A selection of Lord Kirkham's votes

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• Voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2011
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 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

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Recent appearances

• English Football - Question for Short Debate 8 May 2019

  My Lords, I start by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor of Bolton, for initiating this debate. It is not surprising that she is concerned about recent events involving her beloved football club, Bolton Wanderers, because football clubs are at the very heart of our communities. For many they are the subject of truly lifelong devotion. They are a source of unity and local pride, or...

• Obesity - Question for Short Debate 18 Jul 2018

  My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, on a smashing maiden speech. The Duchess of Windsor famously observed, “You can never be too rich or too thin” and I have often reflected on both parts of that proposition. If we accept the Dalai Lama’s analysis that the purpose of life is to be happy, the jury is definitely out on wealth—I have met a number of billionaires...

• Museums and Galleries - Question for Short Debate 23 Jan 2018

  Good news, my Lords: regardless of economic pressures, we have the best museums and galleries in the world. I say that not in a spirit of nostalgia; it is backed by hard facts. Mendoza tells us that the British Museum, National Gallery and Tate Modern are among the top 10 most-visited museums and galleries in the world. All the top 10 most-visited tourist attractions in the UK are English...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Leader's Group on Governance Committee (23 Mar 2015 to 14 Jan 2016)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 7 May 2005)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 2 debates in the last year — below average amongst Lords. See all Lord Kirkham’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 31.59% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — below average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)