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.

However, George Howarth sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• George Howarth generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords, while most Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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George Howarth has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2018

Recent appearances

• Swaminarayan School Closure 18 Jul 2018

  Before I call the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman), by leave of the mover of the motion and the Minister, I strongly remind him that the Minister has to have adequate time to reply. Bob Blackman.

• Russia and the Council of Europe — [Mr George Howarth in the Chair] 18 Jul 2018

  Before I call the Minister, let me say that I know he will need no reminding that it is customary to leave a short time for the Member who secured the debate to sum up. I call Sir Alan Duncan.

• Russia and the Council of Europe — [Mr George Howarth in the Chair] 18 Jul 2018

  Order. The three Front-Bench spokespeople have indicated that they are prepared to take a little less time, so we should have enough time for people to complete their speeches, although they will still have to be fairly brief.

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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

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Transport
• Lord Chancellor
• Department of Health
• Health
• Home Department
• Railways
• Diabetes
• Tram and Light Rail Schemes
• Social Rented Housing
• Gibraltar

Currently held offices

• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 22 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• 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)
• 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, 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, Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Chairman, Riot Compensation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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, Mesothelioma Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Chairman, Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• 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)
• 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)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (13 out of 16)
• Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health Protection Agency Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Mental Capacity Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• 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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 61 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all George Howarth’s speeches
• Has received answers to 44 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 72.41% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 13 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 82 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on George Howarth’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 852 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)