Gay Rights
A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby voted against equal gay rights
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On 21 Mar 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
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On 21 Jan 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] — need for a father
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On 9 Jan 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
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On 10 Jul 2003:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill, timescale conditions on repeal of section 28
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On 5 Nov 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Lords Amendment
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On 16 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — adoption only by married couples — accepted
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On 13 Nov 2000:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Sodomy: Scotland
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On 7 Feb 2000:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Local Government Bill, repeal of section 28
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Smoking Bans
Over the years there have been votes in Parliament on banning smoking in restaurants, public buildings, pubs, and in cars with children present.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Lawson of Blaby’s position on this issue
However, Lord Lawson of Blaby has taken part in the following votes on the topic:
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On 19 Jun 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Health Bill
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Undergraduate Tuition Fees - England
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of undergraduate tuition fees universities in England are permitted to charge students from the UK.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year
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Assisted Dying
There have been votes in Parliament on if it should be legal to assist terminally ill people who have decided they want to end their life.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life
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On 7 Jul 2009:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted to legalise assisting terminally ill people to travel to a place where assisted dying is lawful so they can end their lives.
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On 12 May 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill — Delay Second Reading
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Autonomy for Schools
There have been votes in Parliament on giving greater autonomy for schools, including on if more schools should be able to obtain the financial and managerial freedom from local authority control associated with "academy" status, and the degree of freedom schools ought have in relation to admissions policies.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby almost always voted for greater autonomy for schools
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On 17 Oct 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Education and Inspections Bill — Local Authorities to encourage 'Foundation' status — rejected
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On 30 Oct 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education and Inspections Bill — Stop faith schools requiring that candidates for headteacher posts belong to the relevant faith — rejected
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On 30 Oct 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education and Inspections Bill — Faith schools must accept pupils from outside the faith — rejected
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On 24 Oct 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education and Inspections Bill — IGCSE for state schools — rejected
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On 10 Jul 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 — rejected
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On 2 Mar 2005:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Requirements to be Registered with General Teaching Council — rejected
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On 24 Feb 2005:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Education Bill — Abolish Independent Appeals Panels — rejected
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On 3 Jul 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Leave out Clause 11 (Form or invest in companies)
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On 26 Jun 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Allow schools to set their own Drugs and Alcohol Policies — rejected
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On 17 Jun 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Exemption of Innovative Projects from legislation — rejected
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On 14 May 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Remove regulations concerning Annual Parents' Meetings
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On 14 May 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Education Bill — Schools Forums only set up if a majority of governing bodies voted for one — rejected
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University Tuition Fees
There have been votes in Parliament on tuition fees applicable to UK undergraduate students at universities in England. Subjects of specific votes have been on the subjects of introducing fees, increasing to fees, and capping fees.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby consistently voted for university tuition fees
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Ministers Intervening in Inquests
There have been votes in Parliament on the powers of ministers to intervene in inquests. Specific votes were held on questions including if the Secretary of State ought be able to order a coroner's inquest to take place without a jury and if a minister ought be able to suspend a coroner's inquest.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Lawson of Blaby’s position on this issue
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On 11 Nov 2009:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Coroners and Justice Bill — Remove powers of Lord Chancellor to Suspend a Coroner's Inquest — rejected
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Number of MPs in the House of Commons
There have been votes in Parliament on reducing the number of MPs in the House of Commons and reviewing the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons
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Hunting Ban
A vote for a hunting ban is a vote against people being allowed to hunt wild animals (primarily foxes) with hounds.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby generally voted against the hunting ban
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On 11 Nov 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Hunting Bill: amendment — registered hunting
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On 26 Oct 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Hunting Bill: amendment — registered hunting
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On 21 Oct 2003:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Hunting Bill — amendment — registered hunting
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On 19 Mar 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted no on Hunting with dogs: Ban
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On 19 Mar 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Hunting with dogs: Supervision
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On 28 Oct 2003:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Hunting Bill: amendment — tests for registration
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Equalise Number of Electors Per Parliamentary Constituency
There have been votes in Parliament on equalising the number of people who elect each MP. Specific votes have been held on if there ought be exceptions to rules aimed at equalising the size of constituencies for special cases such as Cornwall and the Isle of Wight.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency
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Gambling Regulation
There have been votes in Parliament on a number of aspects of the regulation of gambling. Specific votes have been on the powers of local councils to use planning laws to control the numbers, and locations, of betting shops as well as regulations limiting stakes, and prizes, for gambling machines, and the laws governing the operation of casinos.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby has never voted on greater regulation of gambling
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On 28 Mar 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007
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Asylum
The asylum system is intended to protect people fleeing persecution in their own countries. Parliament has voted on subjects including: routes via which people may enter the United Kingdom to seek asylum; the circumstances in which those seeking asylum may work; support for those seeking asylum and if to allow those claiming asylum to be removed to other countries while their claim is assessed.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Lawson of Blaby’s position on this issue
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On 12 Jan 2010:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on European Union Committee report on a Common European Asylum System — Motion to Agree — rejected
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On 11 Oct 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on UK Borders Bill — Give support to failed asylum seekers and their families — rejected
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On 11 Oct 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on UK Borders Bill — Give asylum seekers permission to work — rejected
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On 9 Oct 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on UK Borders Bill — The Border and Immigration Agency must ensure the welfare of children as part of its remit — rejected
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On 7 Feb 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill — Remove a clause which allows immigrants to be removed on national security grounds — rejected
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On 15 Jul 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Children Bill — The National Asylum Support Service and Immigration Centres must ensure the welfare of children — rejected
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On 6 Jul 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Do not withdraw support from failed asylum seekers who are citizens of Zimbabwe — rejected
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On 28 Jun 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Failed asylum seekers should not have to take part in community service to be provided with accommodation — rejected
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On 7 Jun 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Give asylum seekers more time to appeal — rejected
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On 18 May 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Bill — Only withdraw support from failed asylum seekers after an independent evaluation — rejected
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On 31 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Asylum seekers residing in accommodation centres must be provided with legal advice from qualified advisors
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On 31 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Do not detain asylum seekers under the age of 18 — rejected
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On 24 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Remove the government's power to remove subsistence-only support from all asylum seekers — rejected
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On 24 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Burden of proof should be on the government not the asylum seeker when the issue of a late claim arises — rejected
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On 17 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Refuse support to asylum seekers who make a late claim
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On 17 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Refuse support to asylum seekers if they provide false or incomplete information
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On 10 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Do not detain asylum seekers under the age of 18 — rejected
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On 9 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Asylum seekers with children of school age should be placed in accommodation centres only if no places are available in local schools
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On 9 Oct 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — The government must continue supporting asylum seekers if they are likely to become destitute — rejected
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On 17 Jul 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — The government must refund the travel expenses of asylum seekers who are required to travel
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On 17 Jul 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Asylum seekers should have early access to full legal advice and representation — rejected
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On 10 Jul 2002:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill — Government must make food and other services available to people living in accommodation centres — rejected
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ID Cards
There have been votes in Parliament on introducing a National Identity Register and an associated ID Card scheme to the United Kingdom.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby voted a mixture of for and against introducing ID cards
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On 6 Mar 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Voluntary registration when applying for a passport — insisted
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On 30 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Identity Cards Bill
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On 30 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill
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On 23 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (amendment 38: compulsion via designated documents)
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On 23 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (amendment 46: compulsion to register)
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On 16 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — Report of Costs and Benefits
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On 30 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Identity Cards Bill
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On 30 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill
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On 16 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (security of data)
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On 16 Jan 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill (restricted scope: efficiency of public services)
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On 12 Dec 2005:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — convenience of registering
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On 15 Nov 2005:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Identity Cards Bill — statutory purpose
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European Union Integration
There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby generally voted against more EU integration
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On 15 Jun 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Expiry of Provisions Requiring Referendum Before Tranfering UK Powers to the EU
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On 13 Jun 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted to require a referendum prior to making the Euro the UK's currency, the UK joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, or changes impacting the UK's border controls, or other decisions made within existing existing European Union treaties.
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On 13 Jun 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Requirement of Referendum Prior to the UK Adopting the Euro
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted against allowing a Minister to decide a decision to increase the powers and competencies of the EU is not of major economic and constitutional significance and so does not warrant a referendum.
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On 13 Jul 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted against allowing the suspension of the requirement for a referendum on decisions which increase the powers and competencies of the EU, other than amendments to the core treaties of the EU.
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On 8 Jun 2011:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on European Union Bill — Report (1st Day) — Clause 2 — Treaties amending or replacing TEU or TFEU
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On 18 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Delay till 20 October 2008 — rejected
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On 18 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Ratification by all states before coming into force — rejected
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On 9 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Restrict the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union — rejected
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On 4 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Parliament to scrutinise the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs — rejected
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On 4 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Parliament must approve the government's policy towards the Common Agricultural Policy — rejected
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On 4 Jun 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Lisbon Treaty — Act of parliament needed for the government to accept future changes to the Lisbon Treaty
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On 19 May 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Parliamentary approval required for any future changes made to the Treaty of Lisbon — rejected
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On 12 May 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted yes on Lisbon Treaty — Government must report on the operation of European competition policy — rejected
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On 10 Jul 2006:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill — Disapplication of European Communities Act 1972 — rejected
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Labour's Anti-Terrorism Laws
A vote for Labour’s Anti-Terrorism Laws would have been a vote for the crime known as “Terrorism” to be treated in a different manner from murder and conspiracy to murder, and for it to have its own special category meaning that the normal rights not to be detained without charge or trial do not apply.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Lord Lawson of Blaby’s position on this issue
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On 5 Mar 2007:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Control Orders — Annual renewal 2007 — Regrets the they have not been replaced — rejected
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Climate Change
There have been votes in Parliament on targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and on increasing the proportion of electricity generated via renewable means as well as on the establishment of a UK Green Investment Bank, to invest in projects which, for example, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Lord Lawson of Blaby generally voted against measures to prevent climate change
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On 25 Feb 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Climate Change Bill — Target for 2050 is 80% — rejected
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Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
The following agreements were made while this member was elected:
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On 24 Jun 2019:
Approval of SI setting 2050 Net Zero target date
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On 6 Nov 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Planning Bill — Policy must mitigate and adapt to Climate Change — rejected
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On 18 Mar 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Climate Change Bill — No report on international impace
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On 11 Mar 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Climate Change Bill — UK domestic effort
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On 11 Mar 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Climate Change Bill — Adaptation Sub-Committee
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On 4 Mar 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Climate Change Bill — Statement of emissions — responsibility of Prime Minister
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On 25 Feb 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted no on Climate Change Bill — Purpose is 2 degrees
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On 25 Feb 2008:
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted no on Climate Change Bill — Five yearly account
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On 3 Nov 2004:
Lord Lawson of Blaby was absent for a vote on Housing Bill — Improvement in Energy Efficiency
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