Nigel Griffiths

Labour - Former Member for Edinburgh South

First elected: 11th June 1987

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Nigel Griffiths is not an officer of any APPGs Nigel Griffiths is not a member of any APPGs
Public Accounts Committee
9th Nov 2007 - 6th May 2010
Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
10th May 2005 - 12th Mar 2007
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Trade and Industry) (Small Business)
11th Jun 2001 - 10th May 2005
Public Accounts Committee
29th Nov 1999 - 11th May 2001
Procedure Committee
16th Apr 1999 - 11th May 2001
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry)
6th May 1997 - 28th Jul 1998


Division Voting information

Nigel Griffiths has voted in 738 divisions, and 7 times against the majority of their Party.

3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Nigel Griffiths voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 82 Labour Aye votes vs 136 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Nigel Griffiths voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 66 Labour Aye votes vs 159 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 216
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Nigel Griffiths voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 51 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Nigel Griffiths 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
Nigel Griffiths 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
Nigel Griffiths 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
Nigel Griffiths 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
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Latest EDMs signed by Nigel Griffiths

Nigel Griffiths has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Nigel Griffiths, 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.


Nigel Griffiths has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Nigel Griffiths has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Nigel Griffiths has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Nigel Griffiths has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Nigel Griffiths has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament