Lord Dodds of Duncairn, former MP, former MLA

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A selection of Lord Dodds of Duncairn’s votes

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Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 8 votes for, 34 votes against, 12 absences, between 2012–2016.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 16 votes for, 93 votes against, 36 absences, between 2008–2019.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, 7 absences, between 2003–2016.
Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2018.
Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016.
Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Home Office: Common Travel Area: Undocumented Migrants 1 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they have taken to ensure that people who are not permitted to enter the UK are prevented entry when they seek to enter through the Common Travel Area via the Republic of Ireland.
Written Answers — Home Office: Common Travel Area: Undocumented Migrants 1 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what monitoring arrangements are in place to ensure that the law relating to entry to, and departure from, the UK of non-UK citizens is enforced in the Common Travel Area.
Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Football: World Cup 31 Mar 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive about the joint bid for hosting the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2030.

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DUP Peer, Former DUP MLA for Belfast North

Entered the House of Lords on 18 September 2020

Previously MP for Belfast North until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election

Left the Assembly on 10 September 2010 — Resigned

Also represented Belfast North

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@NigelDoddsDUP

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Topics of interest

Lord Dodds of Duncairn campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Northern Ireland
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Treasury
Home Department
Terrorism
Parades Commission
Police
Kenya
Fuel Poverty

Other offices held in the past

Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit) (1 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Reform and Constitutional Issues) (8 May 2015 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) (8 May 2015 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (1 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (1 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
DUP Westminster Leader (6 May 2010 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (9 Nov 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (9 Nov 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Members' Allowances Committee (9 Feb 2009 to 18 May 2009)
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Without Portfolio) (4 Jun 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Without portfolio (4 Jun 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2010)
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2010)
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (1 Jun 2005 to 1 Jun 2007)
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jun 2005 to 1 Jun 2007)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jul 2001 to 1 Jun 2008)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Superannuation bill Committee (3 out of 4)
Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Constituency office in North Belfast: (i).

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Lord Dodds of Duncairn