A selection of Lord Boateng's votes

See full list of topics voted on

• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, in 2011
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2003
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 1997–2010

We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Boateng’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Boateng’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

• Gavi: Covid-19 - Question 18 May 2020

  My Lords, Gavi does an excellent job, as I have seen for myself, but if it is to make the impact that it deserves to make, African Governments must act to bridge the $66 billion per year gap in fund- raising. There is a great need for better internal resource mobilisation and enhanced investment in healthcare systems, research, laboratories and the local health industry. Will the Government...

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Legal Aid Scheme: Coronavirus 15 May 2020

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have received about the impact of COVID-19 on the (1) livelihoods, (2) retention, and (3) recruitment of lawyers who are dependent on the legal aid scheme; and what action they intend to take as a result of any such representations.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Justice: Administration of Justice: Coronavirus 14 May 2020

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 on the administration of justice, and in particular on (1) victim services, (2) litigants in person, and (3) defendants.

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Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 1 July 2010

Previously MP for Brent South until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Also represented Brent South

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (3 Dec 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (12 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) (5 Sep 2011 to 12 Mar 2012)
• Chief Secretary, HM Treasury (29 May 2002 to 11 May 2005)
• The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (29 May 2002 to 6 May 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 24 Jun 2002)
• Financial Secretary, HM Treasury (11 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (11 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• Minister of State (Home Office) (28 Oct 1998 to 7 Jun 2001)
• Minister of State, Home Office (27 Oct 1998 to 11 Jun 2001)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) (6 May 1997 to 28 Oct 1998)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department of Health (5 May 1997 to 27 Oct 1998)
• Shadow Minister (Lord Chancellor's Department) (1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (1 Jan 1989 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jan 1989 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Member, Environment Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 19 Dec 1989)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (1 out of 21)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 16)
• Tax Credits Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Tax Credits Committee (1 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 16)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 35 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Boateng’s speeches
• Has received answers to 115 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Responsiveness to messages sent via WriteToThem.com in 2005: Too little data for valid analysis.
• Has voted in 43.70% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 40 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)