Steve Webb

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Thornbury and Yate

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)


Steve Webb is not a member of any APPGs
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
13th May 2010 - 8th May 2015
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
8th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
7th Oct 2008 - 8th Jan 2009
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
20th Dec 2007 - 7th Oct 2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
10th May 2005 - 10th Mar 2006
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
1st Jun 2001 - 1st Jun 2005
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
31st Jan 2002 - 5th May 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
1st Jun 1997 - 1st Jun 2001


Division Voting information

Steve Webb has voted in 1701 divisions, and 19 times against the majority of their Party.

23 Feb 2015 - Serious Crime Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 292
18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Steve Webb 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
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 340
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 314
11 Mar 2009 - Bassetlaw (Arts) - View Vote Context
Steve Webb 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
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 216
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Steve Webb voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 22 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
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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
Gregg McClymont (Labour)
(80 debate interactions)
Stephen Timms (Labour)
(51 debate interactions)
Sheila Gilmore (Labour)
(38 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Work and Pensions
(1417 debate contributions)
Department for Transport
(11 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Steve Webb has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Thornbury and Yate 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).

Steve Webb has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Steve Webb

Steve Webb has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Steve Webb, 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.


Steve Webb has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Steve Webb has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Steve Webb has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Steve Webb has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Steve Webb has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament