Lord Acton
Former Labour Peer
Former Labour Peer
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To ask the Leader of the House how many Acts since 1911 have been passed (a) under the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949, and (b) during "wash-ups" before general elections.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much aid they gave to Zimbabwe in each of the past five years for which figures are available.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many adults in the United Kingdom they estimate have never used the internet.
Former Labour Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 17 April 2000
Left the House of Lords on 10 October 2010 — Died
Positions held at time of appointment: Writer (from Number 10 press release)
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