A selection of Lord Tugendhat's votes

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• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 11 absences, between 2008–2011
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, 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

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Recent appearances

• Universities: Financial Sustainability - Statement 11 Feb 2019

  My Lords, does the noble Viscount agree that when he uses the word “marketing”, in this context it is a rather dangerous word? One reason why some universities are in trouble is that they have been marketing a great deal too hard and getting into debt as a result. Does he accept that it will now be necessary for the regulatory agency—the OfS—and others to keep a very close eye on the...

• Nissan in Sunderland - Statement 5 Feb 2019

  My Lords, does my noble friend agree that, in an uncertain situation, one thing is certain—that if we go out of the EU without a deal, cars manufactured in Japan will be able to enter the EU on more favourable terms than cars manufactured in the UK?

• Education: Treating Students Fairly (Economic Affairs Committee Report) - Motion to Take Note 16 Jan 2019

  My Lords, not only was my noble friend Lord Forsyth an admirable chairman of our committee but he also introduced the report in his opening speech in such a way as to cover all the salient points. Since then, other members of the committee have emphasised different points, with the result that if I gave the speech I had prepared, I would simply repeat what other people have said. Therefore,...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1993

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Currently held offices

• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (since 25 May 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (6 Dec 2016 to 17 Mar 2017)
• Chair, EU External Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, The Arctic Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 11 Feb 2015)
• Chair, EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs (21 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, European Union Committee (16 May 2013 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 Dec 2012 to 5 Mar 2013)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (15 Dec 2008 to 15 May 2013)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Tugendhat’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 36.80% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 115 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)