Gareth Thomas MP, Harrow West

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Gareth Thomas’s voting in Parliament

Gareth Thomas is a Labour/Co-operative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour/Co-operative MPs.

This is a random selection of Gareth Thomas’s votes.

Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2004–2011.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2017.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2020.
Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2016.
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 13 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.

Last updated: 7 Feb 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Gareth Thomas has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Health Services: Protective Clothing 28 Sep 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of NHS (a) policies and (b) protocols for use of personal protective equipment by NHS staff undertaking home visits at reducing risks for those whose immune system means they are at higher risk from covid-19; whether she plans to require the use of personal protective equipment by NHS...
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Department of Health and Social Care: India 27 Sep 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many full-time equivalent staff in his Department were based permanently in (a) Gujarat, (b) Delhi and (c) other states in India in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Development Aid: Climate Change 27 Sep 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assistance her Department is providing to help tackle climate change in (a) India, (b) Sri Lanka, (c) Nepal and (d) Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement.

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Labour/Co-operative MP for Harrow West

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

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015

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Topics of interest

Gareth Thomas campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Business
Innovation and Skills
Treasury
Health
Cabinet Office
Department for International Trade
Third Sector
Consultants
EU Law
Procurement
Departmental Responsibilities

Currently held offices

Member, Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (since 8 Jun 2021)
Shadow Minister (International Trade) (since 10 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, International Trade Committee (2 Mar 2020 to 8 Jun 2020)
Member, International Trade Committee (8 May 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (9 Oct 2016 to 15 Jun 2017)
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (7 Oct 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (7 Oct 2011 to 7 Oct 2013)
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
Shadow Minister (International Development) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
Minister of State (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (Trade, Investment and Consumer Affairs) (also Department for International Development) (5 Oct 2008 to 5 Jun 2009)
The Minister of State, Department for International Development (5 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary(Department for International Development) (Trade Policy) (also Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (2 Jul 2007 to 5 Oct 2008)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (Trade and Consumer Affairs) (also Department for International Development) (2 Jul 2007 to 5 Oct 2008)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development (13 Jun 2003 to 28 Jun 2007)
Party Chair, Co-operative Party (1 Jul 2000 to 8 Jun 2019)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (12 Nov 1997 to 25 Nov 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Trade Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Local Government Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
Housing and Planning Bill Committee (16 out of 20)
Small Charitable Donations Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Courts Bill Committee (1 out of 7)
Co-operatives and CommunityBenefit Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill Committee (14 out of 23)
Enterprise Bill Committee (14 out of 19)
Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Criminal Justice and Police Bill Committee (14 out of 15)
Private Security Industry Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Vehicles (Crime) Bill Committee (10 out of 10)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Sep 2022.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

House in Harrow: (i) and (ii). (Registered 27 June 2014)

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