Lord Skidelsky

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Lord Skidelsky’s votes

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Has never voted on university tuition fees Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2010.
Has never voted on more EU integration Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 15 absences, between 2008–2011.
Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2011.
Has never voted on an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, in 2011.
Has never voted on raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

Ukraine: Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Motion to Take Note 1 Dec 2022

My Lords, I am grateful, as we all are, to the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, for initiating this debate and for drawing attention to the real danger of nuclear escalation. I am in profound disagreement with the Government’s policy on Ukraine—I have said it before in this House and I shall say it again. This disagreement can be stated in one sentence: the Government’s...
Autumn Statement 2022 - Motion to Take Note 29 Nov 2022

Before the noble Baroness sits down, could I ask a question, please?
Autumn Statement 2022 - Motion to Take Note 29 Nov 2022

Could the Minister explain how fiscal consolidation, particularly cutting public spending, promotes growth?

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Entered the House of Lords in 1991

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Currently held offices

Member, Economic Affairs Committee (since 1 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Member, EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 15 May 2018)
Member, Economic Affairs Committee (9 Oct 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2011 to 13 Dec 2011)
Member, Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2011 to 13 Dec 2011)
Member, EU Sub-Committee G - Social Policies and Consumer Protection (22 Jun 2010 to 16 May 2012)
Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)
Member, Economic Affairs Committee (22 Nov 2006 to 6 May 2008)
Member, EU Sub-Committee E (12 Nov 1991 to 3 Nov 1994)

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