George Howarth’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of George Howarth’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 50 votes against, 13 absences, between 2014–2022.
• Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 15 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2015–2022.
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 10 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2017.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Youth Programmes and Girlguiding: Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living 19 Sep 2023

  I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate.

• Youth Programmes and Girlguiding: Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living 19 Sep 2023

  Order. In view of the number of people hoping to speak in the debate, I am afraid I must impose a time limit of three minutes on Back-Bench speeches. I am sorry, but otherwise the number of people able to take part would be even more limited.

• Youth Programmes and Girlguiding 19 Sep 2023

  Order. I need to bring the Minister back in now. We are very short of time.

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Profile

Labour MP for Knowsley

Entered the House of Commons on 13 November 1986 — unknown

Also represented Knowsley North and Sefton East; Knowsley North

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

George Howarth campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Transport
• Lord Chancellor
• Department of Health
• Health
• Railways
• Diabetes
• Integrated Care Systems
• Diabetes: Medical Equipment
• Tram and Light Rail Schemes

Currently held offices

• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 15 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (18 Jan 2023 to 25 Jan 2023)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament ( 9 Sep 2015 to 20 Oct 2016)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (30 Jan 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (13 Oct 2009 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Conventions (Joint Committee) (17 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006)
• Chair, Armed Forces Bill Committee (20 Dec 2005 to 9 May 2006)
• Chair, Armed Forces Bill Committee (20 Dec 2005 to 9 May 2006)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (19 Dec 2005 to 20 Dec 2005)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (17 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (17 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (17 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2004 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (15 May 2002 to 10 Sep 2003)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (29 Jul 1999 to 7 Jun 2001)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department ( 6 May 1997 to 29 Jul 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1994 to 1 Jun 1997)
• Member, Members' Interests Committee ( 4 Apr 1990 to 11 May 1990)
• Member, Environment Committee (19 Dec 1989 to 16 May 1990)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1989 to 1 Jun 1994)
• Member, Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (28 Jan 1987 to 15 Dec 1989)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) Committee (0 out of 1)
• Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Chairman, Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Chairman, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Environment Bill Committee (8 out of 22)
• Chairman, Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
• Chairman, Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Chairman, Policing and Crime Bill Committee (6 out of 13)
• Chairman, Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Chairman, Riot Compensation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Mesothelioma Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• Chairman, National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Financial Services Bill Committee (8 out of 18)
• Chairman, Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (2 out of 20)
• Chairman, Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law Of Succession) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (13 out of 16)
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Mental Capacity Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Extradition Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Finance Bill Committee (14 out of 16)
• Housing Benefit (Withholding of Payment) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)