Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland

Labour - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 16th June 2005

Derek Foster was elected as an MP between 1979 and 2005. He served as Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) between 1985 and 1995 and as Minister of State (Cabinet Office) in 1997.

Left House: 5th January 2019 (Death)

Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland is not a member of any APPGs

1 Former APPG Officer Position

Key Cities

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee

29th Jun 2017 - 13th Mar 2018

Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee

9th Jul 2015 - 15th Mar 2016

Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)

31st Jan 2002 - 19th Jul 2005

Ecclesiastical Committee

31st Jan 2002 - 19th Jul 2005

Standards and Privileges

15th May 2003 - 12th Jul 2005

Liaison Committee (Commons)

14th Jul 1997 - 11th May 2001

Education & Employment

14th Jul 1997 - 11th May 2001

Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

3rd May 1997 - 6th May 1997

Shadow Secretary of State

1st Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997

Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee

1st Aug 1985 - 31st Jul 1995

Shadow Chief Whip (Commons)

1st Jul 1985 - 1st Jul 1995

Trade & Industry

3rd May 1979 - 15th Feb 1983

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Division Voting information

Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland has voted in 654 divisions, and 5 times against the majority of their Party.

27 Feb 2017 - European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 33 Labour Aye votes vs 53 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 136 Noes - 299

25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 101 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 178

25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 98 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 172

9 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 85 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 133 Noes - 186

15 Jun 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Labour No votes vs 45 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 85

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All Debates

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Sparring Partners

Earl Howe (Conservative)
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
(4 debate interactions)

Lord Sassoon (Conservative)
(4 debate interactions)

Lord Strathclyde (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)

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Department Debates

HM Treasury
(5 debate contributions)

Department of Health and Social Care
(2 debate contributions)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(1 debate contributions)

Cabinet Office
(1 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

Policing and Crime Act 2017
(196 words contributed)

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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament