Christine Russell, former MP, City of Chester

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A selection of Christine Russell’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 a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2003–2007.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1999–2007.
Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 40 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2006–2009.

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

Recent appearances

Petitions: Planning (Chester) 23 Mar 2010

I am grateful for the opportunity to present a public petition, which is signed by a large number of my constituents in the City of Chester who object to Cheshire West and Chester council's lack of public consultation with local people on the decision to sell county hall and move the council offices to the new headquarters building. The petition was collected by a constituent of mine, Reg...
Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Domestic Violence 23 Mar 2010

What steps his Department is taking to assist victims of domestic violence.
Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Domestic Violence 23 Mar 2010

I thank the Minister for her detailed response. Will she join me in praising the Cheshire domestic violence partnership, which was recently shortlisted for a local innovation award? It is working extremely well with the special advisers that the Minister has mentioned. Children who witness domestic violence are also victims. What advice do the Government give to domestic violence partnerships...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for City of Chester

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Health
International Development
Work and Pensions
Deputy Prime Minister
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Housing
Middle East
New Deal
Debt Relief
Population Movements

Other offices held in the past

PPS (Rt Hon Beverley Hughes, Minister of State), Department for Children, Schools and Families (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Jan 2009)
PPS (Rt Hon Beverley Hughes, Minister of State), Department for Education and Skills (10 Nov 2005 to 28 Jun 2007)
Member, Advisory Committee on Works of Art (1 Nov 2005 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
Member, Urban Affairs Sub-committee Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Children and Young Persons Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
Children and Adoption Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
Childcare Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Identity Cards Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill Committee (15 out of 23)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

6. Overseas visits

Name of donor: Government of Colombia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Address of donor: Bogota, Colombia

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £3,000-£4,000

Destination of visit: Colombia

Date of visit: 16-21 August 2009

Purpose of visit: to discuss foreign and security policies, human rights issues, drug trafficking, poverty reduction programmes

(Registered 12 October 2009)

Name of donor: Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Address of donor: Shoura Council, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £5000

Destination of visit: Saudi Arabia

Date of visit: 2 - 6 October 2009

Purpose of visit: to discuss international relations, UK-Saudi trade/education, training and research partnerships with members of the Shoura Council and Ministers.

(Registered 31 October 2009)

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