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 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.
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1999–2003.

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Recent appearances

• Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Effect of Renegotiation on Other Trade Negotiations - Question 21 Oct 2021

  My Lords, can anyone trust this Government on international legal matters? They have already admitted to breaching international law again on Northern Ireland. Now they have failed to honour a protocol that they freely entered into, and they threaten to breach our clear obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. Is this cavalier attitude to international legal obligations...

• Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 10 Sep 2021

  I broadly support the Bill, including the provisions on legal aid, but I am wary of giving an unfettered right in all circumstances for applicants to bring in members of a family as broadly defined. In principle, of course, we should do all that we can to encourage family reunion: it is good for the individuals concerned, for society, for what our prayers at the start of the Sitting refer to...

• Grenfell Tower: Demolition - Private Notice Question 6 Sep 2021

  My Lords, I speak as a former councillor for the adjoining ward of Golborne, and someone who has a London base within sight of Grenfell. Grenfell obviously should go: there were massive failures by the local authority in the past in respect of consultation. Now there appears to be a very different view on the part of the local authority and a much greater readiness to consult, and this is...

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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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Member, International Relations and Defence Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Justice Sub-Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 23 Apr 2020)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)