A selection of Lord Bruce of Bennachie’s votes

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• Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2008–2014.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 22 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2015.
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 8 absences, between 2012–2014.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 17 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2008–2013.

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Recent appearances

• United Kingdom: The Union - Motion to Take Note 23 Jun 2022

  My Lords, this has been an excellent debate and we should all be grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, not only for initiating the debate but for the work he has done in bringing forward practical suggestions as to how we might carry out reform. He has also triggered clear enthusiasm in this House for it to take initiatives which might propel thoughtful measures of reform to secure the...

• United Kingdom: The Union - Motion to Take Note 23 Jun 2022

  It was a valid point, nevertheless. It is also important that the dimension of England is addressed. We recognise that England is very much the largest component of the union, but it is also very diverse. The shortcomings of governance in England are real, and part of the tensions we are talking about, but a federalism based on English regions is not something that anyone really believes is...

• Bill of Rights - Statement 23 Jun 2022

  My Lords, is the ability to appeal to the Strasbourg court for very many people more theoretical than real? The court is understaffed; it takes a great deal of time to get there and a great deal of money to process a case. In reality, are many people not being denied their human rights, in all practical purposes, because the right of appeal is only theoretical for them?

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Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 November 2015

Previously MP for Gordon until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Gordon

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Social Media

• @malcolmbruce

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Trade and Industry
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Work and Pensions
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Treasury
• Export Credits Guarantee Department
• Christmas
• Asbestos
• Bechtel
• Green Ministers

Currently held offices

• Member, Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee (since 17 Sep 2020)
• Member, EU Services Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)
• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Scotland) (since 28 Oct 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (29 Aug 2019 to 31 Aug 2020)
• Member, EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats (29 Jan 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, International Development Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, International Development Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, International Development Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 14 Jul 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (11 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1 Jan 2001 to 1 Jan 2002)
• Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (3 Nov 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Treasury Committee (15 Nov 1995 to 31 Jul 1998)
• Member, Treasury & Civil Service Committee (28 Nov 1994 to 8 Nov 1995)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1999)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee (26 Oct 1992 to 28 Nov 1994)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 9 Nov 1992)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland) (1 Jan 1990 to 1 Jan 1992)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (1 Jan 1988 to 1 Jan 1989)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jan 1988 to 1 Jan 1989)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 15 Feb 1990)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (1 Jan 1987 to 1 Jan 1987)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jan 1987 to 1 Jan 1988)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) (1 Jan 1985 to 1 Jan 1987)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Consumer Credit Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Civil Partnership Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Employment Relations Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
• Patents Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 7)