A selection of Roberta Blackman-Woods’s votes

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• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2016.
• Voted a mixture of for and against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2011.
• Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2018.
• Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2016.
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 37 votes against, 15 absences, between 2014–2016.
• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016.

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Recent appearances

• Valedictory Debate 5 Nov 2019

  It is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton), with whom I worked well when she was a Minister. She has a strong interest in Durham. Although he is not in his place, I wish to pay tribute to the right hon. Member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt), who was a brilliant and dedicated Minister, and this House will really feel his loss. I wish at the...

• Valedictory Debate 5 Nov 2019

  I thank the right hon. Gentleman for those lovely comments. He, too, was a great Minister, especially in education, where I worked closely with him. Most importantly, I want to thank my constituents. Those at my constituency Labour party, like the rest of Durham residents, are wonderful and have been hugely supportive over the years. I hope they all know that I have fought hard to try to...

• Gujarati Community in the UK 30 Oct 2019

  It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) on securing this really important debate. I also thank him for giving me one last opportunity to respond to a debate from Labour’s Front Bench. It is really a pleasure to speak to the importance of recognising the contribution that the Gujarati community...

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Profile

Former Labour MP for City of Durham

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

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

Social Media

• @robertabwMP
• https://facebook.com/robertablackmanwoodsmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Roberta Blackman-Woods campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Communities and Local Government
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Ministry of Housing
• Communities and Local Government
• Health
• Transport
• Planning Permission
• Housing: Construction
• Change of Use
• Passports
• Building Better
• Building Beautiful Commission: Public Appointments

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities & Local Government) (Planning) (12 Jan 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Shadow Minister (International Development) (3 Jul 2017 to 12 Jan 2018)
• Shadow Minister (Housing) (9 Oct 2016 to 3 Jul 2017)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (18 Jul 2016 to 13 Mar 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Housing) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (7 Oct 2011 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Member, Commons Science and Technology Committee (1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• PPS (Rt Hon David Lammy, Minister of State), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (13 Nov 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (4 Aug 2008 to 29 Sep 2008)
• Member, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
• Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (11 Oct 2007 to 25 Oct 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (26 Jul 2007 to 26 Jul 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (16 Jul 2007 to 23 Jul 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Ministry of Defence (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Oct 2008)
• PPS (Rt Hon Hilary Armstrong, Minister of State (Cabinet)), Cabinet Office (8 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Member, Education & Skills Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 17 Jul 2006)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (28 Jun 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (28 Jun 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gerry Steinberg
• William Hughes
• Charles Grey
• Joshua Ritson
• William McKeag
• Joshua Ritson
• John Hills
• Arthur Elliot
• Matthew Fowler
• Thomas Milvain
• Thomas Thompson
• Farrer Herschell
• Arthur Monck
• Farrer Herschell
• Thomas Thompson
• John Henderson
• John Wharton
• John Davison
• John Henderson
• John Mowbray
• John Henderson
• William Atherton
• John Mowbray
• William Atherton
• John Mowbray
• Adolphus Vane
• William Atherton
• Thomas Granger
• Henry Spearman
• Thomas Granger
• John Bright
• Dungannon
• Thomas Granger
• Robert Fitzroy
• William Harland
• Dungannon
• William Harland
• Dungannon
• William Harland
• William Chaytor
• Dungannon
• Michael Taylor
• Roger Gresley
• Michael Taylor
• Henry Hardinge
• Michael Taylor
• Henry Hardinge
• Michael Taylor
• Richard Wharton
• Michael Taylor
• Richard Wharton
• George Allan
• Ralph Lambton
• Richard Wharton
• Ralph Lambton
• Richard Wharton
• Robert Shafto
• Ralph Lambton
• Robert Shafto
• Richard Wharton
• Ralph Lambton

Future MPs in this constituency

• Mary Foy

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Neighbourhood Planning Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Housing and Planning Bill Committee (17 out of 20)
• Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Public Bodies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (10 out of 16)
• Finance Bill Committee (17 out of 24)
• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (13 out of 17)
• Special Educational Needs (Information) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (13 out of 18)
• Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Childcare Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Education and Inspections Bill Committee (21 out of 21)
• Identity Cards Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Charities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)