The Duke of Montrose

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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 the Duke of Montrose’s votes

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Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 13 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 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.
Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

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

Recent appearances

Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill - Report: Amendment 1 25 Jan 2023

It is encouraging to think that the Minister would pick one genus of defined animal such as Bos taurus, but how long would it remain the only race being investigated? Moreover, they are only about half of the cattle beasts; there are also all the beasts descended from Bos indicus that occupy tropical areas.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Tigray: Famine 23 Nov 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what resources they are providing to the administration in Tigray to assist with the famine in that area; and what steps they are taking to increase such resources.
Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Food Security: Ukraine 9 Nov 2022

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to update their United Kingdom Food Security report, published on 16 December 2021, to take account of (1) the crop and production failures this year, and (2) the impact of the war in Ukraine on food supplies.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1992

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Currently held offices

Member, EU Environment Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee (26 May 2016 to 23 Apr 2020)
Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (8 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
Member, Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee (22 Jan 2013 to 13 Feb 2013)
- Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Wales), Shadow Minister (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Scotland), Shadow Minister (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Wales and Scotland), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Wales), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
- Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Scotland), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
Shadow Minister, Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
Shadow Minister, Wales (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
Shadow Minister, Scotland (9 Jul 2007 to 27 Jul 2009)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Also In Scotland Team), Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (16 Dec 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
Shadow Minister, Scotland (16 Dec 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
Spokespersons In the Lords, Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
Deputy Chief Whip, Whips (20 May 2005 to 6 Jul 2007)
Spokespersons In the Lords, (Also Shadow Minister for Women & Equality- Not In the Shadow Cabinet) (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
Spokespersons In the Lords, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment & Transport (9 May 2005 to 20 May 2005)
Whip, Whips (17 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005)
Spokespersons In the Lords, Environment and Transport (22 Feb 2005 to 9 May 2005)
Spokespersons In the Lords, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 20 May 2005)
Shadow Minister, Environment and Transport (6 Jul 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
Shadow Minister, Environment & Transport (10 May 2004 to 6 Jul 2004)
Shadow Minister, Local and Devolved Government Affairs (10 May 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
Deputy Chief Whip, Whips (10 May 2004 to 17 Mar 2005)

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