A selection of Lord Jackson of Peterborough’s votes
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Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
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Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016.
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Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
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Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
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Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2017.
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Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2007–2016.
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Recent appearances
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There is consensus across the House, among Members of all parties and none, that we should reinstate the local housing targets. Nevertheless, 65 local planning authorities have frozen their local plans. Is my noble friend in a position to explain or tell the House when the Secretary of State is likely to invoke his statutory powers to force those local planning authorities to come up with...
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My Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in this debate, and I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Young of Cookham, whom I have known for over 30 years, for his persistent and indefatigable approach to campaigning on housing. I will talk about two specific macroeconomic societal issues, and then focus on planning and some possible solutions. I will talk first about quantitative easing—I...
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I am going to develop my argument in terms of numbers. We are looking at an increase to the population of 6.6 million people, to 74 million by 2036. The indicative figures are that in 15 years, we are going to have to build another 5.7 million homes, or 550,000 homes per annum. In London, 20 people are chasing every flat. Some 40% of foreign-born individuals are in the private rented sector,...
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 16 November 2022
Previously MP for Peterborough until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Also represented Peterborough
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Topics of interest
Lord Jackson of Peterborough campaigned to leave the European Union
Source: BBC
- Communities and Local Government
- Health
- Home Department
- Treasury
- Transport
- Fire Services
- Domestic Waste: Waste Disposal
- Local Government Finance
- Police
- Non-Domestic Rates
Currently held offices
- Member, European Affairs Committee (since 31 Jan 2024)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) ( 9 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 7 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
- Member, Public Accounts Committee (27 Feb 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) ( 6 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 6 Oct 2008)
- Member, Health and Social Care Committee (11 Dec 2006 to 17 Jul 2007)
- Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 2 May 2017.
1. Employment and earnings
25 October 2016, received £439.64 for work undertaken in September 2016. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 26 October 2016)
25 October 2016, received £439.64 for work undertaken in October 2016. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 26 October 2016)
25 November 2016, received £439.64. Hours: 14 hrs. (Registered 03 January 2017)
19 December 2016, received £439.24. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 03 January 2017)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
As of 7 October 2012, residential property in
Greater London: (i) and (ii).
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