Lord Lipsey

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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 Lipsey’s votes

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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2011.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, 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.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Lord Lipsey’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Lipsey’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Transport: Driving Licences 21 Apr 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government why those who receive a new driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are required to cut in half and return their previous driving licence to the DVLA; and what estimate they have made of the annual cost to their customers of this requirement.
Written Answers — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Charities: Official Receiver 8 Mar 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review (1) the role, and (2) the practice, of the Official Receiver with regard to charities.
Written Answers — Treasury: Betting: Taxation 22 Feb 2021

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Gambling Commission’s consumer affordability proposals on tax receipts from betting.

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

Member, Communications and Digital Committee (since 25 Feb 2021)
Member, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee (since 13 Jun 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Chair, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
Chair, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
Member, Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS Committee (25 May 2016 to 5 Apr 2017)
Member, Information Committee (Lords) (10 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 Dec 2012 to 5 Mar 2013)
Member, Economic Affairs Committee (25 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)

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