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Lord Elton

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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected in their voting record.

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.

2nd to 9th June 2020

The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.

10th June 2020 onwards

The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.

If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.

MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.

We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.

A selection of Lord Elton's votes

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We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Elton’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Elton’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

  • Channel Islands Measure - Motion to Direct: Amendment to the Motion 15 Jul 2020

    My Lords, it is fairly clear that all this sprang from obscurity of legislation, so it is very proper that we should use these processes to bring legislation into clarity. One thing that must be done is that the ledgers, tomes or articles of recollection that are kept in the bailiwick and the new associated diocese must be inscribed with advice to successive holders of the three offices that...

  • Covid-19: Vaccine Availability - Question 14 Jul 2020

    My Lords, whatever the eventual outcome, we must assist countries that are poorer than ours. However, I am concerned that we should not be caught on the back foot if the contingency for which we are now planning—the discovery of an effective vaccine—is not forthcoming. We need contingency plans to deal with the situation either where there is no vaccine or where the vaccine that is...

  • Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 - Motion to Approve: Amendment to the Motion 15 Jun 2020

    My Lords, CEDAW has often been cited in support of the regulations. It is notable that abortion is actually never mentioned in it. My noble and learned friend Lord Mackay has pointed out that Parliament cannot bind its successors. There was a great dereliction when a proper opportunity to give Parliament a chance to reconsider repeal of Section 9 was missed. However, the words that have moved...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1973

Currently held offices

  • Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 9 Jul 2015)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, EU Sub Committee B - Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (23 Oct 2012 to 21 May 2013)
  • Member, Conventions (Joint Committee) (22 May 2006 to 31 Oct 2006)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (15 Jun 2005 to 12 Nov 2009)
  • Member, Constitution Committee (19 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
  • Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (24 Jan 2002 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (23 Nov 1999 to 7 Nov 2002)
  • Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (23 Nov 1993 to 17 Oct 1996)
  • Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (3 Dec 1990 to 5 Nov 1993)
  • Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (6 Dec 1988 to 22 Oct 1991)
  • Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (18 Nov 1982 to 15 May 1987)

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