A selection of Lord Anderson of Swansea's votes

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• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1999–2003
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 12 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011
• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 11 votes for, 2 votes against, between 1997–2010

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Recent appearances

• United States-North Korea: Summit in Singapore - Private Notice Question 13 Jun 2018

  My Lords, this is potentially a major step forward that of course should be welcomed. But is there not a danger that it might expose the limits of a personalised and unpredictable diplomacy, and should not more heed be taken of the concerns expressed by Japan and other regional allies?

• Palestinian Territories - Motion to Take Note 7 Jun 2018

  My Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Luce, said, all political problems are capable of settlement, however intractable, as we have seen in Northern Ireland and South Africa. Looking at the Israel-Palestine problem I am reminded of the old Polish question, what is the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? A pessimist says, “Things cannot get any worse” and an optimist says,...

• Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL] - Commons Amendments 21 May 2018

  My Lords, the use by Russia of dirty money was highlighted in the report today of the Foreign Affairs Committee in respect of counterterrorism and so on. It is clear that although the two Members who have just spoken did so with great passion and knowledge, they failed to take on board the actual figures. Global Witness says that at the moment there is £34 billion of Russian money in the...

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Profile

Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2005

Previously MP for Swansea East until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Monmouth, 1966-1970 and Swansea East, 1974-2005. Opposition spokesman for foreign affairs, 1983-1992, on defence, 1993-1994 and Shadow Solicitor General, 1994-1995. Chairman, Foreign Affairs Select Committee, 1997-2005. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 31 March 1966 — General election

Also represented Swansea East; Monmouth

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Member, EU Justice Sub-Committee (since 27 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection (17 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Draft Bribery Bill (Joint Committee) (11 May 2009 to 16 Jul 2009)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee C - Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development Policy (21 Nov 2006 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Foreign Affairs: Entry Clearance Sub-Committee (25 Nov 1997 to 19 Nov 1998)
• Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee (16 Jul 1997 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (14 Jul 1997 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Shadow Solicitor General (1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1996)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence, Disarmament and Arms Control) (1 Jan 1993 to 1 Jan 1994)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (26 Oct 1992 to 23 Feb 1994)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (13 May 1983 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (1 Jan 1983 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (8 Dec 1981 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (20 Nov 1981 to 13 May 1983)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (14 Dec 1979 to 20 Nov 1981)
• Member, Environment Committee (3 May 1979 to 14 Dec 1979)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 414 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Anderson of Swansea’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Responsiveness to messages sent via WriteToThem.com in 2005: Too little data for valid analysis.
• Has voted in 66.75% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 90 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 314 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)