Lord Snape, former MP

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A selection of Lord Snape’s votes

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Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.
Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 1999.
Voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 1997–2010.
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.
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Transport: Railways: Electrification 7 Dec 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the recent announcement regarding the electrification of the Midland Main Line and the TransPennine route, what plans they have to ensure that electric haulage is used whenever possible on both (1) passenger, and (2) freight, trains.
Written Answers — Department for Transport: Railways: Freight 7 Dec 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Freightliner UK Ltd regarding its plans to replace electric locomotives with diesels on its services.
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 3 Dec 2021

My Lords, on my way to the House this morning, I thought I would try to avoid any class warfare as far as my noble friend’s Bill is concerned. I know that it is customary in your Lordships’ House to compliment the previous speaker but, having listened to the noble Lord, Lord Mancroft, I find some difficulty in doing so. If there is a class warrior to be commended for his contributions so...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 29 June 2004

Previously MP for West Bromwich East until 14 May 2001 — General election

Positions held at time of appointment: Labour Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented West Bromwich East

Currently held offices

Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (since 19 Jan 2022)
Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (since 15 Oct 2020)
Member, High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords) (since 30 Oct 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (17 Jan 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (2 Dec 2004 to 8 Nov 2006)
Government Whip (1 Jan 1977 to 1 Jan 1979)
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (1 Jan 1975 to 1 Jan 1977)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 14 May 2001.

1. Remunerated directorships

Director of Guildfare; a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guild of Business Travel Agents.(£1,001-£5,000)

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Parliamentary Consultant to the Guild of Business Travel Agents. (£1,001-£5,000)

9. Registrable shareholdings

(b) National Express PLC; bus, rail, coaching and airport operator.

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