A selection of Lord Browne of Belmont's votes

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• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010
• Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, in 2011
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 10 absences, between 2008–2011

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Recent appearances

• Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) Bill - Committee: Amendment 1 19 Mar 2019

  My Lords, I said at Second Reading that this legislation is controversial and far-reaching. We all know it is regrettable that there is a lack of scrutiny. The legislation is extremely complicated and, indeed, was flawed from the outset. People genuinely entered into the scheme in good faith; they deserve to be treated fairly so that they do not suffer hardship. However, we have to pay...

• Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading 12 Mar 2019

  My Lords, I start by thanking the Minister for bringing forward these essential Bills today. They ensure that public services continue to be provided in Northern Ireland and give departments some certainty going forward. In the unfortunate continued absence of decision-makers at a local level, I welcome the Government taking these necessary steps but I know that they too will recognise that...

• Northern Ireland: Devolution - Statement 14 Feb 2019

  My Lords, no Assembly or Executive has been in place for more than two years, but there is a real desire in both communities to restore them so that vital services such as housing, health, education and policing can be effectively delivered. Does the Secretary of State have any new initiatives to bring both or all the parties together so that we can have this restoration, or are we travelling...

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DUP Peer, Former DUP MLA for Belfast East

Entered the House of Lords on 24 July 2006

Positions held at time of appointment: Lord Mayor of Belfast. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the Assembly on 9 March 2007 — election

Left the Assembly on 24 March 2011 — Dissolved for election

Also represented Belfast East

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Browne of Belmont’s speeches
• Has received answers to 56 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 48.54% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 67 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)