Liz Blackman, former MP, Erewash

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A selection of Liz Blackman's votes

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Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008
Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 31 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2006–2009
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2007
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1998–2004
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010

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

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Yemen 2 Mar 2010

What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Yemen; and if he will make a statement.
Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Yemen 2 Mar 2010

I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Can he tell the House the outcome of the Gulf Co-operation Council meeting held in Riyadh last month? Can he elucidate the current position on Yemen?
Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 24 Feb 2010

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First, may I add my condolences to those of my right hon. Friend regarding David Greenhalgh, who lived in Ilkeston in Erewash-my constituency-and was a very brave young man? To receive a diagnosis of cancer must be one of the most frightening experiences in anybody's life. Currently, 94.1 per cent. of patients see a cancer specialist within two weeks. May I welcome the...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Erewash

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — 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

Work and Pensions
Northern Ireland
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Trade and Industry
International Development
Digital Broadcasting
Telecommunications and Broadcasting
Sewers and Drains Review
Fraud
Cabinet Committees

Other offices held in the past

Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (27 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Members' Allowances Committee (10 Feb 2009 to 11 May 2010)
PPS (Rt Hon Jim Knight, Minister of State), Department for Children, Schools and Families (30 Dec 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
Government Whip (28 Jun 2007 to 6 Oct 2008)
Assistant Whip (8 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
PPS (Rt Hon Geoff Hoon, Lord Privy Seal), Leader of the House of Commons (10 Nov 2005 to 8 May 2006)
Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 16 May 2006)
Member, Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) (22 Jul 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
PPS (Rt Hon Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State), Ministry of Defence (13 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Autism Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Finance Bill Committee (17 out of 18)
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
Child Poverty Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
Equality Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
Charities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Community Care (Delayed Discharges etc.) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Anti-social Behaviour Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
Adoption and Children Bill Committee (21 out of 23)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

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