Removing Hereditary Peers from the House of Lords
There have been votes in Parliament on the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords.
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UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor
Robert Walter generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all
of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 10 Jul 2012:
Robert Walter voted against proposed reforms of the House of Lords including the introduction of 15 year terms for most members and an elected element.
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On 23 Jun 2011:
Robert Walter was absent for a vote on Establishment of Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee)
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On 7 Mar 2007:
Robert Walter voted no on House of Lords Reform — Remove Hereditary Places
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On 8 Jul 2003:
Robert Walter was absent for a vote on House of Lords Reform — Exclusion of remaining Hereditary Peers
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On 10 Nov 1999:
Robert Walter voted yes on House of Lords Bill — Exceptions from the rule that hereditary peers should be abolished
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On 16 Mar 1999:
Robert Walter was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Third Reading
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On 16 Feb 1999:
Robert Walter voted yes on House of Lords Bill — Hereditary peers to be elected by House of Lords members — rejected
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On 15 Feb 1999:
Robert Walter voted yes on House of Lords Bill — Exclusion of hereditary peers from voting — rejected
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On 2 Feb 1999:
Robert Walter was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Decline to give a Second Reading — rejected
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On 2 Feb 1999:
Robert Walter was absent for a vote on House of Lords Bill — Second Reading
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