A selection of the Marquess of Lothian’s votes

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• Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 38 votes against, 9 absences, between 2008–2011.
• 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 a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2010.
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2007.
• Voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2007.

We have lots more plain English analysis of the Marquess of Lothian’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit the Marquess of Lothian’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Israel: Palestinians 7 Dec 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, following his mission to Israel, Palestine, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan on 16 to 20 November, on working with the EU in supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state as the best way of ensuring Israel’s security.

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Libya: Visits Abroad 6 Dec 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, plans to visit Libya.

• Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security Benefits: Mental Health 6 Dec 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the efficacy of removing benefits from, and applying sanctions to, claimants with mental health conditions after 18 months in the context of their ‘Back To Work’ plan launched on 16 November.

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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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP
• Newspaper articles written by this MP

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)