Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford, former MP

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A selection of Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford’s votes

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Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 48 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2016.
Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2017.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014.

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Recent appearances

Autumn Statement 2022 - Motion to Take Note 29 Nov 2022

My Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register and, of course, I welcome the Minister back to her place. Others more expert than I have analysed the geopolitical drivers that underpin our current economic outlook. It is impossible not to hold very strong opinions about these and the domestic response that has played into the enormous economic upheaval we face, but my plea is for...
G20 - Statement 17 Nov 2022

My Lords, I was encouraged to hear that my right honourable friend the Prime Minister affirmed that we will not sacrifice quality for speed when it comes to trade deals. Obviously, the Minister has emphasised again that today. Can he give us any more detail about G20 discussions with Prime Minister Modi? In particular, I note that there are substantial synergies when it comes to the UK and...
GPs: Anti-depressants and Alcohol - Question 16 Nov 2022

For some patients talking therapies and CBT may be an appropriate treatment for depression, as discussed, but for others next-generation SSRIs may be quite literally life-saving, and I am sure that no one in this Chamber would want to shame or discourage any patient who has been appropriately prescribed such a therapy. The Minister, I know, would want to suggest that GPs should be spoken to...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 1 February 2019

Previously MP for Oxford West and Abingdon until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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

Also represented Oxford West and Abingdon

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@nicolablackwood

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Home Department
International Development
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Education
Business
Innovation and Skills
Departmental Contracts
Immigrants: Detainees
Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre
Universal Credit
Immigration Controls

Other offices held in the past

Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (21 Apr 2020 to 31 Jan 2023)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care (14 Jan 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (17 Jul 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
Chair, Science and Technology Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
Chair, Science and Technology Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (9 out of 16)
Mobile Homes Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (15 out of 20)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 2 May 2017.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

From 1 September 2016, a flat in Oxford: (i). (Registered 20 September 2016)

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