A selection of Lord Stone of Blackheath's votes

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• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2008–2011
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011

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Recent appearances

• United Nations General Assembly 2018: IRC Report - Question for Short Debate 6 Sep 2018

  My Lords, in the report Mr Hochschild draws attention to areas of particular concern. He specifically mentions Israel-Palestine, where the peace process is “suffering a major setback”. Much of my work is in the Middle East and from 50 years’ experience I can see now that, as indicated by the noble Lord, Lord Howell, unity work must be conducted vertically at three levels of...

• NHS: Healthcare Data - Motion to Take Note 6 Sep 2018

  My Lords, when speaking of data in research, scientists and medics refer only to quantitative research, as has been done in this debate so far. But qualitative research also produces immensely beneficial data. I declare an interest as former chair of the UK ground-breaking healthtalk organisation. It has created a platform presenting thousands of free-to-access video and audio clips, drawn...

• Neglected Tropical Diseases - Question for Short Debate 11 Jul 2018

  My Lords, it is really an honour to be involved in this debate with those of your Lordships who are great experts and involved in the long-term effective work of relieving millions of people the world over, particularly children, from suffering from these diseases. We, as a nation, can be proud of the work that we are doing. I am no expert but I know particularly about the work of the...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1997

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Refreshment Sub Committee (23 Nov 1999 to 7 Nov 2002)

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• Has spoken in 5 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Lord Stone of Blackheath’s speeches
• Has received answers to 4 written questions in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 61.16% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 2 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — above average amongst Lords.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 40 times in debates — below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)