Derek Twigg’s voting in Parliament

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

However, Derek Twigg sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Derek Twigg generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes 2 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016. Labour, 14 votes, between 2003–2016

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

Derek Twigg has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Home Education: Standards 29 Apr 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps has he taken to ensure the quality of education for children who are home schooled.

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Members: Correspondence 29 Apr 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Halton of 22 January 2021 in respect of constituent Mr Higginson.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Pupil Exclusions 28 Apr 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate he has made of the number of school age children who have been off-rolled since April 2020.

More of Derek Twigg’s recent appearances

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Profile

Labour MP for Halton

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

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

Social Media

• @DerekTwiggMP
• https://facebook.com/DerekTwiggMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Derek Twigg campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department of Health
• Department for Education
• Work and Pensions
• Non-departmental Public Bodies
• General Practitioners
• Influenza: Vaccination
• Sandymoor School
• Incinerators: Health Hazards

Currently held offices

• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 22 Jun 2020)
• Member, Defence Committee (since 11 May 2020)
• Member, Defence Sub-Committee (since 11 May 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (15 Nov 2017 to 5 Nov 2018)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (15 Nov 2017 to 5 Nov 2018)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (6 Nov 2017 to 5 Nov 2018)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (1 Nov 2017 to 5 Nov 2018)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (1 Nov 2017 to 5 Nov 2018)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 1 Nov 2017)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 15 Nov 2017)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (15 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (15 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (15 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (15 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (13 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (13 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Jul 2013 to 3 Nov 2014)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Jul 2013 to 3 Nov 2014)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (1 Jul 2013 to 3 Nov 2014)
• Member, Defence Committee (10 Jun 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill Committee (4 Mar 2013 to 16 Dec 2013)
• Shadow Minister (Health) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (27 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) (6 Sep 2006 to 5 Oct 2008)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (10 May 2005 to 6 Sep 2006)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Schools) (16 Dec 2004 to 10 May 2005)
• Government Whip (13 Jun 2003 to 16 Dec 2004)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (29 May 2002 to 13 Jun 2003)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (17 Nov 1998 to 10 Jun 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gordon Oakes

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (0 out of 4)
• Chairman, Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, National Security and Investment Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (21 out of 40)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (4 out of 12)
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Energy Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Business Rate Supplements Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Education Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Higher Education Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
• Extradition Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (2 out of 3)