Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick, former MP, former MLA

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A selection of Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick's votes

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Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2016
Consistently voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2016
Generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2017
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 28 votes for, 5 votes against, 16 absences, between 2012–2017
Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2014

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Africa: Racial Discrimination 3 Aug 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the governments that make up the African Group about the draft proposal for a UN Human Rights Council inquiry into systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent by law enforcement agencies.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Harry Dunn 3 Aug 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States about the death of Harry Dunn.
Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Eastern Europe: LGBT People 3 Aug 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to provide protection and support for LGBT+ communities in eastern Europe.

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Profile

Non-affiliated Peer, Former Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for South Down

Entered the House of Lords on 16 October 2019

Previously MP for South Down until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Entered the Assembly on 26 November 2003 — General election

Left the Assembly on 31 March 2012 — Resigned

Party was Social Democratic and Labour Party until 3 May 2017

Also represented South Down

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Northern Ireland
Treasury
Energy and Climate Change
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Department of Health
Sellafield
Aggregates Levy: Northern Ireland
Cycling
Hinkley Point C Power Station
Food: Labelling

Currently held offices

Member, Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee (since 30 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee (14 Oct 2015 to 2 Nov 2016)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (23 Jan 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (6 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (6 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (3 out of 8)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

8. Miscellaneous

President of St Patrick’s Choral Society. This position is not remunerated. (Registered 07 April 2014)

From 18 February 2016, Honorary Associate Member of the Northern Ireland Veterinary Association, a division of the British Veterinary Association. (Registered 01 March 2016)

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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick