A selection of Lord Foulkes of Cumnock's votes

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• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 7 absences, between 2008–2011
• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2010
• 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 removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2003
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011
• Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons

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Recent appearances

• High Speed Rail (West Midlands– Crewe) Bill - Motion to Agree 25 Feb 2020

  My Lords, I endorse what my noble friend has said. It is important that consideration is given to the further extension, particularly to Scotland. In addition, there have been reports that China has expressed interest in taking over the construction of the high-speed link, and that it could do it more quickly and cheaply. Is that a serious proposal? Is it being looked at by the Government? If...

• Business of the House - Motion on Standing Orders 13 Feb 2020

  I think the House deserves an explanation on this occasion as well. We put through too many things on the nod in this House—recommendations from committees and so on—and only afterwards do we realise the implications of it. Increasingly, the Government should explain exactly why Motions are being considered by this House, without them being put through on the nod. I hope that the Chief...

• Business of the House - Motion on Standing Orders 13 Feb 2020

  My Lords, the House deserves a greater explanation. I am not against what is proposed, but the Chief Whip has not explained why the Bill has to get through in a day. I think there are important reasons, which as it happens I support, but it ought to be explained to the House and the public why we are taking this exceptional action—not just the technicalities of it but the principle behind it.

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Labour Peer, Former Labour MSP for Lothians

Entered the House of Lords on 28 June 2005

Previously MP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for South Ayrshire, 1979-1983 and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, 1983-2005. Opposition spokesman on European and Community Affairs, 1984-1985; on foreign affairs, 1985-1992; on defence, 1992-1993 and on overseas development, 1994-1997. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of International Development, 1997-2001; Minister of State, Scotland Office, 2001-2002. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 3 May 2007 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2011 — Election

Party was Labour/Co-operative until 11 Apr 2005

Also represented Lothians; Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley; Ayrshire South

• Personal website
• Page on the Scottish Parliament website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @GeorgeFoulkes

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Currently held offices

• Member, Procedure Committee (Lords) (since 19 Jul 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
• Member, Select Committee on Charities (25 May 2016 to 26 Mar 2017)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, Procedure Committee (Lords) (8 Jun 2015 to 19 Jul 2018)
• Member, Soft Power Committee (16 May 2013 to 11 Mar 2014)
• Member, EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs (17 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee G - Social Policies and Consumer Protection (17 Oct 2011 to 16 May 2012)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (6 Dec 2010 to 4 Jul 2013)
• Member, European Union Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (1 Feb 2010 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (1 Feb 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F - Home Affairs (21 Nov 2006 to 8 Oct 2007)
• Member, Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 21 Sep 2004)
• Member, Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (29 Apr 2004 to 15 Sep 2004)
• Minister of State, Scottish Office (11 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• Minister for Education and Industry, Scottish Office (26 Jan 2001 to 11 Jun 2001)
• Minister of State (Scotland Office) (25 Jan 2001 to 28 May 2002)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Development (6 May 1997 to 25 Jan 2001)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for International Development (5 May 1997 to 26 Jan 2001)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Overseas Development Sub-Committee (15 Feb 1982 to 13 May 1983)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (3 Apr 1981 to 9 Jun 1983)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Proceeds of Crime Bill Committee (35 out of 39)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 680 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Foulkes of Cumnock’s speeches
• Has received answers to 288 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Responsiveness to messages sent via WriteToThem.com in 2005: Too little data for valid analysis.
• Has voted in 64.10% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 548 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)