Roberta Blackman-Woods MP, City of Durham

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Roberta Blackman-Woods’s voting in Parliament

Roberta Blackman-Woods is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Roberta Blackman-Woods’s votes.

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 for more EU integration Show votes 83 votes for, 9 votes against, 38 absences, between 2006–2019
Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 17 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2015
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2011–2016
Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016
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

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Roberta Blackman-Woods has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 5 Feb 2019

Recent appearances

Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]: (Business of the House): Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme 14 Feb 2019

My hon. Friend is making a really powerful speech. Does she agree that pensioner miners in areas such as mine in Durham should be getting an enhanced set of benefits from the scheme, rather than the Government creaming off this money? It is an absolute outrage.
Written Answers — Department for Education: Teachers: Pensions 6 Feb 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment he has made of the financial effect on universities of increased contributions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Written Answers — Treasury: Post-18 Education and Funding Review 6 Feb 2019

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the Department for Education on ensuring the review of post-18 education does not lead to an overall reduction in university funding.

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Profile

Labour MP for City of Durham

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

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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
Health
Work and Pensions
Transport
Planning Permission
Housing: Construction
Change of Use
Passports
Building Better
Building Beautiful Commission: Public Appointments

Currently held offices

Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities & Local Government) (Planning) (since 12 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

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 (Commons) (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

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)
Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (13 out of 18)
Identity Cards Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
Charities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
Childcare Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
Education and Inspections Bill Committee (21 out of 21)

Numerology

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Has spoken in 34 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Roberta Blackman-Woods’s speeches
Has received answers to 14 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
Has voted in 66.97% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 373 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Feb 2019.

1. Employment and earnings

30 July 2018, received £200 from Ipsos MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for taking part in a survey. Hours: approx. 1 hr. (Registered 13 August 2018)

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

From October 2016, a flat in London: (i) and (ii). (Registered 26 October 2018; 12 September 2018)

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Roberta Blackman-Woods