A selection of Lord Beith’s votes

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• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2010–2013.
• Almost always voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2014.
• Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2014.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2010.
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.

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Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 28 Feb 2023

  Potential impact of the proposed creation of the Lindisfarne Highly Protected Marine Conservation Area on the fishing community and the local economy of Holy Island – Lord Beith. Oral questions; 2:30 pm

• Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - Second Reading: Amendment to the Motion 6 Feb 2023

  My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady O’Grady, on her maiden speech. Her experience and knowledge of the world of industrial relations will be of genuine and timely value to this House in current circumstances. When we left the EU, it was pretty obvious what we should do about European law. We should take a snapshot of it, which we now call retained European law, and amend it,...

• Agricultural Transition Plan - Statements 1 Feb 2023

  My Lords, the north-east fishing industry, despite the great popularity of its crab and lobster products in mainland Europe, has faced a series of challenges. The one the Minister described today has been the most devastating. Alongside that, the industry has had to find ways of getting products to market in Europe, which has proved far more complicated as it has to be done within 24 hours in...

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Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 23 November 2015

Previously MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 8 November 1973 — unknown

Also represented Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Health
• Trade and Industry
• Defence
• Treasury
• Unpaid Advisers
• Public Records
• Correspondence
• Parliamentary Advisers
• Project Sponsorship

Currently held offices

• Member, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 19 May 2022)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (since 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act (since 24 Nov 2020)
• Member, Lord Speaker's committee on the size of the House (since 20 Dec 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Constitution Committee (25 May 2016 to 28 Jan 2021)
• Chair, Liaison Committee (Commons) (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Liaison Committee (Commons) (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, National Policy Statements Sub-Committee (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) (13 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Chair, Justice Committee (6 Nov 2007 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Justice Committee (6 Nov 2007 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (5 Nov 2007 to 8 Nov 2007)
• Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (9 Oct 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (4 Feb 2003 to 21 Jul 2010)
• Chair, Constitutional Affairs Committee (4 Feb 2003 to 5 Nov 2007)
• Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (28 Jan 2003 to 4 Feb 2003)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 24 Nov 2008)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 24 Nov 2008)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) (1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2002)
• Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (1 Jan 2001 to 24 May 2005)
• Member, Procedure Committee (14 Feb 2000 to 11 May 2001)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jun 1999)
• Member, Treasury & Civil Service Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 28 Nov 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jan 1987 to 1 Jun 1994)
• Member, Privileges Committee (14 May 1986 to 15 May 1987)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (1 Jan 1985 to 1 Jan 1987)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (9 Jun 1983 to 5 Dec 1985)
• Member, House of Commons (Services): Accomodation & Administration Sub-Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 5 Dec 1985)
• Member, Procedure Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 15 May 1987)
• Member, Committee of Selection (1 Nov 1978 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jan 1976 to 1 Jan 1987)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Presumption of Death Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Hunting Bill Committee (14 out of 16)