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Lord Livsey of Talgarth
Liberal Democrat Peer
- Also represented Brecon & Radnorshire; Brecon and Radnor
- Spokesperson for Wales (since 8 Jan 2009)
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- Entered the House of Lords on 16 October 2001
- Previously MP for Brecon & Radnorshire until 14 May 2001 — General election
- Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire, 1997-2001 and for Brecon and Radnor, 1985-1992. Liberal Party spokesman on agriculture, 1985-87; Alliance spokesman on the countryside and on agriculture in Wales, and on Wales, 1987; Leader Welsh Liberal Democrats and party spokesman on Wales, 1988-92 and 1997-2001. (from Number 10 press release)
- Entered Parliament on 4 July 1985 — unknown
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Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Lord Livsey of Talgarth voted on key issues since 2001:
- Has never voted on introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Has never voted on Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Has never voted on replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Has never voted on equal gay rights. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches
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- Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.
Most recent appearances
- Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]: Commons Amendments (11 Nov 2009)
“My Lords, I am very interested in what the Minister is saying. As regards the powers of the Secretary of State in this amendment, given that there may be a delay in reforming the common fisheries policy, in his view will the application of these powers produce any unintended consequences? For example, could they affect marine conservation zones?”
- Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]: Commons Amendments (11 Nov 2009)
“My Lords, I am pleased that agreement has been achieved with the Welsh Assembly for close co-operation. Unfortunately, I was walking through the door to the Chamber just as the Minister had started speaking. I heard him refer to Wales and I apologise for not picking up everything he said. Perhaps he could therefore enlighten me. Various Bills have transferred many functions to Welsh...”
- Agriculture: UK Food Production — Question (9 Jul 2009)
“To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the current self-sufficiency rate of United Kingdom food production; and how consumers can identify food produced in the United Kingdom.”
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- Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
- Has received answers to 1 written question in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
- Has voted in 62% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 0 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — average amongst Lords.
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- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 274 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)