Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 2nd October 1998

Left House: 27th April 2017 (Retired)

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston is not a member of any APPGs

National Policy for the Built Environment Committee

11th Jun 2015 - 8th Jul 2015

Digital Skills

12th Jun 2014 - 4th Feb 2015

Communications and Digital Committee

9th Dec 2008 - 1st May 2012

Economic Affairs Committee

29th Nov 2004 - 26th Nov 2008

Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions)

29th Jul 1999 - 9th Jun 2001

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston has voted in 582 divisions, and 5 times against the majority of their Party.

21 Jul 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159

15 Jun 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston 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

5 Feb 2007 - Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 120 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 127

30 Oct 2006 - Education and Inspections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 109 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 175

30 Oct 2006 - Education and Inspections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Macdonald of Tradeston voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 78 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 37 Noes - 119

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Sparring Partners

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Labour)
Shadow Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology)
(2 debate interactions)

Lord Holmes of Richmond (Conservative)
(1 debate interactions)

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Department Debates

Department for Work and Pensions
(4 debate contributions)

HM Treasury
(4 debate contributions)

Attorney General
(2 debate contributions)

Cabinet Office
(2 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

Digital Economy Act 2017
(1,164 words contributed)

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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting