A selection of Lord Sheikh's votes

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• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 4 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
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010

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Recent appearances

• Overseas Aid: Charities and Faith-based Organisations - Motion to Take Note 12 Jul 2018

  My Lords, I am pleased to speak briefly in the gap. I begin by saying that I, with my close family and friends, have our own charity, which is entirely funded by us. In addition, I am a patron of two charities. Muslims all over the world believe in helping people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Muslims also believe that we have a moral duty to support charitable organisations through...

• Previous Business – Lords: Grand Committee 28 Jun 2018

  What assessment the Government have made of the current situation in Sudan and of the opportunities for furthering UK trade, educational and cultural ties with Sudan – Lord Sheikh. Short debate; 1:00 pm

• Safeguarding in the Aid Sector - Statement 20 Feb 2018

  My Lords, I note that letters have been sent to charities which have received UK aid. I am a patron and supporter of a charity which is undertaking work in 12 countries. I had a long meeting with the trustees yesterday, and we decided to tighten and toughen our safeguards. My point is: could charities which have not received such aid be written to to ask them to tighten up? I am deeply...

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Profile

Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 27 June 2006

Positions held at time of appointment: Chairman of the Conservative Muslim Forum. (from Number 10 press release)

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Other offices held in the past

• Member, Communications Committee (25 May 2016 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, Draft Bribery Bill (Joint Committee) (11 May 2009 to 16 Jul 2009)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 7 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords. See all Lord Sheikh’s speeches
• Has received answers to 2 written questions in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 61.61% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 9 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — well above average amongst Lords.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 163 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)