Lord Austin of Dudley, former MP

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A selection of Lord Austin of Dudley’s votes

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Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 42 votes against, 11 absences, between 2014–2016.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016.
Generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2019.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016.
Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2010–2011.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016.

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

Recent appearances

Four-Day Working Week - Question 5 Sep 2022

My Lords, is it not fantasy economics to pretend that most employers can afford to pay people the same amount of money for working fewer hours? The truth is that there is no simple answer, no quick fix, to dealing with the weakness of our economy: it requires hard work, serious policies to improve productivity and investment in education and skills. We have to invest in technology, innovation...
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Iraq: Kurds 29 Jul 2022

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for cooperation on education between the Kurdistan region of Iraq and the UK.
Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Natural Gas: Kurds 26 Jul 2022

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for gas from the Kurdistan region to diversify the supply of gas to the UK.

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Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 2 September 2020

Previously MP for Dudley North until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Party was Labour until 21 Feb 2019; Independent until 6 Nov 2019

Also represented Dudley North

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Lord Austin of Dudley campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Education
Department of Health
Education
Work and Pensions
Home Department
Departmental Official Hospitality
Departmental Official Cars
Health Services: Dudley
Departmental Travel
Personal Independence Payment

Other offices held in the past

Member, Panel of Chairs (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 19 Mar 2019)
Member, Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee (25 Nov 2015 to 9 Mar 2016)
Member, Education Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (7 Oct 2011 to 7 Oct 2013)
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (West Midlands) (5 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (5 Oct 2008 to 9 Jun 2009)
PPS (Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Prime Minister), Prime Minister's Office (28 Jun 2007 to 6 Oct 2008)
PPS (Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer), HM Treasury (5 Feb 2007 to 28 Jun 2007)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Chairman, Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
Chairman, Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill Committee Committee (0 out of 1)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Policing and Crime Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (6 out of 8)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Name of donor: Sir Trevor Chinn
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

Date received: 18 March 2019

Date accepted: 18 March 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 21 March 2019)

Name of donor: Tim Allen
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

Date received: 6 March 2019

Date accepted: 6 March 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 26 March 2019)

Name of donor: Sir David Garrard
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000

Date received: 4 April 2019

Date accepted: 4 April 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 16 April 2019)

Name of donor: BigChange Ltd
Address of donor: 3150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds LS15 8ZB

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

Date received: 24 May 2019

Date accepted: 24 May 2019

Donor status: company, registration 08189817

(Registered 28 May 2019)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: The American Jewish Congress
Address of donor: 165 East 56th Street, New York, New York 10022, United States of America

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): flights and accommodation with a value of £2,000

Destination of visit: Washington DC, USA

Dates of visit: 31 May - 3 June 2019

Purpose of visit: visit to AJC Global Forum to speak on the subject of antisemitism in the UK, and meetings with peace advocates, politicians, diplomats and academics from the US, Europe and the Middle East.

(Registered 17 June 2019)

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Lord Austin of Dudley