A selection of Lord Stunell’s votes

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• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2010–2013. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2015.
• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2011.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 47 votes for, 12 votes against, 9 absences, between 2006–2014.
• Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 14 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2014.
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 9 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013.

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Recent appearances

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Third Reading: Motion 21 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I am happy to take part in this debate simply because it is the last debate on the Bill in this House, at least until after the Conference Recess: we have had 16 days in Committee, eight days on Report and more than 1,000 amendments, skilfully disguised by the suffixes of letters. The noble Earl himself mentioned Amendment 247YYA as an example of how we have these invisible numbers....

• Housebuilding - Question 21 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I welcome the Minister to his new role. Many local authorities and local planning authorities are in dire financial straits at the moment. Indeed, the Secretary of State has put a commissioner in to deal with the specific case of Birmingham City Council. In that case, the Secretary of State is setting the budget priorities of that local planning authority. What directive has been...

• Non-Domestic Rating Bill - Report: Amendment 1 19 Sep 2023

  My Lords, I listened carefully to what the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, said in support of the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale. Looking at those amendments and their context, I think they present a viable option for the Minister to examine and respond to. It is important to consider where the benefit is likely to fall should these amendments be accepted. As I...

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Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 December 2015

Previously MP for Hazel Grove until 30 March 2015 — General election

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Also represented Hazel Grove

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
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• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Communities and Local Government
• Trade and Industry
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Justice
• Health
• Departmental Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Departmental Motor Vehicles
• Sustainable Energy (CHP Provisions) Order
• Departmental Energy Use

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Built Environment Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (29 Nov 2018 to 31 Mar 2019)
• Member, Bribery Act 2010 Committee (17 May 2018 to 4 Mar 2019)
• Member, Draft Modern Slavery Bill Committee ( 9 Jan 2014 to 3 Apr 2014)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Communities and Local Government (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 1 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 1 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 1 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, International Development Committee (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 5 May 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 5 May 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 Mar 2006 to 5 May 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 Mar 2006 to 5 May 2006)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 24 Apr 2006)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (19 Nov 2001 to 19 Jul 2005)
• Member, Committee of Selection ( 3 Jul 2001 to 18 Apr 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Chief Whip (10 Jun 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) (10 Jun 2001 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee ( 4 Jun 1998 to 2 May 2006)
• Member, Procedure Committee (31 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Local Government (Review of Decisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Modern Slavery Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Localism Bill Committee (24 out of 24)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (16 out of 18)
• Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Sustainable and Secure Buildings Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Energy Bill Committee (9 out of 14)
• Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 3)