Lord Brittan of Spennithorne

Conservative - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 9th February 2000

Sir Leon Brittan was elected as an MP between 1974 and 1988. He served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury between 1981 and 1983 and as Home Secretary between 1983 and 1985.

Left House: 21st January 2015 (Death)

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Brittan of Spennithorne is not a member of any APPGs

European Commissioner

26th Sep 1995 - 15th Sep 1999

European Commissioner

14th Jun 1989 - 15th Sep 1999

Vice-President, European Commission

15th Jun 1989 - 15th Jun 1993

President of the Board of Trade

2nd Sep 1985 - 16th Jan 1986

Home Secretary

11th Jun 1983 - 2nd Sep 1985

Chief Secretary to the Treasury

5th Jan 1981 - 11th Jun 1983

Minister of State (Home Office)

6th May 1979 - 5th Jan 1981

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Division Voting information

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has voted in 262 divisions, and 9 times against the majority of their Party.

25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128

13 Jul 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 149 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 244

15 Jun 2011 - Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 132 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 203

13 Jun 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 188

18 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative No votes vs 143 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 277

11 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 8 Conservative No votes vs 165 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 280

20 May 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 111 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 195

6 May 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative No votes vs 53 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 170

25 Apr 2007 - Serious Crime Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 43 Noes - 115

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Sparring Partners

Lord Waddington (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)

Lord Strathclyde (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)

Lord Blackwell (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)

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Department Debates

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(8 debate contributions)

Leader of the House
(4 debate contributions)

Wales Office
(2 debate contributions)

Department for International Development
(1 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate

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