Betty Williams

Labour - Former Member for Conwy

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Welsh Affairs Committee
14th Jul 1997 - 21st Nov 2005

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Division Voting information

Betty Williams has voted in 688 divisions, and 9 times against the majority of their Party.

29 Jan 2008 - Lisbon Treaty (No.1) - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 291 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 360
28 Mar 2007 - deferred divisions - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 265 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 250
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 413
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Labour No votes vs 222 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 161
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 152 Labour No votes vs 162 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 416 Noes - 163
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 111 Labour Aye votes vs 197 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 96 Labour No votes vs 207 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
17 Oct 2006 - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 49 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 55 Noes - 240
9 Oct 2006 - Road Safety Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Betty Williams voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 272 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 280
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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.

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Betty Williams has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Conwy 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).

Petitions with highest Conwy signature proportion
Open
165
of 15,045 signatures (1.10%)
Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
Open
226
of 33,694 signatures (0.67%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
1,188
of 237,145 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
107
of 71,835 signatures (0.15%)
Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins
Gov Responded - 29 Sep 2025
Open
106
of 71,000 signatures (0.15%)
Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000
Gov Responded - 17 Nov 2025
Petitions with most Conwy signatures
Open
1,188
of 237,145 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
898
of 687,496 signatures (0.13%)
Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
287
of 195,268 signatures (0.15%)
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2025
Open
226
of 33,694 signatures (0.67%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
221
of 186,928 signatures (0.12%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Betty Williams has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Betty Williams

Betty Williams has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Betty 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.

Betty Williams has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Betty Williams has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Betty Williams has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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

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