A selection of Baroness Hooper's votes

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• 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 against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 14 absences, between 2006–2011
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration - Motion to Take Note (1st Day) (Continued) 5 Dec 2018

  Sorry, we seem to have missed somebody. My Lords, exiting or extricating ourselves from over 40 years’ membership of the European Union was clearly never going to be as simple or as easy as was suggested by some ardent Brexiteers during the referendum campaign. As a remainer, I am sad that even during our early years of membership we tended to take a negative stance, waiting for another...

• Diesel Emissions - Question 5 Dec 2018

  My Lords, harmful emissions are caused by traffic in queues, particularly in London, as a result of the new bicycle lanes, but also as a result of the inordinate number of roadworks, which are taking place in an unco-ordinated way. Can the Government find any research to prove these results, and can they do anything about the co-ordination of roadworks?

• Arts: Impact of Brexit - Motion to Take Note 11 Oct 2018

  My Lords, having listened with interest to the noble Lord, Lord Bragg, on Radio 4’s “In Our Time” this morning about Shakespeare, I am happy to hear from him again this afternoon on this important theme, and thank him for his comprehensive introduction to our debate. In saying that, I deplore the need to have such a debate as a very reluctant Brexiteer. I am also sad that we cannot...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1985

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Currently held offices

• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 29 Nov 2010)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 2 Jun 2010)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, European Union Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee B - Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (21 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, EU Sub Committee A - Economic and Financial Affairs (17 May 2012 to 21 May 2013)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee A - Economic and Financial Affairs, and International Trade (9 Dec 2008 to 16 May 2012)
• Member, Intergovernmental Organisations Committee (19 Mar 2008 to 7 Jul 2008)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) (27 Nov 1986 to 15 Nov 1988)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (21 Nov 1985 to 15 Nov 1988)

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• Has spoken in 10 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Baroness Hooper’s speeches
• Has received answers to 1 written question in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 50.65% 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") 113 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)