As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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- 10th June 2020 onwards
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A selection of Lord Barker of Battle’s votes
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Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015.
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Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
10 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2014.
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Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2012.
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Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013.
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Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.
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Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Barker of Battle’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Barker of Battle’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conclusions of the UN Conference of Parties 24.
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for further improvements to, and investment in, the A21 road over the next five years.
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made on proposals to electrify the Bexhill to Ashford railway line; and when they expect a new direct fast service to London from Bexhill to commence.
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 10 November 2015
Previously MP for Bexhill and Battle until 30 March 2015 — General election
Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election
Also represented Bexhill and Battle
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Transport
- International Development
- Trade and Industry
- Energy and Climate Change
- Departmental Energy
- CDC Capital Partners
- A21
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change
Other offices held in the past
- The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (13 May 2010 to 15 Jul 2014)
- Shadow Minister (Energy and Climate Change) (6 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Environmental Audit Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (10 May 2005 to 31 Jul 2008)
- Member, Broadcasting Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Aug 2003 to 10 May 2005)
- Member, Broadcasting Committee (1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2005)
- Member, Environmental Audit Committee (5 Nov 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
1. Remunerated directorships
Director, Flare View Ltd.; property investment company holding freehold property let to commercial tenants.
2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
Received on 28 November 2014, £20,000 plus return airfare and hotel accommodation for providing strategic advice and consultancy to sovereign investment fund. Name and address of payer: Ras Al Khaimah Development
LLC, Level 38 Julphar Commercial Tower, Ras Al Khaimah,
UAE. Hours: 30 hrs approx.
(Registered 15 December 2014)8. Land and Property
Freehold commercial business park property in
East Anglia, from which I receive rental income.
9. Registrable shareholdings
(a) Flare View Ltd;
(b) New European Property Holdings Ltd. (
NEPH)
(b) Igroland Ltd; owns and operates children’s entertainment centres in Ukraine.
(b) Mottra Ltd; food manufacture and distribution
(b) Hedleigh Mayfair Ltd (Investment property holdings,
London W1)
(Registered 30 December 2014)
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