A selection of Baroness Fookes’s votes

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• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2011.
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 12 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Plants: Disease Control 22 Mar 2023

  To ask His Majesty's Government whether there are health checks in place for plants from outside the UK available for purchase on outlets such as eBay; and if not, what plans they have to avoid the spread of dangerous pests and diseases as a result of such purchases.

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Committee (5th Day): Amendment 157 15 Mar 2023

  The noble Baroness, Lady Harris of Richmond, is taking part remotely. I invite her to speak.

• Employment: Disabled People - Question 6 Mar 2023

  My Lords, several gardening charities do wonderful work with people with disabilities, whether mental or otherwise. Would my noble friend look at the opportunities that are offered in horticulture, which range from simple to degree-level qualifications?

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

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Currently held offices

• Chair, Horticultural Sector Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Chair, Horticultural Sector Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 9 Dec 2002)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 2 May 2002)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Constitution Committee (1 Jul 2019 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Bribery Act 2010 Committee (17 May 2018 to 4 Mar 2019)
• Chair, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 7 Sep 2017)
• Chair, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 7 Sep 2017)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (16 May 2013 to 8 Jun 2015)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (17 Jan 2008 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) (22 Jul 2004 to 15 Sep 2004)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (4 Dec 2003 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) (11 Jul 2003 to 17 Nov 2003)
• Member, Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) (2 Jul 2001 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (27 May 1999 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) (6 May 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Member, Televising of Proceedings of the House Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 16 Nov 1989)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 16 Mar 1992)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (1 Nov 1978 to 9 Jun 1983)
• Member, Expenditure Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 4 Apr 1979)
• Chair, Expenditure: Arts & Home Office Sub-Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 4 Apr 1979)