Richard Caborn

Labour - Former Member for Sheffield Central

First elected: 9th June 1983

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


Richard Caborn is not an officer of any APPGs Richard Caborn is not a member of any APPGs
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Sport)
11th Jun 2001 - 28th Jun 2007
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Tourism)
13th Jun 2003 - 1st May 2005
Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry)
29th Jul 1999 - 7th Jun 2001
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) (The Regions)
6th May 1997 - 28th Jul 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
1st Jan 1988 - 1st Apr 1997
Liaison Committee (Commons)
27th Apr 1992 - 17th Jan 1996
Trade & Industry
27th Apr 1992 - 8th Nov 1995
Opposition Spokesperson (The Regions)
1st Jan 1990 - 1st Jan 1992
Trade & Industry
23rd Jun 1986 - 15th May 1987


Division Voting information

Richard Caborn has voted in 608 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Richard Caborn 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
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All Debates

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Legislation Debates
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Commons initiatives

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Richard Caborn has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Richard Caborn has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Richard Caborn has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Richard Caborn has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament