A selection of Lord Bruce of Bennachie’s votes

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• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2015.
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• 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.
• 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.
• Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 10 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2012.
• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.

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Recent appearances

• Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading (and remaining stages) 14 Sep 2023

  I am grateful, as we are all, for the Minister’s presentation of this budget. We all recognise the need for it and agree to process it rapidly, because services in Northern Ireland depend on it. It is fair to say, however, that every speaker has identified that, in reality, it represents a shortfall. As mentioned, there was a debate in the other House about how this almost looks like a...

• Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading (and remaining stages) 14 Sep 2023

  I accept that. It is a perfectly fair point. For a long time, Wales has argued that the Barnett formula has not worked well for it, and it has not worked for Northern Ireland. The issue has not been the Barnett formula but historic spending. I speak not as a nationalist but in terms of Scottish representation. Any suggestion that the formula should cut back in Scotland would be politically...

• Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - Commons Reason: Motion A 12 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I concur with the noble Lord, Lord Murphy. I question the Minister on the wording of the Commons reason, which is very short: “Giving family members a role in whether immunity should be granted or not would critically undermine the effectiveness of delivering on the principal aim of this legislation”. Could the Minister explain what the principal aim of this legislation is? Many...

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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

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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, Environment and Climate Change Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• 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, Innovation 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)