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Panel of Chairs
11th Sep 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
Foreign Affairs Committee
11th Sep 2017 - 19th Mar 2019
Education Committee
6th Jul 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee
25th Nov 2015 - 9th Mar 2016
Home Affairs Committee
4th Nov 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
7th Oct 2011 - 7th Oct 2013
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport)
8th Oct 2010 - 7th Oct 2011
Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government)
12th May 2010 - 8th Oct 2010
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Planning)
9th Jun 2009 - 6th May 2010
Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (West Midlands)
5th Oct 2008 - 6th May 2010
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
5th Oct 2008 - 9th Jun 2009
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Lord Austin of Dudley has voted in 130 divisions, and
87 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Lord Austin of Dudley Division Votes
11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 132
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 132
11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 132
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 132
11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 138
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 138
4 Nov 2024 - Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 125
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 125
20 Nov 2024 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 140 Noes - 117
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 140 Noes - 117
20 Nov 2024 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 172
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 172
20 Nov 2024 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 136
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 136
20 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 213
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 213
8 Jan 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 228
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 228
21 Jan 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 138
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 138
21 Jan 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 157
21 Jan 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 159
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 159
5 Feb 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 127
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 127
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 167
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 167
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 232
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 232
26 Feb 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 228
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 228
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 2 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 151
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 2 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 151
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 149
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 149
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 152
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 152
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 149
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 149
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 169
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 169
25 Feb 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 175
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 175
24 Feb 2025 - Online Safety Act 2023 (Category 1, Category 2A and Category 2B Threshold Conditions) Regulations 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 55
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 55
5 Mar 2025 - Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 207
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 207
11 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 234
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 234
11 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 257
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 257
11 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 267
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 267
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 207
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 207
17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 234
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 234
24 Mar 2025 - Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 152
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 152
24 Mar 2025 - Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 163
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 163
24 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 172
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 172
24 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 165
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 276 Noes - 165
24 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 173
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 173
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 172
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 172
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 165
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 165
31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 143
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 143
31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 143
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 143
31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 157
31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 157
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 142
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 142
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 148
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 148
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 157
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 216
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 216
30 Apr 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 157
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 152
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 164 Noes - 152
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 125
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 125
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 168
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 168
12 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 183
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 183
19 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 118
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 118
2 Jun 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 116
11 Jun 2025 - Holocaust Memorial Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 129
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 83 Noes - 129
11 Jun 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 161
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 161
30 Jun 2025 - UK-Mauritius Agreement on the Chagos Archipelago - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 205
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 205
1 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 176
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 176
1 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 137
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 137
1 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 150
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 150
1 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 196
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 196
2 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 84 Noes - 263
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 84 Noes - 263
2 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 243
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 243
7 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 154
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 154
7 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 209
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 209
7 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 198
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 198
9 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 239
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 239
14 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 158
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 158
15 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 158
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 158
15 Jul 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 237 Noes - 223
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 237 Noes - 223
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 2 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 130
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 2 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 92 Noes - 130
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 140
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 140
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 143
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 143
21 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 162
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 162
14 Oct 2025 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 12 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 261
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 12 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 261
15 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 186
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 186
15 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 194
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 194
21 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 138
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 138
21 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 144
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 144
21 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 153
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 153
21 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 157
21 Oct 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 160
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 160
22 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes vs 6 Non-affiliated No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 236
Lord Austin of Dudley voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated Aye votes vs 6 Non-affiliated No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 236
27 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 137
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 137
27 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 157
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 157
28 Oct 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 195
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 195
28 Oct 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 143
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 143
28 Oct 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 249 Noes - 142
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 249 Noes - 142
28 Oct 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 267 Noes - 153
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 267 Noes - 153
28 Oct 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 12 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 153
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 12 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 153
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Lord Blencathra (Conservative)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(5 debate interactions)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(5 debate interactions)
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour)
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
(4 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
(26 debate contributions)
(26 debate contributions)
Home Office
(8 debate contributions)
(8 debate contributions)
Department for Transport
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Holocaust Memorial Bill 2022-23
(5,995 words contributed)
(5,995 words contributed)
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] 2024-26
(597 words contributed)
(597 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Austin of Dudley, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
2 Bills introduced by Lord Austin of Dudley
Introduced: 6th December 2017
A Bill to enable the Secretary of State to refuse entry, or to vary or curtail leave to enter or remain already granted, to a person who is a non-UK or non-EEA national who is known to be, or to have been, involved in gross human rights abuses or in certain acts of corruption; to make provision for financial sanctions against a person who is a non-UK or non-EEA national who is known to be, or to have been, involved in gross human rights abuses or in certain acts of corruption; and for connected purposes.
Introduced: 10th November 2015
A Bill to establish a target for the relocation of central government functions, offices and staff from London to other parts of the United Kingdom; to make provision for implementation, monitoring and performance reporting against such a target; and for connected purposes.
Last Event -
1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 10th November 2015
Tuesday 10th November 2015
1 Bill co-sponsored by Lord Austin of Dudley
Leasehold Reform Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Justin Madders (Lab)
Latest 6 Written Questions
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4 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
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15th Oct 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 26 September (HL10094), when they expect the independent audit of the completion of the reforms in the Palestinian Authority's National Program for Development and Reform to be conducted.
I refer the Noble Lord to the statement made on the Middle East by the Prime Minister on 14 October, in which he addressed at length the issues arising from the UK's decision to recognise the State of Palestine. Any further updates will be announced in the normal way in due course.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State (Development)
Minister of State (Development)
15th Oct 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 26 September (HL10094), how often they will monitor the Palestinian Authority's implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation between the UK and the Palestinian Government, published on 28 April, and what methods they will use to monitor that implementation.
I refer the Noble Lord to the statement made on the Middle East by the Prime Minister on 14 October, in which he addressed at length the issues arising from the UK's decision to recognise the State of Palestine. Any further updates will be announced in the normal way in due course.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State (Development)
Minister of State (Development)
13th Oct 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 26 September (HL10094), on how many occasions and over what time period the Palestinian Authority has committed to reform prisoner payments; how those reforms were audited; and what assessment they have made of the impact of those reforms.
In President Abbas' letter to President Macron, dated 9 June 2025, he set out his commitment to the principles of non-violence, the organisation of elections, the development of a school curriculum that is free from incitement, and the implementation of a new social security system, which will revoke so-called prisoner payments, and ensure that any future welfare payments are needs-based and delinked from violent actions. The Palestinian Authority must now ensure that an independent audit is conducted to verify that these reforms have been completed.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State (Development)
Minister of State (Development)
2nd Sep 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of reports that the Palestinian Authority is making monthly payments to the families of Hamas fighters killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
A reformed Palestinian Authority is essential to long-term stability in the region and making progress towards a two-state solution. The UK welcomes the Palestinian Authority's commitment to deliver its ambitious and necessary 'National Program for Development and Reform' in full as a matter of priority in the short, medium and long term. We welcome the important commitments made by the Palestinian Authority to reform prisoner payments so that welfare payments are needs-based and delinked from violent actions. The Palestinian Authority must now ensure an independent audit verifies that the reforms have been completed. Alongside our partners, the UK will continue to support the Palestinian Authority as it delivers its important reform agenda.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State (Development)
Minister of State (Development)
31st Oct 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to appeal the decision by the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) to overturn the Home Office’s revocation of Dana Abuqamar’s visa.
It is His Majesty’s Government’s long-standing position not to comment on individual cases.
Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)
Minister of State (Home Office)
12th Sep 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government how many people who were charged with offences related to Palestine Action before 5 July are (1) on remand, and (2) on bail; and how many of those people have been awaiting trial for (a) less than three months, (b) 3–6 months, (c) 7–12 months, (d) 13–24 months, (e) 25–36 months, and (f) more than three years.
This information is not centrally held. To obtain the requested data would involve a manual inspection of court records, involving disproportionate cost to the Department.
Lord Timpson
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)