A selection of Lord Best’s votes

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• Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2011.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
• Voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 16 Jun 2023

  Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill – third reading – Lord Best. Legislation

• Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 6 Jun 2023

  Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - committee stage – Lord Best. Legislation

• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill - Committee (13th Day) 18 May 2023

  My Lords, I am sorry to move ahead of my noble friend. The amendments in this group go to the heart of an issue that has been of much concern among providers of social housing: will the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill lead to more affordable housing—in particular, more social rented housing—or will the replacement of Section 106 agreements with the new infrastructure levy mean fewer...

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 26 June 2001

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Currently held offices

• Member, Built Environment Committee (since 14 Apr 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (16 Oct 2018 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Chair, Communications and Digital Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Chair, Communications and Digital Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee (16 May 2013 to 6 Nov 2013)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (16 May 2013 to 14 May 2014)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (13 Nov 2007 to 1 May 2012)
• Member, Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (10 May 2004 to 15 Sep 2004)
• Member, Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (13 Nov 2002 to 26 Nov 2008)