A selection of Baroness Garden of Frognal’s votes

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• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 6 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2011.
• 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 an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

• Access to Musical Education in School - Question for Short Debate 18 Oct 2023

  My Lords, it is a great pleasure to join enthusiasts in this debate. When I asked a Question this week on music and other arts subjects, the Minister gave me to understand that all was well: generous bursaries would lure music teachers out of the woodwork and there would be money for music hubs. But there are still schools where there is no singing, no recorder playing and no banging of...

• Education: Advanced British Standard - Question 17 Oct 2023

  My Lords, A-levels and T-levels should never be the only options for 16 year-olds. There are many highly talented, creative and practical students with work-based skills which are essential for the economy. Can the Minister reassure us that BTEC vocational qualifications will continue to be available to ensure that these students get their work accredited?

• Schools: Music, Art, Craft and Dance - Question 16 Oct 2023

  To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have (1) to revitalise music, art, craft and dance, in state schools, and (2) to recruit teachers of these subjects.

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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 18 October 2007

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Currently held offices

• Member, Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee (since 31 Jan 2023)
• Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 5 Mar 2018)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 17 Jun 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Highgate Cemetery Bill [HL] Committee (15 Dec 2020 to 8 Mar 2021)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) (10 Sep 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Lords Spokesperson (Women & Equalities) ( 5 Nov 2014 to 7 May 2015)
• Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) ( 4 Nov 2014 to 7 May 2015)
• Member, Digital Skills Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 4 Nov 2014)
• Lords Spokesperson (Department of Business, Innovation and Skills) ( 6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Lords Spokesperson (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (13 Oct 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (13 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Spokesperson for Children, Schools and Families ( 8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F - Home Affairs ( 9 Dec 2008 to 8 Apr 2010)
• Spokesperson in the Lords, Children, Schools and Families (25 Oct 2007 to 8 Jan 2009)