The Marquess of Lothian, former MP

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A selection of the Marquess of Lothian’s votes

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Voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2008.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2007.
Voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2007.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2010.
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2011.
Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Education: Teachers: Recruitment 26 Jul 2022

To ask Her Majesty's Government hat assessment they have made of whether initial teacher training (ITT) applications this year, particularly for (1) physics, (2) computing, and (3) modern languages, are sufficient for secondary school recruitment requirements; whether they estimate an increase in the shortage of qualified teachers; and if so, what steps they are taking to address the shortage.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: European Court of Human Rights: Belfast Agreement 21 Jul 2022

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR); and if so, what is their assessment of the impact of withdrawing from the ECHR on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Uzbekistan: Politics and Government 21 Jul 2022

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent events in Karakalpakstan; what discussions they have had with the government of Uzbekistan (1) regarding those events, and (2) to seek a peaceful resolution.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 November 2010

Previously MP for Devizes until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented Devizes; Edinburgh South; Berwick and East Lothian

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Defence
Health
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Home Department
Zimbabwe
Afghanistan
Iraq
Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
Gibraltar

Other offices held in the past

Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (21 Sep 2017 to 8 Oct 2019)
Member, Joint Committee on Security (7 Dec 2010 to 5 Sep 2011)
Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (7 Dec 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (7 Dec 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Intelligence and Security (Cabinet Office) Committee (3 Aug 2006 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (26 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (26 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (26 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence & Deputy Leader, Defence (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (10 May 2005 to 6 Dec 2005)
Shadow Foreign Secretary & Deputy Leader, Foreign Affairs (17 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State for International Affairs, Shadow Foreign Secretary & Deputy Leader, International Affairs (10 May 2004 to 17 Mar 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State (10 Nov 2003 to 10 May 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State (18 Sep 2001 to 10 Nov 2003)
Shadow Foreign Secretary (18 Sep 2001 to 10 May 2005)
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party (18 Sep 2001 to 6 Dec 2005)
Shadow Minister without Portfolio (2 Dec 1998 to 18 Sep 2001)
Party Chair, Conservative Party (2 Dec 1998 to 18 Sep 2001)
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (2 Jun 1998 to 2 Dec 1998)
Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1997 to 2 Jun 1998)
Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1997 to 2 Jun 1998)
The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (11 Jan 1994 to 2 May 1997)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (27 May 1993 to 5 Jan 1994)
Member, Public Accounts Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 26 Jul 1993)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) (13 Jun 1983 to 14 Jun 1987)
Member, Energy Committee (3 May 1979 to 9 Jun 1983)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (0 out of 2)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

4. Sponsorships

A business lunch in my constituency under my name which raised money for constituency funds from numerous small donations. (Registered 6 July 2009)

8. Land and Property

Tenanted farm in Roxburghshire, Scotland, from which rental income is received.

11. Miscellaneous

Non-active partner in Nisbet Mill Farm partnership from which no payment has been received in the last year and none in the current farming year which starts June 2009.

View the history of this MP’s entries in the Register

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The Marquess of Lothian