2 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Israel, Magnitsky Sanctions and Reparation24 Former APPG memberships
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, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, Lithuania, Lower Carbon Construction Vehicles, Magnitsky Sanctions, Markets, Outdoor Learning, Russia, Social Mobility, Southern Yemen, Sport, West Midlands, Youth Employment
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 15 divisions, and
8 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
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 Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour)
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
(4 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
(4 debate interactions)
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Department for Transport
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Home Office
(3 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Holocaust Memorial Bill 2022-23
(944 words contributed)
(944 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 1 Written Question
(View all written questions)
Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
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)