A selection of Lord Haselhurst's votes

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• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 1999–2016
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 12 absences, between 1997–2016
• 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 a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014

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Recent appearances

• Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill - Virtual Committee (1st Day): Amendment 10 19 May 2020

  I should say—by the way, my internet connection is unstable—that I did not mean to make a speech on this amendment nor indeed on the other one that bears my name. I was able to cover the issue in my earlier speech, which was more broad-ranging than on just that particular amendment. All I will add now that you have been good enough to call me, Deputy Chairman, is that the Secretary of...

• Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill - Virtual Committee (1st Day): Amendment 1 19 May 2020

  My Lords, I was advised that, in view of the fact that the Second Reading debate had been somewhat truncated, some flexibility would be allowed in consideration in Committee and that debate might flow over the boundaries of separate amendments. I have been greatly encouraged by the opening speech from the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, in that there was a virtual tidal wave of movement...

• Airport Expansion - Statement 2 Mar 2020

  My Lords, not even Heathrow Airport Ltd believes that a third runway at Heathrow could be available before 2029. Would it not be a safe insurance policy for the Government to upgrade the railway to Stansted Airport, which has legal spare capacity?

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 June 2018

Previously MP for Saffron Walden until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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

Party was Deputy Speaker until 11 Apr 2005; Conservative until 16 May 2005; Deputy Speaker until 12 Apr 2010

Also represented Saffron Walden; Middleton and Prestwich

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Lord Haselhurst campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Transport
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Department for Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Department for Transport
• Leader of the House
• Overseas Students: Scholarships
• Stansted Airport
• London Airports: Night Flying
• Aviation
• London Airports: Passengers

Currently held offices

• Member, High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords) (since 30 Oct 2019)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (since 1 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (16 Oct 2018 to 2 Jul 2019)
• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (18 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (26 Oct 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (27 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Administration Committee (27 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Administration Committee (27 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 27 Jul 2010)
• Deputy Speaker (25 May 2010 to 8 Jun 2010)
• Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means (25 May 2010 to 8 Jun 2010)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (25 Mar 2008 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means (1 May 1997 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, European Legislation Sub-Committee on Roads Safety Competence (18 Nov 1993 to 8 Nov 1995)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (29 Jun 1992 to 21 Mar 1997)
• Member, Transport Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 21 Mar 1997)
• Member, European Legislation Committee (28 May 1982 to 21 Mar 1997)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 182 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Haselhurst’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 67.01% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 19 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)