A selection of Lord Risby's votes

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• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007
• Has never voted on increasing the rate of VAT
• Almost always voted against university tuition fees Show votes 1 vote for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2004
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2004–2010
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011

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Recent appearances

• Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration - Motion to Take Note (1st Day) (Continued) 5 Dec 2018

  My Lords, however people view Brexit and the controversy surrounding it, we have now certainly reached a critical phase in the Brexit undertaking. We have moved a long way since the referendum, in what has proved to be a tortuous and highly charged process. But let us just remember a few things. We were threatened with huge increases in unemployment, a major recession and a flight of capital....

• Trade Bill - Second Reading 11 Sep 2018

  My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Viscount, who always speaks clearly and directly. It also gives me great pleasure to add my congratulations to my noble friend Lady Meyer, whom I have known for many years. She brings efficiency, competence and great humanity, as shown in her speech, and I know that all those characteristics will be well represented in her contributions to...

• Brexit: Preparations and Negotiations - Motion to Take Note 23 Jul 2018

  My Lords, I am not entirely sure what conclusion I have come to about a betting experience I had while attending the racing on Saturday at Newmarket. I bet on a horse called Brexit Time. It was 20-1 and not expected to win, so I was cautious and bet both ways. For the first six furlongs the horse led the field, but at the seventh and final furlong it fell back. Nevertheless, although it did...

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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

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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, European Union Committee (since 12 Jun 2018)
• Member, EU External Affairs Sub-Committee (since 12 Jun 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• 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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Risby’s speeches
• Has received answers to 80 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2008, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 74.61% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 37 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)