A selection of Lord Robathan's votes

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• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes

We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Robathan’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Robathan’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

• Electoral Fraud - Question 12 Sep 2016

  My Lords, is not the real problem with electoral fraud based on postal voting on demand? Should we not get rid of that? That would sort out much of the electoral fraud.

• House of Lords Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 9 Sep 2016

  My Lords, I rise to speak with the huge experience of 10 months in this House, although I worked with the House of Lords for some five years when I was the Deputy Chief Whip. I speak with some temerity, particularly after the speech of my noble friend Lord Norton and other noble Lords who are involved in the Campaign for an Effective Second Chamber who are doing a great job. I agree with much...

• House of Lords Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 9 Sep 2016

  My Lords, the noble Lord will know very well that the coalition agreement did not tie Lords reform to the Boundary Commission. Boundaries were tied specifically to the vote on AV. Is that not correct?

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Profile

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

• Maiden speech
• 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

Other offices held in the past

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

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More about this

• Has spoken in 222 debates since joining Parliament — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Robathan’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions since joining Parliament — average amongst Lords.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 75.28% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 306 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 76 people are tracking this peer — email me updates on Lord Robathan’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 12 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)