A selection of Lord Howarth of Newport’s votes

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• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 1999–2003.
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• 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 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1997–2010.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 12 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011.

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Recent appearances

• Illegal Migration Bill - Second Reading (Continued) 10 May 2023

  My Lords, on Saturday morning, I watched the Coronation. The ceremony affirmed that we are an inclusive and humane country that aspires to be a community in which people of all religions and ethnicities live harmoniously together. The King swore to govern the people with justice and mercy. The right reverend Prelate the Bishop of London read, from St Luke’s Gospel, of how Christ came “to...

• Budget Statement - Motion to Take Note 16 Mar 2023

  My Lords, I think we can all agree that the Chancellor had to maintain a disinflationary stance and a drive towards a sustainable configuration of the public finances, while improving the operation of the labour market and encouraging productivity and investment in a green economy, though we can argue about how appropriate his measures may be in achieving those ends. My noble friend Lord...

• Asylum Seekers: Accommodation in Hotels - Question 21 Feb 2023

  To ask His Majesty’s Government when they expect to discontinue the practice of accommodating asylum seekers in hotels.

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 June 2005

Previously MP for Newport East until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Stratford-upon-Avon, 1983-1997 and for Newport East, 1997-2005. Parliament Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Science, 1989-1992; Education and Employment, 1997-1998 and at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, 1998-2001. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Newport East; Stratford-on-Avon

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Constitution Committee (1 Jul 2019 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
• Member, Intergovernmental Organisations Committee (15 Nov 2007 to 7 Jul 2008)
• Member, Intelligence and Security (Cabinet Office) Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Culture, Media & Sport (28 Jul 1998 to 11 Jun 2001)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts) (28 Jul 1998 to 7 Jun 2001)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) (6 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Employment and Equal Opportunities), Department for Education and Employment (5 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)
• Member, Social Security Committee (27 Nov 1995 to 21 Mar 1997)
• Member, National Heritage Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 17 Jan 1994)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science) (24 Jul 1989 to 28 Nov 1992)
• The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (27 Jul 1988 to 24 Jul 1989)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (18 Jun 1987 to 25 Jul 1988)
• Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jul 1980 to 1 Jul 1981)