Sir Peter Soulsby | ProjectParly

Parliamentary History

Labour

Leicester South

5 May 2005 – 1 Apr 2011 (5 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

24.0

ProgressiveCentreConservative

Progressive — based on 21 coded votes across 1 axes (2% coverage).

Policy axis scores

0 = progressive, 50 = centre, 100 = conservative. Based on coded division votes.

Climate / energy 24

Medium confidence 21 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

March 2011 4 votes

Division	Date	Vote
Question accordingly negatived. On a point of order, Mr Evans. Has it been established that all Members were aware of the time at which the vote was held? I understand that two of the nationalists will be here in about an hour and a quarter. We will now move on to new clause 19. ‘In Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 (reserved matters: specific reservations), at the end of section C8 to...	15 Mar 2011	AYE
We must also take into account what I consider to be the al-Megrahi argument. Part of the reason for the release of al-Megrahi was simply to show that the Scottish Parliament could do it. It had a power and wanted to show that it could use it, so it did. Giving the Scottish Parliament the power to change the clocks would present it with a strong temptation to do it just to show that it could, and ...	15 Mar 2011	NO
I have always understood that the current boundary was agreed by international negotiation in 1707. The Scottish border used to go down as far as Newcastle and in some respects almost as far as Bolton, I think, but things have changed. I know that the SNP has a hang-up about the oil industry and the fact that what it sees as its rightful share has been stolen from it. However, there are much more ...	15 Mar 2011	NO
As I said earlier, the Bill presents us with one good idea—the universal credit—and two very big problems. The first is all the things that the Bill does not tell us—the large gaps of great significance that have been left in it—and the second is all the things that it does tell us. It needs radical improvement before it reaches the statute book, so I commend the amendment to the House. We have ha...	9 Mar 2011	AYE

February 2011 16 votes

Division	Date	Vote
I entirely accept the points that my hon. Friend raises, and I am of a similar mind. This debate is also about communities, and we need to meet the challenges at local level. My hon. Friends will be aware that I am unable to comment on the specifics of this particular application, as it is currently subject to a competitive tender process, and it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment....	16 Feb 2011	AYE
In contrast, we are focusing on long-term skills and sustainable jobs for young people-a real future for the people whom we represent. There will be 50,000 extra apprenticeships this year, at about half the cost of future jobs fund placements, and we will deliver skills that will last a lifetime. The Work programme will provide personalised support that has never been seen before in this country-c...	16 Feb 2011	AYE
The hon. Gentleman is a distinguished constitutionalist, and I wonder whether he thinks that in the context of referendums being used more frequently, and for deciding on European matters and constitutional issues, it would be a good idea to settle on a threshold for all referendums, so that people knew where they stood. I think this is a special referendum and I therefore think it needs a special...	15 Feb 2011	NO
Question accordingly agreed to . Lords amendment 20 disagreed to.	15 Feb 2011	NO
The people of Anglesey are proud people. It has been a seat since 1535, during which time it has been represented by four different parties, which is perhaps unique in the House. The Liberal Democrats represented Anglesey for many years, as did the Conservatives. I can tell the House that Anglesey will give its verdict in the May elections on its shabby treatment by this coalition Government of Li...	15 Feb 2011	NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Lords amendment 16 disagreed to.	15 Feb 2011	NO
The right hon. Gentleman is doing very well, as ever, at putting before the House what appears to be an argument based on principle, but in reality are not he and his Labour party colleagues afraid of the inflexibility of a 5% variation, because it would take away their in-built advantage under the current unfair system? In the examples that I have just given, of Welsh-speaking constituencies in W...	15 Feb 2011	NO
Question put and agreed to. (PROGRAMME) (No. 5) Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 83A(7 ) ), That the following provisions shall apply to the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 6 September 2010 (Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme)): Consideration of Lords Amendments	15 Feb 2011	NO
Taxation of the financial sector	9 Feb 2011	NO
Deferred Divisions	9 Feb 2011	AYE
I was going to conclude, but I will give way on this point. I am aware of the time and I appreciate the right hon. Gentleman giving way. The person who stated that 25% of the net budget of Manchester city council will go over the next two years was its treasurer-a statutory officer of Manchester city council. I suggest that when the right hon. Gentleman is up there, he speaks to that gentleman, be...	9 Feb 2011	NO
This has been an excellent debate, with speeches delivered with passion and expertise on a subject that could not be more important. In the words of the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Kate Hoey) , who made a principled speech in support of the Bill, the debate is about the education of the next generation and a Bill that will determine the kind of society we have in 20 or 30 years' time. Last year, 2,8...	8 Feb 2011	NO
The FSA has already made its thoughts known on this subject in a discussion paper about "Product Intervention". Chapter 6 deals with product intervention options for the new regulator and mentions price capping. Paragraph 6.40 states: "Price capping is the most radical price intervention and would involve us making difficult judgements about the appropriate price we regard as consistent with good ...	3 Feb 2011	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 31(2) ), That the proposed words be there added.	2 Feb 2011	NO
The Forestry Commission will have its role altered over time, as this period transpires. We want it to concentrate on regulation, advice and research, and on promoting the wider planting of trees. Let us not forget that the under the last five years of the Labour Government, tree planting in this country fell by 60%. A number of hon. Members referred to the Forest Stewardship Council. I can assure...	2 Feb 2011	AYE
I made this point in my speech: we should be concentrating not only on the BRIC countries, but on other fast-growing markets such as Indonesia and Turkey, and I seek the Minister's assurance that we will do that. I intend, time permitting, to go to Indonesia, where we have some specific trade objectives, and I think the Secretary of State plans to be in Turkey, so we recognise those countries' imp...	2 Feb 2011	AYE

January 2011 10 votes

Division	Date	Vote
We stated that we would "strengthen the power of GPs...by...putting them in charge of commissioning local health services" "set NHS providers free to innovate by ensuring that they become autonomous Foundation Trusts". We also stated that we would create an independent NHS board. It is quite ludicrous to suggest that we did not tell the British people our plans both before and during the election ...	31 Jan 2011	NO
Article 25 is not a new article, but it does concern a sensitive issue, and that is why the Bill proposes to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of this important ratchet clause and to require that an Act of Parliament be passed before a Minister could notify approval by this country of a Council decision extending the rights attaching to EU citizenship. If the hon. Gentleman will forgive me, given ...	25 Jan 2011	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 31(2) ), That the proposed words be there added.	19 Jan 2011	NO
I will not give way. My hon. Friend the Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Annette Brooke) made a thoughtful and constructive speech, reflecting her expertise and passion. Her comments about the most vulnerable and disadvantaged students were right. She said that some groups have to be protected come what may, and they will be. It is precisely those groups that we intend to target with our sup...	19 Jan 2011	AYE
"It is likely that the Coalition's concern with concretising its political alliance and having the longest period possible in which to implement its tax increases and cuts in public expenditure and then recover sufficient popularity in time for its next meeting with the electorate, has affected its judgement in this matter. In my view, the period between general elections should clearly be four ye...	18 Jan 2011	NO
Not representing a valleys constituency, I do not have the same urge for tidiness as the hon. Gentleman. I am happy with our relatively untidy constitutional settlement. I have no problem with that at all. The Minister has said that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will monitor what happens with the elections that will take place this year. After he has done that, will there be close co...	18 Jan 2011	AYE
(3) An order made under subsection (2) above is to be made by statutory instrument and shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the House of Commons. (4) If no order has been made under subsection (2) above, an early parliamentary general election is to take place only if the House has passed a motion that there should be an early parl...	18 Jan 2011	AYE
On the basis of those arguments, the Government are not able to support new clause 4 and its consequential amendments. I have listened attentively to the Minister's remarks. Notwithstanding his reluctance to support our reasoned amendment, will he outline where he has got to, therefore, in discussions with the devolved Administrations about how the elections will work, and outline when we will see...	18 Jan 2011	AYE
Question accordingly agreed to. Queen's recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a) ),	17 Jan 2011	NO
Question accordingly negatived. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 62(2) ), That the Bill be now read a Second time.	17 Jan 2011	NO

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