Bill Olner
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William John Olner is a British
Labour Party
politician who was the Member of Parliament
(MP) for Nuneaton
from 1992
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
).
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
(majority 2,280).
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
, The European Union
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
.
, Nuneaton
.
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
William John Olner (born 9 May 1942) is a British
Labour Party
politician who was the Member of Parliament
(MP) for Nuneaton
from 1992
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
).
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
(majority 2,280).
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
, The European Union
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
.
, Nuneaton
.
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
William John Olner (born 9 May 1942) is a British
Labour Party
politician who was the Member of Parliament
(MP) for Nuneaton
from 1992
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
).
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
(majority 2,280).
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
, The European Union
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
.
, Nuneaton
.
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
politician who was the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Nuneaton
Nuneaton (UK Parliament constituency)
Nuneaton is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Pre-2010 :...
from 1992
United Kingdom general election, 1992
The United Kingdom general election of 1992 was held on 9 April 1992, and was the fourth consecutive victory for the Conservative Party. This election result was one of the biggest surprises in 20th Century politics, as polling leading up to the day of the election showed Labour under leader Neil...
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
).
Education and early career
Olner was educated at Nuneaton Technical College and trained as an engineerEngineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
Local government
Olner was a CouncillorCouncillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
House of Commons
Olner was first elected to the House of Commons in 1992, as the Member of Parliament for Nuneaton. He was re-elected in the 1997 general electionUnited Kingdom general election, 1997
The United Kingdom general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, more than five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition under the leadership of Tony Blair, and won the general...
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2001
The United Kingdom general election, 2001 was held on Thursday 7 June 2001 to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. It was dubbed "the quiet landslide" by the media, as the Labour Party was re-elected with another landslide result and only suffered a net loss of 6 seats...
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
(majority 2,280).
Committees
From 2005-2009 he was a member of the Communities and Local Government CommitteeCommunities and Local Government Committee
The Communities and Local Government Select Committee is a select committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The remit of the Committee is to examine the work, the expenditure, administration and policies of the Department for Communities and Local Government and its...
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
Chair
A chair is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or...
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
Performance; attendance and questions
Olner was very loyal to the Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
- Moderately against introducing a smoking banSmoking banSmoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, which prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and/or other public spaces...
; - Very strongly for introducing ID cards;
- Moderately for introducing foundation hospitals;
- Quite strongly for introducing student top-up fees;
- Very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws;
- Very strongly for the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for investigating the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for the fox hunting ban;
- Moderately for equal gay rights.
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
Mercury (element)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...
, The European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
Satellite dish
A satellite dish is a dish-shaped type of parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.-Principle of operation:...
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is the government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the United Kingdom...
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, commonly called the Foreign Office or the FCO is a British government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office.The head of the FCO is the...
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
Department of Health (United Kingdom)
The Department of Health is a department of the United Kingdom government with responsibility for government policy for health and social care matters and for the National Health Service in England along with a few elements of the same matters which are not otherwise devolved to the Scottish,...
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions is the largest government department in the United Kingdom, created on June 8, 2001 from the merger of the employment part of the Department for Education and Employment and the Department of Social Security and headed by the Secretary of State for Work and...
.
Overseas visits
- Between 7 October and 9 October 2005 Olner attended the launch event for CryosatCryoSatCryoSat is an ESA programme which will monitor variations in the extent and thickness of polar ice through use of a satellite in low Earth orbit. The information provided about the behaviour of coastal glaciers that drain thinning ice sheets will be key to better predictions of future sea-level rise...
, UK science-led climate changeClimate changeClimate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
satellite, ESRIN, in RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. His accommodation was provided by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and travel by EADS Astrium Ltd. - Between 15 June and 18 June 2005 Olner visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
to attend the European Interparliamentary Space Conference. Travel and accommodation costs provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee. - Between 27 September to 4 October 2005 he visited Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
for meetings with senior representatives of both the public and private sector to be informed of the current economic and political aspects of Hong Kong. Flights and hotel accommodation provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. - Between 20 September to 26 September 2004 he visited Western CanadaWestern CanadaWestern Canada, also referred to as the Western provinces and commonly as the West, is a region of Canada that includes the four provinces west of the province of Ontario.- Provinces :...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, organised by the Rail Freight Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel and accommodation including travel within CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. - Between 25 June and 27 June 2003 he visited FinlandFinlandFinland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFLBNFLBritish Nuclear Fuels Limited was a nuclear energy and fuels company owned by the UK Government. It was a former manufacturer and transporter of nuclear fuel , ran reactors, generated and sold electricity, reprocessed and managed spent fuel , and decommissioned nuclear plants and other similar...
and NirexNIREXNirex was a United Kingdom body set up in 1982 by the UK nuclear industry to examine safe, environmental and economic aspects of deep geological disposal of intermediate-level and low-level radioactive waste....
Ltd. - Between 16 May and 18 May 2003 Olner, together with his wife, attended the National Association of Funeral Directors' 2003 Annual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAn Annual Conference in the United Methodist Church is a regional body that governs much of the life of the "Connectional Church." Annual conferences are composed primarily of the clergy members and a lay member or members from each charge . Each conference is a geographical division...
at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Carville, DurhamDurhamDurham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, at their expense. - Between 3 September and 6 September 2002 he visited GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel, accommodation and hospitality. - Between 10 June and 11 June 2002 he visited BetzdorfBetzdorfBetzdorf may refer to:*Betzdorf, Luxembourg, a village and municipality in Luxembourg*Betzdorf, Germany, a town, municipality and Verbandsgemeinde in Germany*Betzdorf...
, LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, with All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. - Between 19 June and 20 June 2001 he visited Paris Air ShowParis Air ShowThe Paris Air Show is the world's oldest and largest air show. Established in 1909, it is currently held every odd year at Le Bourget Airport in north Paris, France...
with the Parliamentary Space Committee. Travel and accommodation provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee and hospitality by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and EUTELSATEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
. - Between 10 September and 13 September 2001 he visited Southern FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, costs met by the Rail Freight Group, French Railways (SNCFSNCFThe SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
), TransfesaTransfesaTransfesa is a transport company based in Madrid, Spain.-Company description:Transfesa it is a transport and logistics service provider and European intermodal operator....
and the Port of Barcelona. - Between 20 March and 31 March 2000 he visited the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaChina , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Flights paid for by All-Party Britain China Parliamentary Group, costs in China paid for by People's Republic of China, costs in Hong Kong paid for by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. - Between 12 September and 15 September 2000 he visited BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Antwerp and RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
. Visit arranged and funded by the Rail Freight Group to provide information and experience of rail freight connections to the ports and to meet officials and parliamentarians in Brussels to discuss these matters. - Between 11 February and 12 February 1999 he visited TurinTurinTurin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
and MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
as part of a West Coast Main LineWest Coast Main LineThe West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
All Party Group delegation to receive briefing on high speed train technology and to travel on the 'pendolino', as a guest of FiatFiatFIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
UK Ltd. - Between 28 April and 30 April 1999 he visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, with Parliamentary Space Committee delegation to attend Inter-parliamentary Space Committees Conference in the Assemblée Nationale. Travel and accommodation provided by the Parliamentary Space Committee and the UK Industrial Space Committee. Other hospitality organised by the French Parliamentary Space Committee. - On 17 June 1999 he visited Paris, for study trip to headquarters of EutelsatEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
(European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation), to learn about technological developments in satellite transmission and operations, including digital technology. Visit jointly sponsored by Parliamentary Cable and Satellite Group and Eutelsat; all transport provided by Eutelsat. - Between 6 September and 9 September 1999 he visited SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Northern ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
with All Party Parliamentary Rail Freight Group, to study rail freight services across the AlpsAlpsThe Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west....
and to the United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Accommodation and travel costs were met by the Rail Freight Group.
Parliamentary expenses
As a Member of Parliament, Olner received a salary of £60,277 (with effect from 1 November 2006) He is also entitled to claim expenses that are incurred as a Member of Parliament, these cover costs such as Cost of staying away from main home, Office running costs, Staffing Allowance, Members' Travel, Members' Staff Travel, Stationery, Computer Equipment etc. For the year 2005/06 he claimed a total of £119,013, in the previous year he claimed £114,610.| Type | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Costs Allowance | £19,746 | £19,783 (317th) | £18,505 (348th) | £17,496 (449th) | £15,450 (303rd) |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £16,194 | £13,452 (544th) | £12,157 (616th) | £14,834 (555th) | £10,912 (493rd) |
| Staffing Allowance | £72,581 | £69,589 (393rd) | £64,598 (455th) | £59,086 (544th) | £37,413 (557th) |
| Members' Travel | £7,851 | £8,492 (397th) | £7,842 (402nd) | £9,133 (366th) | £6,665 (385th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £942 | £960 (191st) | £576 (244th) | £856 (190th) | £945 (142nd) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £466 | £188 (629th) | £656 (429th) | £572 (540th) | £713 (445th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,233 | £263 (639th) | £2,201 (370th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £0 | £1,883 (336th) | £1,883 (329th) | £1,883 (323rd) | £1,883 (304th) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Expenses Total | £119,013 | £114,610 (495th) | £108,418 (532nd) | £103,860 (503rd) | £73,981 (559th) |
Offices
As in common with most Members of Parliament, Olner maintained two offices: one at the House of Commons, the other in his constituency. His constituency office was in Queens RoadQueens Road
Queens Road may refer to:*Queens Road, Leicester, England.*Queens Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Peckham, England.*Queens Road Peckham railway station, England....
, Nuneaton
Nuneaton
Nuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
.
Labour Party and Trade Union
Olner is a member of the AEEU and the Co-operative PartyCo-operative Party
The Co-operative Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom committed to supporting and representing co-operative principles. The party does not put up separate candidates for any UK election itself. Instead, Co-operative candidates stand jointly with the Labour Party as "Labour...
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Parliamentary Labour Party
In UK politics, the Parliamentary Labour Party is the parliamentary party of the Labour Party in Parliament: Labour MPs as a collective body....
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
Personal life
Olner lives with his wife Jill and has a pet dog, and in the past has been a School Governor, .Announcement of retirement as MP
Olner declared his retirement as MP for Nuneaton on 25 March 2007, he served until the 2010 General Election where Labour's new candidate, Jayne Innes, was defeated by Conservative Marcus Jones.See also
- NuneatonNuneatonNuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
- BedworthBedworthBedworth is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, England. It lies northwest of London, east of Birmingham, and north northeast of the county town of Warwick. It is situated between Coventry, to the south, and Nuneaton, to the north.In the 2001 census the town...
- BulkingtonBulkingtonBulkington is a large village and former parish in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, UK. In the 2001 census it had a population of 6,303. It is located around north-east of Coventry, just east of the towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth and south-west of Hinckley...
- Nuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
- Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
- Nuneaton Constituency
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William John Olner (born 9 May 1942) is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
politician who was the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Nuneaton
Nuneaton (UK Parliament constituency)
Nuneaton is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Pre-2010 :...
from 1992
United Kingdom general election, 1992
The United Kingdom general election of 1992 was held on 9 April 1992, and was the fourth consecutive victory for the Conservative Party. This election result was one of the biggest surprises in 20th Century politics, as polling leading up to the day of the election showed Labour under leader Neil...
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
).
Education and early career
Olner was educated at Nuneaton Technical College and trained as an engineerEngineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
Local government
Olner was a CouncillorCouncillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
House of Commons
Olner was first elected to the House of Commons in 1992, as the Member of Parliament for Nuneaton. He was re-elected in the 1997 general electionUnited Kingdom general election, 1997
The United Kingdom general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, more than five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition under the leadership of Tony Blair, and won the general...
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2001
The United Kingdom general election, 2001 was held on Thursday 7 June 2001 to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. It was dubbed "the quiet landslide" by the media, as the Labour Party was re-elected with another landslide result and only suffered a net loss of 6 seats...
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
(majority 2,280).
Committees
From 2005-2009 he was a member of the Communities and Local Government CommitteeCommunities and Local Government Committee
The Communities and Local Government Select Committee is a select committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The remit of the Committee is to examine the work, the expenditure, administration and policies of the Department for Communities and Local Government and its...
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
Chair
A chair is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or...
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
Performance; attendance and questions
Olner was very loyal to the Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
- Moderately against introducing a smoking banSmoking banSmoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, which prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and/or other public spaces...
; - Very strongly for introducing ID cards;
- Moderately for introducing foundation hospitals;
- Quite strongly for introducing student top-up fees;
- Very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws;
- Very strongly for the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for investigating the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for the fox hunting ban;
- Moderately for equal gay rights.
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
Mercury (element)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...
, The European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
Satellite dish
A satellite dish is a dish-shaped type of parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.-Principle of operation:...
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is the government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the United Kingdom...
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, commonly called the Foreign Office or the FCO is a British government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office.The head of the FCO is the...
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
Department of Health (United Kingdom)
The Department of Health is a department of the United Kingdom government with responsibility for government policy for health and social care matters and for the National Health Service in England along with a few elements of the same matters which are not otherwise devolved to the Scottish,...
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions is the largest government department in the United Kingdom, created on June 8, 2001 from the merger of the employment part of the Department for Education and Employment and the Department of Social Security and headed by the Secretary of State for Work and...
.
Overseas visits
- Between 7 October and 9 October 2005 Olner attended the launch event for CryosatCryoSatCryoSat is an ESA programme which will monitor variations in the extent and thickness of polar ice through use of a satellite in low Earth orbit. The information provided about the behaviour of coastal glaciers that drain thinning ice sheets will be key to better predictions of future sea-level rise...
, UK science-led climate changeClimate changeClimate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
satellite, ESRIN, in RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. His accommodation was provided by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and travel by EADS Astrium Ltd. - Between 15 June and 18 June 2005 Olner visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
to attend the European Interparliamentary Space Conference. Travel and accommodation costs provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee. - Between 27 September to 4 October 2005 he visited Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
for meetings with senior representatives of both the public and private sector to be informed of the current economic and political aspects of Hong Kong. Flights and hotel accommodation provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. - Between 20 September to 26 September 2004 he visited Western CanadaWestern CanadaWestern Canada, also referred to as the Western provinces and commonly as the West, is a region of Canada that includes the four provinces west of the province of Ontario.- Provinces :...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, organised by the Rail Freight Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel and accommodation including travel within CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. - Between 25 June and 27 June 2003 he visited FinlandFinlandFinland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFLBNFLBritish Nuclear Fuels Limited was a nuclear energy and fuels company owned by the UK Government. It was a former manufacturer and transporter of nuclear fuel , ran reactors, generated and sold electricity, reprocessed and managed spent fuel , and decommissioned nuclear plants and other similar...
and NirexNIREXNirex was a United Kingdom body set up in 1982 by the UK nuclear industry to examine safe, environmental and economic aspects of deep geological disposal of intermediate-level and low-level radioactive waste....
Ltd. - Between 16 May and 18 May 2003 Olner, together with his wife, attended the National Association of Funeral Directors' 2003 Annual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAn Annual Conference in the United Methodist Church is a regional body that governs much of the life of the "Connectional Church." Annual conferences are composed primarily of the clergy members and a lay member or members from each charge . Each conference is a geographical division...
at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Carville, DurhamDurhamDurham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, at their expense. - Between 3 September and 6 September 2002 he visited GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel, accommodation and hospitality. - Between 10 June and 11 June 2002 he visited BetzdorfBetzdorfBetzdorf may refer to:*Betzdorf, Luxembourg, a village and municipality in Luxembourg*Betzdorf, Germany, a town, municipality and Verbandsgemeinde in Germany*Betzdorf...
, LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, with All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. - Between 19 June and 20 June 2001 he visited Paris Air ShowParis Air ShowThe Paris Air Show is the world's oldest and largest air show. Established in 1909, it is currently held every odd year at Le Bourget Airport in north Paris, France...
with the Parliamentary Space Committee. Travel and accommodation provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee and hospitality by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and EUTELSATEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
. - Between 10 September and 13 September 2001 he visited Southern FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, costs met by the Rail Freight Group, French Railways (SNCFSNCFThe SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
), TransfesaTransfesaTransfesa is a transport company based in Madrid, Spain.-Company description:Transfesa it is a transport and logistics service provider and European intermodal operator....
and the Port of Barcelona. - Between 20 March and 31 March 2000 he visited the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaChina , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Flights paid for by All-Party Britain China Parliamentary Group, costs in China paid for by People's Republic of China, costs in Hong Kong paid for by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. - Between 12 September and 15 September 2000 he visited BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Antwerp and RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
. Visit arranged and funded by the Rail Freight Group to provide information and experience of rail freight connections to the ports and to meet officials and parliamentarians in Brussels to discuss these matters. - Between 11 February and 12 February 1999 he visited TurinTurinTurin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
and MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
as part of a West Coast Main LineWest Coast Main LineThe West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
All Party Group delegation to receive briefing on high speed train technology and to travel on the 'pendolino', as a guest of FiatFiatFIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
UK Ltd. - Between 28 April and 30 April 1999 he visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, with Parliamentary Space Committee delegation to attend Inter-parliamentary Space Committees Conference in the Assemblée Nationale. Travel and accommodation provided by the Parliamentary Space Committee and the UK Industrial Space Committee. Other hospitality organised by the French Parliamentary Space Committee. - On 17 June 1999 he visited Paris, for study trip to headquarters of EutelsatEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
(European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation), to learn about technological developments in satellite transmission and operations, including digital technology. Visit jointly sponsored by Parliamentary Cable and Satellite Group and Eutelsat; all transport provided by Eutelsat. - Between 6 September and 9 September 1999 he visited SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Northern ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
with All Party Parliamentary Rail Freight Group, to study rail freight services across the AlpsAlpsThe Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west....
and to the United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Accommodation and travel costs were met by the Rail Freight Group.
Parliamentary expenses
As a Member of Parliament, Olner received a salary of £60,277 (with effect from 1 November 2006) He is also entitled to claim expenses that are incurred as a Member of Parliament, these cover costs such as Cost of staying away from main home, Office running costs, Staffing Allowance, Members' Travel, Members' Staff Travel, Stationery, Computer Equipment etc. For the year 2005/06 he claimed a total of £119,013, in the previous year he claimed £114,610.| Type | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Costs Allowance | £19,746 | £19,783 (317th) | £18,505 (348th) | £17,496 (449th) | £15,450 (303rd) |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £16,194 | £13,452 (544th) | £12,157 (616th) | £14,834 (555th) | £10,912 (493rd) |
| Staffing Allowance | £72,581 | £69,589 (393rd) | £64,598 (455th) | £59,086 (544th) | £37,413 (557th) |
| Members' Travel | £7,851 | £8,492 (397th) | £7,842 (402nd) | £9,133 (366th) | £6,665 (385th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £942 | £960 (191st) | £576 (244th) | £856 (190th) | £945 (142nd) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £466 | £188 (629th) | £656 (429th) | £572 (540th) | £713 (445th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,233 | £263 (639th) | £2,201 (370th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £0 | £1,883 (336th) | £1,883 (329th) | £1,883 (323rd) | £1,883 (304th) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Expenses Total | £119,013 | £114,610 (495th) | £108,418 (532nd) | £103,860 (503rd) | £73,981 (559th) |
Offices
As in common with most Members of Parliament, Olner maintained two offices: one at the House of Commons, the other in his constituency. His constituency office was in Queens RoadQueens Road
Queens Road may refer to:*Queens Road, Leicester, England.*Queens Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Peckham, England.*Queens Road Peckham railway station, England....
, Nuneaton
Nuneaton
Nuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
.
Labour Party and Trade Union
Olner is a member of the AEEU and the Co-operative PartyCo-operative Party
The Co-operative Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom committed to supporting and representing co-operative principles. The party does not put up separate candidates for any UK election itself. Instead, Co-operative candidates stand jointly with the Labour Party as "Labour...
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Parliamentary Labour Party
In UK politics, the Parliamentary Labour Party is the parliamentary party of the Labour Party in Parliament: Labour MPs as a collective body....
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
Personal life
Olner lives with his wife Jill and has a pet dog, and in the past has been a School Governor, .Announcement of retirement as MP
Olner declared his retirement as MP for Nuneaton on 25 March 2007, he served until the 2010 General Election where Labour's new candidate, Jayne Innes, was defeated by Conservative Marcus Jones.See also
- NuneatonNuneatonNuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
- BedworthBedworthBedworth is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, England. It lies northwest of London, east of Birmingham, and north northeast of the county town of Warwick. It is situated between Coventry, to the south, and Nuneaton, to the north.In the 2001 census the town...
- BulkingtonBulkingtonBulkington is a large village and former parish in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, UK. In the 2001 census it had a population of 6,303. It is located around north-east of Coventry, just east of the towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth and south-west of Hinckley...
- Nuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
- Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
- Nuneaton Constituency
External links
- Guardian Unlimited Politics - Ask Aristotle: Bill Olner MP
- TheyWorkForYou.com - Bill Olner MP
- The Labour Party in your area - Nuneaton
- Labour in Nuneaton
William John Olner (born 9 May 1942) is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
Labour Party
Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
politician who was the Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Nuneaton
Nuneaton (UK Parliament constituency)
Nuneaton is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Pre-2010 :...
from 1992
United Kingdom general election, 1992
The United Kingdom general election of 1992 was held on 9 April 1992, and was the fourth consecutive victory for the Conservative Party. This election result was one of the biggest surprises in 20th Century politics, as polling leading up to the day of the election showed Labour under leader Neil...
until 2010. Previously, he had been Leader of Nuneaton Borough Council (which subsequently merged with Bedworth to form Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Nuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
).
Education and early career
Olner was educated at Nuneaton Technical College and trained as an engineerEngineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
. He became a shop steward, and later area secretary for the AEEU (now Unite trade union).
Local government
Olner was a CouncillorCouncillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
for the Labour group on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council for 21 years, and was the council leader from 1982-87. In 1987 he became Mayor of Nuneaton and Bedworth, serving a 1 year term
House of Commons
Olner was first elected to the House of Commons in 1992, as the Member of Parliament for Nuneaton. He was re-elected in the 1997 general electionUnited Kingdom general election, 1997
The United Kingdom general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, more than five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition under the leadership of Tony Blair, and won the general...
(majority 13,540), 2001 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2001
The United Kingdom general election, 2001 was held on Thursday 7 June 2001 to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. It was dubbed "the quiet landslide" by the media, as the Labour Party was re-elected with another landslide result and only suffered a net loss of 6 seats...
(majority 7,535) and 2005 general election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
(majority 2,280).
Committees
From 2005-2009 he was a member of the Communities and Local Government CommitteeCommunities and Local Government Committee
The Communities and Local Government Select Committee is a select committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The remit of the Committee is to examine the work, the expenditure, administration and policies of the Department for Communities and Local Government and its...
and was a member of the Chairmen's Panel Committee. From 1997 he was Chairman of the Associate Parliamentary Engineering Group, a group that seeks to promote the contribution of engineering.
Previously he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and of the Select Committee on Environment, Transport and the Regions and Chair
Chair
A chair is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, commonly for use by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs and have a back; however, a chair can have three legs or could have a different shape depending on the criteria of the chair specifications. A chair without a back or...
of the Transport, Telematics and Cable and satellite Parliamentary Group.
Performance; attendance and questions
Olner was very loyal to the Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
during his time in Parliament, although he did not often speak on radio, TV or in the House of Commons he did have a good attendance record. His voting record from 2001-2010 was:
- Moderately against introducing a smoking banSmoking banSmoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, which prohibit tobacco smoking in workplaces and/or other public spaces...
; - Very strongly for introducing ID cards;
- Moderately for introducing foundation hospitals;
- Quite strongly for introducing student top-up fees;
- Very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws;
- Very strongly for the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for investigating the Iraq war;
- Very strongly for the fox hunting ban;
- Moderately for equal gay rights.
He most frequently asked questions about: Mercury
Mercury (element)
Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum...
, The European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
(Public Information), Funerals, Satellite Dishes
Satellite dish
A satellite dish is a dish-shaped type of parabolic antenna designed to receive microwaves from communications satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.-Principle of operation:...
, and Skills Councils. He most frequently asked questions to, and received answers to questions from, The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is the government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the United Kingdom...
, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, commonly called the Foreign Office or the FCO is a British government department responsible for promoting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office.The head of the FCO is the...
, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department of Health
Department of Health (United Kingdom)
The Department of Health is a department of the United Kingdom government with responsibility for government policy for health and social care matters and for the National Health Service in England along with a few elements of the same matters which are not otherwise devolved to the Scottish,...
, and the Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions is the largest government department in the United Kingdom, created on June 8, 2001 from the merger of the employment part of the Department for Education and Employment and the Department of Social Security and headed by the Secretary of State for Work and...
.
Overseas visits
- Between 7 October and 9 October 2005 Olner attended the launch event for CryosatCryoSatCryoSat is an ESA programme which will monitor variations in the extent and thickness of polar ice through use of a satellite in low Earth orbit. The information provided about the behaviour of coastal glaciers that drain thinning ice sheets will be key to better predictions of future sea-level rise...
, UK science-led climate changeClimate changeClimate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
satellite, ESRIN, in RomeRomeRome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. His accommodation was provided by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and travel by EADS Astrium Ltd. - Between 15 June and 18 June 2005 Olner visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
to attend the European Interparliamentary Space Conference. Travel and accommodation costs provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee. - Between 27 September to 4 October 2005 he visited Hong KongHong KongHong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
for meetings with senior representatives of both the public and private sector to be informed of the current economic and political aspects of Hong Kong. Flights and hotel accommodation provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. - Between 20 September to 26 September 2004 he visited Western CanadaWestern CanadaWestern Canada, also referred to as the Western provinces and commonly as the West, is a region of Canada that includes the four provinces west of the province of Ontario.- Provinces :...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group, organised by the Rail Freight Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel and accommodation including travel within CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. - Between 25 June and 27 June 2003 he visited FinlandFinlandFinland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
under the auspices of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy. Travel and accommodation paid for by BNFLBNFLBritish Nuclear Fuels Limited was a nuclear energy and fuels company owned by the UK Government. It was a former manufacturer and transporter of nuclear fuel , ran reactors, generated and sold electricity, reprocessed and managed spent fuel , and decommissioned nuclear plants and other similar...
and NirexNIREXNirex was a United Kingdom body set up in 1982 by the UK nuclear industry to examine safe, environmental and economic aspects of deep geological disposal of intermediate-level and low-level radioactive waste....
Ltd. - Between 16 May and 18 May 2003 Olner, together with his wife, attended the National Association of Funeral Directors' 2003 Annual ConferenceAnnual ConferenceAn Annual Conference in the United Methodist Church is a regional body that governs much of the life of the "Connectional Church." Annual conferences are composed primarily of the clergy members and a lay member or members from each charge . Each conference is a geographical division...
at the Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, Carville, DurhamDurhamDurham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, at their expense. - Between 3 September and 6 September 2002 he visited GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
with the All-Party Parliamentary Rail Group. The Rail Freight Group provided travel, accommodation and hospitality. - Between 10 June and 11 June 2002 he visited BetzdorfBetzdorfBetzdorf may refer to:*Betzdorf, Luxembourg, a village and municipality in Luxembourg*Betzdorf, Germany, a town, municipality and Verbandsgemeinde in Germany*Betzdorf...
, LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
, with All-Party Cable, Satellite and Digital Group study trip to view technology. Travel and accommodation provided by Astra Marketing Ltd. - Between 19 June and 20 June 2001 he visited Paris Air ShowParis Air ShowThe Paris Air Show is the world's oldest and largest air show. Established in 1909, it is currently held every odd year at Le Bourget Airport in north Paris, France...
with the Parliamentary Space Committee. Travel and accommodation provided by the UK Industrial Space Committee and hospitality by the European Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyThe European Space Agency , established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 18 member states...
and EUTELSATEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
. - Between 10 September and 13 September 2001 he visited Southern FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, costs met by the Rail Freight Group, French Railways (SNCFSNCFThe SNCF , is France's national state-owned railway company. SNCF operates the country's national rail services, including the TGV, France's high-speed rail network...
), TransfesaTransfesaTransfesa is a transport company based in Madrid, Spain.-Company description:Transfesa it is a transport and logistics service provider and European intermodal operator....
and the Port of Barcelona. - Between 20 March and 31 March 2000 he visited the People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaChina , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Flights paid for by All-Party Britain China Parliamentary Group, costs in China paid for by People's Republic of China, costs in Hong Kong paid for by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. - Between 12 September and 15 September 2000 he visited BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Antwerp and RotterdamRotterdamRotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
. Visit arranged and funded by the Rail Freight Group to provide information and experience of rail freight connections to the ports and to meet officials and parliamentarians in Brussels to discuss these matters. - Between 11 February and 12 February 1999 he visited TurinTurinTurin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
and MilanMilanMilan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
as part of a West Coast Main LineWest Coast Main LineThe West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
All Party Group delegation to receive briefing on high speed train technology and to travel on the 'pendolino', as a guest of FiatFiatFIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
UK Ltd. - Between 28 April and 30 April 1999 he visited ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, with Parliamentary Space Committee delegation to attend Inter-parliamentary Space Committees Conference in the Assemblée Nationale. Travel and accommodation provided by the Parliamentary Space Committee and the UK Industrial Space Committee. Other hospitality organised by the French Parliamentary Space Committee. - On 17 June 1999 he visited Paris, for study trip to headquarters of EutelsatEutelsatEutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
(European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation), to learn about technological developments in satellite transmission and operations, including digital technology. Visit jointly sponsored by Parliamentary Cable and Satellite Group and Eutelsat; all transport provided by Eutelsat. - Between 6 September and 9 September 1999 he visited SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Northern ItalyItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
with All Party Parliamentary Rail Freight Group, to study rail freight services across the AlpsAlpsThe Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west....
and to the United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Accommodation and travel costs were met by the Rail Freight Group.
Parliamentary expenses
As a Member of Parliament, Olner received a salary of £60,277 (with effect from 1 November 2006) He is also entitled to claim expenses that are incurred as a Member of Parliament, these cover costs such as Cost of staying away from main home, Office running costs, Staffing Allowance, Members' Travel, Members' Staff Travel, Stationery, Computer Equipment etc. For the year 2005/06 he claimed a total of £119,013, in the previous year he claimed £114,610.| Type | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Costs Allowance | £19,746 | £19,783 (317th) | £18,505 (348th) | £17,496 (449th) | £15,450 (303rd) |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £16,194 | £13,452 (544th) | £12,157 (616th) | £14,834 (555th) | £10,912 (493rd) |
| Staffing Allowance | £72,581 | £69,589 (393rd) | £64,598 (455th) | £59,086 (544th) | £37,413 (557th) |
| Members' Travel | £7,851 | £8,492 (397th) | £7,842 (402nd) | £9,133 (366th) | £6,665 (385th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £942 | £960 (191st) | £576 (244th) | £856 (190th) | £945 (142nd) |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £466 | £188 (629th) | £656 (429th) | £572 (540th) | £713 (445th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,233 | £263 (639th) | £2,201 (370th) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £0 | £1,883 (336th) | £1,883 (329th) | £1,883 (323rd) | £1,883 (304th) |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Expenses Total | £119,013 | £114,610 (495th) | £108,418 (532nd) | £103,860 (503rd) | £73,981 (559th) |
Offices
As in common with most Members of Parliament, Olner maintained two offices: one at the House of Commons, the other in his constituency. His constituency office was in Queens RoadQueens Road
Queens Road may refer to:*Queens Road, Leicester, England.*Queens Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, England.*Queens Road, Peckham, England.*Queens Road Peckham railway station, England....
, Nuneaton
Nuneaton
Nuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
.
Labour Party and Trade Union
Olner is a member of the AEEU and the Co-operative PartyCo-operative Party
The Co-operative Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom committed to supporting and representing co-operative principles. The party does not put up separate candidates for any UK election itself. Instead, Co-operative candidates stand jointly with the Labour Party as "Labour...
. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Parliamentary Labour Party
In UK politics, the Parliamentary Labour Party is the parliamentary party of the Labour Party in Parliament: Labour MPs as a collective body....
Employment Committee from 1992 until 1997.
Personal life
Olner lives with his wife Jill and has a pet dog, and in the past has been a School Governor, .Announcement of retirement as MP
Olner declared his retirement as MP for Nuneaton on 25 March 2007, he served until the 2010 General Election where Labour's new candidate, Jayne Innes, was defeated by Conservative Marcus Jones.See also
- NuneatonNuneatonNuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
- BedworthBedworthBedworth is a market town in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, England. It lies northwest of London, east of Birmingham, and north northeast of the county town of Warwick. It is situated between Coventry, to the south, and Nuneaton, to the north.In the 2001 census the town...
- BulkingtonBulkingtonBulkington is a large village and former parish in the Nuneaton and Bedworth district of Warwickshire, UK. In the 2001 census it had a population of 6,303. It is located around north-east of Coventry, just east of the towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth and south-west of Hinckley...
- Nuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and BedworthNuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with borough status, in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the densely populated towns of Nuneaton and Bedworth, the village of Bulkington and the green belt land in between. It has a population of just over 120,000.It borders the...
- Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
- Nuneaton Constituency