Peter Dowd MP, Bootle

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Peter Dowd’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Peter Dowd’s votes.

Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2022.
Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2021.
Voted a mixture of for and against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, in 2020.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Peter Dowd has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 24 Feb 2023

Working Time Regulations (Amendment) Bill: Second Reading – Peter Dowd. Private Members' Bills
Written Answers — Home Office: Asylum: Sefton 1 Feb 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department most recently discussed with Sefton Council the potential placement within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton of people claiming asylum.
Written Answers — Home Office: Asylum: Sefton 1 Feb 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has discussed with Sefton Council the use of holiday parks in the borough as accommodation for people claiming asylum.

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Profile

Labour MP for Bootle

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Peter Dowd campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Treasury
Department of Health and Social Care
HM Treasury
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs
Tax Avoidance
Question
Agriculture: Subsidies
Stamp Duty Land Tax: Tax Allowances
Kidney Diseases: Health Services

Currently held offices

Member, Shark Fins Bill Committee (since 9 Nov 2022)
Member, Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill Committee (since 1 Dec 2021)
Member, Panel of Chairs (since 22 Jun 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (9 Feb 2017 to 6 Apr 2020)
Shadow Financial Secretary (Treasury) (6 Oct 2016 to 9 Feb 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Public Order Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Shark Fins Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Chairman, Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Glue Traps (Offences) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Chairman, Building Safety Bill Committee (4 out of 16)
Chairman, Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Criminal Finances Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
Finance Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
Welfare Reform and Work Bill Committee (3 out of 11)
Housing and Planning Bill Committee (15 out of 20)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1V 8RT, for opinion surveys:

10 March 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 30 mins. Fee paid direct to charity. (Registered 28 June 2022)

24 March 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 30 mins. Fee paid direct to charity. (Registered 28 June 2022)

24 March 2022, payment of £70. Hours: 30 mins. Fee paid direct to charity. (Registered 28 June 2022)

24 June 2022, received £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 28 June 2022)

24 June 2022, received £70. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 28 June 2022)

26 August 2022, received £90. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 08 September 2022)

30 August 2022, received £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 08 September 2022)

25 November 2022, received £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 09 December 2022)

14 December 2022, received £150. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 19 December 2022)

Payments from Savanta ComRes, Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for completing surveys:

30 March 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 08 August 2022)

23 May 2022, received £100. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 08 August 2022)

27 April 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 30 mins. Fee paid direct to charity. (Registered 08 August 2022)

2 August 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 08 August 2022)

9 September 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 12 September 2022)

8 December 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 19 December 2022)

Payments from Yonder, Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT, for opinion surveys:

27 January 2022, payment of £65. Hours: 20 mins. Fee paid direct to local charity. (Registered 10 August 2022)

4 April 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 10 August 2022)

11 April 2022, payment of £65. Hours: 20 mins. Fee paid direct to local charity. (Registered 10 August 2022)

27 May 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 20 mins. Fee paid direct to local charity. (Registered 10 August 2022)

4 August 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 10 August 2022)

24 August 2022, received £75. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 26 August 2022)

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