A selection of Baroness Prashar’s votes

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• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 11 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2011.
• Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, in 2011.
• Voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Higher Education: New and Returning Students - Question 15 Apr 2021

  My Lords, would the Minister agree that the uncertainties of lockdown and this incomprehensible delay are having a negative impact on international students and the reputation of the UK as a place to come and study? What impact does he think this will have on the intake for 2021 and 2022?

• His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - Motion for an Humble Address 12 Apr 2021

  My Lords, the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, was epitomised by selfless service to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the enormous number of charities and voluntary organisations that he was associated with. His legacy will endure through the work that he did with these organisations. As we heard, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which he founded,...

• Social Media: Offensive Material - Question 23 Mar 2021

  My Lords, although we need to protect freedom of speech, urgent action is needed to deal with abuse of free speech on social media. Does the Minister agree that social media outlets should be required to remove material that contravenes race hate and libel laws and limit how many times messages are forwarded, as those who post racist and other offensive materials are not entitled to have...

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

• Member, EU Services Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Freedom of Information Advisory Panel (Lords) (since 13 Nov 2007)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Internal Market Sub-Committee (2 Jul 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (29 Nov 2018 to 31 Mar 2019)
• Chair, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Chair, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, European Union Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Chair, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education (12 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education (17 May 2012 to 12 Jun 2014)
• Member, Sub-Committee on Lords' Conduct (19 Jan 2009 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (15 Dec 2008 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) (10 Dec 2008 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Committee on Regulators (23 Nov 2006 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (3 Jul 2001 to 18 Nov 2004)