A selection of Lord Moonie’s votes

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• Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2004–2010.
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1999–2003.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, in 2011.
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Armed Forces 28 Apr 2022

  To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the defensive performance of the Ukrainian armed forces, what plans they have to review the doctrines of the UK military.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Ukraine: Military Aid 28 Apr 2022

  To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to place orders with (1) UK, and (2) any other, manufacturers to replace war stocks (a) supplied, and (b) promised to Ukraine.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Ukraine: Military Aid 28 Apr 2022

  To ask Her Majesty's Government, in light of the conflict in Ukraine, what plans they have to increase the quantity of UK defensive war stocks.

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Profile

Former Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 5 July 2005

Previously MP for Kirkcaldy until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 28 April 2022

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Party was Labour/Co-operative until 11 Apr 2005; Labour until 14 May 2019

Also represented Kirkcaldy

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (13 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Committee on Regulators (23 Nov 2006 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Chairman, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Jun 2004)
• Chair, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Chair, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Jul 2003 to 28 Nov 2003)
• Member, Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2003 to 17 Jul 2003)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence (31 Jan 2000 to 13 Jun 2003)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) (29 Jan 2000 to 12 Jun 2003)
• Member, Treasury Committee (9 Nov 1998 to 21 Feb 2000)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (2 Dec 1997 to 6 Apr 2000)
• Chair, Finance and Services Committee (14 Nov 1997 to 22 Feb 2000)
• Chair, Finance and Services Committee (14 Nov 1997 to 22 Feb 2000)
• Member, Treasury & Civil Service Sub-Committee (22 Mar 1989 to 16 Mar 1992)
• Member, Treasury & Civil Service Committee (20 Mar 1989 to 19 Dec 1989)
• Member, Social Services Committee (22 Nov 1988 to 20 Mar 1989)