Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

Labour MSP for West Scotland

European Union Integration

There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.

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Baroness Clark of Kilwinning generally voted for more EU integration

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Major votes

  • On 10 Nov 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on Transposing European Union Criminal Justice and Data Protection Measures into UK Law Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Clause 1 — Limitation of Scope of Europe for Citizens Programme Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Third Reading — European Archives and Europe for Citizens Programme Show vote
  • On 22 Jan 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Commission Work Programme 2014 and Support for Completion of the EU Single Market Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Jan 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted for a 185 million Euro EU Europe for Citizens programme of activities and to require EU institutions to deposit their archives at the European University Institute Show vote
  • On 4 Dec 2013: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted against an EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted to consider the views of the Association of Chief Police Officers when deciding when to opt into Europol's European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training; and against making opting in conditional on Europol not being given the power to direct national law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations or share data that conflicts with national security. Show vote
  • On 6 Nov 2012: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union — Banking Union and Economic and Monetary Union — European Banking Authority Show vote
  • On 24 Apr 2012: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union — Data Protection in the Areas of Police and Criminal Justice (EU Directive) Show vote
  • On 23 Nov 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on Deferred Division — Schengen Governance Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted in favour of an EU Directive on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on Establishment of the European Stability Mechanism Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union — UK Contributions to the Eurozone Financial Stabilisation Mechanism Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Clause 6 — Referendum on Emergency Financial Assistance for EU Member States Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2010: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted against working closely with the European Commission to deliver a strong, principles-based framework for financial sector corporate governance. Show vote
  • On 14 Jul 2010: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union External Action Service Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 2009: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Deferred Divisions — second strategic energy review and european energy networks Show vote
  • On 11 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Clause on 'Commencement' of the Bill should remain in the Bill Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Clause on 'parliamentary control of decisions' to remain in the Bill Show vote
  • On 3 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Accept the changes of terminology in the Lisbon Treaty Show vote
  • On 3 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Increase of powers of European Parliament Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Enshrine the Lisbon Treaty into UK law Show vote
  • On 21 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Second Reading Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2007: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on European Communities (Finance) Bill — Second Reading Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 19 Nov 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted for the UK to rejoin a series of European Union schemes for closer police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters. Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2014: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted not to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted for a commitment to continue participation in the European Arrest Warrant and other schemes when opting out of police and criminal justice measures. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted against opting out of all EU police and criminal justice measures adopted before December 2009 Show vote
  • On 22 Apr 2013: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted not to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2012: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted to call on the UK Government to seek a real terms cut in the European Union budget Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted not to commend the Prime Minister for refusing to sign up to an EU Treaty without safeguards for the UK. Show vote
  • On 24 May 2011: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on Royal Assent — Eurozone Financial Assistance Show vote
  • On 10 Nov 2010: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union Economic Governance Show vote
  • On 17 Mar 2009: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted to require public communications providers retain certain categories of communications data, which they generate or process, for a minimum period of 12 months. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2009: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Motion to reject the European Working Time Directive — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted against enabling a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — The Treaty does not affect the supremacy of the UK parliament — rejected Show vote
  • On 4 Mar 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Parliamentary control of decisions made at the European Union level — rejected Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to climate change — rejected Show vote
  • On 27 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to climate change Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the European Union's institutions — rejected Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the European Union's institutions Show vote
  • On 26 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Union from regulating the conservation of marine biological resources — rejected Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to international development — rejected Show vote
  • On 25 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to international development Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to foreign affairs — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to foreign affairs Show vote
  • On 20 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Remove foreign policy role of the President of the European Council — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the single market — rejected Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to the single market Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Prevent competition rules from becoming an exclusive policy area of the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to human rights — rejected Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to human rights Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude human rights from the policy area of the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in relation to energy — rejected Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Approves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in relation to energy Show vote
  • On 30 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude energy from being a shared policy area in the European Union — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in terms of justice and home affairs — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Court of Justice's regulations on police and justice matters — rejected Show vote
  • On 29 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Exclude the European Union's measures on judicial cooperation in criminal matters — rejected Show vote
  • On 28 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Lisbon Treaty — Amendment to proposed Commons timetable for debate — rejected Show vote
  • On 28 Jan 2008: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Commons timetable for debate Show vote
  • On 12 Dec 2007: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on European Community Documents — Funding of European political parties Show vote
  • On 29 Nov 2006: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted yes on European Community Documents — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, and Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Show vote
  • On 26 Oct 2006: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning was absent for a vote on European Union — A Citizens' Agenda Show vote
  • On 16 May 2006: Baroness Clark of Kilwinning voted no on Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill — Disapplication of European Communities Act 1972 — rejected Show vote

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