John Austin

Labour - Former Member for Erith and Thamesmead

First elected: 9th April 1992

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


John Austin is not an officer of any APPGs John Austin is not a member of any APPGs
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
9th Nov 2007 - 7th Dec 2009
Health and Social Care Committee
12th Dec 1994 - 31st Oct 2005


Division Voting information

John Austin has voted in 561 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

7 Apr 2010 - Digital Economy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
John Austin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Labour No votes vs 179 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 40
1 Mar 2010 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
John Austin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 85
24 Feb 2010 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour Aye votes vs 243 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 252
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 31 Labour Aye votes vs 265 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 274
1 Jul 2009 - Parliamentary Standards Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 239 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 250
27 Feb 2009 - Autism Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Labour Aye votes vs 25 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 131 Noes - 25
17 Dec 2008 - Electoral Commission (Remuneration of Chairman) - View Vote Context
John Austin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour No votes vs 182 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 32
8 Oct 2008 - European Union (Transparency) - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 202
9 Jan 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 35 Labour No votes vs 256 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 481 Noes - 46
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
John Austin 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
John Austin 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
John Austin 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
John Austin 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
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 256 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 267
26 Jan 2007 - Energy Saving (Daylight) Bill - View Vote Context
John Austin voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 18 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 20
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John Austin has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

John Austin has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


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