A selection of Lord Haselhurst'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 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 49 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2016
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2017
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016

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Recent appearances

• Transport Infrastructure - Statement 11 Feb 2020

  My Lords, as the completion of the HS2 project will lead to a dramatic slashing of journey times between Manchester, Birmingham and London, does the Minister agree that it would be sensible, at this stage, to make more effort to promote Manchester Airport and Birmingham Airport as points of entry into this country, attractive to all categories of visitor? This would take some of the pressure...

• Palace of Westminster: Restoration and Renewal - Question 6 Feb 2020

  My Lords, as the security threat shows no sign of diminishing, can the Senior Deputy Speaker assure us that every care will be taken in arrangements for the safety of Members of both Houses when we are physically separated in the way proposed? Safe access at all times needs to be a priority.

• Shared Rural Network - Statement 28 Oct 2019

  My Lords, I declare an interest as someone who lives in a very rural area and who is familiar with the many deficiencies that have been described already. It is hard to describe today’s Statement as unhelpful or unwelcome. However, when I hear my noble friend refer to the fact that the big four will be encouraged to subcontract or delegate some of the work to assist the coverage, I am...

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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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

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)
• 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 221 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 66.67% 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") 17 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)