Lord Young of Norwood Green

A selection of Lord Young of Norwood Green's votes

Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011
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 university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011

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Apprenticeships - Motion to Take Note 4 Jul 2019

My Lords, first, I congratulate the Minister on giving a comprehensive reply. He might not have completely covered the waterfront but I am sure that he will respond with written answers where he has not. I take this opportunity to thank everybody who has participated in the debate. The contributions were fascinating. They were eclectic and constructively critical, and a lot of good ideas were...
Apprenticeships - Motion to Take Note 4 Jul 2019

I hesitate to intervene because the Minister has given a very comprehensive response. However, one important question is whether the levy funds have run out. It was raised by one or two speakers and there is quite a bit of confusion out there. If he could clarify that now, it would be appreciated. If not, there is the other route.
Apprenticeships - Motion to Take Note 4 Jul 2019

My Lords, it gives me great pleasure to move this Motion, focusing on an area in which I have a long and abiding interest, as most people know. I declare my interests, which are twofold: first, as an ex-apprentice, and secondly, as the only apprenticeship ambassador in the House of Lords, I think. The objective of the apprenticeship levy is agreed by everyone: we want more good-quality...

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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 9 debates in the last year — 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 61.70% 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") 561 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)

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