Lord Brittan of Spennithorne

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 9th February 2000

Left House: 21st January 2015 (Death)


Lord Brittan of Spennithorne is not a member of any APPGs
European Commissioner
26th Sep 1995 - 15th Sep 1999
European Commissioner
14th Jun 1989 - 15th Sep 1999
Vice-President, European Commission
15th Jun 1989 - 15th Jun 1993
President of the Board of Trade
2nd Sep 1985 - 16th Jan 1986
Home Secretary
11th Jun 1983 - 2nd Sep 1985
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
5th Jan 1981 - 11th Jun 1983
Minister of State (Home Office)
6th May 1979 - 5th Jan 1981


Division Voting information

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has voted in 262 divisions, and 9 times against the majority of their Party.

25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
13 Jul 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 149 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 244
15 Jun 2011 - Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 132 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 203
13 Jun 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 188
18 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative No votes vs 143 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 277
11 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 8 Conservative No votes vs 165 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 280
20 May 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 111 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 195
6 May 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative No votes vs 53 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 170
25 Apr 2007 - Serious Crime Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 43 Noes - 115
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Waddington (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)
Lord Strathclyde (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)
Lord Blackwell (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(4 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Brittan of Spennithorne has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament