Lord Young of Norwood Green

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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011

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NHS: Targets - Motion to Take Note 6 Feb 2020

The Minister has given a comprehensive response to a range of questions. Could she answer in writing the question on NHS apprenticeships? I would be grateful.
NHS: Targets - Motion to Take Note 6 Feb 2020

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Hunt on giving us the opportunity to debate this issue and on his tour de force contribution, giving us the benefit of all his vast experience. I declare an interest: like many, I am a frequent user of the NHS, which gives you an opportunity to observe first-hand the range and quality of service that you get. I echo my noble friend Lady Crawley in...
UK Telecommunications - Statement 28 Jan 2020

My Lords, I welcome the report, because it is evidence-based and has a comprehensive structure for reviewing and endeavouring to control. We should not underestimate the importance of the 5G network to the future of the UK in terms of the fourth industrial revolution and, as the Minister mentioned, to connectivity. Perhaps at the core—an unfortunate choice of word—of this decision is the...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 September 2004

Positions held at time of appointment: Senior Deputy General Secretary, Communication Workers' Union. (from Number 10 press release)

Member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee (Lords) (5 May 2016 to 15 Dec 2016)
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (8 Oct 2010 to 18 Sep 2015)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (13 Oct 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (10 Jun 2009 to 13 Oct 2009)
Government Whip (10 Jun 2009 to 11 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Postal Affairs and Employment Relations) (also Lord in Waiting) (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Skills & Apprenticeships), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (9 Oct 2008 to 10 Jun 2009)
Lords in Waiting (Skills & Apprenticeships), HM Household (9 Oct 2008 to 10 Jun 2009)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (6 Oct 2008 to 9 Oct 2008)
Government Whip (6 Oct 2008 to 9 Oct 2008)
Government Whip (5 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills) (Skills & Apprenticeships) (5 Oct 2008 to 5 Jun 2009)
Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (17 Jan 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
Member, EU Sub-Committee F - Home Affairs (8 Oct 2007 to 16 Oct 2008)

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Has spoken in 12 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Young of Norwood Green’s speeches
Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
Has voted in 62.11% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 566 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)

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