A selection of Baroness McIntosh of Pickering’s votes

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• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2014.
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 4 votes for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2012.
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.
• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 21 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2008–2013.
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2011.
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013.

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Recent appearances

• European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund - Question 21 Mar 2023

  My Lords, does my noble friend accept that, for two categories of farmers—particularly hill farmers and tenant farmers—the level of income from the European funds is falling faster than initially expected? Will she work with Defra to ensure that their incomes are protected, and that they continue to produce the excellent food that they do for this country?

• Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Food: Shortages 21 Mar 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent shortages of certain foodstuffs; and what steps they will take to ensure fairness in the contractual relationship between UK fruit and vegetable growers and their supermarket outlets.

• Written Answers — Department for Transport: Electric Vehicles: Charging Points 21 Mar 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what is the current level of charging points for electric vehicles in rural areas as opposed to urban areas; and what plans they have to roll out more charging points across the country.

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 27 October 2015

Previously MP for Thirsk and Malton until 30 March 2015 — General election

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

Also represented Thirsk and Malton; Vale of York

• 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

• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Health
• Home Department
• Transport
• Treasury
• Flood Control
• Foot and Mouth
• Climate Change
• Afghanistan
• Flooding

Currently held offices

• Member, EU Environment Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (2 Jul 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Chair, Licensing Act 2003 Committee (25 May 2016 to 4 Apr 2017)
• Chair, Licensing Act 2003 Committee (25 May 2016 to 4 Apr 2017)
• Member, National Policy Statements Sub-Committee (21 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (21 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committee of Selection (21 Jun 2010 to 9 May 2013)
• Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (18 Dec 2007 to 10 Jun 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families) (8 Nov 2006 to 3 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (8 Dec 2005 to 8 Nov 2006)
• Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
• Member, Transport Committee (15 Dec 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jul 2003 to 1 Jul 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) (1 Jul 2002 to 1 Jul 2005)
• Member, Transport Sub-committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)
• Member, Transport, Local Government & The Regions Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)
• Member, Urban Affairs Sub-committee (16 Jul 2001 to 22 Jul 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (1 Jul 2001 to 1 Jul 2002)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (20 Nov 2000 to 15 Sep 2003)
• Member, Transport Sub-committee (21 Jul 1999 to 1 Jun 2001)
• Member, Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs Committee (5 Jul 1999 to 1 Jun 2001)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Climate Change Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
• Energy Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
• Railways and Transport Safety Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Female Genital Mutilation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Office of Communications Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Vehicles (Crime) Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Rating (Agricultural Premises and Rural Shops) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)