A selection of Baroness Deech's votes

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• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 12 absences, between 2008–2011
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2011
• Voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, 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
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for International Development: Unrwa 26 Sep 2019

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in line with their objective to make the UK international aid process transparent and accountable; and what discussions they have had with UNRWA about transparency and accountability.

• Written Answers — Department for International Development: Unrwa 9 Sep 2019

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 commitment to build inclusive, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

• Written Answers — Department for International Development: Unrwa 9 Sep 2019

  To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is aligned with their Strategic Vision for Gender Equality, published in March 2018; and whether it is working for the empowerment and equality of women and girls.

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 25 October 2005

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Currently held offices

• Member, EU Justice Sub-Committee (since 2 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 15 Mar 2016)
• Member, Communications Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill (Joint Committee) (9 May 2007 to 8 Aug 2007)
• Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (23 Nov 2006 to 8 Apr 2010)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Baroness Deech’s speeches
• Has received answers to 32 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 28.17% 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") 231 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)