A selection of Lord Robathan's votes

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• Almost always voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, in 2010
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2014
• Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, in 2013
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 21 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2015
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 19 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008–2013

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Communities and Local Government: World War II: Genocide 19 Apr 2017

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the report from the Prime Minister’s Holocaust Commission, published in January 2015, which identified three prospective sites for the intended Holocaust Memorial, for what reasons, and by what means, was a different site in Victoria Tower Gardens chosen.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Hercules Aircraft 18 Apr 2017

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 3 April (HL6359), what was the average cost per flying hour for the C130 fleet for each year since 2005–06; and what was the total cost of running the C130 fleet for each of those years.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Parachute Regiment 7 Apr 2017

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many personnel serving in the Parachute Regiment or supporting arms attached to Parachute Regiment Battalions, are not qualified as military parachutists and have not completed the required parachute training.

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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

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

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• Has spoken in 222 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Robathan’s speeches
• Has received answers to 24 written questions in the last year — well above 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 82.82% 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.
• 72 people are tracking this peer — email me updates on Lord Robathan’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 22 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)