Lord Howard of Lympne, former MP

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A selection of Lord Howard of Lympne’s votes

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Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 7 votes against, 3 absences, between 1997–2010.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2003–2007.
Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 4 absences, between 1999–2007.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2004–2010.

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Recent appearances

Western Jet Foil and Manston Asylum Processing Centres - Statement 1 Nov 2022

My Lords, I too welcome my noble friend to his responsibilities. Does he recognise the inconvenient truth that it is almost impossible—perhaps entirely so—to deal with this issue without agreement with France going far beyond the level of co-operation to which he referred? Will he draw the attention of his ministerial colleagues to the agreement reached with France in 1995, under which it...
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill - Committee (1st Day): Amendment to the Amendment to the Motion 25 Oct 2022

Does not the noble Lord think that it is slightly odd that his justification in law for supporting the Bill is not the Government’s?
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill - Committee (1st Day): Amendment to the Amendment to the Motion 25 Oct 2022

My Lords, the effect of these amendments, whether one agrees with their precise wording, is to give the new Administration time to pause, to reflect, and to consider the best way of dealing with the issues that arise from the protocol. The new Administration need that time. There is no doubt that the way that the protocol is being implemented causes considerable practical difficulties for...

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 20 July 2010

Previously MP for Folkestone and Hythe until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Also represented Folkestone and Hythe

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Treasury
Prime Minister
Home Department
Transport
Local Government and the Regions
Work and Pensions
Euro
Tax Credits
Tax Credit Claims
Inflation Indicator
Network Rail

Currently held offices

Member, Constitution Committee (since 31 Mar 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) (10 Aug 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Member, Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) (13 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Leader of the Opposition (10 May 2004 to 6 Dec 2005)
Leader of HM Official Opposition (6 Nov 2003 to 6 Dec 2005)
Leader of the Conservative Party (6 Nov 2003 to 6 Dec 2005)
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (9 Jan 2001 to 6 Nov 2003)
Shadow Secretary of State (11 Jun 1997 to 15 Jun 1999)
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (27 May 1993 to 1 May 1997)
Secretary of State for Environment (11 Apr 1992 to 26 May 1993)
Secretary of State for Employment (2 Jan 1990 to 10 Apr 1992)
Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing) (25 Jul 1989 to 2 Jan 1990)
Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Planning) (25 Jul 1988 to 23 Jul 1989)
Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) (13 Jun 1987 to 24 Jul 1988)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) (2 Sep 1985 to 13 Jun 1987)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

1. Remunerated directorships

Entrée Gold Inc. (non-executive Deputy Chairman), 1166 Alberni Street, Vancouver BC, Canada; company engages in exploration and mining. I attend board meetings and meetings of board committees (chairing them where appropriate) and communicate between meetings with the company.

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 8 hours (Registered 19 August 2009)

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 7 hours (Registered 19 September 2009)

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 6 hours (Registered 20 October 2009)

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 10 hours (Registered 14 December 2009)

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 5 hours (Registered 2 January 2010)

Payment of £4166.66. Hours: 35 hours. (Registered 12 February 2010)

Payment of £4,166.66. Hours: 12 hrs. (Registered 5 April 2010)

Northern Racing Limited (non-executive Chairman), 12c Lancaster Park, Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire BE13 9PD; company owns and operates racecourses. I attend board meetings and meetings of board committees (chairing them where appropriate) and communicate between meetings with the company.

Payment of £6660.53 in respect of my chairmanship of Northern Racing Ltd paid by Motcomb Estates Ltd, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP. Hours: 12 hours (Registered 19 August 2009)

Payment of £6660.53. Hours: 8 hours (Registered 19 September 2009)

Payment of £6166.73. Hours: 6 hours (Registered 20 October 2009)

Payment of £6666.53. Hours: 10 hours (Registered 14 December 2009)

Payment of £6666.73. Hours: 5 hours (Registered 2 January 2010)

Payment of £6666.73. Hours: 5 hours (Registered 12 February 2010)

Payment of £6,666.73. Hours: 20 hrs. (Registered 5 April 2010)

Helphire Group PLC (non-executive), Pinesgate, Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3DP; company provides accident management services. In my role as senior independent director I attend board meetings and meetings of board committees (chairing them where appropriate) and communicate between meetings with the company.

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 15 hours (Registered 19 August 2009)

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 14 hours (Registered 19 September 2009)

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 15 hours (Registered 20 October 2009)

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 14 hours (Registered 14 December 2009)

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 15 hours (Registered 2 January 2010)

Payment of £2350.27. Hours: 10 hours (Registered 12 February 2010)

Payment of £2,350.27. Hours: 15 hrs. (Registered 5 April 2010)

Luup Limited (non-executive Chairman); company is an independent provider of mobile payment solutions. I attend board meetings and meetings of the senior management of the company as and when required and communicate between meetings with the company.

Payment of £4910.86. Hours: 14 hours (Registered 19 September 2009)

Payment of £2400. Hours: 15 hours (Registered 20 October 2009)

Payment of £2400 Hours: 18 hours (Registered 14 December 2009)

Payment of £2400 Hours: 12 hours (Registered 2 January 2010)

Payment of £2400. Hours: 15 hours (Registered 12 February 2010)

Payment of £2,400. Hours: 18 hrs. (Registered 5 April 2010)

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession, etc.

Queen's Counsel (non-practising).

Member, Strategic Advisory Council (formerly known as the International Advisory Board), Lightbridge Corporation, Inc (formerly Novastar Resources, Inc); the company develops nuclear fuel designs to dispose effectively and safely of weapons and reactor-grade plutonium, and also offers advice on the provision of nuclear power.

Quarterly payment of £3710.08. Hours: 8 hours (Registered 2 January 2010)

Member of the Advisory Board of Hermitage Global Fund; investment management.

Payment of £2936.00. Hours: 2 hours (Registered 20 October 2009)

Payment of £250 from The Times, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, for a book review. Hours: 10 hours. (Registered 20 October 2009)

5. Gifts, benefits and hospitality (UK)

I receive honorary membership of the Carlton Club.

My wife and I received tickets for the Conservative Party's 'Black and White Party' on 4 February 2009, paid for by Lord Marland. (Registered 10 March 2009)

I receive honorary membership of Buck's Club. (Registered 13 March 2009)

Name of donor: David Reuben

Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: my wife and I received tickets to the Conservative Party's general election fundraising dinner (value: £700).

Date of receipt of donation: 1 February 2010

Date of acceptance of donation: 1 February 2010

Donor status: individual

(Registered 3 March 2010)

6. Overseas visits

21-25 February 2009, to Bahrain, to attend a conference on the security of the region. My airfare and accommodation were paid for by the Government of Bahrain. (Registered 13 March 2009)

8. Land and Property

Flat, currently let, in London SW1.

Quarter share in two flats and a small shop site in Swansea.

9. Shareholdings

(b) Entrée Gold Inc. (share options)

11. Miscellaneous

Half-share in syndicate which owns four racehorses, from which I may receive returns.

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Lord Howard of Lympne