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Baroness Beckett

Labour - Derby South

Became Member: 14th August 2024


Baroness Beckett is not a member of any APPGs
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
11th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
30th Oct 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
20th Nov 2017 - 6th Nov 2019
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
14th Dec 2015 - 3rd May 2017
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
30th Nov 2015 - 3rd May 2017
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jan 2012 - 30th Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
9th Feb 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
13th Jan 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Minister of State (Department of Communities and Local Government) (Housing)
3rd Oct 2008 - 5th Jun 2009
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
29th Jan 2008 - 31st Oct 2008
Foreign Secretary
5th May 2006 - 28th Jun 2007
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
8th Jun 2001 - 5th May 2006
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office)
27th Jul 1998 - 8th Jun 2001
Modernisation of the House of Commons
29th Jul 1998 - 11th May 2001
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
2nd May 1997 - 27th Jul 1998
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
21st Jul 1994 - 1st Jan 1995
Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition
12th May 1994 - 21st Jul 1994
Leader of HM Official Opposition
12th May 1994 - 21st Jul 1994
Leader of the Labour Party
12th May 1994 - 21st Jul 1994
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
9th Apr 1992 - 12th May 1994
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
10th Apr 1992 - 12th May 1994
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
1st Jul 1989 - 9th Apr 1992
Shadow Minister (Social Security)
1st Jun 1984 - 1st Jun 1989
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Aug 1980 - 31st Jul 1981
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Education and Science)
1st Jan 1976 - 1st Jan 1979
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
1st Jan 1975 - 1st Jan 1976


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Beckett has voted in 12 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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
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Legislation Debates
Great British Energy Bill 2024-26
(1,160 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


Baroness Beckett has not introduced any legislation before Parliament


Baroness Beckett has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament