A selection of Lord Fowler's votes

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• Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, in 1999
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• 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 more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2011
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 1997–2010

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Recent appearances

• Death of a Former Member: Lord Tordoff - Announcement 24 Jun 2019

  My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Tordoff, on 22 June. On behalf of the House, I extend our sincere condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.

• Death of a Former Member: Lord Tordoff - Announcement 24 Jun 2019

  My Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Tordoff, on 22 June. On behalf of the House, I extend our sincere condolences to the noble Lord’s family and friends.

• Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill [HL] - First Reading 18 Jun 2019

  My Lords, the Question is that this important Bill be now read a first time. The Bill was introduced by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, read a first time and ordered to be printed.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 4 July 2001

Previously MP for Sutton Coldfield until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Sutton Coldfield, 1974-2001 and for Nottingham South, 1970-74. Secretary of State for Transport, 1981 (Minister of Transport, 1979-81), for Social Services, 1981-87, for Employment, 1987-90; Chairman, Conservative Party, 1992-94; Opposition spokesman on the environment, transport and the regions, 1997-98; on home affairs, 1998-99. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election

Also represented Sutton Coldfield; Nottingham South

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Currently held offices

• Member, Procedure Committee (Lords) (since 7 Dec 2016)
• Chair, House of Lords Commission (since 1 Sep 2016)
• Lord Speaker (since 1 Sep 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, HIV and AIDS Committee in the United Kingdom (20 Dec 2010 to 19 Jul 2011)
• Member, Communications Committee (23 Apr 2007 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, BBC Charter Review Committee (24 May 2005 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Shadow Secretary of State (2 Jun 1998 to 15 Jun 1999)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1997 to 2 Jun 1998)
• Party Chair, Conservative Party (11 Apr 1992 to 15 Jul 1994)
• Secretary of State for Employment (13 Jun 1987 to 2 Jan 1990)
• Secretary of State for Health and Social Security (14 Sep 1981 to 13 Jun 1987)
• The Secretary of State for Transport (5 Jan 1981 to 14 Sep 1981)
• Minister of State (Department for Transport) (11 May 1979 to 5 Jan 1981)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 432 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Fowler’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 47.66% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 286 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)