A selection of Baroness Morris of Bolton's votes

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• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 14 votes against, between 2008–2011
• 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 university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• English Football - Question for Short Debate 8 May 2019

  My Lords, it is a pleasure to support my good friend and fellow Boltonian, the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor, and to congratulate her on having secured this debate—a debate which, as we have already heard in the noble Baroness’s excellent speech, is for us and all our fellow Bolton Wanderers fans timely and poignant. Who would have thought, 15 years ago to the day since Bolton Wanderers, a...

• Bahrain: Human Rights - Question for Short Debate 13 Mar 2019

  My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, for initiating this debate. Human rights, wherever they may be, are dear to us all, for we can enjoy our rights only if we have respect for the rights of others. I declare a couple of interests in that I am the chairman of the Centre for Islamic Finance at the University of Bolton where we run a joint masters degree with the Bahrain Institute...

• Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 - Motion to Approve 6 Feb 2019

  My Lords, I had not intended to speak, but I have enjoyed listening to the debate so far, and I declare an interest as my son’s lovely girlfriend is a veterinary surgeon. I very much agree with the opening remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Trees. We hear a lot from all sides of the Brexit debate about the fear that there may be a lowering of standards. It is wonderful that this affords an...

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 22 June 2004

Positions held at time of appointment: Vice Chairman, Conservative Party. (from Number 10 press release)

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Currently held offices

• Member, Services Committee (since 11 Jul 2017)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 29 Nov 2010)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 2 Jun 2010)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, EU External Affairs Sub-Committee (26 May 2016 to 13 Sep 2016)
• Member, European Union Committee (25 May 2016 to 13 Sep 2016)
• Member, Affordable Childcare Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 11 Feb 2015)
• Member, Soft Power Committee (16 May 2013 to 11 Mar 2014)
• Member, Adoption Legislation Committee (29 May 2012 to 26 Feb 2013)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2010 to 9 Mar 2011)
• - Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (Also Shadow Minister for Women), Health (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister, Work and Pensions (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• - Shadow Work and Pensions Spokesman, Health (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Work & Pensions (24 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Health (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Children, Schools and Families (9 Jul 2007 to 19 Jan 2009)
• Shadow Minister, Education (16 Dec 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
• Shadow Minister (Children), Health (16 Dec 2005 to 11 Jan 2007)
• Shadow Minister (Women), Trade & Industry (16 Dec 2005 to 11 Jan 2007)
• Spokespersons In the Lords, Education (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
• Family & Children, Health (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
• Deputy Chief Whip, Whips (20 May 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
• Vice-Chairman (Candidates), Conservative Party (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
• Whip, Whips (17 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005)

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Baroness Morris of Bolton’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 80.16% 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") 261 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)