A selection of Lord Morris of Handsworth's votes

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• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2008–2011
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011

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Recent appearances

• Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration - Motion to Take Note (2nd Day) 6 Dec 2018

  My Lords, while many of us wish that we were engaged in a different debate today, the fact of the matter is that the people told us in the referendum that they wanted to leave the European Union. Our Government have listened and we are about to leave. Many knew the generalities of leaving but were confused by the contradictions in the information being bandied around in speeches, leaflets and...

• Immigration - Statement 25 Oct 2018

  My Lords, I might have missed the point. Will the Minister share with the House the terms of reference and composition of the review? How long is it anticipated that the review will take? Will the outcome of the review be made public? Will the Minister say whether there will be any cost implications for those who contribute to and participate in the review?

• Brexit: People’s Vote - Motion to Take Note 25 Oct 2018

  My Lords, I voted in the referendum to remain. I still believe we should have remained, but I have argued consistently that the referendum was a democratic vote and that, therefore, we must respect the outcome. I take the view that, overall, we are lacking in confidence rather than beginning another debate. The country has the capacity to plot its own future and to build its own history. I...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 13 June 2006

Positions held at time of appointment: former General Secretary, Transport and General Workers Union. (from Number 10 press release)

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Currently held offices

• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (since 19 Jul 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (29 Jun 2016 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (12 Jun 2015 to 12 May 2016)
• Member, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education (21 May 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Adoption Legislation Committee (29 May 2012 to 26 Feb 2013)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (14 Nov 2007 to 15 May 2012)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Lord Morris of Handsworth’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 72.09% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 76 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)