A selection of Lord Hammond of Runnymede’s votes

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• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 12 absences, between 2012–2018.
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2017.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 19 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2019.
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016.
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 29 votes for, 79 votes against, 39 absences, between 2009–2019.

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Recent appearances

• Afghanistan - Motion to Take Note 18 Aug 2021

  My Lords, as a former Defence Secretary, I pay my own tribute to the 457 British service personnel who lost their lives in Afghanistan and the many hundreds more who suffered life-changing injuries. I know that many people will be asking whether their sacrifice was in vain, and I want to assure them that it was not. For nearly 20 years, we held the ground in Afghanistan; we denied that...

• Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 24 May 2021

  My Lords, I draw attention to my interests, as set out in the register, in various businesses associated with property, including long leasehold property, though, I hasten to add, not including residential ground rents. As the Minister has already made clear, this is the first part of a two-stage reform process. I am sure that this afternoon the House will hear many issues raised which relate...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: China: Embassies 22 Feb 2021

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards the development of a new British Embassy in Beijing; and whether permission for the construction of that new embassy has been approved by the government of China.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 30 September 2020

Previously MP for Runnymede and Weybridge until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Party was Conservative until 3 Sep 2019; Independent until 6 Nov 2019

Also represented Runnymede and Weybridge

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Lord Hammond of Runnymede campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Work and Pensions
• Treasury
• Health
• Deputy Prime Minister
• Home Department
• Departmental Pay
• Departmental Buildings
• Pensions
• Departmental Marketing
• Departmental Manpower

Other offices held in the past

• The Chancellor of the Exchequer (13 Jul 2016 to 24 Jul 2019)
• Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (15 Jul 2014 to 13 Jul 2016)
• The Secretary of State for Defence (14 Oct 2011 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Secretary of State for Transport (12 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2011)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (8 Dec 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (10 May 2002 to 10 May 2005)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee (4 Mar 2002 to 2 Dec 2002)
• Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (17 Oct 2001 to 14 Nov 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (10 Sep 2001 to 10 May 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (10 Jun 1998 to 10 Sep 2001)
• Member, Transport Sub-committee (26 Nov 1997 to 22 Jun 1998)
• Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee (17 Nov 1997 to 22 Jun 1998)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (21 out of 24)
• Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Fire and Rescue Services Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
• Local Government Bill Committee (7 out of 14)
• Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Employment Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (13 out of 14)