As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Lord Knight of Weymouth’s votes
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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010.
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Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011.
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Generally voted for university tuition fees Show votes
8 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2010.
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Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
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Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
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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.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Knight of Weymouth’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Knight of Weymouth’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) the causes of climate change, and (2) actions that can benefit and decrease any negative impact on the natural environment, are taught in schools in England.
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what incentives are in place for schools in England (1) to measure, and (2) to reduce, carbon emissions.
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My Lords, I have recently been in touch with my friend Ronnie Norquoy, who operates boats from Orkney. He tells me that this ban is only the latest in a series of crises: first, the restriction of the China market; secondly, Covid closing the hospitality sector market; thirdly, the wave of red tape and export chaos caused by Brexit; and, now, the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund, which...
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Profile
Labour Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 23 June 2010
Previously MP for South Dorset until 12 April 2010 — General election (stood again)
Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election
Also represented South Dorset
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Defence
- Culture Media and Sport
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Trade and Industry
- Education and Skills
- Departmental Policies (South Dorset)
- Departmental Sponsorship
- Wind Turbines
- Local Government Finance (Dorset)
- Local Government Finance
Currently held offices
- Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (since 15 Oct 2020)
- Member, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee (since 13 Jun 2019)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (17 May 2018 to 19 Mar 2019)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (17 Oct 2011 to 18 Jul 2014)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (8 Oct 2010 to 5 Sep 2011)
- Minister of State (the South West), Regional Affairs (10 Jun 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Minister of State (the South West), Department for Work and Pensions (10 Jun 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (South West) (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
- The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
- Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families (13 Jul 2007 to 10 Jun 2009)
- Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Schools and Learners) (29 Jun 2007 to 9 Jun 2009)
- Minister of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families (28 Jun 2007 to 13 Jul 2007)
- Minister of State (Schools and 14-19 Learners), Department for Education and Skills (3 Aug 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
- Minister of State (Schools), Department for Education and Skills (6 Jun 2006 to 3 Aug 2006)
- Minister of State, Department for Education and Skills (8 May 2006 to 6 Jun 2006)
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Schools and 14-19 Learners) (5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Rural Affairs, Landscape and Biodiversity), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (17 Jun 2005 to 8 May 2006)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (11 May 2005 to 17 Jun 2005)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Rural Affairs, Landscape and Biodiversity) (10 May 2005 to 5 May 2006)
- PPS (Team PPS), Department of Health (10 Apr 2005 to 11 Apr 2005)
- PPS (Ms Rosie Winterton, Minister of State), Department of Health (13 May 2004 to 10 Apr 2005)
- Member, Defence Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 20 Oct 2003)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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