Lord Boateng, former MP

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A selection of Lord Boateng’s votes

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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 more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, in 2011.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, 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 university tuition fees Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 1997–2010.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2003.

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

Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Motor Sports: Ethnic Groups 20 Jul 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the (1) findings, and (2) recommendations, of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Hamilton Commission report Accelerating Change: Improving Representation of Black People in UK Motorsport, published on 13 July.
Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Motor Sports: Ethnic Groups 20 Jul 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the British motor sports industry regarding access to training and employment opportunities for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young people.
Women’s Health Outcomes - Motion to Take Note 8 Jul 2021

My Lords, thanks are due to the noble Baroness, Lady Jenkin, for all she has done for women’s health. She mentioned pregnancy. Black women in the UK have higher rates of morbidity and mortality related to pregnancy and childbirth than any other section of the community. They have worse outcomes too for breast and cervical cancer. Black women of Afro-Caribbean origin are less likely to...

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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

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

Member, International Relations and Defence Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)

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)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 11 Apr 2005.

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