• Conservative Peer
• Became a Lord in 1966
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How Viscount Astor voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted moderately against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on equal gay rights. votes, speeches

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• Occasionally rebels against their party in this parliament.

House of Lords (Members' Taxation Status) Bill [HL] (24 Apr 2008)

“The noble Lord said that he would address the point raised by the Minister about charities and NGOs, which he has not done, and which is related to his amendment.”

House of Lords (Members' Taxation Status) Bill [HL] (24 Apr 2008)

“Perhaps I may ask the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, a question that he has not yet touched on. I asked him about membership. He said that there is a definition of "international organisation" which is recognised by law, but I wonder whether there is such a clear definition of what it is to be a member of an organisation. There can be various shades of being a member. Does it mean being a...”

House of Lords (Members' Taxation Status) Bill [HL] (24 Apr 2008)

“How does the Minister know if he does not have a list?”

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 25% of votes in parliament — 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") 274 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)