Lord Newton of Braintree

Conservative - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 31st October 1997

Tony Newton was elected as an MP between 1974 and 1997. He served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office) between 1992 and 1997

Left House: 25th March 2012 (Death)


Lord Newton of Braintree is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Newton of Braintree is not a member of any APPGs
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
25th Nov 2009 - 6th May 2010
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office)
10th Apr 1992 - 1st May 1997
Standards and Privileges
23rd Oct 1996 - 21st Mar 1997
Finance and Services Committee
27th Apr 1992 - 21st Mar 1997
Privileges
18th Nov 1993 - 17th Oct 1996
Standards in Public Life
16th Nov 1994 - 8th Nov 1995
Secretary of State for Social Security
23rd Jul 1989 - 9th Apr 1992
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister (Trade)
25th Jul 1988 - 23rd Jul 1989
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Security) (Health)
10th Sep 1986 - 24th Jul 1988
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Security) (Social Security and Disabled)
11th Sep 1984 - 9th Sep 1986
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security)
5th Mar 1982 - 11th Sep 1984
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
1st Oct 1981 - 5th Mar 1982
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
16th May 1979 - 30th Sep 1981

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Lord Newton of Braintree has voted in 260 divisions, and 24 times against the majority of their Party.

14 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 125 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 234 Noes - 206
14 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 106 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 158
12 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 120 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 198
7 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 237 Noes - 198
7 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 123 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 194
7 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 109 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 172
7 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 108 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 168 Noes - 175
5 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 122 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 190
5 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 195
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 151 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 256
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree 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
14 Dec 2011 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 141 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 190
12 Dec 2011 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 126 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 152 Noes - 182
23 Nov 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 151 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 236
23 Nov 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 148 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 239
15 Nov 2011 - Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 125 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 79 Noes - 273
15 Nov 2011 - Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 112 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 168
9 May 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 131 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 199 Noes - 209
28 Mar 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 103 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 225 Noes - 162
28 Mar 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 191
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative Aye votes vs 74 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
29 Nov 2010 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 103 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 156
26 Oct 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Conservative Aye votes vs 36 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 155
15 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Newton of Braintree voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 42 Conservative No votes vs 51 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 268
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(59 debate contributions)
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(55 debate contributions)
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(53 debate contributions)
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(21 debate contributions)
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Lord Newton of Braintree has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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