Stephen Dorrell

Conservative - Former Member for Charnwood

First elected: 3rd May 1979

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Retired)


Stephen Dorrell is not a member of any APPGs
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
6th Dec 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Liaison Committee (Commons)
19th Jul 2010 - 4th Jun 2014
Health and Social Care Committee
10th Jun 2010 - 4th Jun 2014
Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
14th Nov 2005 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Secretary of State for Education
11th Jun 1997 - 2nd Jun 1998
Secretary of State for Health
5th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Secretary of State for National Heritage
20th Jul 1994 - 4th Jul 1995
Public Accounts Committee
27th Apr 1992 - 18th Oct 1994
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
14th Apr 1992 - 19th Jul 1994
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health)
4th May 1990 - 14th Apr 1992
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
20th Dec 1988 - 3rd May 1990
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
26th Jun 1987 - 19th Dec 1988
Transport Committee
3rd May 1979 - 9th Jun 1983


Division Voting information

Stephen Dorrell has voted in 1238 divisions, and 22 times against the majority of their Party.

21 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 124 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 161
5 Feb 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 131 Conservative Aye votes vs 139 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 400 Noes - 175
15 Dec 2010 - Loans to Ireland Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 246 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 301
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 51 Conservative No votes vs 93 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 111 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 38 Conservative No votes vs 107 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Conservative No votes vs 101 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Conservative Aye votes vs 82 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Conservative No votes vs 140 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 292
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Conservative No votes vs 139 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 114 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 35 Conservative No votes vs 84 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 26 Conservative No votes vs 130 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative No votes vs 110 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Conservative No votes vs 80 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 98 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative No votes vs 103 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 150 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 418
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 392
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 75 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Stephen Dorrell voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Conservative Aye votes vs 121 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Andy Burnham (Labour)
(33 debate interactions)
Jeremy Hunt (Conservative)
Chancellor of the Exchequer
(30 debate interactions)
Lord Lansley (Conservative)
(23 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(194 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(7 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Stephen Dorrell has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Charnwood 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).

Stephen Dorrell has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Stephen Dorrell

Stephen Dorrell has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Stephen Dorrell, 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.


Stephen Dorrell has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Stephen Dorrell has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Stephen Dorrell has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Stephen Dorrell has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Stephen Dorrell has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament