Voting Age
There have been votes in Parliament on reducing the voting age from eighteen to sixteen for local government elections, for elections to the Westminster and European Parliaments and for the referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for a lower voting age
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Civil Service Redundancy Payments
There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a cap on civil service redundancy payments.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against capping civil service redundancy payments
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Superannuation Bill — New Clause 1 — Consents required for civil service compensation scheme modifications
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Superannuation Bill — Clause 1 — Limits on value of benefits provided under civil service compensation scheme
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Superannuation Bill — Third Reading
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On 7 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping civil service redundancy payments at a maximum of 12 months’ pay for compulsory redundancy and 15 months’ for voluntary exits.
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On 7 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against caping civil service redundancy payments.
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This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
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Number of MPs in the House of Commons
There have been votes in Parliament on reducing the number of MPs in the House of Commons and reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons
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On 18 Nov 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to keep the number of MPs at 650, and permit 5% more flexibility in the variation of the number of electors per constituency.
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On 19 Oct 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the number of MPs but for reducing the number of members of the House of Lords.
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On 29 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to postpone reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies until 2018 and also to delay a review into the effect of reducing the number of MPs
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On 20 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 9 — Number of MPs
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Corporation Tax Rate
There have been votes in Parliament on the rate of tax charged on a company's profits.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 5 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the main rate of corporation tax to be charged in 2020.
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On 28 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the main rate of corporation tax for the financial year 2020 from 18% to 17%.
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On 11 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 22 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2016 budget which contained plans to spend £56bn more than was expected to be taken in, introduced a policy of requiring all schools to become academies and introduced a new soft drinks levy.
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Budget Resolution — To Charge Corporation Tax for 2014-15
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the basic income tax free allowance, against cutting corporation tax, and against the other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill (carry over)
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2012 budget which planned spending of £683bn against expected revenue of £592bn and also increased the income tax personal tax free allowance, reduced corporation tax, introduced a new top rate of Stamp Duty and introduced a tax to recover child benefit from households with an individual earning over £50K.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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On 20 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 6 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Capital Gains Tax
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of taxation on profits arising from increases in value for assets such as property and shares.
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Secure Tenancies for Life
There have been votes in Parliament on phasing out secure lifetime tenancies and requiring tenancies be for a fixed term and do not get automatically renewed.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against phasing out secure tenancies for life
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On 12 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain secure tenancies for life.
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On 12 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Right to Remain for European Union Nationals in the UK
There have been a votes in Parliament which relate to EU nationals currently living in the UK having the right to remain.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK
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On 13 Mar 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to guarantee EU derived rights, and the potential to acquire residency rights, for EU and EEA citizens legally resident in the UK.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to seek to protect the residence rights of citizens of the European Union and their family members who were lawfully resident in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 19 Oct 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for EU nationals living in the UK to retain rights, including the right to live and work in the UK, should the UK leave the EU.
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On 14 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union.
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On 6 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on EU Nationals Currently Living in the UK — Right to Remain
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On 15 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to say the UK needs to stay in the EU.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the Prime Minister to give a series of undertakings before giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for notice of the UK's withdrawal from the EU to preserve rights acquired in Northern Ireland as a result of European Union membership and to preserve the right of the people of Northern Ireland determine for themselves if they prefer a union with Great Britain or a sovereign united Ireland.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the UK to remain member of the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom) when withdrawing from the European Union and to treat leaving Euratom separately from leaving the European Union.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make publication of an assessment of the financial liability of the UK towards the EU, and a statement on the economic impact of the UK leaving the single market, a prerequisite for the Prime Minister giving notification of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to prevent the Prime Minister giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union if the European Council have not undertaken that if the United Kingdom Parliament doesn't agree the terms of the United Kingdom's leaving of the European Union the United Kingdom's will remain an EU member under the existing terms.
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On 6 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to only allow the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union a month after the approach to, and objectives for, withdrawal negotiations have been agreed by representatives of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland administrations.
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Charging Market Rent to High Earners in Council Homes
Parliament has voted on whether high earners should be required to pay a market rent for council homes.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home
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On 3 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — Clause 78 — Mandatory Rent Level for High Income Local Authority Tenants
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On 12 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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On 2 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring those on high incomes living in social housing to pay market rents; against funding right to buy style discounts for housing association tenants; against enabling the Secretary of State to require local councils to sell expensive properties, perhaps using the revenue to fund new housing, and against other proposed changes to the law on housing and planning.
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Assisted Dying
There have been votes in Parliament on if it should be legal to assist terminally ill people who have decided they want to end their life.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life
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On 11 Sep 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against allowing a terminally ill person to be lawfully given assistance to end their life with the consent of the High Court.
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Military Action Against Group Known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh
There have been votes in Parliament on whether the UK should take part in military action in Iraq and Syria against the group known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against military action against ISIL (Daesh)
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to decline to authorise UK military action in Syria.
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria
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On 26 Sep 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against UK air strikes in Iraq intended to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL.
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Tax on Value of Expensive Homes
There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction of a new property tax on expensive homes. Such a tax, popularly dubbed a "mansion tax", would introduce a requirement for those with residential properties worth over a certain amount to pay a fraction of the property's value (or a fraction of its value over a certain amount) to the Government each year.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax)
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
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Welfare Benefit Levels
Welfare benefits are payments, including tax credits, which the Government makes to those on who are on low incomes or who meet certain criteria. There have been votes in Parliament on the level of these payments and if they should increase at least in line with prices.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against setting the rate of increase of certain benefits, payments and tax credits at 1% rather than in line with prices at 2.2% for 2014 and 2015
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cap specified benefits payments and tax credits at 1% potentially allowing them to increase by 2.2% in line with prices.
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cap any increase in specified benefits payments and tax credits at 1% given an increase in prices of 2.2%.
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On 8 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping proposed increases in working age benefits and tax credits at 1% potentially allowing them to rise by 2.2% in line with prices.
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On 8 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping any increase discretionary working age benefits and tax credits at 1% in 2014-15 and 2015-16
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Public Forests
The Public Forest Estate in England comprises about 2% of the land in England and 18% of the woods and forests. MPs have voted on if the estate ought remain publicly-owned and managed by the Forestry Commission or if it should be sold off.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on selling England’s state owned forests
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On 2 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Sale of Public Forest Estate
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On 2 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Access and Conservation Arrangements After Sell Off of England's Public Forests
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Powers of the Scottish Parliament
There have been votes in Parliament on devolving powers to the Scottish Parliament. Specific subjects of these votes have ranged from giving the Scottish Parliament the ability to raise taxes to devolving powers and responsibility relating to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Scotland.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament
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On 9 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the UK Parliament to have the consent of the Scottish Parliament before making laws applying to Scotland on devolved matters.
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On 9 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament the power to call a referendum on Scottish independence.
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On 9 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament the power to set Scotland's laws on abortion.
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On 9 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament the power to make laws on child tax credit, and working tax credit.
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On 9 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to to give the Scottish Parliament powers related to equalities laws.
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On 6 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the devolved administration in Scotland to introduce a requirement for gender balance among the members of the Scottish Parliament and members of boards of Scottish public authorities.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the devolved Scottish administration to pay disability benefits in respect of lower level conditions.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the devolved administration in Scotland to pay a carers benefit to those under 16 or in gainful employment, or in full time education.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for Scottish Ministers to be able to change regulations relating to benefit payments in respect of rent without the agreement of the Secretary of State.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give powers related to Housing Benefit in Scotland to the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Ministers.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament the ability to create new state benefits in Scotland.
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On 30 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament power over national insurance in Scotland.
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On 29 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give Scotland full responsibility for taxation and spending in Scotland.
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On 29 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 54 — Devolution of Power Over Income Tax in Scotland
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On 15 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the Scottish Parliament to take full control over taxation, borrowing and public spending in Scotland.
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On 15 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 3 — Powers of the Scottish Parliament
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On 15 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Scottish Parliament a veto on the repeal of the Human Rights Act as it applies to Scotland.
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On 15 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the UK Parliament to have the consent of the Scottish Parliament before legislating on devolved matters.
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On 15 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the consent of the Scottish Parliament and of the Scottish people in a referendum before the Scottish Parliament can be abolished; and to strengthen the constitutional status of the Scottish Parliament.
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On 26 Jan 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to devolve the regulation of shale gas extraction in Scotland to the Scottish Parliament.
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On 21 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the Scottish Parliament to tax the profits of companies.
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On 15 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 3 — Devolution — Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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On 15 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 9 — Devolution of Responsibility for Rail Services to the Scottish Parliament
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On 15 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 10 — Crown Estate — Devolution of Powers
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On 15 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 11 — Devolution of Powers Related to Time
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On 15 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — New Clause 19 — Devolution of Powers Relating to Food Labelling and Content
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On 14 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 24 — Devolution of Power to Tax Quarrying or Mining to Scottish Parliament
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On 7 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 11 — Devolution to Scotland of Powers to Regulate Specially Dangerous Air Weapons
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On 7 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 12 — Return of Certain Insolvency Powers from Scotland to the UK Parliament
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On 7 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 13 — Return Responsibility for Regulating Health Professionals in Scotland to UK Parliament
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On 27 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Reject Second Reading — Devolution of Further Powers, Including Tax Raising Powers, to Scotland
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On 14 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 32 — Code of Practice on Borrowing by Scottish Ministers
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On 7 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Scotland Bill — Clause 1 — Administration of Elections — Start Counting Within Four Hours of Polls Closing
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Removing Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords
There have been votes in Parliament on the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords
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On 19 Oct 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the number of MPs but for reducing the number of members of the House of Lords.
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On 10 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of reforming the House of Lords, introducing 15 year terms for most members and introducing an elected element.
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MPs' Veto Over Laws Only Affecting Their Part of the UK
That English MPs have not been able vote on matters which have been devolved to other parts of the UK, but Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland MPs can vote on those same matters when the UK Parliament is legislating solely for England has been considered by some to be unfair. There have been votes in Parliament on how to give MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland a fairer say over matters which only affect their parts of the UK. In respect of votes on matters only affecting England this is often described as the "English Votes on English Laws" question.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK
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On 22 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against giving the MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland a veto when laws specifically impacting one or more of those parts of the United Kingdom are before the House of Commons.
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On 22 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against giving MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland a veto over laws impacting just their parts of the UK and in favour of appointing a committee to consider the matter.
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On 22 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland a veto over laws impacting just their parts of the UK only for a trial period.
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Income Tax Additional Rate
There have been votes in Parliament on the rate of income tax which applies to income over £150,000. This is the top income tax band known as the additional rate.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted for increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against charging income tax in the 2015-16 financial year and against setting the basic rate at 20%, the higher rate at 40% and the additional rate at 45%.
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On 2 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2013-14 to 2014-15 — Third Reading
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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Undergraduate Tuition Fees - England
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of undergraduate tuition fees universities in England are permitted to charge students from the UK.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year
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Powers of Local Councils
There have been votes in Parliament on the extent of powers devolved to local government on a range of matters from planning to the regulation of street trading.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against more powers for local councils
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On 13 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make the demolition or change of use of pubs or other drinking establishments subject to planning permission.
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On 9 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exempt local councils from having to require discounted starter homes on certain new developments if they provide affordable home ownership via other routes.
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On 3 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — Clause 4 — Provision of Discounted Starter Homes
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On 3 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — Clause 78 — Mandatory Rent Level for High Income Local Authority Tenants
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On 13 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Schools White Paper — Academies
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On 9 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against giving local government powers to vary the restrictions on large shops opening on Sundays.
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On 10 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Trade Union Bill — Clause 9 — Consent of Devolved Administrations and Local Government
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On 14 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 10 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to let planning authorities insist Londoners wishing to rent out their homes for short periods have specific planning permission to do so on the grounds the authority considers that it is merely "desirable", rather than "necessary" to "protect the amenity of the locality".
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring a more extensive set of conditions be met prior to consent for hydraulic fracturing being given.
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On 5 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Local Bus Services
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On 8 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to boost housing supply by reforming the development industry; for measures to tackle landbanking; for a new generation of New Towns and Garden Cities and for giving local authorities a new right to grow to deliver the homes their communities need.
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On 8 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Fixed Odds Betting Terminals and Betting Shops
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On 8 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Regulation of Gambling
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On 16 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Localism — Powers Relating to High Streets and Town and City Centres
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On 16 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give local councils the power to remove householders' permitted development rights.
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On 23 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Regulation of the Private Rented Sector
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On 17 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against an option to make planning applications directly to the Secretary of State in areas where the local planning authority is deemed to be performing poorly.
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On 21 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 7 Dec 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Clause 4 — Power to Require Name and Address for Council Officers, PCSOs and Accredited Individuals When Issuing FPNs
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On 18 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Clause 168 — Designation of Mayoral Development Areas
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On 18 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Third Reading
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On 17 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Clause 5 — Power for Secretary of State to Repeal Laws Conflicting with General Power of Competence for Local Government
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On 17 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Schedule 2 — Power for Secretary of State to Impose Change to Mayor and Cabinet Executive
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On 11 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Clause 34 — Role of Local Authority in Implementation of Decisions by School Admissions Adjudicator
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On 8 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils.
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On 17 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Declines Second Reading
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On 17 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill (Money)
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Second Reading
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On 26 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Third Reading
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Second Reading
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On 13 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against giving a Secretary of State the power to ban certain types of planning condition in England.
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On 9 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give local councils a right to retain payments in respect of vacant high value council houses to provide new social homes where they can demonstrate a need for them.
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On 3 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — Clause 72 — Vacant High Value Local Authority Housing — Local Retention of Funds for Social Housing
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On 21 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against allowing the creation of a combined authority to be made conditional on the authority having an elected mayor.
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On 17 Dec 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to only allow the Secretary of State to issue a direction to a local council relating to compliance with the code of practice on local authority publicity where evidence of a breach of a code has been sent to the authority and, if the authority has replied, that a report from the Secretary of State in light of that reply has been published.
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On 21 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Clause 9 — Street trading: vehicles and the internet
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On 31 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require local councils to keep the amount they spend on council tax reductions for those in financial need the same from year to year.
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On 25 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on London Local Authorities Bill — Street Litter Control Notices — Application to All Non Domestic Premises
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On 18 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to delay enabling local councils to keep money raised from business rates in their areas.
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Carry over to next Parliamentary session
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On 10 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Second reading
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On 17 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — New Clause 31 — Planning Permission for Betting Shops
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On 31 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Clause 142 — Directions Releated to Prohibited Actvitity in Parliament Square
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On 31 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Third Reading
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On 30 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Publicity
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On 13 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 13 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Money
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Shares for Rights
There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction of the employee shareholder scheme which is an employee status obtained when an employee is given shares worth at least £2,000 in return for which the employer is permitted not to extend unfair dismissal rights, rights to statutory redundancy pay and other employment rights to the employee.
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On 23 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against exempting those with employee shareholder status from certain statutory employment rights.
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On 16 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against permitting employers not to extend certain otherwise statutory rights to employees with a new employee shareholder status.
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On 17 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against exempting those with employee shareholder status from certain statutory employment rights.
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On 17 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a new employment status of employee shareholder, holders of which may be exempted from certain statutory employment rights; against an option for planning applications to be made directly to the Secretary of State in areas where the local planning authority is deemed to be performing poorly and against postponing a business rate revaluation from 2015 to 2017.
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On 5 Nov 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Growth and Infrastructure Bill — Second Reading
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Gambling Regulation
There have been votes in Parliament on a number of aspects of the regulation of gambling. Specific votes have been on the powers of local councils to use planning laws to control the numbers, and locations, of betting shops as well as regulations limiting stakes, and prizes, for gambling machines, and the laws governing the operation of casinos.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for greater regulation of gambling
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On 8 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Fixed Odds Betting Terminals and Betting Shops
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On 8 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Regulation of Gambling
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On 4 Dec 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the stake, and prize, limits for certain categories of gambling machine.
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On 26 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill — New Clause 11 — Power to Extend Horserace Betting Levy to Overseas Bookmakers
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On 26 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require those running internet and telephone gambling operations to ban those who have registered for self-exclusion.
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On 17 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — New Clause 31 — Planning Permission for Betting Shops
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Low Carbon Electricity Generation
There have been votes in Parliament relating to finanical incentives designed to encourage electricity generation via methods which involve low levels of carbon emissions. Matters voted on include subsidies for renewable energy generation and on limiting carbon dioxide emissions from power stations.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Financial Incentives for Larger Small Scale Low Carbon Generation Plants
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Third Reading
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On 19 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Feed-in Tariff — Subsidies for Renewable or Low Carbon Electricity Generation
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Feed-in Tariff — Subsidies for Renewable or Low Carbon Electricity Generation
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Same Sex Marriage
There have been votes in Parliament on the question of if same sex couples ought be allowed to marry.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on allowing marriage between two people of same sex
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On 5 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Make Same Sex Marriage Available to Armed Forces Personnel Outside the United Kingdom
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On 21 May 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Third Reading
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Second Reading
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (Money)
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over)
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Autonomy for Schools
There have been votes in Parliament on giving greater autonomy for schools, including on if more schools should be able to obtain the financial and managerial freedom from local authority control associated with "academy" status, and the degree of freedom schools ought have in relation to admissions policies.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against greater autonomy for schools
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On 29 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Qualified Teacher Status
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On 30 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require state school teachers to have, or be working towards, qualified teacher status.
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On 11 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Education Bill — New Clause 9 — Requirement to achieve specified standard: suppliers of careers guidance
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On 11 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Third Reading
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On 8 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils.
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On 26 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Third Reading
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — New Academies Only Where There is Proven Need -rejected
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Personal, Social and Health Education in Academy School Curricula -rejected
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Require Academies to Comply with the School Admissions Code — rejected
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Academy Schools to Comply with Exclusion and Behaviour Legislation — rejected
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Second Reading
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On 26 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Clause 16 — Pre-commencement applications etc
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Permitting Special Schools to Become Academies
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Selective Schools Becoming Academies Exempt from Requirement to Provide Education for Pupils of Different Abilities
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Publicly Owned Railways
There have been votes in Parliament on the public ownership of the railways, including on keeping the rail infrastructure public, and permitting train operating companies to be publicly-owned.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for a publicly owned railway system
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Letting Agent Fees
There have been votes in Parliament on if letting agent fees, charged to tenants, ought be more strongly regulated or even banned.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents
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On 25 Jun 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to ban letting agent fees, to make three year tenancies the default in the private rented sector and for action on excessive rent rises during longer tenancies.
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On 13 May 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Consumer Rights Bill — New Clause 22 — Ban on Letting Agents Charging Tenants Fees
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On 14 May 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to call on the Government to take real action on jobs, affordable accommodation, rising energy and water bills, the costs of travel to work.
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On 16 Jun 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Consumer Rights Bill — New Clause 30 — Report on Detriment Caused by Letting Agent Fees and Plans to Prohibit Detrimental Fees
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Retention of Business Rates by Local Councils
There have been votes in Parliament on reforming the way local councils are funded including a switch from central grants to allowing councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas
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On 13 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Settlement 2013-14 (England)
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On 21 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Carry over to next Parliamentary session
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On 10 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Second reading
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Support for Those Unable to Afford Council Tax
There have been votes in Parliament on the question of localising the systems for helping those in financial need pay council
tax by abolishing the council tax benefit and replacing it with local council tax reduction schemes.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support
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On 21 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 31 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against moving from a national council tax benefit to a system of local councils administering council tax reductions for those in financial need.
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Carry over to next Parliamentary session
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On 10 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Second reading
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Security Sensitive Evidence in Courts
There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a mechanism for material deemed national security sensitive to be made available to a civil court and a special advocate but not parties to the case. The mechanism is called the "closed material procedure".
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions
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On 17 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against rules implementing the introduction of "closed material proceedings" to the civil courts in Northern Ireland; the procedure involves making material deemed national security-sensitive available to the court and a special advocate but not parties to the case.
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On 17 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Civil Procedure Rules — Closed Material Proceedings
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On 7 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Justice and Security Bill — Third Reading
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On 4 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to permit closed material proceedings only if a fair determination of the case would not be possible by other means.
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On 4 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow the disclosure of material if the court considers disclosure the degree of damage to the interests of national security would be outweighed by the interests of justice.
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On 18 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Justice and Security Bill — Second Reading
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On 4 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to only allow the closed material procedure for using national security sensitive information in court to to be used where the degree of harm to national security caused by disclosure would be likely to outweigh the public interest in fair and open justice.
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Automatic Enrolment in Occupational Pensions
A vote for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions is a vote for low-to-mid income earners to be enrolled into pension schemes automatically.
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Register of Lobbyists
There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a register of those who professionally lobby MPs.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against a statutory register of lobbyists
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On 9 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill — Third Reading
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On 3 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists.
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On 3 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists.
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On 25 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the introduction of a statutory register for all professional lobbyists.
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On 9 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill — Clause 1 — Personal Registration of Employed Lobbyists
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NHS Services for Private Patients
There have been votes in Parliament on restricting the ability of NHS Trusts to generate income from private patients.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS
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On 13 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill
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On 13 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill
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On 16 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on NHS — Private Patient Income Cap
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On 26 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Drop the Bill — Cross Party Talks on NHS Commissioning
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On 7 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Third Reading
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On 6 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Clause 168 — Private Patient Income Cap
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On 16 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on NHS Reorganisation
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Pub Leases
There have been votes in Parliament on the question of if pub companies should be required to offer their tenants an option to rent the premises with no requirement to buy beer, and other supplies, from the pub company.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases
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On 2 Feb 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a Small Business Commissioner to address disputes with larger businesses; against protecting the term apprenticeship in law; against requiring insurers to pay insurance claims within a reasonable time; against establishing a "Pubs Code Adjudicator"; against ensuring tied pub tenants are offered a Market Rent Only option during rent assessments; and against other measures intended to support the growth of enterprise in the UK.
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On 18 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill — New Clause 2 — Pubs Code: Market Rent Only Option for Tenants of Large Pub-Owning Businesses
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On 21 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a statutory code of practice for large pub companies which would require them to offer the option of a rent only leases.
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On 9 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require pub companies to offer their tenants an option to rent the premises with no requirement to buy beer, and other supplies, from the pub company.
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Bankers' Bonus Tax
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of taxation applied to Banker' Bonuses. In 2009 a one-off 50% tax on on any individual discretionary bonus over £25,000 paid to a banker was levied and there have been a number of votes since on reintroducing such a tax.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for a banker’s bonus tax
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to provide those who've been on Jobseeker's Allowance for a period an offer of a paid job with training that they must take up or lose their benefits.
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On 28 Nov 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a bank bonus tax to fund jobs for young people and for an impact assessment of disability benefit changes.
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On 5 Sep 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing
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On 5 Sep 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — House Building — Bankers' Bonus Tax — VAT on Work on Homes
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Tax on Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — VAT Reduction — Make Investment Sooner
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Jobs — Banker's Bonus Tax — VAT Cut — Tax Incentive to Take on Workers — Sooner Infrastructure Investment
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On 14 Dec 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — New Homes — VAT — Tax Incentives for Small Companies Employing More Workers
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Economic Growth and Employment
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On 9 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bankers Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — Reducing VAT — Tax Incentive for Small Firms to Take on Extra Workers
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On 12 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Jobs and Growth
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On 13 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bank Bonus Tax — Jobs — Homes — VAT — Apprenticeships
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — The Economy
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On 17 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Clause 200 — Tax on Bankers' Bonuses
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require a report on a tax on Bankers' Bonuses, including on how the revenue raised could be spent to create jobs.
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On 18 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Clause 209 — Tax on Bankers' Bonuses
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On 23 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — The Economy, Bankers Bonuses and Job Creation
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of providing more training and employment opportunities for unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 25, supported by payments from banks out of their bonus budgets.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the chancellor to review the possibility of reintroducing a tax on bankers' bonuses and how the revenue raised could be spent on tackling unemployment.
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Taxes on Alcoholic Drinks
There have been votes in Parliament on the rates of taxation applying to alcoholic drinks.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, against introducing a Soft Drinks Industry Levy, against restricting the national insurance benefits of remuneration other than salary and against other changes to the tax system.
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, against introducing a Soft Drinks Industry Levy, against restricting the national insurance benefits of remuneration other than via salary and against other changes to the tax system.
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On 14 Mar 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing taxes on alcoholic drinks
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the basic income tax free allowance, against cutting corporation tax, and against the other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2012 budget which planned spending of £683bn against expected revenue of £592bn and also increased the income tax personal tax free allowance, reduced corporation tax, introduced a new top rate of Stamp Duty and introduced a tax to recover child benefit from households with an individual earning over £50K.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks.
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 18 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 2 — Rate of VAT
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to cut VAT from 20% to 17.5%
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On 28 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Value Added Tax (Change of Rate) Order 2011
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — The Economy
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to increase Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% as of the 4th of January 2011.
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% from the 4th of January 2011.
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Equality and Human Rights
There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of where prejudice or discrimination should be made illegal and where exceptions should be made to permit otherwise illegal discrimination. MPs have also voted on the degree to which "human rights" are protected.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights
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On 14 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to call on the Government to ensure women and protected groups are not disproportionally impacted by tax and benefit changes and against publication of a gender equality strategy to improve the position of women.
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On 9 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Impact of Policies on Women
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On 1 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Equal Pay and the Gender Pay Gap
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On 10 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Care Bill — New Clause 11 — Human Rights Act to Apply to All Providers of Regulated Social Care
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring specified public bodies to publish objectives in relation to their duties to promote equality.
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Fuel Taxes
There have been votes in Parliament on the rates of taxation applying to fuel for motor vehicles.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 12 Nov 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing taxes on fuel by 3% as of January 2013.
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the basic income tax free allowance, against cutting corporation tax, and against the other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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On 16 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Reduce Taxation on Fuel for Motor Vehicles Paid for by a Bank Levy
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On 7 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Reduction of Fuel Duties for the Most Remote Areas
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On 18 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 2 — Rate of VAT
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to cut VAT from 20% to 17.5%
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On 16 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Cost of Living — Public Transport Fares — VAT on Fuel
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On 28 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Value Added Tax (Change of Rate) Order 2011
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — The Economy
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to increase Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% as of the 4th of January 2011.
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% from the 4th of January 2011.
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Rail Fares
There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of regulating, and capping, rail fares.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for slowing the rise in rail fares
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Legal Aid
There have been votes in Parliament on the subject of eligibility for legal aid. Matters which have been voted on include means testing, if aid should be generally restricted to those residing in the UK, and which legal services should be funded by legal aid.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against restricting the scope of legal aid
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On 9 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a residence test as an eligibility criteria for civil legal aid; subject to exceptions for refugees and those who have sought asylum.
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On 5 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to extend legal aid to certain welfare appeals and certain international child benefit recovery cases.
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On 17 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the Lord Chancellor to ensure that, subject to resources, individuals have access to legal services that effectively meet their needs.
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On 17 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make legal aid available in respect of social welfare decisions.
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On 17 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make legal aid available to children in a wider range of cases.
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On 2 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — New Clause 17 — Extension of Scope of Legal Aid
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On 2 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Third Reading
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On 31 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Schedule 1 — Legal Aid in Clinical Negligence Cases
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On 29 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Second Reading
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On 22 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against legal aid only being provided in cases assessed to have a greater than "borderline" chance of success.
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On 5 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposed criteria for determining if legal aid is to be awarded in particular circumstances.
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On 31 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Definition of Domestic Abuse Used In Relation to Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid
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Merging Police and Fire Services under Police and Crime Commissioners
There have been votes in Parliament on whether to give Police and Crime Commissioners responsibility for fire services.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners
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On 26 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Policing and Crime Bill — Police and Crime Commissioners — Responsibility for Fire and Rescue Service.
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On 26 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Policing and Crime Bill — Schedule 1 — Report on Funding Requirement Prior to Police and Crime Commissioners Gaining Responsibility for Fire and Rescue Service
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On 26 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Policing and Crime Bill — Schedule 1 — Consent of Fire Authority and Councils or Local People Before Police and Crime Commissioner Given Fire and Rescue Responsibilities
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Trident Nuclear Weapons System Replacement
The UK's Trident nuclear weapons system, comprising missile armed submarines, provides a continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent. There have been votes on if the system should be replaced with a new nuclear deterrent when Trident reaches the end of its lifespan.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system
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Income Tax Personal Allowance
There have been votes in Parliament on the earnings threshold at which an individual starts to become subject to income tax.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 11 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 22 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2016 budget which contained plans to spend £56bn more than was expected to be taken in, introduced a policy of requiring all schools to become academies and introduced a new soft drinks levy.
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 2 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2013-14 to 2014-15 — Third Reading
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the basic income tax free allowance, against cutting corporation tax, and against the other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill (carry over)
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2012 budget which planned spending of £683bn against expected revenue of £592bn and also increased the income tax personal tax free allowance, reduced corporation tax, introduced a new top rate of Stamp Duty and introduced a tax to recover child benefit from households with an individual earning over £50K.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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Benefits for Those Unemployed Due to Illness or Disability
The amount of welfare benefits paid to those unemployed due to disability or illness has been the subject of a number of votes in Parliament.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability
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On 20 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cut housing benefit for recipients in supported housing.
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On 8 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Benefit Cuts for Disabled and Ill People Required to Participate in Activities Intended to Increase Their Chances of Obtaining Work
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On 2 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make the removal of the work-related activity component from employment and support allowance conditional on an impact assessment and to require Parliament to approve details of implementing the change.
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On 2 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make the removal of the limited capability for work element of universal credit conditional on an impact assessment and to require Parliament to approve details of implementing the change.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "work-related activity component" in the Employment and Support Allowance.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "limited capability for work" element of Universal Credit.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the household benefit cap, against freezing the rate of many working-age benefits, against reducing social rents in England and against other changes to the benefits system.
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On 20 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the household benefit cap, against freezing the rate of many working-age benefits, against reducing social rents in England and against other changes to the benefits system.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for those who have been ill or disabled since their youth to receive Employment and Support Allowance on the same basis as if they had made sufficient National Insurance contributions to qualify for a contribution based allowance.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to increase the time people can receive contribution based ESA from one year to at least 730 days.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow those with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing cancer treatment to continue to receive contribution based Employment and Support Allowance after the usual 365 day limit is reached.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to set the lower rate of the Universal Credit payment in relation to disabled children and young people at a minimum of two-thirds of the higher rate.
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On 15 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Third Reading
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Second Reading
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Gay Rights
A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.
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On 5 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Same Sex Marriage — Enabling Courts to Deal with Divorce or Annulment Proceedings
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On 5 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Make Same Sex Marriage Available to Armed Forces Personnel Outside the United Kingdom
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On 21 May 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Third Reading
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Second Reading
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On 5 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Amendments to Acts of Parliament in Light of the Introduction of Same Sex Marriage in Parts of the UK
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill (Money)
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On 5 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — (Carry-over)
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Labour's Anti-Terrorism Laws
A vote for Labour’s Anti-Terrorism Laws would have been a vote for the crime known as “Terrorism” to be treated in a different manner from murder and conspiracy to murder, and for it to have its own special category meaning that the normal rights not to be detained without charge or trial do not apply.
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On 14 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Terrorism Act 2006 (Disapplication of Section 25) Order 2010
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Powers of the Welsh Parliament
There have been votes in Parliament on devolving powers to the Welsh Parliament/Senedd. Specific subjects of these votes have ranged from giving the Senedd the ability to raise taxes to devolving powers and responsibility relating to the provision of water in Wales.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament
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On 12 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to separate the legal systems of England and Wales.
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On 5 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to separate the legal systems of England and Wales.
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On 30 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Wales Bill- Clause 11 — Referendum on Devolving Welsh Income Tax Rate Setting — Independent Setting of Each Rate
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Asylum
The asylum system is intended to protect people fleeing persecution in their own countries. Parliament has voted on subjects including: routes via which people may enter the United Kingdom to seek asylum; the circumstances in which those seeking asylum may work; support for those seeking asylum and if to allow those claiming asylum to be removed to other countries while their claim is assessed.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against a stricter asylum system
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against making it a criminal offence for someone to work if their immigration status prohibits it.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against making it an offence to rent a home to someone who is disqualified as a result of their immigration status from occupying premises under a residential tenancy agreement.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against extending the power to deport an individual before considering an appeal on human rights grounds so it applies to all those appealing on human rights grounds against their removal.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill.
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On 13 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill
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On 13 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill.
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High Speed Rail
MPs have voted on funding and giving permission for a new high speed rail network, connecting at least London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against new high speed rail infrastructure
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On 23 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the construction of the HS2 rail link from London to Birmingham.
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On 28 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (London — West Midlands) Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 28 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (London — West Midlands) Bill — Second Reading
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On 31 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Third Reading
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On 26 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 26 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Second Reading
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Regulation of Lawyer's Fees in No-Win No-Fee Cases
There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be greater regulation on the level of success fees payable under no-win no-fee arrangements for legal representation.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases
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On 13 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping success fees in no-win no-fee cases at 100% of the lawyer's basic fee, and against additionally setting a further cap of 25% of damages awarded in personal injury cases.
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On 12 Sep 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to exempt defamation cases from capping of no-win no-fee success fees and provisions to prevent costs awards relating to legal insurance premiums.
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On 17 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow "no win no fee" success fees and related legal insurance premiums to be included in costs awarded in cases relating to damages for respiratory health impacts due to industrial exposure to harmful substances. The Bill included provisions to generally stop the award of costs to cover such success fees and insurance premiums.
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On 17 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow "no win no fee" success fees and related legal insurance premiums to be included in costs awarded in cases relating to damages for health impacts due to a breach of an employer's duty to their employee.
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On 2 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Clause 41 — Regulation of No-Win No-Fee Arrangements
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On 2 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill — Clause 41 — Regulation of No-Win No-Fee Arrangements
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Housing Benefit Reduction For Those Deemed to have Excess Bedrooms
There have been votes in Parliament on the introduction, and operation of, a policy to restrict housing benefit for those in social housing deemed to have excess bedrooms. This policy has been called the "Bedroom Tax" by Labour and some commentators
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax")
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On 17 Dec 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to abolish housing benefit penalties for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms.
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On 17 Dec 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to abolish housing benefit penalties for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms.
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On 26 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Government Policies (Wales)
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On 12 Feb 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a financial penalty for those receiving housing related benefits on the basis of the number of bedrooms they have.
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On 12 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for those deemed to have excess bedrooms
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On 12 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for Those Deemed to Have Excess Bedrooms
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On 27 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit (Under-occupancy Penalty)
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On 24 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing under-occupation criteria applying to housing benefit for working age claimants in the social rented sector and not to set the rates of Local Housing Allowance which applies to private rented accommodation.
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On 21 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exclude people in specified circumstances from a reduction in housing benefits due to being deemed to have excess bedrooms.
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On 15 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Third Reading
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Second Reading
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NHS Commissioning
There have been votes in Parliament on if GPs should buy services such as out of hours care, ambulance services and hospital care on behalf of their patients.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients
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On 13 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill
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On 13 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill
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On 26 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Drop the Bill — Cross Party Talks on NHS Commissioning
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On 7 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Third Reading
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On 9 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on NHS Reforms — Market Based Approach
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On 16 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on NHS Reorganisation
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On 31 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Second Reading
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Tax Avoidance
Parliament has voted on measures, including the introduction of a general anti-abuse rule, aimed at tackling abusive tax avoidance.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, against introducing a Soft Drinks Industry Levy, against restricting the national insurance benefits of remuneration other than salary and against other changes to the tax system.
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, against introducing a Soft Drinks Industry Levy, against restricting the national insurance benefits of remuneration other than via salary and against other changes to the tax system.
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On 28 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require multinational enterprises to publish a country by country tax strategy including information on their attitude to tax planning.
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On 19 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority duties to combat abusive tax avoidance arrangements, including by ascertaining and recording the beneficial ownership of trusts.
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On 13 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for implementing a series of proposals intended to reduce tax avoidance and evasion.
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of introducing a penalty regime for the general anti-abuse rule and in favour of other measures intended to reduce tax avoidance.
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On 1 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a review of the potential for new internationally co-ordinated laws requiring greater transparency on how much tax multi-national companies pay to the UK and other countries.
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Third Party Campaigning in Elections
There have been votes in Parliament on the regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections
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On 22 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exclude staff costs from the controls on spending by campaigners who are not candidates, or who are not putting up candidates, in general elections.
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On 22 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to limit what counts as controlled expenditure by third parties in general elections to only expenditure on election materials and unsolicited phone calls.
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On 9 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill — Clause 26 — Definition of Controlled Expenditure by Third Parties During Elections
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On 9 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill — Clause 27 — Cap on Spending by 3rd Parties in Elections
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On 9 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill — Third Reading
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On 10 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against regulating and restricting all spending broadly connected with an election by those campaigning who are not candidates, or putting up candidates, with an exemption for communications with an organisation's own supporters.
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On 10 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against regulating and restricting election related campaigning by those who are who are not candidates, or putting up candidates, when it involves spending on advertising and material delivered to households etc. but not when it involves informing people about their candidates or communicating with their own organisation's supporters.
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On 10 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to reduce the amount campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, are permitted to spend on elections, and not to reduce the spending threshold at which such campaigners are required to register.
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On 10 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping the amount a campaigner who is not a candidate or putting up candidates can spend in each individual constituency during an election period at £9,750.
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On 3 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists.
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On 3 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists.
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On 26 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make clear charities can undertake political campaigning.
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European Union Integration
There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted for more EU integration
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On 13 Mar 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to guarantee EU derived rights, and the potential to acquire residency rights, for EU and EEA citizens legally resident in the UK.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the UK to remain member of the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom) when withdrawing from the European Union and to treat leaving Euratom separately from leaving the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 14 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union.
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On 6 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on EU Nationals Currently Living in the UK — Right to Remain
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On 15 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to say the UK needs to stay in the EU.
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to take account of carbon dioxide emissions traded via the European Union to Emissions Trading Scheme when calculating the state of the UK carbon account for periods from 2028 onwards
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On 9 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in support of a proposed EU directive on combating terrorism; and against working directly with other countries and against recognising that national security is a matter for individual nations.
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On 14 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to oppose the Government's decision not to opt into a European Union response to disproportionate migration into certain states involving measures to relocate individuals in need of international protection (asylum).
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On 19 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the UK to rejoin a series of European Union schemes for closer police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters.
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On 10 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for continued close working between the UK and other European Union states on criminal justice as well as for associated data protection measures.
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On 27 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Clause 1 — Limitation of Scope of Europe for Citizens Programme
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On 27 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Third Reading — European Archives and Europe for Citizens Programme
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On 22 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to support the that view that promoting jobs and growth in the EU, including by completing the EU Single Market, is the top priority.
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On 17 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill
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On 13 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Second Reading — European Archives and Europe for Citizens Programme
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On 4 Dec 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against an EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru
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On 15 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against opting out of all EU police and criminal justice measures adopted before December 2009
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On 15 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to consider the views of the Association of Chief Police Officers when deciding when to opt into Europol's European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training; and against making opting in conditional on Europol not being given the power to direct national law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations or share data that conflicts with national security.
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On 6 Nov 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the UK to be involved in a European Supervisory Authority, the European Banking Authority.
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On 24 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union — Data Protection in the Areas of Police and Criminal Justice (EU Directive)
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On 13 Dec 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to commend the Prime Minister for refusing to sign up to an EU Treaty without safeguards for the UK.
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Deferred Division — Schengen Governance
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On 14 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Directive — Access to a Lawyer
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On 23 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Establishment of the European Stability Mechanism
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On 9 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to support the Government's position that the UK should not contribute to the European Stability Mechanism and financial assistance for Euro area Member States should primarily be provided by other euro area Member States.
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On 25 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring a referendum prior to UK giving emergency financial assistance via the EU to member states other than the Republic of Ireland.
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On 14 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Documents- Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions and Remuneration Policies
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On 14 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union External Action Service
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On 19 Apr 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the Prime Minister to give a series of undertakings before giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to seek to protect the residence rights of citizens of the European Union and their family members who were lawfully resident in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for notice of the UK's withdrawal from the EU to preserve rights acquired in Northern Ireland as a result of European Union membership and to preserve the right of the people of Northern Ireland determine for themselves if they prefer a union with Great Britain or a sovereign united Ireland.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to prevent the Prime Minister giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union if the European Council have not undertaken that if the United Kingdom Parliament doesn't agree the terms of the United Kingdom's leaving of the European Union the United Kingdom's will remain an EU member under the existing terms.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make publication of an assessment of the financial liability of the UK towards the EU, and a statement on the economic impact of the UK leaving the single market, a prerequisite for the Prime Minister giving notification of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU.
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On 6 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to only allow the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union a month after the approach to, and objectives for, withdrawal negotiations have been agreed by representatives of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland administrations.
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On 23 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission.
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On 24 Feb 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring digital tachographs which use satellite positioning, and can be read remotely, to enforce rules on driving time and rest periods for certain lorries and buses.
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On 30 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Government Assessment of Medium Term Economic and Budgetary Position for Submission to the European Commission
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On 15 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a commitment to continue participation in the European Arrest Warrant and other schemes when opting out of police and criminal justice measures.
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On 22 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Government assessment of medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission
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On 31 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Seek Real Terms Cut in European Union Budget
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On 24 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Royal Assent — Eurozone Financial Assistance
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On 10 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Economic Governance
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Mass Surveillance
There have been votes in Parliament on if the state should be permitted, with safeguards, to intercept people’s communications en masse, as well as obtain and use datasets which could include people’s personal banking, travel, and health data. The question of if the state should be able to require the retention of details of people’s internet use has also been voted on.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities
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On 7 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the mass retention of information on people's internet usage.
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On 7 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the bulk interception of communications, equipment interference, and the retention and examination of bulk personal datasets, even with certain safeguards.
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On 15 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick acted as teller for a vote on Investigatory Powers Bill — Second Reading — Mass Surveillance
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UK membership of the European Union
Parliament has voted on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Union.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for UK membership of the EU
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 1 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against empowering the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 7 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and against starting the process of leaving by 31 March 2017.
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On 14 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union.
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On 15 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to say the UK needs to stay in the EU.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the Prime Minister to give a series of undertakings before giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the UK to remain member of the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom) when withdrawing from the European Union and to treat leaving Euratom separately from leaving the European Union.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to prevent the Prime Minister giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union if the European Council have not undertaken that if the United Kingdom Parliament doesn't agree the terms of the United Kingdom's leaving of the European Union the United Kingdom's will remain an EU member under the existing terms.
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On 7 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make publication of an assessment of the financial liability of the UK towards the EU, and a statement on the economic impact of the UK leaving the single market, a prerequisite for the Prime Minister giving notification of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU.
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On 6 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to only allow the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union a month after the approach to, and objectives for, withdrawal negotiations have been agreed by representatives of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland administrations.
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Investigations into the Iraq War
A number of votes were held relating to holding investigations into the US led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for investigations into the Iraq war
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On 30 Nov 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for an investigation into the contrast between public statements and private actions in the run up to the Iraq war.
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An Elected House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the UK Parliament. There have been votes on moving away from a position where members of the House of Lords are either appointed or have inherited their seats to a system where members are elected.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords
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On 19 Oct 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the number of MPs but for reducing the number of members of the House of Lords.
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On 10 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of reforming the House of Lords, introducing 15 year terms for most members and introducing an elected element.
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Smoking Bans
Over the years there have been votes in Parliament on banning smoking in restaurants, public buildings, pubs, and in cars with children present.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for smoking bans
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make it an offence to for someone in charge of an enclosed vehicle to fail to prevent smoking within it if someone under 18 is present.
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On 10 Feb 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of a new law requiring private vehicles be smoke-free where a person under the age of 18 is present in the vehicle.
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where there are children present.
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On 13 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to relax the smoking ban and allow smoking in pubs and private members clubs where no food is being served.
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Trade Union Regulation
There have been votes in Parliament on the way trade unions are regulated, including on the law related to industrial action and strike ballots.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the support of 40% of those entitled to vote in a ballot for industrial action by state school teachers to be required for such action to be lawful.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to require the support of 40% of those eligible to vote in ballots for strike action by key transport workers, including staff working on railways, airport security, air traffic control and London buses, for such action to be lawful.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the support of 40% of those entitled to vote in a ballot for industrial action by border security workers to be required for such action to be lawful.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the support of 40% of those entitled to vote in a ballot for industrial action by border security workers to be required for such action to be lawful.
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On 8 Feb 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the support of 40% of those entitled to vote in a ballot for industrial action by key fire service workers to be required for such action to be lawful.
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On 24 Jan 2017:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against regulating industrial action by those providing certain critical national services including railways, operators providing buses, trams and underground railways, the National Health Service and fire and ambulance services.
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On 10 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted yes on Trade Union Bill — New Clause 2 — Workplace Ballots and Ballots by Electronic Means
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On 10 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Trade Union Bill — Clause 9 — Union Supervision of Picketing
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On 10 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Trade Union Bill — Third Reading
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On 14 Sep 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring a 50% turnout in order to make a strike ballot valid and against other aspects of increased regulation of trade union activity.
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On 22 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill — Second Reading
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Equalise Number of Electors Per Parliamentary Constituency
There have been votes in Parliament on equalising the number of people who elect each MP. Specific votes have been held on if there ought be exceptions to rules aimed at equalising the size of constituencies for special cases such as Cornwall and the Isle of Wight.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency
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On 18 Nov 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to keep the number of MPs at 650, and permit 5% more flexibility in the variation of the number of electors per constituency.
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On 29 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to postpone reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies until 2018 and also to delay a review into the effect of reducing the number of MPs
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On 15 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — permissible variation in population in a constituency
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On 15 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — permissible variation in population in a constituency
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On 2 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against holding a referendum on introducing the Alternative Vote system for electing MPs and against equalising the number of electors in each constituency via boundary changes which would also reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600.
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On 1 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — number and distribution of seats
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On 1 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — number and distribution of seats
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On 20 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 9 — Number and distribution of seats
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On 6 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Second Reading
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VAT Rate
There have been votes in Parliament on the rate at which Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT
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On 18 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 2 — Rate of VAT
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to cut VAT from 20% to 17.5%
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On 28 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Value Added Tax (Change of Rate) Order 2011
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On 22 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — The Economy
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On 20 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to increase Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% as of the 4th of January 2011.
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing Value Added Tax from 17.5% to 20% from the 4th of January 2011.
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On 6 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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On 28 Jun 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to raise VAT to 20% from the 4th of January 2011.
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 5 Sep 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing
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On 5 Sep 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — House Building — Bankers' Bonus Tax — VAT on Work on Homes
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Tax on Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — VAT Reduction — Make Investment Sooner
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Jobs — Banker's Bonus Tax — VAT Cut — Tax Incentive to Take on Workers — Sooner Infrastructure Investment
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On 16 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Cost of Living — Public Transport Fares — VAT on Fuel
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Energy Prices
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On 14 Dec 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — New Homes — VAT — Tax Incentives for Small Companies Employing More Workers
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Economic Growth and Employment
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On 9 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bankers Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — Reducing VAT — Tax Incentive for Small Firms to Take on Extra Workers
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On 12 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Jobs and Growth
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exempt charities' charitable activities from the January 2011 increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20%.
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On 13 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to delay the increase in VAT from 17.5% to 20% by a year from 4 January 2011 to the 4 January 2012 if a report on the effects of the VAT rise had not been completed.
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Badger Cull
There have been votes in Parliament on if badgers ought be culled in an effort to control bovine tuberculosis.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on culling badgers to tackle bovine tuberculosis
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On 13 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Backbench Business — Badger Cull
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On 5 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Badger Cull
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On 5 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Badger Cull
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On 25 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Badger Cull
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University Tuition Fees
There have been votes in Parliament on tuition fees applicable to UK undergraduate students at universities in England. Subjects of specific votes have been on the subjects of introducing fees, increasing to fees, and capping fees.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against university tuition fees
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Tougher on illegal immigration
The UK should have stronger laws to tackle illegal immigration.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules
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On 14 Dec 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against arrangements for immigration checks for those opening banks and building society accounts.
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On 25 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — Immigration Detention of Those Who Are Pregnant and Vulnerable People
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against making it a criminal offence for someone to work if their immigration status prohibits it.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against making it an offence to rent a home to someone who is disqualified as a result of their immigration status from occupying premises under a residential tenancy agreement.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against restricting the support available to failed asylum seekers and illegal migrants.
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On 1 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill.
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On 13 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill
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On 13 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against creating criminal offences of renting a home, driving, and working, while disqualified from doing so due to immigration status; and against other measures in the Immigration Bill.
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Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) to Extract Shale Gas
Parliament has voted on whether hydraulic fracturing (fracking) should be permitted at all, where it should be permitted, and how such operations ought be regulated.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas
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Taxation of Banks
There have been votes in Parliament on taxation of banks. The "banking levy" is one such tax: it is charged annually based on the amount a bank holds in assets,.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against higher taxes on banks
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 21 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the measures in the Finance Bill including against an increase in the income tax personal allowance, and against capping the rates of VAT and income tax at their existing rates until the next general election.
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the rate of the bank levy tax and against changes aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the levy.
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On 19 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to increase the amount of free child care offered to parents of 3 and 4 year olds from 15 to 25 hours
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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Central Government Funding for Local Councils
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of funding for local councils.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government
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Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU
There have been a number of votes in Parliament on if there should be a national referendum on the United Kingdom's continued membership of the European Union.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU
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On 7 Sep 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Referendum Bill — Third Reading
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On 9 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.
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On 9 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Referendum Bill — Second Reading
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On 17 Oct 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill
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On 5 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Second Reading
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On 24 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union
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On 1 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — New Clause 11 — Referendum on EU Membership If Referendum Opposes Transfer of Powers
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On 29 Feb 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against setting the date of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU as the 23rd of June 2016, and against setting other dates relevant to the regulation of the referendum.
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On 22 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on European Union (Referendum) Bill — Clause 1 — Referendum on the UK's Membership of the EU on 23 October 2014
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On 15 May 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to express regret that the Government had not included proposals for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in their legislative programme.
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Financial Support for 16-19 Year Olds in Education and Training
There have been votes in Parliament on providing financial support for 16-19 year olds in education or training; particularly following the replacement of the education maintenance allowance.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted against ending financial support for some 16-19 year olds in training and further education
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Climate Change
There have been votes in Parliament on targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and on increasing the proportion of electricity generated via renewable means as well as on the establishment of a UK Green Investment Bank, to invest in projects which, for example, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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On 3 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Housing and Planning Bill — New Clause — Permitted Carbon Dixoide Emission Rate for New Homes
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require a strategy for carbon capture and storage for the energy industry.
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On 14 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to set a decarbonisation target for the UK within six months of June 2016 and to review it annually thereafter.
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On 26 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to charge the first year rate of vehicle tax, which varies substantially based on carbon dioxide emissions, for the subsequent two years as well; for a variable rate of vehicle tax based on carbon dixoide emissions for vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2017 and against charging additional tax on vehicles costing over £40,000.
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On 8 Sep 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against applying the Climate Change Levy tax to electricity generated from renewable sources.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against applying the tax on non-domestic electricity supplies known as the climate change levy to electricity generated from renewable sources.
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On 4 Dec 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow carbon dioxide emissions limits to be set in respect of existing stations which fit pollution abatement equipment.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the setting of a target range for the amount of carbon dioxide (or other greenhouse gases) produced per unit of electricity generated.
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Third Reading
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On 3 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill- Clause 42 — Exemption from Carbon Dioxide Emission Limits During Commissioning of Electricity Generation Plants Using Carbon Capture and Storage
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On 19 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 17 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill — New Clause 22 — UK Green Investment Bank — Duty to Support Climate Change Act Targets
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On 17 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill — Third Reading
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On 11 Jun 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against establishing a Green Investment Bank, strengthening copyright law relating to commercialised works, encouraging employment disputes to be settled outside of tribunals, and other business related reforms.
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Approval of SI setting 2050 Net Zero target date
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Proportional Representation When Electing MPs
There have been votes in Parliament on if the system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons should change to a one where the proportion of seats won by a political party better reflects the proportion of the vote they win.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick consistently voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs
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On 2 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against only automatically acting on the outcome of the referendum on introducing the alternative vote system for electing MPs if at least forty per cent of electors entitled to vote did so.
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Academy Schools
Schools with "Academy Status" are given financial independence and freedom from local authority control. Votes have also been held on what requirements ought be made of Academy Schools in relation to admissions, exclusions and personal, social and health education.
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On 13 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Schools White Paper — Academies
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On 22 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2016 budget which contained plans to spend £56bn more than was expected to be taken in, introduced a policy of requiring all schools to become academies and introduced a new soft drinks levy.
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On 11 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Third Reading
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On 8 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposals which would have allowed the establishment of free schools, resulted in the abolition of a range of teaching related bodies, allowed student loan interest to be charged at market rates, and allowed teachers to search pupils.
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On 26 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Third Reading
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — New Academies Only Where There is Proven Need -rejected
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 19 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Second Reading
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On 25 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to oppose good or outstanding schools being forced to become an academy and to oppose further increases in university tuition fees.
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On 26 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Clause 16 — Pre-commencement applications etc
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Permitting Special Schools to Become Academies
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Jobs Guarantee for Young People
There have been votes in Parliament on if the Government should fund guaranteed jobs for young people.
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On 12 Jun 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a range of economic policies including raising the minimum wage, reintroducing a 10% starting rate of income tax and boosting the supply of housing.
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On 27 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Cost of Living
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On 4 Sep 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to call on the government to get more people into work, bring forward capital investment, introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, reintroduce a 10% rate of income tax paid for by a mansion tax, act on "rip off" rail fares and soaring energy costs, stand up for families in the private rented sector, reform pensions, curb payday lenders, and reform banking, planning and the skills system.
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On 15 May 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of a package of economic policies including bringing forward long-term infrastructure investment, building 100,000 affordable homes, and guaranteeing jobs for the long term unemployed.
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Tax on Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — VAT Reduction — Make Investment Sooner
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On 17 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queens' Speech — Jobs — Banker's Bonus Tax — VAT Cut — Tax Incentive to Take on Workers — Sooner Infrastructure Investment
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On 14 Dec 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bank Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — New Homes — VAT — Tax Incentives for Small Companies Employing More Workers
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On 9 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Bankers Bonuses — Jobs Guarantee — Reducing VAT — Tax Incentive for Small Firms to Take on Extra Workers
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On 12 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Jobs and Growth
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Incentives for Companies to Invest in Assets
The tax incentive for companies to invest in assets (eg. new equipment) is determined by the "annual investment allowance" - the amount spent on investing assets in a year which companies (or self-employed individuals) can deduct from their profits prior to the calculation of corporation tax.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets
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On 2 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2013-14 to 2014-15 — Third Reading
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the tax incentives for companies to invest in assets.
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2012 budget which planned spending of £683bn against expected revenue of £592bn and also increased the income tax personal tax free allowance, reduced corporation tax, introduced a new top rate of Stamp Duty and introduced a tax to recover child benefit from households with an individual earning over £50K.
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On 8 Jun 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — Programme for Government — Economy
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Reduce capital gains tax
Capital gains taxes should be reduced.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against reducing capital gains tax
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to reduce the rates of capital gains tax.
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On 6 Sep 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 28 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the basic rate of capital gains tax by 8%.
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On 11 Apr 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against changing the way dividends are taxed, against cutting capital gains tax, and against reducing the amount which can be taken out of a pension tax-free from £1.25m to £1m.
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On 22 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2016 budget which contained plans to spend £56bn more than was expected to be taken in, introduced a policy of requiring all schools to become academies and introduced a new soft drinks levy.
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On 22 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against cutting capital gains tax rates, against extending entrepreneurs relief discounts to external investors and against making other changes to capital gains tax.
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On 6 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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Police and Crime Commissioners
Elected Police and Crime Commissioners are individuals responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the police in England and Wales.
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On 12 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Clause 1 — Police and Crime Commissioners
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On 23 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Police and Crime Commissioners
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On 31 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Third Reading
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On 13 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 13 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Money
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On 8 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Crime and Policing
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On 4 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police and Crime Commissioners — Election Rules
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On 30 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — New Clause 4 — Inquiry Before Introducing Police and Crime Commissioners
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Use of UK Military Forces In Combat Abroad
There have been votes in Parliament on the use of UK Military Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to decline to authorise UK military action in Syria.
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On 2 Dec 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against UK airstrikes against ISIL in Syria
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On 26 Sep 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against UK air strikes in Iraq intended to support Iraqi forces' efforts against ISIL.
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On 21 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the establishment of a no-fly zone in Libya.
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On 9 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan (Backbench Business)
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On 29 Aug 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring conditions be fulfilled, including a vote of the UN Security Council before any military action involving UK forces in response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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On 29 Aug 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a motion stating a strong humanitarian response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria was required from the international community that may, if necessary, require military action.
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Mass Retention of Communications Data
There have been votes in Parliament on if we should require the mass retention of information about communications (but not the content of those communications).
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On 7 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the mass retention of information on people's internet usage.
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On 7 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the bulk interception of communications, equipment interference, and the retention and examination of bulk personal datasets, even with certain safeguards.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications, (but not the content of those communications); against arrangements to limit access to such information; against requiring those based outside of the UK to comply with warrants to intercept the content of communications and against stating operators of internet-based services may be required enact such intercepts; and also against limiting the use of intercepts, and police access to communications data, on economic grounds to cases involving the interests of national security.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for the provisions of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill to only remain in force until the end of 2014, rather than until the end of 2016.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications, (but not the content of those communications); against arrangements to limit access to such information; against requiring those based outside of the UK to comply with warrants to intercept the content of communications and against stating operators of internet-based services may be required enact such intercepts; against limiting the use of intercepts, and police access to communications data, on economic grounds to cases involving the interests of national security; and also against more frequent reports from the Interception of Communications Commissioner and against the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation reviewing the operation and regulation of investigatory powers by May 2015.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a fast-track process, involving MPs completing all commons stages in a single day, for consideration of a new law on the retention of, and access to, communications data and on the interception of communications.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to ensure the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill takes effect regardless of European Union treaties making the UK subject to European Union law and courts.
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Fixed Term Parliaments
Fixed Term Parliaments involve holding general elections on a regular basis, for example every five years, with some exceptions permitting early elections. Without Fixed Term Parliaments a party with a majority had significant influence over the timing of a general election.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted a mixture of for and against fixed periods between parliamentary elections
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On 23 Oct 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring a resolution of both Houses of Parliament to approve the date of a general election.
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On 18 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against holding general elections on a regular basis every five years, with some exceptions permitting early elections.
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On 13 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill — Second Reading
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On 1 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Fixed Term Parliaments Bill — Early General Elections
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Royal Mail
There have been votes in Parliament on the privatisation of Royal Mail. Royal Mail was privatised in October 2013.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on the privatisation of Royal Mail
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On 12 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Postal Services Bill — New Clause 2 — Minimum 10 Year Agreement With Post Office Limited Required before Royal Mail Sale
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the policies outlined in the "programme for government" also known as the "coalition agreement" agreed between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are right.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications, (but not the content of those communications); against arrangements to limit access to such information; against requiring those based outside of the UK to comply with warrants to intercept the content of communications and against stating operators of internet-based services may be required enact such intercepts; and also against limiting the use of intercepts, and police access to communications data, on economic grounds to cases involving the interests of national security.
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On 15 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications, (but not the content of those communications); against arrangements to limit access to such information; against requiring those based outside of the UK to comply with warrants to intercept the content of communications and against stating operators of internet-based services may be required enact such intercepts; against limiting the use of intercepts, and police access to communications data, on economic grounds to cases involving the interests of national security; and also against more frequent reports from the Interception of Communications Commissioner and against the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation reviewing the operation and regulation of investigatory powers by May 2015.
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On 2 Jul 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2013-14 to 2014-15 — Third Reading
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On 7 May 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Minimum Price of Alcohol
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On 28 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (London — West Midlands) Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 28 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (London — West Midlands) Bill — Second Reading
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Apr 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, and against giving a greater tax incentive to companies investing in assets, as well against other measures in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 4 Dec 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to give voters the power to prompt a new election for an elected representative before their term of office comes to an end.
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On 31 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Third Reading
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 26 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 26 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill — Second Reading
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On 4 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Third Reading
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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On 29 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to postpone reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies until 2018 and also to delay a review into the effect of reducing the number of MPs
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On 19 Dec 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Energy Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 10 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted in favour of reforming the House of Lords, introducing 15 year terms for most members and introducing an elected element.
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On 27 Jun 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill — Third Reading — Individual voter registration etc.
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On 26 Jun 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Defence Reform — Military Covenant — Strategic Defence and Security Review Assumptions
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On 23 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill — Individual Electoral Registration — Decline Second Reading
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On 23 May 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill — Second Reading
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill (carry over)
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2012 budget which planned spending of £683bn against expected revenue of £592bn and also increased the income tax personal tax free allowance, reduced corporation tax, introduced a new top rate of Stamp Duty and introduced a tax to recover child benefit from households with an individual earning over £50K.
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On 13 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill
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On 8 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Manchester (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 8 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 8 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Sheffield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 8 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Coventry (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 8 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Wakefield (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 7 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for banking reforms to give businesses easier access to credit and to bring transparency, accountability and responsibility into the setting of pay in the banking sector.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Liverpool (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — 3 May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Nottingham (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Leeds (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Bristol (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 25 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Birmingham (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 25 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft City of Bradford (Mayoral Referendum) Order 2012 — May 2012 Referendum on a Directly Elected Mayor
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On 23 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Feed-in Tariff — Subsidies for Renewable or Low Carbon Electricity Generation
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On 7 Nov 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Clause 94 — Abolition of Regional Strategies
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On 11 Oct 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a series of measures including requiring the police to destroy fingerprints and DNA taken in certain circumstances; against introducing a CCTV code of practice; against banning wheel clamping on private land and against new Freedom of Information provisions for datasets.
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On 12 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Clause 1 — Police and Crime Commissioners
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On 12 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Clause 1 — Police and Crime Commissioners
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On 7 Sep 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Third Reading
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On 5 Jul 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against measures in the 2011 Budget including reducing the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, increasing the income tax free personal allowance, reducing corporation tax and reducing the main rate of corporation tax from 27 to 26%.
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On 18 May 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Third Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Reject Second Reading
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On 26 Apr 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2011 — Second Reading
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On 31 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Third Reading
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On 29 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the March 2011 budget which outlined £710 billion of government spending for 2011-12 while only expecting to bring in £589bn; a corporation tax cut, an increase in the personal income tax free allowance and a presumption in favour of sustainable development.
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On 9 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a banking levy, a tax charged as a fraction of a bank's assets, and for a financial transaction tax.
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On 31 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Bill — Second Reading
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On 17 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Localism Bill — Declines Second Reading
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On 13 Dec 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 2 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against holding a referendum on introducing the Alternative Vote system for electing MPs and against equalising the number of electors in each constituency via boundary changes which would also reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600.
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On 20 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 9 — Number of MPs
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On 20 Oct 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 9 — Number and distribution of seats
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On 6 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to oppose the combination of preparations for a referendum on the Alternative Vote electoral system with redrawing constituency boundaries.
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On 6 Sep 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Second Reading
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On 7 Jun 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — Programme for Government
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On 25 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Third Reading
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On 23 Mar 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2015 budget which contained plans to spend £76bn more than was expected to be taken in and introduced a help to buy ISA, reduced corporation tax and increased spending on mental health by around £300m/year.
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On 7 Nov 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Football Governance Bill — Second Reading
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing the rate of the bank levy tax and against changes aimed at improving the operational efficiency of the levy.
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On 13 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Backbench Business — Badger Cull
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On 30 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Immigration Bill — Third Reading
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On 22 Oct 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against a series of immigration measures including greater removal and enforcement powers, restrictions on the detention of children, the introduction of powers to levy an NHS charge on some of those seeking to enter the UK, and measures to prevent those not legally present in the UK renting properties and obtaining driving licenses.
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On 5 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Badger Cull
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On 5 Jun 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Badger Cull
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On 25 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Badger Cull
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On 16 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to ask the Government to take action to prevent rationing by cost in the NHS and to call on the Government to honour its pledge to increase health spending in real terms each year.
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On 16 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Military Covenant
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On 15 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — permissible variation in population in a constituency
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On 15 Feb 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill — Clause 11 — Special Case of the Isle of Wight
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On 12 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Postal Services Bill — Third Reading — Privatisation of Royal Mail
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On 21 Jul 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Academies Bill — Require Academies to Comply with the School Admissions Code — rejected
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On 8 Jun 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — Programme for Government — Economy
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On 8 Jun 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to oppose the Government's programme as outlined in the Queen's Speech
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Encouragement of Occupational Pensions
A vote to encourage occupational pensions is a vote to promote workplace pension schemes for example by making them tax efficient and easy for employers to run and for employees to understand.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against encouraging occupational pensions
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
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No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Military Covenant
The armed forces covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the government and the armed forces. It recognises the nation's moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families. MPs have voted on the extent to which there should be special provisions for current, and former, service personnel in relation to public services.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick has never voted on strengthening the Military Covenant
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Public Control over Bus Services
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for greater public control of bus services
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On 15 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Draft West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016
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Spending on Welfare Benefits
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of spending on welfare benefits. Specific matters voted on include a cap on the overall amount the state spends on welfare each year, the rate of increase of various benefits, and the operation of specific benefits.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits
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On 16 Nov 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reductions to the work allowance element of universal credit and reductions to employment and support allowance and in favour of analysing how changes impact those in different incomes.
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On 20 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cut housing benefit for recipients in supported housing.
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On 8 Jun 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Benefit Cuts for Disabled and Ill People Required to Participate in Activities Intended to Increase Their Chances of Obtaining Work
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On 26 May 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against repealing the Human Rights Act 1998; for plans to save the steel industry including fast-tracking infrastructure projects requiring large amounts of steel; and for a principle of the Government not borrowing to fund day-to-day spending.
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On 2 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make the removal of the work-related activity component from employment and support allowance conditional on an impact assessment and to require Parliament to approve details of implementing the change.
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On 2 Mar 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to make the removal of the limited capability for work element of universal credit conditional on an impact assessment and to require Parliament to approve details of implementing the change.
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On 23 Feb 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "work-related activity component" in the Employment and Support Allowance.
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On 23 Feb 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "limited capability for work" element of Universal Credit.
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On 6 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against cutting universal credit benefits for many people in paid work
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On 18 Nov 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposed cuts to tax credits and for investment aimed at growing a productive economy focused on science, technology and green jobs.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the amount people are paid in tax credits.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "work-related activity component" in the Employment and Support Allowance.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to retain the "limited capability for work" element of Universal Credit.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the household benefit cap, against freezing the rate of many working-age benefits, against reducing social rents in England and against other changes to the benefits system.
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On 20 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against an impending reduction in the amount people are paid in tax credits.
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On 15 Sep 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the amounts people are paid in tax credits.
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On 20 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform and Work Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 20 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing the household benefit cap, against freezing the rate of many working-age benefits, against reducing social rents in England and against other changes to the benefits system.
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On 14 Jul 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Summer 2015 budget which, among other measures, increased the minimum wage, replaced student maintenance grants with loans and cut tax credits.
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On 4 Jun 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposed spending cuts and changes to the welfare system and against spending on new nuclear weapons.
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On 11 Feb 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to halt further spending and welfare cuts and to investigate the impact of austerity measures on the incidence of poverty and inequality.
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On 17 Jan 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill
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On 12 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for those deemed to have excess bedrooms
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On 12 Nov 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit — Deductions for Those Deemed to Have Excess Bedrooms
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On 27 Feb 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Housing Benefit (Under-occupancy Penalty)
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against setting the rate of increase of certain benefits, payments and tax credits at 1% rather than in line with prices at 2.2% for 2014 and 2015
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cap specified benefits payments and tax credits at 1% potentially allowing them to increase by 2.2% in line with prices.
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On 21 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted not to cap any increase in specified benefits payments and tax credits at 1% given an increase in prices of 2.2%.
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On 8 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping any increase discretionary working age benefits and tax credits at 1% in 2014-15 and 2015-16
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On 21 Nov 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping the total amount of welfare benefits an individual can claim from April 2013 at £350 for a single person and £500 for couple per week.
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On 24 Oct 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing under-occupation criteria applying to housing benefit for working age claimants in the social rented sector and not to set the rates of Local Housing Allowance which applies to private rented accommodation.
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On 21 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exclude people in specified circumstances from a reduction in housing benefits due to being deemed to have excess bedrooms.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to increase the time people can receive contribution based ESA from one year to at least 730 days.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to allow those with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing cancer treatment to continue to receive contribution based Employment and Support Allowance after the usual 365 day limit is reached.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exclude child benefit from the benefit cap.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to set the lower rate of the Universal Credit payment in relation to disabled children and young people at a minimum of two-thirds of the higher rate.
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On 31 Jan 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against moving from a national council tax benefit to a system of local councils administering council tax reductions for those in financial need.
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On 15 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Third Reading
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On 13 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to introduce a childcare element to Universal Credit.
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On 13 Jun 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to exclude up to fifty thousand pounds in an ISA from the assessment of capital used to determine if someone in work is eligible for Universal Credit.
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Decline Second Reading
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On 9 Mar 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Welfare Reform Bill — Second Reading
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On 19 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to call on the Government to keep the education maintenance allowance (EMA) in England.
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On 19 Jan 2011:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the Government reforms to arrangements for supporting students aged 16-19.
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On 20 Jul 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing public borrowing and against capping welfare spending.
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On 27 Jan 2016:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against planned housing benefit cuts applying to those in supported housing.
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On 27 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for a transitional scheme to protect those currently receiving tax credits as reductions in the amounts paid are brought in.
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On 14 Oct 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Charter for Budget Responsibility — Aiming for Budget Surplus — Cap on Welfare Spending
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On 13 Jan 2015:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted no on Charter for Budget Responsibility: Autumn Statement 2014 Update
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On 26 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping the overall amount the state spends on welfare each year.
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against the the March 2014 budget, against increasing the personal income tax allowance, against reducing corporation tax, against capping welfare spending, against reducing alcohol duties and more.
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On 8 Jan 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against capping proposed increases in working age benefits and tax credits at 1% potentially allowing them to rise by 2.2% in line with prices.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted for those who have been ill or disabled since their youth to receive Employment and Support Allowance on the same basis as if they had made sufficient National Insurance contributions to qualify for a contribution based allowance.
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On 1 Feb 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted to require the housing cost element of universal credit to be sufficient to cover the actual cost of housing for social tenants in cases where no offer of alternative accommodation has been made and the household has no more than one spare bedroom.
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On 9 Nov 2010:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against reducing housing benefit for those who have been on Jobseekers Allowance for over a year.
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This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
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Taxes on Plane Tickets
MPs have held a number of votes on the rates of Air Passenger Duty and the details of which flights it ought apply to.
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets
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On 25 Mar 2014:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against proposed increases in Air Passenger Duty.
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 18 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Clause 183 — Air passenger duty: rates of duty from 1 April 2013
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increasing rates of Air Passenger Duty
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On 3 Jul 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against raising the basic income tax free allowance, against cutting corporation tax, and against the other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Second Reading
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On 16 Apr 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick was absent for a vote on Finance Bill (carry over)
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On 26 Mar 2012:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick voted against increases in Air Passenger Duty Rates
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.
Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.