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.

This is a random selection of Derek Twigg’s votes.

• Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011.
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 41 votes against, 12 absences, between 2014–2021.
• Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2020.
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 1999–2016.
• Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016.

Last updated: 18 Jan 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Mental Health: Emergency Services 28 Jul 2022

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to help support the organisation of the 2023 Gratitude Games.

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Blood Tests: Halton 25 Jul 2022

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 11 July 2022 to Question 31020 on Blood Tests: Halton, at what level data on waiting times for blood tests and appointments for suspected cancer diagnosis is collected.

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Blood Tests: Halton 20 Jul 2022

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to tackle delays in securing patient appointments for blood tests from GP referrals in Halton constituency.

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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
• Department of Health and Social Care: Written Questions

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, Charities Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, National Security and Investment Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• Chairman, Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Committee (0 out of 4)
• Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (21 out of 40)
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Energy Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (4 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)