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Lord Howarth of Newport

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 15th June 2005


Constitution Committee
1st Jul 2019 - 31st Jan 2023
Political Polling and Digital Media Committee
29th Jun 2017 - 20th Mar 2018
Intergovernmental Organisations Committee
15th Nov 2007 - 7th Jul 2008
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
30th Jul 2001 - 11th Jul 2005
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Arts)
28th Jul 1998 - 7th Jun 2001
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment)
6th May 1997 - 28th Jul 1998
Social Security
27th Nov 1995 - 21st Mar 1997
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science)
24th Jul 1989 - 28th Nov 1992
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
27th Jul 1988 - 24th Jul 1989
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
18th Jun 1987 - 25th Jul 1988
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party
1st Jul 1980 - 1st Jul 1981


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Howarth of Newport has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Howarth of Newport has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Howarth of Newport has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Howarth of Newport has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament