Margaret Beckett MP, Derby South

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Margaret Beckett’s voting in Parliament

Margaret Beckett is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Margaret Beckett’s votes.

Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2010–2020.
Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 10 absences, between 2003–2016.
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, 13 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011–2018.
Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2016.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 43 votes against, 9 absences, between 2014–2016.

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Recent appearances

European Union (Future Relationship) Bill 30 Dec 2020

Today is the day on which the Prime Minister promised us that he would get Brexit done, in one of the many sermons and catchphrases that have not illuminated but rather obscured this debate. At the weekend we had a good example of that obscurity—the Prime Minister mentioned it today—with the £660 billion deal that enables us to trade with the European Union with zero tariffs and zero...
Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Rolls-royce 12 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has had discussions with representatives of Rolls Royce on measures to support the manufacturing sector to manage the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak.
Business of the House 22 Oct 2019

I had not intended to seek to intervene on this exchange, but I am so offended by the remarks of the hon. Member for Shipley (Philip Davies) that I feel inclined to do so.

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Labour MP for Derby South

Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election

Also represented Lincoln

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Topics of interest

Margaret Beckett campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Transport
Cabinet Office
Department for Education
Treasury
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Thameslink Railway Line: Rolling Stock
Agency Social Workers: Fees and Charges
Rolling Stock: Procurement
Agency Social Workers
GCHQ: Staff

Currently held offices

Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (since 11 May 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (20 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (20 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 20 Nov 2017)
Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (14 Dec 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (14 Dec 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Nov 2015 to 14 Dec 2015)
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee (1 Jan 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (9 Feb 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (9 Feb 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 9 Feb 2010)
Minister of State (Department of Communities and Local Government) (Housing) (3 Oct 2008 to 5 Jun 2009)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (29 Jan 2008 to 31 Oct 2008)
Foreign Secretary (5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (8 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2006)
Chair, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (29 Jul 1998 to 11 May 2001)
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) (27 Jul 1998 to 8 Jun 2001)
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (2 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
Shadow Secretary of State for Health (21 Jul 1994 to 1 Jan 1995)
Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition (12 May 1994 to 21 Jul 1994)
Leader of the Labour Party (12 May 1994 to 21 Jul 1994)
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (10 Apr 1992 to 12 May 1994)
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (9 Apr 1992 to 12 May 1994)
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (1 Jul 1989 to 9 Apr 1992)
Shadow Minister (Social Security) (1 Jun 1984 to 1 Jun 1989)
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee (1 Aug 1980 to 31 Jul 1981)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (1 Jan 1976 to 1 Jan 1979)
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (1 Jan 1975 to 1 Jan 1976)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Walter Johnson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 1 Mar 2021.

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my husband, Leo Beckett, as Office Manager.

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