A selection of Lord Robathan'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 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2014
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 1999–2012
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2015
• Almost always voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2014
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 21 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2015

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Recent appearances

• Armed Forces: Reduction - Question 22 Oct 2020

  My Lords, on one hand, we have Russian aggrandisement in Ukraine and elsewhere—and, indeed, concerning developments with China in the South China Sea. On the other, we have the usage of Armed Forces personnel to fight the current Covid crisis. It seems that the Armed Forces are already pretty stretched. Therefore, looking at the facts, as my noble friend the Minister said, can I urge her to...

• EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee - Statement 21 Oct 2020

  My Lords, I turn to fishing rights and the rather fraught negotiations surrounding them, where we see President Macron and the French apparently refusing to compromise or give way in any shape or form. Does my noble friend regret, as I do, that some in the media, such as the BBC, and, I regret to say, many politicians who have never reconciled themselves to the vote taken in 2016, are always...

• Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) Regulations 2020 - Motion to Approve: Amendment to the Motion 14 Oct 2020

  My Lords, I thank particularly the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, and my noble friend Lady Altmann for their support. They will not be surprised to know that I agreed with every word they said. I regret to tell the Minister that I have not heard a satisfactory explanation of the 10 pm curfew, and I understand—I heard this only in the last 10 minutes—that the SAGE minutes from 21 September...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 9 November 2015

Previously MP for South Leicestershire until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented South Leicestershire; Blaby

• 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

• Defence
• International Development
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Trade and Industry
• Transport
• Zimbabwe
• Iraq
• Royal Navy
• Electoral Registration
• Caravans

Currently held offices

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

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Internal Market Sub-Committee (5 Jun 2018 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee (28 Jan 2016 to 29 Feb 2016)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (3 Nov 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (3 Nov 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (7 Oct 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (17 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Member, Committee of Selection (14 Dec 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Administration Committee (14 Dec 2005 to 12 Jul 2007)
• Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) (10 Dec 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Defence) (1 Jul 2004 to 10 Dec 2005)
• Member, International Development Committee (8 Dec 2003 to 8 Nov 2004)
• Shadow Minister (International Development) (1 Jun 2003 to 30 Oct 2003)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (1 Jun 2002 to 1 Jun 2003)
• Member, International Development Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 19 Nov 2002)
• Member, Employment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 19 Apr 1994)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Parliament (Joint Departments) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Child Trust Funds Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Fireworks Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Communications Bill Committee (25 out of 25)
• Marine Wildlife Conservation Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• International Development Bill Committee (4 out of 4)