A selection of Lord Faulkner of Worcester’s votes

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• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010.
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 12 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

• King’s Speech - Debate (4th Day) 13 Nov 2023

  My Lords, I will speak about Britain’s railways and in doing so remind the House of my interests as chair of the Great Western Railway stakeholder advisory board, president of the Heritage Railway Association and co-author of three books on railways and politics which attracted favourable reviews from Members of your Lordships’ House, two of whom I am happy to see in their place this...

• Access to Musical Education in School - Question for Short Debate 18 Oct 2023

  My Lords, like every Member of your Lordships’ House who has spoken in this debate, I extend my congratulations to my noble friend Lord Boateng. Even he must be surprised at the quality of the debate that followed his brilliant introduction. I have learned so much, as a non-musician and someone who cannot sing in tune or play an instrument but loves listening to music, from the...

• Transport: Zero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2 - Statement 17 Oct 2023

  My Lords, I remind the House of my interest as chairman of the Great Western Railway stakeholder board. It is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin, who in the view of many of us was the most outstanding and successful Secretary of State for Transport in the past 12 years. The very good sense with which he spoke in this debate is an indication of why he is regarded with such...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

• Member, Built Environment Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (since 28 Jan 2021)
• Member, EU Goods Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, European Union Committee (since 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, SLSC Sub-Committee A (since 4 Sep 2018)
• Member, Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art (since 6 Mar 2017)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 22 Dec 2015)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 18 Dec 2008)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 13 Nov 2007)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, European Affairs Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, EU External Affairs Sub-Committee ( 2 Jul 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (Joint) Committee (25 Feb 2019 to 18 Jul 2019)
• Member, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 28 Jan 2020)
• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 15 Mar 2016)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education ( 9 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee (16 May 2013 to 6 Nov 2013)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) ( 9 May 2013 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2011 Committee (25 Jun 2012 to 13 Feb 2013)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) ( 6 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) ( 6 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Government Whip (10 Jun 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Government Whip ( 9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (19 Feb 2007 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) ( 9 Sep 2003 to 22 Jul 2004)
• Member, Personal Bills Committee ( 2 Jul 2001 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (26 Jun 2001 to 7 Nov 2002)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B ( 6 Dec 1999 to 20 Nov 2003)