A selection of Lord St John of Bletso's votes

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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
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 9 absences, between 2008–2011
• Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons
• Has never voted on an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency
• Voted for university tuition fees Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• Africa: Population Growth - Question 29 Apr 2019

  My Lords, is the Minister aware that 60% of the population of Africa are under the age of 25, and 65% live in rural areas? What are Her Majesty’s Government doing to promote greater access to education, housing, healthcare and job opportunities in these rural areas?

• Zimbabwe - Question for Short Debate 31 Jan 2019

  My Lords, I join in thanking the noble Viscount, Lord Goschen, for introducing this very topical short debate. I, like many, had great hopes and expectations that the end of the Mugabe regime and the election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa would herald a new dawn of rebuilding political and economic stability in Zimbabwe. Sadly, my high expectations and those of many others have been...

• Zimbabwe - Private Notice Question 21 Jan 2019

  My Lords, does the Minister not agree that the austerity measures taken by the Zimbabwe Government, doubling the price of fuel without consultation with the people, were deeply irresponsible?

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Crossbench Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1978

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Currently held offices

• Member, Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (Joint) Committee (since 25 Feb 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Artificial Intelligence Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (8 Jun 2015 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Communications Committee (25 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (11 Dec 2008 to 15 May 2013)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee B - Internal Market, Energy and Transport (8 Dec 2003 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Library and Computers Sub Committee (5 Jun 1997 to 11 Nov 1999)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee A (28 Oct 1996 to 20 Nov 2003)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Lord St John of Bletso’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 25.96% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — below average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 106 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)