As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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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
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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
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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 Hunt of Wirral’s votes
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
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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.
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Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
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Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes
1 vote for, 13 votes against, 1 absence, between 2006–2011.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Hunt of Wirral’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Hunt of Wirral’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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My Lords, I declare my insurance and legal interests as set out in the register. Like other noble Lords, I welcome the Government’s resilience framework and its focus on building our understanding of risks and preparation. We have seen in recent times, particularly during the pandemic, how interconnected and complex our world has become. Having a common and comprehensive framework to build...
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My Lords, I draw attention to my financial services and legal interests as set out in the register, and that I am co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services. As many speakers have pointed out, this Bill represents a golden opportunity to adapt to the new reality of post-Brexit and, we hope, post-pandemic life. Financial services provide over a million...
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Would my noble friend like to take this opportunity to congratulate the England team on a 26-run victory over Pakistan, in circumstances where everyone respected the umpire and the way in which the cricket was played there?
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords in 1997
Currently held offices
- Member, Justice and Home Affairs Committee (since 14 Apr 2021)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Constitution Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
- Member, Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) Committee (1 Jul 2010 to 13 Jan 2011)
- Member, EU Sub-Committee G - Social Policies and Consumer Protection (22 Jun 2010 to 16 May 2012)
- Shadow Minister, Business (27 Jul 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Shadow Minister, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (7 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (19 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
- Chair, Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) (25 May 2006 to 25 Jul 2006)
- Chair, Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) (25 May 2006 to 25 Jul 2006)
- Member, Draft Legal Services Bill (Joint Committee) (23 May 2006 to 25 May 2006)
- Member, Joint Committee on Security (24 May 2005 to 30 Oct 2007)
- Member, House Committee (Lords) (19 Nov 2002 to 30 Oct 2007)
- Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (6 Dec 1998 to 11 May 2001)
- Member, EU Sub-Committee E (24 Nov 1998 to 7 Nov 2002)
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister (Public Service & Science) (20 Jul 1994 to 4 Jul 1995)
- Secretary of State for Employment (27 May 1993 to 19 Jul 1994)
- Secretary of State for Wales (4 May 1990 to 27 May 1993)
- Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) (25 Jul 1989 to 3 May 1990)
- Member, Televising of Proceedings of the House Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 16 Nov 1989)
- Member, House of Commons (Services) Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 25 Jul 1989)
- Member, House of Commons (Services): Accomodation & Administration Sub-Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 25 Jul 1989)
- Member, House of Commons (Services): New Building Sub-Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 25 Jul 1989)
- Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (HM Household) (15 Jun 1987 to 24 Jul 1989)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) (11 Sep 1984 to 13 Jun 1987)
- The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (23 Feb 1983 to 10 Sep 1984)
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jan 1983 to 1 Jan 1985)
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (30 Sep 1981 to 22 Feb 1983)
- Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (3 May 1979 to 24 Feb 1982)
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