Baroness Chapman of Darlington, former MP

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A selection of Baroness Chapman of Darlington’s votes

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Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
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.
Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2016.
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Buildings 27 Jan 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister of State for Education on 13 January (114721), when they will publish the "detailed, school level" findings of the Condition Data Collection Programme.
Vulnerable Teenagers - Motion to Take Note 26 Jan 2023

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Addington. I really enjoyed his speech. He made some very important points and I think—if I can interpret it this way—almost threw down the gauntlet. It is one that I would be only too willing to reach for. I also commend my noble friend Lady Armstrong not just for securing this important debate but for her leadership on this issue...
Schools: Transgender Guidance - Question 25 Jan 2023

My Lords, I think most people agree that guidance is needed for schools, and they will welcome the Minister’s comments that this must be done with sensitivity and respect to all pupils, including, of course, trans pupils. But does she acknowledge that the lack of certainty over the timing of this is furthering anxiety and concern and that, notwithstanding what she has correctly said about...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 1 February 2021

Previously MP for Darlington until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

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

Also represented Darlington

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Chapman of Darlington campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Justice
Ministry of Justice
Department of Health and Social Care
Department for Environment
Food and Rural Affairs
Home Department
Prison Service
Prisoners
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Prisons: Private Sector
Wormwood Scrubs Prison

Currently held offices

Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (since 10 May 2022)
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (since 4 Dec 2021)
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office (since 22 Jun 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and International Trade) (4 Dec 2021 to 17 Jun 2022)
Opposition Whip (Lords) (22 Jun 2021 to 21 Dec 2022)
Member, Procedure Committee (7 Nov 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Shadow Minister (Exiting the European Union) (9 Oct 2016 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow Minister (Education) (7 Jan 2016 to 27 Jun 2016)
Member, Procedure Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
Shadow Minister (Justice) (7 Oct 2011 to 7 Jan 2016)
Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Dec 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Procedure Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Agriculture Bill Committee (10 out of 14)
Offender Rehabilitation Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
Crime and Courts Bill Committee (10 out of 13)
Prisons (Property) bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (12 out of 20)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

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