Lord Alton of Liverpool

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Lord Alton of Liverpool’s votes

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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010.
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011.
Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 11 absences, 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 for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Pakistan: Capital Punishment 12 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Pakistan about (1) the death sentence imposed on Sajjad Masih Gill, and (2) the use of the death sentence in Pakistan; and what response they have received (a) on this case, and (b) on the use of the death sentence.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: China: Human Rights 12 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they plan to make at the UN Human Rights Council regarding alleged violations of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the government of China, in connection with restrictions on (1) BBC broadcasts, (2) media freedom, and (3) freedom of speech, in (a) China, and (b) Hong Kong.
Written Answers — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Liverpool City Council 9 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what role they envisage for the commissioners overseeing elements of the (1) planning, (2) highways, and (3) regeneration departments of Liverpool City Council; what is their (a) purpose, and (b) objectives; and how long they expect the commissioners will be involved in the running of these departments of Liverpool City Council.

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

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Currently held offices

Member, International Relations and Defence Committee (since 1 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Privileges Committee (18 Nov 1993 to 17 Oct 1996)
Member, Committee of Selection (17 Jun 1987 to 26 Oct 1987)
Member, Environment Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 8 Apr 1986)

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