Alun Michael

Labour (Co-op) - Former Member for Cardiff South and Penarth

First elected: 11th June 1987

Left House: 22nd October 2012 (Resignation (Chiltern))


Alun Michael is not a member of any APPGs
Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee)
15th Mar 2011 - 22nd Oct 2012
Home Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 22nd Oct 2012
Welsh Affairs Committee
9th Nov 2007 - 6th May 2010
Justice Committee
6th Nov 2007 - 6th May 2010
Minister of State (Industry and the Regions)
10th May 2005 - 5th May 2006
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs)
11th Jun 2001 - 10th May 2005
First Secretary for Wales
12th May 1999 - 9th Feb 2000
Secretary of State for Wales
27th Oct 1998 - 28th Jul 1999
Minister of State (Home Office)
6th May 1997 - 27th Oct 1998
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1st May 1992 - 1st May 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Wales)
1st Jul 1988 - 1st May 1992
Opposition Whip (Commons)
1st Jul 1987 - 1st Jul 1988


Division Voting information

Alun Michael has voted in 1335 divisions, and 6 times against the majority of their Party.

12 Nov 2008 - MODERNISATION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS (STANDING ORDERS) - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 33 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 87
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 82 Labour Aye votes vs 136 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 66 Labour Aye votes vs 159 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 216
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 62 Labour Aye votes vs 152 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 224
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 111 Labour Aye votes vs 197 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Alun Michael voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 96 Labour No votes vs 207 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
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All Debates

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Theresa May (Conservative)
(24 debate interactions)
Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative)
Foreign Secretary
(16 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(50 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(46 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(42 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(23 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Alun Michael has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Cardiff South and Penarth Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Alun Michael has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Alun Michael

Alun Michael has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Alun Michael, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Alun Michael has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Alun Michael has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Alun Michael has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Alun Michael has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Alun Michael has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament