Malcolm Rifkind

Independent - Former Member for Kensington

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Retired)


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Malcolm Rifkind is not a member of any APPGs
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
30th Nov 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
6th Jul 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
13th Jan 2010 - 6th May 2010
Standards and Privileges
1st Dec 2009 - 6th May 2010
Liaison Committee (Commons)
1st Dec 2009 - 6th May 2010
Standards and Privileges
26th Nov 2009 - 6th May 2010
Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate)
13th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Conventions (Joint Committee)
17th May 2006 - 31st Oct 2006
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
10th May 2005 - 8th Dec 2005
Foreign Secretary
5th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Secretary of State for Defence
10th Apr 1992 - 4th Jul 1995
Secretary of State for Transport
28th Nov 1990 - 10th Apr 1992
Secretary of State for Scottish Office
11th Jan 1986 - 28th Nov 1990
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
13th Jun 1983 - 11th Jan 1986
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Overseas Development)
6th Apr 1982 - 12th Jun 1983
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office)
7th May 1979 - 6th Apr 1982

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Kensington (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Malcolm Rifkind has voted in 1080 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

5 Dec 2014 - International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative No votes vs 40 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 146 Noes - 6
5 Dec 2014 - International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 38 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 6 Noes - 148
10 Jul 2012 - House of Lords Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 192 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 462 Noes - 124
13 Oct 2011 - Procedure Committee Reports - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 43 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 206
4 Mar 2010 - Chair (Terminology) - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative No votes vs 74 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 221
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Conservative Aye votes vs 82 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 35 Conservative No votes vs 46 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 46 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 216
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 37 Conservative No votes vs 42 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 224
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 114 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 65 Conservative No votes vs 77 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Conservative No votes vs 80 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 80 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Malcolm Rifkind voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 150 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 418
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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.

Sparring Partners
Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative)
(53 debate interactions)
Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative)
Foreign Secretary
(46 debate interactions)
Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative)
(11 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(81 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(72 debate contributions)
Home Office
(33 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(7 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Malcolm Rifkind has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Kensington 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 Kensington signature proportion
Open
243
of 11,448 signatures (2.12%)
Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK
Open
101
of 9,614 signatures (1.05%)
Revoke citizenship/benefits from anyone who supports or has supported terrorism
Open
115
of 12,281 signatures (0.94%)
For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately
Gov Responded - 27 Feb 2024
Open
107
of 13,002 signatures (0.82%)
Require broadcasters to call proscribed terrorist organisations terrorists
Gov Responded - 18 Apr 2024
Open
174
of 21,411 signatures (0.81%)
Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
Gov Responded - 15 Mar 2024
Petitions with most Kensington signatures
Open
243
of 11,448 signatures (2.12%)
Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK
Open
215
of 45,577 signatures (0.47%)
Immediately revoke all licences for arms exports to Israel
Gov Responded - 5 Mar 2024
Open
207
of 199,385 signatures (0.10%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
174
of 21,411 signatures (0.81%)
Ban smartphones and camera phones for under 16s
Gov Responded - 15 Mar 2024
Open
170
of 31,580 signatures (0.54%)
Seek to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas
Gov Responded - 23 Nov 2023
Malcolm Rifkind has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Malcolm Rifkind

Malcolm Rifkind has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Malcolm Rifkind, 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.

Malcolm Rifkind has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Malcolm Rifkind has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Malcolm Rifkind has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Malcolm Rifkind has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Latest 1 Written Question

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
1 Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Questions
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18th Nov 2014
Change of Use
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on the continued exemption of local authorities that have established an objectively-assessed need for more office accommodation through their local plan, and demonstrated a low level of vacancy in the office market, from proposed planning changes to allow offices to be converted to housing; and if he will make a statement.

My Department published a consultation paper on this issue on 31 July. We will publish the Government’s response in due course.

Brandon Lewis