A selection of Lord Haworth's votes

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• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 13 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2008–2011
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Electricity Generation 7 Feb 2019

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for meeting the UK's future energy needs following the recent cancellations of plans to build new nuclear power stations in Cumbria and Wales.

• Palace of Westminster: Restoration and Renewal - Motion to Approve 6 Feb 2018

  My Lords, yesterday’s debate in this House on the role of women in public life was a remarkable occasion, and one in which many Members recalled their early political experiences and influences and what brought them into political life. It made me think, too. Fifty years ago, in 1968, I came to London as a student and was immediately caught up in the spirit of the times. In 1968, revolution...

• Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) (Disabled Access) Bill [HL] - Second Reading 24 Nov 2017

  My Lords, I welcome the Bill and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for his opening speech, which was a veritable tour de force. I have no wish to repeat the catalogue of facts and figures which he evinced—the case is compelling, and I think that was the view of your Lordships’ House in response to the noble Lord’s opening speech. When I was preparing for the debate, I of course...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 14 July 2004

Positions held at time of appointment: Secretary to the Parliamentary Labour Party. (from Number 10 press release)

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Currently held offices

• Member, Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (Joint) Committee (since 25 Feb 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) (13 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 0 debates in the last year — below average amongst Lords. See all Lord Haworth’s speeches
• Has received answers to 1 written question in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 81.29% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 16 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)