Ian Pearson

Labour - Former Member for Dudley South

First elected: 15th December 1994

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Ian Pearson is not a member of any APPGs
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
5th Oct 2008 - 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (Economic and Business) (also HM Treasury)
5th Oct 2008 - 5th Jun 2009
Minister of State (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills) (Science and Innovation)
29th Jun 2007 - 5th Oct 2008
Environmental Audit Committee
27th Jun 2006 - 14th Jan 2008
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Climate Change and the Environment)
5th May 2006 - 28th Jun 2007
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Trade) (also Department of Trade and Industry)
10th May 2005 - 5th May 2006
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) (Trade) (also Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
10th May 2005 - 5th May 2006
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
23rd Oct 2002 - 10th May 2005
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
29th May 2002 - 12th Jun 2003
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
2nd Feb 2001 - 28th May 2002
Education & Employment
29th Nov 1999 - 5th Mar 2001
Treasury Committee
11th Nov 1996 - 21st Mar 1997


Division Voting information

Ian Pearson has voted in 811 divisions, and 6 times against the majority of their Party.

2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Pearson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 93 Labour No votes vs 155 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 176
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Pearson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 83 Labour No votes vs 157 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 158
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Pearson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 77 Labour No votes vs 156 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 153
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ian Pearson 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
Ian Pearson 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
2 Mar 2007 - Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Pearson voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 98 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 116 Noes - 19
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All Debates

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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Latest EDMs signed by Ian Pearson

Ian Pearson has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Ian Pearson, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

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Ian Pearson has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Ian Pearson has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Ian Pearson has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


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