Lord Risby, former MP - TheyWorkForYou

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Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2003–2007
Almost always voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 1999–2007
Almost always voted against university tuition fees Show votes 1 vote for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2004
Voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2004–2010
Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 35 votes against, 12 absences, between 2006–2011

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Export Licensing Unit 26 Oct 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many licences were granted by the Export Licensing Unit for the exportation of (1) art, (2) antiques, and (3) cultural goods, in each year between 2015 and 2020.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: British Overseas Territories: Coronavirus 23 Oct 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what support they have provided to British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during the COVID-19 pandemic; and whether this support will extend to the provision of vaccinations when trials are concluded.
Written Answers — Home Office: Police and Crime Commissioners: Powers 22 Oct 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to award greater powers and responsibilities to Police and Crime Commissioners, including powers which would grant them authority within the criminal justice system.

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 11 January 2011

Previously MP for West Suffolk until 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

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

Also represented West Suffolk; Bury St Edmunds

Expenses

Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Topics of interest

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Health
Home Department
Treasury
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Gibraltar
Zimbabwe
Local Government: Suffolk
European Union
EU Enlargement

Currently held offices

Member, EU International Agreements Sub-Committee (since 3 Nov 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, European Union Committee (12 Jun 2018 to 14 Feb 2019)
Member, EU External Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 2 Jul 2019)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (18 Jan 2006 to 18 Apr 2008)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (16 Jan 2006 to 11 Jun 2007)
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (12 Dec 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister, Treasury (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
Shadow Minister, Economic Affairs (9 Sep 2004 to 20 May 2005)
Shadow Minister, International Affairs (10 May 2004 to 9 Sep 2004)
Member, Deregulation Committee (29 Jul 1997 to 4 Dec 1997)
Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (22 May 1995 to 21 Mar 1997)
Member, Health and Social Care Committee (1 May 1995 to 10 Jun 1996)
Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (16 Nov 1994 to 28 Nov 1994)
Member, Employment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 4 May 1994)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspections) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
British Overseas Territories Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 12 Apr 2010.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Chairman of the British Ukrainian Society, 1<SUP>st Floor, 25 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RZ. The Society's aim is to increase links between the UK and Ukraine at economic, political, social and cultural levels. I occasionally travel to the Ukraine on behalf of the Society, who meet the costs. (£55,001-£60,000)

Received payment of £2,450 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 13hrs. (Registered 10 August 2009)

Received payment of £2,450 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 18 hrs. (Registered 14 September 2009)

Received payment of £2,450 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 13 hrs. (Registered 3 November 2009)

Received payment of £7,472.50 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 25 hrs. (Registered 4 January 2010)

Received payment of £2,950 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 14 hrs. (Registered 22 February 2009)

Received payment of £2,690 for organising activities for this society. Hours: 13 hrs. (3 March 2010)

The Africa Asia Development Foundation (charity). Address: Menzies LLP, Kings House, 12-42 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1TG. Received £61,956 to facilitate the establishment and remit of the Foundation. Hours: 225 hrs. (Registered 6 April 2010)

6. Overseas visits

I travel from time to time for the British-Syrian Society of which I am an unpaid Director. The costs of these visits are met by the Society.

Name of donor: (1) Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, (2) Air Mauritius

Address of donor: (1) Parliament House, Port Louis, Mauritius. (2) Air Mauritius Centre, President John Kennedy Street, Port Louis, Mauritius.

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): (1) £1,855. (2) £1,000. Donation covered accommodation and flights.

Destination of visit: Mauritius

Date of visit: 22-29 July 2009

Purpose of visit: All-party parliamentary delegation invited over by the Mauritian Speaker, for discussions with the Prime Minister and government officials.

(Registered 13 August 2009)

Name of donor: Global Strategy Limited

Address of donor: 42 Sherwood Road, London, NW4 1AD

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £2,755

Destination of visit: United States

Date of visit: 5-9 September 2009

Purpose of visit: to discuss the setting up of the Africa and Asia Development Foundation

(Registered 29 September 2009)

Name of donor: The Africa Asia Development Foundation

Address of donor: Menzies LLP, Kings House, 12-42 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1TG

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £5960

Destination of visit: Sri Lanka and Maldives

Date of visit: 19 December 2009-3 January 2010

Purpose of visit: to discuss the remit and programme of the Foundation with officials in Sri Lanka and Maldives.

(Registered 27 January 2010)

Name of donor: The Africa Asia Development Foundation

Address of donor: Menzies LLP, Kings House, 12-42 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 1TG.

Amount of donation (or estimate of the probable value): £2,905.

Destination of visit: USA.

Date of visit: 10-19 February 2010

Purpose of visit: to discuss the remit and activities programme of the foundation.

(Registered 15 March 2010)

8. Land and Property

Flat in London from which rental income is received.

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