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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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.
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We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton’s votes
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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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Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
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Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
51 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2016.
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Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2016.
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Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2013.
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with allies concerning post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine.
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I thank my noble friend for his Answer, I am grateful for his and the Government’s work and for the support of His Majesty’s Opposition in ensuring that the United Kingdom has been a leader in this field. However, before we collectively pat ourselves on the back, it is worth reminding your Lordships’ House of the scale of the challenge. In June, the World Bank conducted a rapid damage...
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To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with allies concerning post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine.
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 16 September 2020
Previously MP for Milton Keynes North until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Also represented Milton Keynes North; North East Milton Keynes
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Defence
- Health
- Home Department
- Transport
- Communities and Local Government
- Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
- Railways: Milton Keynes
- Police
- Territorial Army
- Milton Keynes
Other offices held in the past
- The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (13 Jun 2017 to 12 Dec 2019)
- The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (8 May 2015 to 13 Jun 2017)
- The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
- Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
- Member, International Development Committee (13 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (17 Apr 2008 to 21 May 2009)
- Shadow Minister (International Development) (6 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) (8 Nov 2006 to 6 Jul 2007)
- Member, Defence Committee (16 Jan 2006 to 27 Nov 2006)
- Member, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 16 Jan 2006)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.
1. Employment and earnings
Serving member of
the Army Reserve. Payments received from the Army Pay Office, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow G2 8EX:
1 March 2019, received £1,499 for 11.75 days military service between 1 September 2018 and 31 January 2019. (Registered 25 March 2019)
30 June 2019, received £1,444 for 10.75 days military service between 1 February 2019 and 30 June 2019. (Registered 12 July 2019)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from
UK sources
Name of donor:
Britten-NormanAddress of donor: First Floor, 11-12 St James Square, London SW1Y 4LB
Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket for the
British Grand Prix, and associated hospitality, total value £1,575
Date received: 14 July 2019
Date accepted: 14 July 2019
Donor status: company, registration 06929455
(Registered 29 July 2019)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
Until 21 March 2019, Kimbolton Fireworks Ltd. (Updated 26 March 2019)
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