A selection of Lord Patten’s votes

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• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, 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 fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2011.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Tunisia: Navy 24 May 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government when, during the past 10 years, Royal Navy vessels have visited Tunisian waters and ports.

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Tunisia: Development Aid 24 May 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to support educational aid and assistance to Tunisia.

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Tunisia 24 May 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the role of Tunisia in promoting security along the Mediterranean littoral of northern Africa.

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Entered the House of Lords in 1997

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Other offices held in the past

• Secretary of State for Education and Science (10 Apr 1992 to 20 Jul 1994)
• Minister of State (Home Office) (13 Jun 1987 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing) (2 Sep 1985 to 12 Jun 1987)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) (14 Jun 1983 to 2 Sep 1985)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (5 Jan 1981 to 13 Jun 1983)