A selection of Lord Glentoran's votes

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• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2011

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Recent appearances

• Schools: Special Measures — Question 16 Dec 2015

  My Lords, what is the intention of Her Majesty’s Government in relation to ensuring that education by devolved Governments is maintained and remains at the same standard as the United Kingdom’s? By that, I mean Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

• Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill — Second Reading (and remaining stages) 24 Nov 2015

  My Lords, I want to take this opportunity to speak on Northern Ireland matters because, over the last few years, I have been so frustrated by the lack of action in the Northern Ireland Assembly. It does not appear to have achieved anything positive recently. The Stormont House agreement was, at the time, excellent for what it was. But in my opinion this agreement is far less good, and we...

• Drones: Risks to Passenger Aircraft — Question 19 Nov 2015

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to manage the risks posed to passenger aircraft by drones flown by private individuals.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1995

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Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Olympics) (Also Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland and Wales), Culture, Media and Sport (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Wales and the Olympics), Shadow Minister (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Olympics) (Also Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland and Wales), Culture, Media & Sport (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
• Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Wales & the Olympics), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
• - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland and the Olympics), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (the Olympics), Culture, Media & Sport (9 Jul 2007 to 27 Jul 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Northern Ireland (9 Jul 2007 to 27 Jul 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Wales (9 Jul 2007 to 27 Jul 2009)
• Shadow Minister (Sport), Culture, Media & Sport (16 Dec 2005 to 2 Aug 2006)
• Shadow Minister, Northern Ireland (16 Dec 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
• Spokespersons In the Lords, Northern Ireland (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
• Spokespersons In the Lords, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 20 May 2005)
• Shadow Minister, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (10 May 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 0 debates in the last year — below average amongst Lords. See all Lord Glentoran’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 44.73% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 403 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)