• Conservative Peer
• Shadow Minister, Defence (since 9 Jul 2007)
• Became a Lord in 1984
• Send a message to Lord Astor of Hever (via WriteToThem.com)
• Email me whenever Lord Astor of Hever speaks (no more than once per day)

• Voting record
• Recent appearances
• Numerology

How Lord Astor of Hever voted on key issues since 2001:

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

Read about how the voting record is decided.

• Hardly ever rebels against their party in this parliament.

European Union (Amendment) Bill (6 May 2008)

“moved Amendment No. 23: Clause 2, page 1, line 12, after "excluding" insert— "(i) Article 1, paragraph 50, inserted Article 28D TEU, relating to the European Defence Agency; and(ii) "”

European Union (Amendment) Bill (6 May 2008)

“I also speak to Amendment No. 24. Once again, we are considering a provision that sets up an EU institution but adds nothing to defence capabilities and might actively harm NATO's effectiveness. The history of the EDA is illuminating. It was proposed in the 2003 constitution, which was of course summarily rejected. This did not prevent the actual creation of the agency. The EDA is up and...”

European Union (Amendment) Bill (6 May 2008)

“The noble Lord, Lord Robertson, made some important points about the EU collectively purchasing equipment. I hear what he says, but I would have more confidence if our European allies spent what is really needed on defence. Until they are willing to spend real money, they will not have real capability. Only political will in each member state's capital can fix this. I am grateful to the noble...”

More of Lord Astor of Hever's recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)

• Has spoken in 34 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Has received answers to 160 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 59% of votes in parliament — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 5 comments on this Lord's speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this peer speaks — email me whenever Lord Astor of Hever speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 277 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)