A selection of Lord Austin of Dudley’s votes

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• 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.
• Generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2019.
• 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 increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 2 votes for, 13 votes against, 12 absences, between 2010–2019.
• 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 for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.

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Recent appearances

• Education (Environment and Sustainable Citizenship) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 16 Jul 2021

  My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Knight, not just for introducing this important Bill but for a lifetime devoted to one of the most important causes of all: giving young people the best possible start in life and the education and skills they need to fulfil their potential and achieve their ambitions. As we have heard, without much faster progress there will be no chance of achieving...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Universal Rights Group 29 Jun 2021

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure their support for the Universal Rights Group non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland is contingent on that organisation's support for the UK’s policy priorities in the Middle East region; and in particular, the UK's priorities in respect of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Iraq: Kurds 24 Jun 2021

  To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make a statement on the activities of the British Council in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @IanAustinMP
• https://facebook.com/IanAustinMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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)