John Battle, former MP, Leeds West

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A selection of John Battle’s votes

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Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 32 votes for, 1 vote against, 9 absences, between 2006–2009.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1998–2004.
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 1999–2007.

We have lots more plain English analysis of John Battle’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit John Battle’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Business of the House: Clause 9 — Duration of Act 7 Apr 2010

Having served for the past 10 years on the Select Committee on International Development, it is a proud moment for me to say a few words in support of the Bill, which has all-party support. I know that we are at the end of the Parliament and there is a rush to get things through, and I listened carefully to the probing amendments tabled by the hon. Member for Gainsborough (Mr. Leigh), but...
Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Credit 23 Mar 2010

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what research has been undertaken by his Department on the level of interest rates charged in the (a) legal and (b) illegal home credit market; and what the highest rate of interest charged was in each such case.
Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Credit 22 Mar 2010

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what recent representations he has received from (a) consumer bodies and (b) other organisations (i) in support of and (ii) against the introduction of a cap on charges in the home credit market; and if he will make a statement.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Leeds West

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Treasury
Health
Work and Pensions
International Development
Home Department
Social Fund
Colombia
Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services
Waste Management
Housing: Leeds

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee) (7 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Committee on Arms Export Controls (29 Sep 2008 to 7 Oct 2009)
Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (17 Oct 2006 to 27 Nov 2007)
Member, International Development Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Member, International Development Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Minister of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (28 Jul 1999 to 11 Jun 2001)
Minister of State (Science, Energy and Industry), Department of Trade and Industry (5 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Rachel Reeves

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Planning and Energy Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
International Criminal Court Bill Committee (10 out of 10)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

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John Battle