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Lord Cotter

Liberal Democrat Peer

• Also represented Weston-Super-Mare
• Spokesperson for Innovation, Universities and Skills, Spokesperson for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (since 8 Jan 2009)

• Entered the House of Lords on 5 June 2006
• Previously MP for Weston-Super-Mare until 11 April 2005 — General election (stood again)
• Entered Parliament on 1 May 1997 — General election

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• Voting record
• Most recent appearances
• Numerology
• Expenses

Voting record (from PublicWhip)

How Lord Cotter voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted moderately against introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly against the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on replacing Trident. votes, speeches
• Voted very strongly for the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Voted strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately for laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches

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• Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.

Most recent appearances

Skills for Growth — Statement (11 Nov 2009)

“I thank the Secretary of State for today's Statement about skills. It is important to emphasise this field and I very much agree with what has been put forward. Will he consider one area which is of concern—that is, careers advice? It should be ensured that careers advice is top-rate in both schools and jobcentres. Perhaps the Minister will look into this. I give just one instance. Last...”

Unemployment — Question (20 Oct 2009)

“My Lords, does the Minister agree that, as has been mentioned already, it is very important that young people are given every opportunity possible? Internships have been mentioned. Does he agree that it is important that, while they are there, people are also treated fairly through internships and that opportunities are given as soon as possible to provide paid work? Volunteering is another...”

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill: Committee (8th Day) (15 Oct 2009)

“I follow my noble friend in supporting what the noble Lord, Lord Layard, said a moment ago. My interest in the House stems from my interest in small businesses. I have been in small business all my life. I am reassured that we are still raising the issue of exactly how to see that there will be enough apprenticeship opportunities in this country and talking about how this could be funded....”

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Numerology

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• Has spoken in 21 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has received answers to 7 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2005, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 66% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 4 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
• 7 people are tracking whenever this peer speaks — email me whenever Lord Cotter speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 29 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)

Expenses

Figures in brackets are ranks. Data from parliament.uk (source).