Ian McCartney

Labour - Former Member for Makerfield

First elected: 11th June 1987

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Ian McCartney is not an officer of any APPGs Ian McCartney is not a member of any APPGs
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jul 1996 - 6th May 2010
Minister of State (Trade and Industry) (Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs) (also in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
5th May 2006 - 28th Jun 2007
Minister (without Portfolio)
4th Apr 2003 - 5th May 2006
Party Chair, Labour Party
4th Apr 2003 - 5th May 2006
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
11th Jun 2001 - 4th Apr 2003
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
29th Jul 1999 - 7th Jun 2001
Minister of State (Competitiveness)
6th May 1997 - 29th Jul 1999
Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
1st Jul 1996 - 1st May 1997
Social Security
27th Apr 1992 - 26th Oct 1992


Division Voting information

Ian McCartney has voted in 446 divisions, and 4 times against the majority of their Party.

7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ian McCartney 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
Ian McCartney voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 418
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ian McCartney voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 132 Labour Aye votes vs 177 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 392
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ian McCartney voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 156 Labour Aye votes vs 157 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
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All Debates

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Legislation Debates
Ian McCartney has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Ian McCartney

Ian McCartney has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Ian McCartney, 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.


Ian McCartney has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Ian McCartney has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Ian McCartney has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Ian McCartney has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Ian McCartney has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament