A selection of Lord Herbert of South Downs’s votes
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Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016.
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Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
44 votes for, 0 votes against, 11 absences, between 2012–2016.
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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes
32 votes for, 86 votes against, 29 absences, between 2008–2019.
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Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
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Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011.
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Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016.
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Recent appearances
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My Lords, I draw attention to my roles as chair of the Global TB Caucus, the Global Equality Caucus and the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT Rights—all, I should say, unpaid. I very much welcome this White Paper and agree with those who have commended the work of my friend and colleague, Andrew Mitchell, in this area. I think it is an excellent White Paper. The White Paper notes...
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Plans to support the horseracing and bloodstock industries – Lord Herbert of South Downs. Short debate
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My Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of Members’ interests, and in particular to my position as the Prime Minister’s special envoy on LGBT rights. I add my thanks to my noble and learned friend Lord Etherton for his work on this comprehensive report. Nobody who was read it, and in particular the nearly 100 pages of personal testimonies of veterans, can be in any doubt...
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 8 September 2020
Previously MP for Arundel and South Downs until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Also represented Arundel and South Downs
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Topics of interest
Lord Herbert of South Downs campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Justice
- Home Department
- Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- Health
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Police
- Prisons
- Flood Control
- Prisoners
- Departmental Public Participation
Other offices held in the past
- Minister of State (Ministry of Justice and Home Office) (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
- The Minister for Policing and Criminal Justice (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
- Shadow Secretary of State (Justice) ( 3 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
- Member, Home Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 16 Jan 2006)
- Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.
1. Employment and earnings
From 18 November 2015, Member of the Advisory Board of
CREST Advisory (
UK) Ltd, a consultancy that aims to improve the performance and impact of the criminal justice system. Address: First Floor, Millbank Tower, London SW1P 4QP. Until further notice, I will be paid £10,000 every year in monthly instalments. Hours: 4 hrs per month. (Registered 03 December 2015)
8. Miscellaneous
Unremunerated co-chairman of the Advisory Board of GovernUp, a project to improve the effectiveness of government. (Registered 02 April 2014)
Trustee, The Project for
Modern Democracy (registered charity no. 1154924) (Registered 02 April 2014)
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