Lord Austin of Dudley
Non-affiliated - Dudley North
Joined House of Lords: 2nd September 2020
Ian Austin was elected as an MP between 2005 and 2019. He served as Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (West Midlands) between 2008 and 2010 and as Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) between 2011 and 2013.
5 APPG Officer Positions (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Belarus, Israel, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, Magnitsky Sanctions and Reparation, SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders9 APPG Memberships
Bus and Coach, Adoption and Permanence, British Jews, Further Education and Lifelong Learning, Future of Work, Modern Conflict, Get Refusal, War Crimes, Sepsis23 Former APPG Officer Positions
Anti-Social Behaviour, Antisemitism, Cycling, Cycling and Walking, Electric and Automated Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Estonia, Eye Health and Visual Impairment, Fit and Healthy Childhood, Get Refusal, Holocaust Memorial, Illicit Trade, Lithuania, Lower Carbon Construction Vehicles, Magnitsky Sanctions, Markets, Outdoor Learning, Russia, Social Mobility, Southern Yemen, Sport, West Midlands, Youth EmploymentDivision Voting information
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 149
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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 271 Noes - 173
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 140
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 - 266 Noes - 162
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 10 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 160
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 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 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 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 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 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 - 267 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
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 - 72 Noes - 147
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 - 107 Noes - 136
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 - 162 Noes - 178
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 - 182 Noes - 227
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 - 66 Noes - 151
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 - 161 Noes - 144
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 193 Noes - 236
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Non-affiliated No votes vs 8 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 207 Noes - 240
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 - 295 Noes - 150
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 13 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 135
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 13 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 298 Noes - 157
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 - 296 Noes - 147
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 - 219 Noes - 223
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 9 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 220
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 - 204 Noes - 136
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 - 278 Noes - 176
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 - 213 Noes - 211
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 - 164
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Non-affiliated No votes vs 7 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 251
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 - 205 Noes - 188
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 - 144 Noes - 140
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 - 192 Noes - 155
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 - 202 Noes - 155
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 193 Noes - 143
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Non-affiliated No votes vs 6 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 139
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 - 208 Noes - 142
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 180
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Non-affiliated No votes vs 12 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 180
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated No votes vs 11 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 220 Noes - 191
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 - 184 Noes - 118
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 - 191 Noes - 118
Lord Austin of Dudley voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Non-affiliated Aye votes vs 6 Non-affiliated No votes
Tally: Ayes - 202 Noes - 225
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 - 77 Noes - 161
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 - 250 Noes - 158
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 - 285 Noes - 156
Lord Austin of Dudley voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Non-affiliated No votes vs 13 Non-affiliated Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 145
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 - 284 Noes - 158
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 - 199 Noes - 146
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 - 197 Noes - 144
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 - 220 Noes - 143
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2 Bills introduced by Lord Austin of Dudley
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.
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.
Tuesday 10th November 2015
1 Bill co-sponsored by Lord Austin of Dudley
Leasehold Reform Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Justin Madders (Lab)
Latest 15 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The Government recognises the importance of improving safety for people walking and cycling. On 12 June the Government published the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) which outlines the Government's vision for walking, wheeling and cycling to be safe, easy and accessible choices for everyone. Over £4.5 billion is projected to be invested in active travel up to 2030 from a wide range of funding streams including £1.1 billion of funding for Active Travel England.
The Government has also set ambitious national road safety targets to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on Great Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035, and to reduce the number of children killed or seriously injured by 70% by 2035, both against a 2022 to 2024 baseline. These targets sit alongside the active travel safety performance indicator to monitor the rate of cyclists and pedestrians killed or seriously injured on England’s roads, measured as the number of fatalities and serious injuries per billion miles walked and cycled. The Department will actively monitor this indicator, which should help to assess whether active travel is becoming safer as more people walk and cycle.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
We have learnt from the previous Cycling and Walking Investment Strategies of the importance of providing long term funding certainty for local authorities and third sector delivery partners to deliver our ambitious targets by 2035.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
At the 2025 Spending Review, the Government announced £616 million of capital funding for active travel over the years 2026/27 to 2029/30. Long term funding settlements for local authorities will be agreed as part of wider Integrated Settlements for Mayoral Strategic Authorities and consolidated local transport settlements for other authorities.
The Government also announced £15.6 billion in total by 2031-32 for the Transport for City Regions (TCR) settlements, supporting them to invest in their local transport priorities, including promoting modal shift from cars to public transport, walking and cycling.
The Government plans to offer long term funding settlements over the 2025 Spending Review period for other national active travel programmes run by wider organisations, such as Bikeability and the National Cycle Network, following the conclusion of DfT business planning.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The consultation on the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is seeking the views of stakeholders on a national vision, statutory objectives and underlying performance indicators. The shape of the final strategy, intended to be published next year including measures of success and targets, will be informed by the responses to the consultation.
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
6 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
(View all Lord Austin of Dudley's FCDO questions)The UK's position remains as set out in the answer provided in the House of Commons on 4 March in response to Question HC114367, which for ease is reproduced below:
Along with several other countries, we have raised concerns about a series of comments made by the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Ministers have raised these concerns directly with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the UK has asked that the comments of the Special Rapporteur be urgently investigated against the Code of Conduct for her post, and for action to be taken to restore the confidence of the international community in the independence and objectivity of this important role.
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 18 November to Question 88033, which - for ease of reference - is reproduced below:
The Foreign Secretary met with the Palestinian Foreign Minister on 1 November. As part of their conversation they discussed educational reforms. The UK continues to monitor and advance the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation through an annual strategic dialogue. In the meantime, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, through the British Consulate in Jerusalem, engage regularly with the Palestinian Authority on many areas, including education reform.
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.
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.
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.
The Financial Services and Markets Bill simplifies how payment systems are regulated by abolishing the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) and transferring its responsibilities to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In doing so, it gives the FCA objectives and powers generally equivalent to those currently held by the PSR, including the ability to make rules or give directions for the purpose of regulating payment system fees and charges. This ensures there is continuity in regulation and that the FCA can carry out its new responsibilities effectively.
The FCA’s power to regulate payment system fees and charges would be subject to challenge on judicial review principles. A challenge to equivalent powers held by the PSR is determined by judicial review principles, and the Bill maintains the same test when those functions transfer to the FCA. This is also consistent with the existing approach taken elsewhere in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
The Government recognises that regulators’ powers should be subject to appropriate safeguards. Powers to regulate payment system fees and charges must advance payment systems objectives. The Bill ensures before exercising those powers, the FCA must comply with procedural requirements, such as undertaking a consultation, which help to ensure decisions are transparent, evidence-based and proportionate.
The Government is committed to maintaining the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre, supported by a competitive, innovative and well-regulated payments ecosystem that delivers good outcomes for consumers, businesses and the wider economy.
The Financial Services and Markets Bill simplifies how payment systems are regulated by abolishing the Payment Systems Regulator and transferring its functions to the Financial Conduct Authority. The Bill gives the FCA objectives and powers that are equivalent to those currently held by the PSR, ensuring there is continuity in regulation and that the FCA can carry out its new responsibilities effectively.
The price control provision is not an expansion of regulatory powers. It clarifies and replicates powers already exercisable by the PSR, so the FCA has the same tools where intervention is justified to protect service-users and support effective competition.
At the same time, the Government recognises that regulators must act proportionately and that their powers should be subject to appropriate safeguards. The Bill therefore strengthens the framework by requiring the FCA to consult before exercising this power, a safeguard that is not always required under the current regime. This will help ensure decisions are transparent, evidence-based and proportionate.
The Government is committed to maintaining the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre, supported by a competitive, innovative and well-regulated payments ecosystem that delivers good outcomes for consumers, businesses and the wider economy.
The Financial Services and Markets Bill simplifies how payment systems are regulated by abolishing the Payment Systems Regulator and transferring its functions to the Financial Conduct Authority. The Bill gives the FCA objectives and powers that are equivalent to those currently held by the PSR, ensuring there is continuity in regulation and that the FCA can carry out its new responsibilities effectively.
The price control provision is not an expansion of regulatory powers. It clarifies and replicates powers already exercisable by the PSR, so the FCA has the same tools where intervention is justified to protect service-users and support effective competition.
At the same time, the Government recognises that regulators must act proportionately and that their powers should be subject to appropriate safeguards. The Bill therefore strengthens the framework by requiring the FCA to consult before exercising this power, a safeguard that is not always required under the current regime. This will help ensure decisions are transparent, evidence-based and proportionate.
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