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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 Forsyth of Drumlean’s votes
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Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes
0 votes for, 9 votes against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011.
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Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2011.
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
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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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Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2011.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Forsyth of Drumlean’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Forsyth of Drumlean’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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My Lords, I begin by congratulating my noble friend Lady Williams on her appointment as Chief Whip. I am very sad that her first duties should be in connection with this sad news, but we look forward to great things from her. My Lords, I am lost for words. Having listened to the fantastic tribute made by the new Leader of the House—what a tremendous 24 or 48 hours he has had—and to those...
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They were right.
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My Lords, does my noble friend not agree that the reason why 46% do not pay income tax is that this Government have raised their thresholds? If it was right to pay an extra £20 in universal credit during lockdown, when circumstances were bad—they are considerably worse now—should we not look to increase universal credit payments on a temporary basis?
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Profile
Conservative Peer
Entered the House of Lords in 1999
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (8 Sep 2020 to 22 Jan 2021)
- Chair, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 Sep 2018 to 8 Sep 2020)
- Chair, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 Sep 2018 to 8 Sep 2020)
- Chair, Economic Affairs Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 19 Jan 2022)
- Chair, Economic Affairs Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 19 Jan 2022)
- Chair, Economic Affairs Committee (27 Jun 2017 to 15 May 2013)
- Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (8 Dec 2015 to 4 Mar 2016)
- Member, Economic Affairs Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 27 Jun 2017)
- Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (25 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Soft Power Committee (16 May 2013 to 11 Mar 2014)
- Member, Economic Affairs Committee (15 Dec 2008 to 15 May 2013)
- Member, Barnett Formula Committee (10 Dec 2008 to 12 Nov 2009)
- Member, House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) (19 Jun 2002 to 5 May 2005)
- Member, Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England (6 Mar 2000 to 11 May 2001)
- Secretary of State for Scottish Office (5 Jul 1995 to 1 May 1997)
- Minister of State (Home Office) (20 Jul 1994 to 5 Jul 1995)
- Minister of State (Department of Employment) (14 Apr 1992 to 19 Jul 1994)
- Minister of State (Scottish Office) (7 Sep 1990 to 13 Apr 1992)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) (13 Jun 1987 to 7 Sep 1990)
- Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 15 May 1987)
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