in Iraq and Syria against the group known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh.

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Lord Blunkett voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh)

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Major votes

Individual Contributions to Social Care Costs

There have been votes in Parliament both on the principle of preventing an individual from having to contribute towards their social care costs after a certain point, and on the details of the operation of that cap.

Lord Blunkett voted against reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs

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Major votes

  • On 16 Dec 2013: Lord Blunkett voted not to prevent an individual being charged for their care once a certain amount had been spent on their care and against setting out the responsibilities of local authorities in relation to care as well as against reforming the regulation of care and support services. Show vote

Removing Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords

There have been votes in Parliament on the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 23 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote
  • On 10 Nov 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Exceptions from the rule that hereditary peers should be abolished Show vote
  • On 16 Feb 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Hereditary peers to be elected by House of Lords members — rejected Show vote
  • On 15 Feb 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Exclusion of hereditary peers from voting — rejected Show vote
  • On 2 Feb 1999: Lord Blunkett voted no on House of Lords Bill — Decline to give a Second Reading — rejected Show vote

NHS Services for Private Patients

There have been votes in Parliament on restricting the ability of NHS Trusts to generate income from private patients.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS

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Major votes

Minor votes

Register of Lobbyists

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a register of those who professionally lobby MPs.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against a statutory register of lobbyists

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 9 Sep 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to require the personal registration of individuals employed as lobbyists even if their employer is registered. Show vote
  • On 25 Jun 2013: Lord Blunkett voted for the introduction of a statutory register for all professional lobbyists. Show vote

State Pension Age

There have been votes in Parliament on increasing the state pension age.

Lord Blunkett consistently voted against increasing the state pension age

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Minor votes

Mass Retention of Communications Data

There have been votes in Parliament on if we should require the mass retention of information about communications (but not the content of those communications).

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications

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Major votes

  • On 15 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Clause 6 — Date of Repeal — Sunset Clause Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of requiring the mass retention of information about communications, (but not the content of those communications); in favour of arrangements to limit access to such information; in favour of requiring those based outside of the UK to comply with warrants to intercept the content of communications and to state operators of internet-based services may be required enact such intercepts; and also in favour of limiting the use of intercepts, and police access to communications data, on economic grounds to cases involving the interests of national security. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 17 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett voted to require public communications providers retain certain categories of communications data, which they generate or process, for a minimum period of 12 months. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 15 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for a fast-track process, involving MPs completing all commons stages in a single day, for consideration of a new law on the retention of, and access to, communications data and on the interception of communications. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett voted not to ensure the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill takes effect regardless of European Union treaties making the UK subject to European Union law and courts. Show vote

Fuel Taxes

There have been votes in Parliament on the rates of taxation applying to fuel for motor vehicles.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles

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Major votes

Minor votes

Support for Those Unable to Afford Council Tax

There have been votes in Parliament on the question of localising the systems for helping those in financial need pay council tax by abolishing the council tax benefit and replacing it with local council tax reduction schemes.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support

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Major votes

Deprivation of Citizenship

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a requirement to give an individual notice of intent to remove their citizenship, and on if removal of citizenship should be permitted if it would leave a person stateless.

Lord Blunkett voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship

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Major votes

  • On 7 May 2014: Lord Blunkett voted no on Immigration Bill (Money) (No. 2) — Clause 60 — Deprivation if conduct seriously prejudicial to vital interests of the uk Show vote

Housing Benefit Reduction For Those Deemed to have Excess Bedrooms

There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction, and operation of, a policy to restrict housing benefit for those in social housing deemed to have excess bedrooms. This policy has been called the "Bedroom Tax" by Labour and some commentators .

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax")

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 17 Dec 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to abolish housing benefit penalties for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms. Show vote
  • On 17 Dec 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to abolish housing benefit penalties for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms. Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Government Policies (Wales) Show vote
  • On 14 Oct 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Carers Bedroom Entitlement (Social Housing Sector) Bill Show vote
  • On 5 Sep 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for exemptions to the benefit penalty applied to social housing tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms and to require a report on affordable housing. Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to retain an exemption from housing benefit penalties due to being deemed to have excess bedrooms which applied to those who've continuously received the benefit in the same property since before 1 January 1996. Show vote
  • On 18 Dec 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Food Banks — Economic Policies Show vote
  • On 12 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for those deemed to have excess bedrooms Show vote
  • On 12 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for Those Deemed to Have Excess Bedrooms Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against a housing benefit under-occupancy penalty. Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to require the housing cost element of universal credit to be sufficient to cover the actual cost of housing for social tenants in cases where no offer of alternative accommodation has been made and the household has no more than one spare bedroom. Show vote

Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU

There have been a number of votes in Parliament on if there should be a national referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU

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Major votes

  • On 17 Oct 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill Show vote
  • On 5 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — New Clause 11 — Referendum on EU Membership If Referendum Opposes Transfer of Powers Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 22 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Clause 1 — Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU on 23 October 2014 Show vote
  • On 15 May 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — EU Referendum Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against requiring a referendum before the UK ratified the Treaty of Lisbon, a foundation of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union (EU) Show vote

Bankers' Bonus Tax

There have been votes in Parliament on the level of taxation applied to Banker' Bonuses. In 2009 a one-off 50% tax on on any individual discretionary bonus over £25,000 paid to a banker was levied and there have been a number of votes since on reintroducing such a tax.

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Smoking Bans

Over the years there have been votes in Parliament on banning smoking in restaurants, public buildings, pubs, and in cars with children present.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for smoking bans

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Major votes

  • On 11 Feb 2015: Lord Blunkett voted to make it an offence to for someone in charge of an enclosed vehicle to fail to prevent smoking within it if someone under 18 is present. Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2014: Lord Blunkett voted in favour of a new law requiring private vehicles be smoke-free where a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle. Show vote
  • On 22 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Ban on Smoking in Private Vehicles Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Public Houses and Private Members' Clubs (Smoking) Bill Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — as amended Show vote
  • On 14 Apr 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Smoking (Restaurants) Bill Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — consideration Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Health Bill — New Clause 5 — Smoke-free premises: exemptions — private clubs Show vote
  • On 14 Feb 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Health Bill — Schedule 8 — Minor and consequential amendments Show vote
  • On 18 Mar 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Smoking in Public Places (Wales) Bill Show vote
  • On 29 Apr 2002: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 4 May 1999: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Greater London Authority Bill — Enforcing no smoking signs in London taxis Show vote

Royal Mail

There have been votes in Parliament on the privatisation of Royal Mail. Royal Mail was privatised in October 2013.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 12 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to require a ten year agreement between Royal Mail and Post Office Ltd relating to Royal Mail's use of the post office network prior to the sale of Royal Mail. Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Royal Mail — Rapid partial privatization — rejected Show vote
  • On 11 Feb 2009: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Royal Mail — Notes Conservatives' failure to invest Show vote

Low Carbon Electricity Generation

There have been votes in Parliament relating to finanical incentives designed to encourage electricity generation via methods which involve low levels of carbon emissions. Matters voted on include subsidies for renewable energy generation and on limiting carbon dioxide emissions from power stations.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted on financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods

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Public Control over Bus Services

There have been votes in Parliament on greater public control of bus services.

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Spending on Welfare Benefits

There have been votes in Parliament on the level of spending on welfare benefits. Specific matters voted on include a cap on the overall amount the state spends on welfare each year, the rate of increase of various benefits, and the operation of specific benefits.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits

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An Elected House of Lords

The House of Lords is the upper house of the UK Parliament. There have been votes on moving away from a position where members of the House of Lords are either appointed or have inherited their seats to a system where members are elected.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against a wholly elected House of Lords

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 23 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform — Support for bicameral Parliament Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 1 (Fully Appointed) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 4 (50 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 5 (60 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform — House of Lords to be abolished — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Option 1 (Fully Appointed) — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on House of Lords Reform — Option 2 (100 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett voted against an eighty percent elected House of Lords. Show vote
  • On 4 Feb 2003: Lord Blunkett voted no on House of Lords Reform — Option 6 (60 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote

Reduce capital gains tax

Capital gains taxes should be reduced.

Lord Blunkett has never voted in a major vote about reducing capital gains tax

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Civil Service Redundancy Payments

There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a cap on civil service redundancy payments.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted against capping civil service redundancy payments

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Major votes

  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to require the agreement of civil servants before their severance payments can be reduced (capped). Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett voted not to cap civil service redundancy payments. Show vote
  • On 13 Oct 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against caping civil service redundancy payments. Show vote
  • On 7 Sep 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against capping civil service redundancy payments at a maximum of 12 months’ pay for compulsory redundancy and 15 months’ for voluntary exits. Show vote
  • On 7 Sep 2010: Lord Blunkett voted against caping civil service redundancy payments. Show vote

Transparancy of Parliament

There have been number of votes in Parliament on how transparently Parliament is run, particularly in respect of MPs' expenses.

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Lord Blunkett has never voted in a major vote about a transparent Parliament

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Major votes

  • On 18 May 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading — Closure Show vote
  • On 20 Apr 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Keep disclosure for MPs' expenses — rejected Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 30 Apr 2009: Lord Blunkett voted yes on MPs' financial interests — Full and complete registration Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on MPs' expenses — No lower limit for declaration Show vote
  • On 3 Jul 2008: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on MPs' allowances — External audits and no more furniture — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — That the Question now be proposed Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Continue to disclose MPs' correspondence — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Exempt constituents' letters only — rejected Show vote
  • On 18 May 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 20 Apr 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill — Exempt only correspondence — rejected Show vote

Gambling Regulation

There have been votes in Parliament on a number of aspects of the regulation of gambling. Specific votes have been on the powers of local councils to use planning laws to control the numbers, and locations, of betting shops as well as regulations limiting stakes, and prizes, for gambling machines, and the laws governing the operation of casinos.

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Lord Blunkett voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of gambling

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Major votes

  • On 4 Dec 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against increasing the stake, and prize, limits for certain categories of gambling machine. Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to extend the horserace betting levy to overseas bookmakers. Show vote
  • On 26 Nov 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to require those running internet and telephone gambling operations to ban those who have registered for self-exclusion. Show vote
  • On 17 May 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — New Clause 31 — Planning Permission for Betting Shops Show vote
  • On 28 Mar 2007: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 — 28 Mar 2007 — Division No. 88 Show vote
  • On 19 Jan 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on National Lottery Bill — Clause 14 — Functions Show vote
  • On 24 Jan 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Gambling Bill — Casino conditions Show vote
  • On 24 Jan 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Gambling Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 1 Nov 2004: Lord Blunkett voted no on Gambling Bill — reasoned amendment on 2nd reading Show vote
  • On 1 Nov 2004: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Gambling Bill — 2nd reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 8 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to give local councils powers to prevent the proliferation of fixed odds betting terminals and betting shops Show vote
  • On 8 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to give local government more powers to regulate betting shops and fixed odds betting terminals. Show vote
  • On 16 Oct 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to give more powers to local communities in relation to high streets and town and city centres. Show vote
  • On 28 Apr 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Finance Bill — Clause 21 — Amusement Machine licence duty Show vote
  • On 14 Jun 2005: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on National Lottery Bill (Reasoned amendment on second reading) Show vote

Ministers Intervening in Inquests

There have been votes in Parliament on the powers of ministers to intervene in inquests. Specific votes were held on questions including if the Secretary of State ought be able to order a coroner's inquest to take place without a jury and if a minister ought be able to suspend a coroner's inquest.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests

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Major votes

  • On 12 Nov 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Coroners and Justice Bill — Schedule 1 — Explicit Approval of Lord Chief Justice Required for Minister to Suspend Coroner's Inquiry -rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Coroners and Justice Bill — Enable Minister to Replace Inquest With Inquiry — Incercept Evidence in Inquests Show vote
  • On 10 Jun 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Counter-Terrorism Bill — Disallow inquests without a jury in England and Wales — rejected Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 26 Jan 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Coroners and Justice Bill — Condemn the Coroners and Justice Bill — rejected Show vote
  • On 10 Jun 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Counter Terrorism Bill — Lord Chief Justice to appoint "special coroners" — rejected Show vote

Powers of the Welsh Parliament

There have been votes in Parliament on devolving powers to the Welsh Parliament/Senedd. Specific subjects of these votes have ranged from giving the Senedd the ability to raise taxes to devolving powers and responsibility relating to the provision of water in Wales.

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Lord Blunkett voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament

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Major votes

  • On 24 Jun 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Wales Bill — New Clause 2 — Infrastructure Guarantees in Wales Show vote
  • On 24 Jun 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Wales Bill — Clause 19 — Welsh Ministers to Set Own Capital Expenditure Priorities Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Wales Bill — New Clause 4 — Allowing National Assembly for Wales to Set The Number of AMs Show vote
  • On 9 Apr 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Part 2 — Devolution of Welsh Air Passenger Duty Rates to National Assembly for Wales Show vote
  • On 6 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Water Bill — New Clause 1 — Legislative Competence for Water in Wales Show vote
  • On 15 May 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — Devolution of Tax Raising and Borrowing Powers to the Welsh Government Show vote
  • On 18 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Part 2 — Devolution of Wales Long Haul Rates of Duty Show vote
  • On 18 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Schedule — Devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Wales Show vote
  • On 31 Jan 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against devolving powers relating to energy generation to the National Assembly for Wales. Show vote
  • On 21 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Devolving Responsibility for Jobcentre Plus to the Welsh Government Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 30 Apr 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Wales Bill- Clause 11 — Referendum on Devolving Welsh Income Tax Rate Setting — Independent Setting of Each Rate Show vote

Legal Aid

There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of eligibility for legal aid. Matters which have been voted on include means testing, if aid should be generally restricted to those residing in the UK, and which legal services should be funded by legal aid.

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Lord Blunkett almost always voted against restricting the scope of legal aid

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Major votes

  • On 9 Jul 2014: Lord Blunkett voted against a residence test as an eligibility criteria for civil legal aid; subject to exceptions for refugees and those who have sought asylum. Show vote
  • On 5 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett voted not to extend legal aid to certain welfare appeals and certain international child benefit recovery cases. Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to require the Lord Chancellor to ensure that, subject to resources, individuals have access to legal services that effectively meet their needs. Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to make legal aid available in respect of social welfare decisions. Show vote
  • On 17 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to make legal aid available to children in a wider range of cases. Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to make legal aid available to cover the entirety of assistance required where people are deemed to have complex, interconnected needs, some of which do not usually attract aid. Show vote
  • On 2 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against reforming reform legal aid, against removing it from some types of cases, against sentencing and remand reforms and not to introduce new offences relating to threatening with a weapon. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to make legal aid available in clinical negligence cases. Show vote
  • On 29 Jun 2011: Lord Blunkett voted against reforming reform legal aid, against removing it from some types of cases, against sentencing and remand reforms and not to introduce new offences relating to threatening with a weapon. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 22 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted against legal aid only being provided in cases assessed to have a greater than "borderline" chance of success. Show vote
  • On 5 Dec 2012: Lord Blunkett voted against proposed criteria for determining if legal aid is to be awarded in particular circumstances. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2011: Lord Blunkett voted to explicitly include threats plus financial and emotional abuse in the definition of domestic abuse used in relation to the award of civil legal aid to domestic abuse victims. Show vote

Pub Leases

There have been votes in Parliament on the question of if pub companies should be required to offer their tenants an option to rent the premises with no requirement to buy beer, and other supplies, from the pub company.

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Lord Blunkett consistently voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases

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Major votes

  • On 18 Nov 2014: Lord Blunkett voted to require large pub-owning businesses offer their tenants and leaseholders a market rent only option (rather than insisting on a contract requiring them to buy beer, and other supplies, from the pub company). Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 21 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for a statutory code of practice for large pub companies which would require them to offer the option of a rent only leases. Show vote
  • On 9 Jan 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to require pub companies to offer their tenants an option to rent the premises with no requirement to buy beer, and other supplies, from the pub company. Show vote

Public Forests

The Public Forest Estate in England comprises about 2% of the land in England and 18% of the woods and forests. MPs have voted on if the estate ought remain publicly-owned and managed by the Forestry Commission or if it should be sold off.

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Income Tax Additional Rate

There have been votes in Parliament on the rate of income tax which applies to income over £150,000. This is the top income tax band known as the additional rate.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000

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Major votes

Minor votes

Capital Gains Tax

There have been votes in Parliament on the level of taxation on profits arising from increases in value for assets such as property and shares.

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European Union Integration

There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.

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Lord Blunkett generally voted for more EU integration

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Major votes

  • On 10 Nov 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Transposing European Union Criminal Justice and Data Protection Measures into UK Law Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Clause 1 — Limitation of Scope of Europe for Citizens Programme Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Third Reading — European Archives and Europe for Citizens Programme Show vote
  • On 22 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Commission Work Programme 2014 and Support for Completion of the EU Single Market Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Jan 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for a 185 million Euro EU Europe for Citizens programme of activities and to require EU institutions to deposit their archives at the European University Institute Show vote
  • On 4 Dec 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement) Order 2013 Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted to consider the views of the Association of Chief Police Officers when deciding when to opt into Europol's European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training; and against making opting in conditional on Europol not being given the power to direct national law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations or share data that conflicts with national security. Show vote
  • On 6 Nov 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union — Banking Union and Economic and Monetary Union — European Banking Authority Show vote
  • On 24 Apr 2012: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union — Data Protection in the Areas of Police and Criminal Justice (EU Directive) Show vote
  • On 23 Nov 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Deferred Division — Schengen Governance Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union Directive — Access to a Lawyer Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Establishment of the European Stability Mechanism Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union — UK Contributions to the Eurozone Financial Stabilisation Mechanism Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Clause 6 — Referendum on Emergency Financial Assistance for EU Member States Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union Documents- Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions and Remuneration Policies Show vote
  • On 14 Jul 2010: Lord Blunkett voted to establish the European Union External Action Service. Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Deferred Divisions — second strategic energy review and european energy networks Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Clause on 'Commencement' of the Bill should remain in the Bill Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Clause on 'parliamentary control of decisions' to remain in the Bill Show vote
  • On 3 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Accept the changes of terminology in the Lisbon Treaty Show vote
  • On 3 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Increase of powers of European Parliament Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Enshrine the Lisbon Treaty into UK law Show vote
  • On 21 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2007: Lord Blunkett voted yes on European Communities (Finance) Bill — Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 19 Nov 2014: Lord Blunkett voted for the UK to rejoin a series of European Union schemes for closer police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters. Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2014: Lord Blunkett voted not to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted for a commitment to continue participation in the European Arrest Warrant and other schemes when opting out of police and criminal justice measures. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Lord Blunkett voted against opting out of all EU police and criminal justice measures adopted before December 2009 Show vote
  • On 22 Apr 2013: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Government assessment of medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2012: Lord Blunkett voted to call on the UK Government to seek a real terms cut in the European Union budget Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2011: Lord Blunkett voted not to commend the Prime Minister for refusing to sign up to an EU Treaty without safeguards for the UK. Show vote
  • On 24 May 2011: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Royal Assent — Eurozone Financial Assistance Show vote
  • On 10 Nov 2010: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union Economic Governance Show vote
  • On 17 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett voted to require public communications providers retain certain categories of communications data, which they generate or process, for a minimum period of 12 months. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2009: Lord Blunkett voted no on Motion to reject the European Working Time Directive — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted against enabling a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — The Treaty does not affect the supremacy of the UK parliament — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Parliamentary control of decisions made at the European Union level — rejected Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to climate change — rejected Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to climate change Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the European Union's institutions — rejected Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the European Union's institutions Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Union from regulating the conservation of marine biological resources — rejected Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to international development — rejected Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to international development Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to foreign affairs — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to foreign affairs Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Remove foreign policy role of the President of the European Council — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the single market — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the single market Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Prevent competition rules from becoming an exclusive policy area of the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to human rights — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to human rights Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude human rights from the policy area of the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in relation to energy — rejected Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in relation to energy Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude energy from being a shared policy area in the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in terms of justice and home affairs — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Court of Justice's regulations on police and justice matters — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Union's measures on judicial cooperation in criminal matters — rejected Show vote
  • On 28 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Amendment to proposed Commons timetable for debate — rejected Show vote
  • On 28 Jan 2008: Lord Blunkett voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Commons timetable for debate Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2007: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Community Documents — Funding of European political parties Show vote
  • On 29 Nov 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Community Documents — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, and Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Show vote
  • On 26 Oct 2006: Lord Blunkett was absent for a vote on European Union — A Citizens' Agenda Show vote
  • On 16 May 2006: Lord Blunkett voted no on Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill — Disapplication of European Communities Act 1972 — rejected Show vote

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