• Liberal Democrat Peer
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Culture, Media & Sport (since 19 Dec 2006)
• Became a Lord on 21 July 2004
• Positions held: Member, Advisory Board, Centre for Reform and Member, Advisory Board for Britain and Europe. (from Number 10 press release)
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How Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted very strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Entertainment: Facilities (7 May 2008)

“My Lords, I join in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Lloyd-Webber, for initiating this debate. I note that according to the draft Heritage Bill that has just been published he will not be the owner of any listed buildings but of registered heritage assets. I am not sure whether he is yet aware of that, and I do not expect the Minister to respond on this occasion about what seems an unnecessary...”

Arts: Funding (4 Mar 2008)

“My Lords, the recent settlement received by the Arts Council generally has been well received. However, due to raids on the lottery, the truth is that there is a huge shortfall across the sector as a whole, which is having a knock-on effect. The Government have promised a cultural festival to run in parallel with the Olympic Games, but a report published last week reveals that diversion of...”

Museums and Galleries (7 Feb 2008)

“My Lords, I join in the thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Harrison, for the opportunity to debate this matter. Gone are the days when museums and galleries were empty, echoing places where solitary contemplation of arts and artefacts was the name of the game. Indeed, I sometimes wish for a bit more solitude. According to a survey published last year, which involved asking 500 people where they...”

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• Has spoken in 12 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 58% of votes in parliament — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 0 comments on this Lord's speeches — average amongst Lords.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 19 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)