Lord Baker of Dorking

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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 Baker of Dorking’s votes

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Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, in 2011.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 8 votes against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2011.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

Schools: Data, Digital and Financial Literacy - Question 14 Mar 2023

My Lords, I strongly support the far-seeing proposal of my noble friend Lord Holmes of Richmond. Every country in Europe is teaching its students up to the age of 16 in digital, computing and technical skills. Some 90% of our students in school today are taught nothing about artificial intelligence, computer-assisted design, cybersecurity, virtual reality or networking online and coding. Is...
Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Artificial Intelligence 13 Feb 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential effects of technology such as ChatGPT on school teaching and homework.
Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Artificial Intelligence 13 Feb 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential effects of technology such as ChatGPT on the assessment of students.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

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Currently held offices

Member, Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Youth Unemployment Committee (28 Jan 2021 to 16 Nov 2021)
Member, House Committee (Lords) (16 Apr 2007 to 21 May 2012)
Member, Information Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 8 Nov 2006)
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (28 Nov 1990 to 9 Apr 1992)
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (24 Jul 1989 to 28 Nov 1990)
Party Chair, Conservative Party (24 Jul 1989 to 28 Nov 1990)
Secretary of State for Education and Science (21 May 1986 to 23 Jul 1989)
Secretary of State for Environment (2 Sep 1985 to 20 May 1986)
Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) (11 Sep 1984 to 1 Sep 1985)
Minister of State (Industry & Information Technology) (13 Jun 1983 to 10 Sep 1984)
Minister of State (Department of Industry) (5 Jan 1981 to 12 Jun 1983)
Member, Treasury & Civil Service Committee (3 May 1979 to 30 Jan 1981)
Member, Treasury & Civil Service Sub-Committee (3 May 1979 to 3 Mar 1980)
Member, Procedure Committee (1 Nov 1978 to 9 Jun 1983)
Parliamentary Secretary (Civil Service Department) (7 Apr 1972 to 4 Mar 1974)

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