Brian Simpson

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Brian Simpson, MEP

Brian Simpson (born 06 February 1953, Leigh, Lancashire) is a British MEP (1989-2004, 2006- ) for North West from the Labour Party.[1]


Affiliations

Parliamentary Affiliations

Chair:
17.11.1994 / 11.07.1995 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
12.07.1995 / 15.01.1997 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
30.01.1997 / 13.10.1997 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
14.10.1997 / 23.02.1999 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
24.02.1999 / 19.07.1999 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
20.07.2009 / ... : Committee on Transport and Tourism
Vice-Chair:
13.02.1992 / 10.02.1993 : Delegation for relations with the Republics of Yugoslavia
11.02.1993 / 31.01.1994 : Delegation for relations with the Republics of former Yugoslavia
01.02.1994 / 18.07.1994 : Delegation for relations with the Republics of former Yugoslavia
22.07.1999 / 14.01.2002 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
Member:
25.07.1989 / 20.04.1993 : Socialist Group
26.07.1989 / 14.01.1992 : Committee on Petitions
26.07.1989 / 14.01.1992 : Committee on Transports and Tourism
26.07.1989 / 14.01.1992 : Delegation for relations with Yugoslavia
15.01.1992 / 12.02.1992 : Delegation for relations with the Republics of Yugoslavia
15.01.1992 / 18.07.1994 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
21.04.1993 / 18.07.1994 : Group of the Party of European Socialists
19.07.1994 / 19.07.1999 : Group of the Party of European Socialists
21.07.1994 / 15.01.1997 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
16.01.1997 / 29.01.1997 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
16.01.1997 / 19.07.1999 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
20.07.1999 / 19.07.2004 : Group of the Party of European Socialists
21.07.1999 / 14.01.2002 : Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism
17.01.2002 / 19.07.2004 : Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism
07.02.2002 / 19.07.2004 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway
20.11.2003 / 21.04.2004 : Temporary committee on improving safety at sea
28.08.2006 / 13.07.2009 : Socialist Group in the European Parliament
07.09.2006 / 13.03.2007 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
07.09.2006 / 14.01.2007 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
07.09.2006 / 14.01.2007 : Committee on Budgetary Control
15.01.2007 / 30.01.2007 : Committee on Budgetary Control
15.01.2007 / 30.01.2007 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
31.01.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
14.03.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
14.07.2009 / ... : Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
16.07.2009 / 19.07.2009 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
20.07.2009 / ... : Conference of Committee Chairs
16.09.2009 / ... : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
Substitute:
26.07.1989 / 12.07.1990 : Political Affairs Committee
13.09.1990 / 14.01.1992 : Committee on Regional Policy and Regional Planning
15.01.1992 / 10.02.1993 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
15.01.1992 / 18.07.1994 : Committee on Budgets
11.02.1993 / 31.01.1994 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
01.02.1994 / 18.07.1994 : Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand
21.07.1994 / 01.05.1995 : Committee on Budgets
02.05.1995 / 15.01.1997 : Committee on Civil Liberties and Internal Affairs
16.01.1997 / 13.10.1997 : Delegation for relations with South-east Europe
03.03.1997 / 19.07.1999 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Protection
14.10.1997 / 23.02.1999 : Delegation for relations with South-east Europe
24.02.1999 / 19.07.1999 : Delegation for relations with South-east Europe
22.07.1999 / 14.01.2002 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
08.10.1999 / 14.01.2002 : Delegation to the EU-Poland Joint Parliamentary Committee
30.01.2002 / 19.07.2004 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy
06.02.2002 / 30.04.2004 : Delegation to the EU-Poland Joint Parliamentary Committee
30.08.2006 / 13.03.2007 : Delegation for relations with South Africa
30.08.2006 / 14.01.2007 : Committee on Budgets
15.01.2007 / 30.01.2007 : Committee on Budgets
31.01.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
14.03.2007 / 13.07.2009 : Delegation for relations with South Africa
16.07.2009 / ... : Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
16.09.2009 / ... : Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community[2]

Record and Controversies

Declaration of Financial Interests

  • 160 Shares in St Mirren Football Club Ltd, UK
  • 17,000 Shares in Great Central Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 22,000 Shares in West Somerset Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 450 Shares in Llangollen Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 2 Shares in Cotswold Steam Reservation (Heritage), UK
  • 1 Share in 47401 Diesel Heritage Project, UK
  • I employ my son as an accredited parliamentary assistant.[3]

Former Declaration of Financial Interests

  • 160 Shares in St Mirren Football Club Ltd, UK
  • 17,000 Shares in Great Central Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 22,000 Shares in West Somerset Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 450 Shares in Llangollen Railway (Heritage), UK
  • 2 Shares in Cotswold Steam Reservation (Heritage), UK
  • 1 Share in 47401 Diesel Heritage Project, UK
  • In May 2008 I visited Houston (USA) to take part in a series of meetings regarding the EU-US "open skies" air agreement. This trip was paid for by British Airways.
  • On August 30th 2008 I attended the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final as the guest of the Rugby Football League. I have subsequently made a donation to the Rugby League Benevolent Fund to the value of the match ticket.
  • On 4th October 2008 I attended the Super League Grand Final as guest of the Rugby Football League. I have subsequently made a donation to the Rugby League Benevolent Fund to the value of the match ticket.
  • I employ 3 members of staff in my UK office and 2 members of staff in my Brussels office. All are contracted under UK employment laws and conform to the rules of the European Parliament. I also employ a political liason officer based in London who is line managed by the general secretary of the EPLP.
  • Of my staff I employ my son on a full-time basis (salary range £20,000-£30,000) and my wife on a part time basis (salary range £10,000-£15,000)[4]

Record of Parliamentary Votes

  • Abstained form voting the directive on "establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy" (A5-0027/2000). The directive covers all water management aspects in order to achieve a 'good status' of all waters by 2015.[5]
  • Voted in favour of the directive on "national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants" (A5-0063/2000). The amendment allows setting less ambitious national emission ceilings for sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ammonia (NH3) and volatile organic compounds (VOC), which would result in more damage to human health and the environment.[6]
  • Voted in favour of the Commission White Paper on "Strategy for a future Chemicals Policy" (A5-0356/2001). The amendment helps avoid the necessary precautionary approach towards some chemical substances that are not proven to be completely safe.[7]
  • Voted in favour of the directive on "waste electrical and electronic equipment" (A5-0100/2002). The amendment sets higher reuse and recycling rates for IT and telecommunication equipment.[8] Rejected due to lack of absolute majority.
  • Voted in favour of the report on "Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network" (A5-0135/2002). The Trans-European Network of Transport (TEN-T) is a network of so-called 'transport corridors' through Europe. This amendment calls for a full Strategic Environmental Assessment of these transport corridors and calls on the Commission to improve methods for analysing the environmental and economic impact of the TEN-T.[9]
  • Voted in favour of the regulation concerning "traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms" (A5-0229/2002). The amendment allows customers the right to choose GM free food.[10]
  • Voted in favour of the report towards a "thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides" (A5-0061/2003). The amendment proposes to ban or severely restrict use of pesticides in areas around sources of drinking water and nature protected zones.[11]
  • Voted in favour of the directive on "environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage" (A5-0145/2003). According to the amendment, polluters have to pay for environmental clean-up, and it supports an EU-wide regime which makes polluters liable for the damage they cause to wildlife, water and land.[12]
  • Voted against the directive on restructuring the "Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity" (A5-0302/2003). The amendment aims at giving tax benefits to environmentally friendly sources of energy, which would make them cheaper and more competitive to conventional (more polluting) sources of energy. It also gives tax benefits to environmentally friendly uses of energy for transport, for instance trains.[13] Rejected due to lack of absolute majority.

Personal Information

Curriculum Vitae

  • Certificate in Education (1974).
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (2005).
  • Teacher of Physical Education, Liverpool (1974-1989).
  • Director, North West Rail Campaign (2004-2006).
  • Chair, Warrington South Constituency Labour Party (1986, 2004).
  • Election agent, Warrington (since 2006).
  • Councillor, Merseyside County Council (1981-1986).
  • Deputy Chair, Liverpool Airport (1981-1986).
  • Councillor, Warrington Borough Council (1987-1991).
  • Deputy Chair of Finance (1987-1989).
  • Chair, Performance and Policy Review. PPS to the Deputy Prime Minister (1997 - 2004).
  • Member of the European Parliament (1989-2004): Chairman of the Delegation for relations with Switzerland, Iceland and Norway; Vice-Chairman of the Delegation for relations with the Republics of Yugoslavia; PSE coordinator for transport, tourism and regional policy (1990-2004).
  • Vice-President, Heritage Railway Association (since 1990).
  • President of the Warrington, Halton and St Helens Branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (since 1990).
  • Life Governor, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (since 1990).
  • President, Golborne Cricket Club (since 1990).

Contact

Address:
Parlement européen
Bât. Altiero Spinelli
13G306
60, rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60
B-1047 Bruxelles/Brussel
Phone:
+32 (0)2 28 45510
Fax:
+32 (0)2 28 49510
Email:
brian.simpson AT europarl.europa.eu
Website:
http://www.briansimpsonmep.co.uk
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Resources

Notes

  1. European Parliament, MEP Directory: Brian Simpson, accessed 05 December 2010.
  2. European Parliament, MEP Directory: Brian Simpson, accessed 05 December 2010.
  3. European Parliament, Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Brian Simpson, 23 June 2009, accessed 03 November 2009.
  4. European Parliament, Declaration of Members' Financial Interests: Brian Simpson, 09 January 2009, accessed 06 February 2009.
  5. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  6. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  7. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  8. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  9. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  10. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  11. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  12. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.
  13. Friends of the Earth, EU Vote Watch, accessed 02 February 2009.