A selection of Lord Beith’s votes

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• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 19 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008–2013.
• 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.
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 1997–2012.
• 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.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2010.

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

Recent appearances

• Elections: Multiple Voting - Question 14 Jun 2022

  My Lords, neither an identity card nor any other form of identification takes away the problem that there is no data collected on the extent of multiple registration. In the absence of such data, it cannot be monitored. Moreover, the figures given for whether there was a high or a low poll do not make any sense at all, because in a constituency with a large number of people who are registered...

• House of Lords: Appointments - Question 18 May 2022

  The Minister said that there were no plans. There are of course plans and they have had the general approval of this House. They were plans put forward by the Burns committee to enable an orderly system of retirement and replacement on a one-for-two basis, with a proper arrangement for representation of the various parties and groups in the House. Why does the Minister still set his face...

• Queen’s Speech - Debate (3rd Day) 12 May 2022

  Powerful words, my Lords. I shall return to a subject much discussed already. Let us imagine that at the end of this Government’s term of office, we are reviewing their record and whether they have in fact defended the constitution. On the union, the mishandling of the Northern Ireland protocol and the refusal to understand opinion in Scotland on many issues will tell against them. I shall...

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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

• 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)