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Lord Bates

The Minister of State, Department for International Development

Conservative Peer

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Recent appearances

  • Written Answers — Department for International Development: Middle East: British Nationals Abroad 16 Apr 2019

    The UK remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation throughout the region, including for vulnerable groups such as women and children. We are aware of a significant number of minors residing in refugee and internally displaced persons camps in former Daesh held areas. Limited access and harsh winter conditions continue to exacerbate humanitarian need. Access to food, sanitation,...

  • Written Answers — Department for International Development: Iraq: Reconstruction 16 Apr 2019

    The fight against Daesh led to widespread damage to infrastructure, housing and communities across Iraq. The World Bank has estimated the cost of material reconstruction to be at least £67 billion. An unquantifiable but equally serious social cost has simultaneously been exacted on Iraqi society. The UN has spearheaded stabilisation efforts with its Funding Facility for Stabilisation...

  • Written Answers — Department for International Development: Syria: Reconstruction 16 Apr 2019

    The UK is clear that it will only consider funding for reconstruction within Syria once a credible, genuine and inclusive political process is firmly underway. To do otherwise would only exacerbate the grievances that led to the conflict in the first place. We are making every effort to achieve a political settlement that ends the suffering and provides stability for all Syrians and the wider...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 July 2008

Currently held offices

  • The Minister of State, Department for International Development (since 14 Oct 2016)

Other offices held in the past

  • The Minister of State, Home Department (12 May 2015 to 31 Mar 2016)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (6 Aug 2014 to 7 May 2015)
  • Lords Spokesperson (Department for Work and Pensions) (7 Oct 2013 to 6 Aug 2014)
  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (7 Oct 2013 to 6 Aug 2014)
  • Member, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee (16 May 2013 to 6 Nov 2013)
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (14 Feb 2013 to 7 Oct 2013)
  • Member, Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee (22 Jan 2013 to 13 Feb 2013)
  • Member, Leader's Group on Working Practices Committee (27 Jul 2010 to 26 Apr 2011)
  • - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
  • - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Energy and Climate Change), Shadow Minister (8 Sep 2009 to 11 May 2010)
  • - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government and Energy & Climate Change), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
  • - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Energy & Climate Change), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 8 Sep 2009)
  • - Shadow Minister (Also Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Communities and Local Government), Shadow Minister (27 Jul 2009 to 11 May 2010)
  • Shadow Minister (3 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (3 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Minister, Cabinet Office (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
  • Shadow Minister, Communities and Local Government (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
  • Shadow Minister, Energy and Climate Change (19 Jan 2009 to 27 Jul 2009)
  • Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jan 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) (16 Dec 1996 to 1 May 1997)
  • Government Whip (1 Jan 1995 to 1 Jan 1996)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (20 Jul 1994 to 1 Jan 1995)
  • Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (25 Apr 1994 to 25 Nov 1994)
  • Member, Health and Social Care Committee (6 Dec 1993 to 27 Jun 1994)
  • Member, Social Security Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 30 Nov 1992)

Numerology

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  • Has spoken in 106 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Bates’s speeches
  • Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
  • Has voted in 69.69% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1136 times in debates — well above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)

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