A selection of Lord Stewartby’s votes

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• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 11 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Almost always 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 university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• 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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Recent appearances

• Royal Navy — Question 5 Nov 2015

  My Lords, when I first saw the wording of this Question, I wondered whether my noble friend was being asked to speculate about what the actual numbers might be. We heard some useful information this afternoon in that direction, but it is a long-running episode which requires attention from Defence Ministers all the time. I hoped that we could have a bit more precision. After all, the Question...

• Written Answers — HM Treasury: Cheques 13 Feb 2015

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to ensure that cheques will continue to be available for those who wish to use them, including in particular charities and the elderly.

• Written Answers — House of Lords: Financial Services: Regulation 15 Jan 2015

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reconsider the attitudes, capabilities and experience required for senior posts in regulation in the light of the outcome of the Davis Review of the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Profile

Former Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 20 July 1992

Previously MP for Hertfordshire North until 16 March 1992 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 12 November 2015 — retired

Entered the House of Commons on 28 February 1974 — General election

Also represented Hertfordshire North; Hitchin

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Personal Service Companies Committee (12 Nov 2013 to 31 Mar 2014)
• Member, House of Lords Offices Committee (1 Dec 1993 to 17 Oct 1996)
• The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (25 Jul 1988 to 25 Jul 1989)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (13 Jun 1987 to 24 Jul 1988)
• The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (18 Oct 1983 to 12 Jun 1987)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) (6 Jan 1983 to 17 Oct 1983)
• Member, Expenditure Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 4 Apr 1979)
• Member, Expenditure: General Sub-Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 4 Apr 1979)