Stephen Williams

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Bristol West

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)

https://twitter.com/swilliamsmp | http://www.stephenwilliams.org.uk

Stephen Williams is not a member of any APPGs

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government)

7th Oct 2013 - 8th May 2015

Members' Expenses Committee

18th Jul 2011 - 30th Mar 2015

Political and Constitutional Reform Committee

12th Jul 2010 - 31st Oct 2013

Shadow Secretary of State (Innovation, Universities and Skills)

20th Dec 2007 - 6th May 2010

Children, Schools and Families

9th Nov 2007 - 28th Jan 2008

Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families)

28th Jun 2007 - 20th Dec 2007

Education & Skills

12th Jul 2005 - 8th Nov 2007

Shadow Minister (Education)

10th Mar 2006 - 28th Jun 2007

Public Accounts Committee

12th Jul 2005 - 24th Apr 2006

Shadow Minister (Health)

10th May 2005 - 10th Mar 2006

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Bristol West (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Stephen Williams has voted in 1677 divisions, and 13 times against the majority of their Party.

18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 24 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 269

3 Sep 2013 - Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 0 Noes - 0

5 Jun 2013 - Badger Cull - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 250 Noes - 299

4 Jun 2013 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 267 Noes - 290

14 Sep 2011 - Energy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 128 Noes - 278

18 Oct 2010 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 50 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 346

12 Oct 2009 - Health Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 288

11 Mar 2009 - Bassetlaw (Arts) - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 45 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 195

3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 224

26 Jun 2007 - Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill [Money] - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 20 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 165

28 Mar 2007 - Communications Allowance - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 188

1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 199

1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Stephen Williams voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 354

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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

George Osborne (Conservative)
(35 debate interactions)

Chris Leslie (The Independent Group for Change)
(23 debate interactions)

Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat)
(18 debate interactions)

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Department Debates

HM Treasury
(231 debate contributions)

Cabinet Office
(54 debate contributions)

Department for Transport
(41 debate contributions)

Leader of the House
(12 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

Stephen Williams has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate

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Latest EDMs signed by Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Stephen Williams, 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 Williams has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Stephen Williams has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

1 Bill introduced by Stephen Williams

Voting Age (Reduction to 16) Bill 2012-13

Introduced: 23rd January 2013

Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrat - Bristol West)
Private Members' Bill
Presentation Bill

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to allow persons aged 16 years or older to vote as electors at parliamentary and local government elections, and in referendums; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 23rd January 2013

Bill Text - No Explanatory Notes - No debates - Official Page

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

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