A selection of Lord Murphy of Torfaen’s votes
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Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
0 votes for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
48 votes for, 6 votes against, 14 absences, between 2006–2014.
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Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2014.
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Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2010–2015.
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Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
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Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
0 votes for, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2014.
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Recent appearances
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My Lords, it is always a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie, on occasions such as this. She, like others, made reference to Lord Patrick Cormack. I want to put on record my thanks for his friendship over the years. I knew him for approximately 34 years, and the last major occasion I was with him was when he showed me around Lincoln Cathedral. As the noble and right...
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My Lords, it has been a long night, but an important night. I hope there will be another debate in the not-too-distant future which will allow more Members of your Lordships’ House to take part on this important issue. The Opposition support the statutory instrument, as we support the deal done by the Government and the DUP. I add my own congratulations to the Minister personally, to his...
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My Lords, it was only last week that we debated the legislation deferring this decision and pondered whether we would arrive at a settlement. The Minister was very coy but, as the result of a great deal of negotiation, we have now arrived at a considerable and significant deal. I congratulate both the Secretary of State on the work that he has obviously done over the last number of months to...
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Labour Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 24 November 2015
Previously MP for Torfaen until 30 March 2015 — General election
Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election
Also represented Torfaen
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Wales
- Health
- Home Department
- Work and Pensions
- Treasury
- Devolution
- Constituencies: Wales
- Personal Independence Payment
- Afghanistan
- Offenders: Fines
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee (17 Sep 2020 to 31 Dec 2023)
- Chair, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (26 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
- Chair, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (26 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
- Member, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (25 Nov 2015 to 26 Nov 2015)
- Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 6 May 2010)
- The Secretary of State for Wales (25 Jan 2008 to 5 Jun 2009)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 11 Jul 2005)
- Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
- The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (24 Oct 2002 to 6 May 2005)
- Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 29 Jan 2008)
- Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
- Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
- Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
- The Secretary of State for Wales (29 Jul 1999 to 24 Oct 2002)
- The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office ( 1 May 1997 to 29 Jul 1999)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) ( 1 Nov 1995 to 1 May 1997)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jul 1995 to 1 Nov 1995)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) ( 1 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Wales) ( 1 Jul 1988 to 1 Jul 1994)
- Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 20 Mar 1989)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
4. Sponsorships
(b) Support in the capacity as an
MP:
(b) Address of donor: 39 Eccleston Sq, London SW1V 1BX
(b) Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: An educational allowance of £4,884 and accommodation will be provided for an intern in my parliamentary office for 10 months: October 2012–July 2013
(b) Date of receipt: 20 September 2012
(b) Date of acceptance: 3 October 2012
(b) Donor status: Registered charity
(b) (Registered 21 November 2012)
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