A selection of Baroness Buscombe’s votes

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• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, 7 absences, between 2008–2011.
• 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

• Online Safety Bill - Committee (3rd Day) (Continued): Amendment 17 27 Apr 2023

  My Lords, before speaking to my Amendment 137, I want to put a marker down to say that I strongly support Amendment 135 in the name of my noble friend Lord Moylan. I will not repeat anything that he said but I agree with absolutely every word. Amendment 137 is in my name and that of my noble and learned friend Lord Garnier and the noble Lord, Lord Moore of Etchingham. This amendment is one of...

• Written Answers — Treasury: Small Businesses: Taxation 29 Mar 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government how they ensure that the correct tax is paid by small high street businesses, such as barbers and nail salons, that only accept cash for their goods and services and do not provide receipts.

• Mental Health Act Reform - Question 26 Jan 2023

  To ask His Majesty’s Government what reforms they are proposing to the Mental Health Act 1983.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1998

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Currently held offices

• Member, Horticultural Sector Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Chair, Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill (since 21 Jul 2022)
• Chair, Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill (since 21 Jul 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Joint Committee on the Draft Mental Health Bill (19 Jul 2022 to 21 Jul 2022)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (4 Mar 2020 to 20 Oct 2022)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (15 Jun 2017 to 30 Jul 2019)
• Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (21 Dec 2016 to 15 Jun 2017)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (3 Dec 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (16 Jul 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (15 Jan 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Inquiries Act 2005 Committee (16 May 2013 to 26 Feb 2014)
• Member, EU Sub Committee B - Internal Market, Infrastructure and Employment (17 May 2012 to 21 May 2013)
• Shadow Minister, Education (16 Dec 2005 to 11 Jan 2007)
• Spokespersons In the Lords, Education (20 May 2005 to 16 Dec 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Education) (10 May 2005 to 11 Jan 2007)
• Spokespersons In the Lords, Home Affairs (22 Feb 2005 to 20 May 2005)
• Shadow Minister, Home Affairs (6 Jul 2004 to 22 Feb 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (6 Jul 2004 to 20 May 2005)
• Shadow Minister, Home, Constitutional & Legal Affairs (10 May 2004 to 6 Jul 2004)
• Shadow Minister (Home, Constitutional and Legal Affairs) (3 Feb 2003 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (26 Nov 2002 to 22 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (21 Dec 1999 to 2 Feb 2001)
• Shadow Minister (Home, Constitutional and Legal Affairs) (29 Nov 1999 to 20 Nov 2002)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Social Security) (30 Jun 1999 to 22 Jun 2000)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (29 Jun 1999 to 27 Oct 2000)