Lord Walney, former MP

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A selection of Lord Walney’s votes

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Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
Voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011–2016.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 46 votes for, 14 votes against, 43 absences, between 2010–2019.
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 7 Feb 2022

Condition of the oil tanker FSO Safer moored in the Red Sea and the risks it poses to the environment – Lord Walney. Oral questions
Ukraine: Military and Non-military Support - Question 25 Jan 2022

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what further (1) military, and (2) non-military, support they will offer to the government of Ukraine to deter the threat of an invasion by Russian forces.
Ukraine: Military and Non-military Support - Question 25 Jan 2022

I thank the Minister for that Answer. The Prime Minister has rightly signalled today that UK forces will be part of NATO’s defence of its borders, but surely the focus must continue to be on increasing support for Ukraine itself to deter this heinous act of aggression. In addition to punishing economic sanctions, will the Government make clear that lethal military support for our partner...

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Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 4 September 2020

Previously MP for Barrow and Furness until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015; Labour/Co-operative until 29 Apr 2018; Independent until 6 Nov 2019

Also represented Barrow and Furness

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Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Lord Walney campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

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Other offices held in the past

Member, Home Affairs Committee (5 Feb 2018 to 8 May 2019)
Shadow Minister (Education) (8 May 2015 to 18 Sep 2015)
Member, Defence Committee (25 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Minister (Transport) (8 Oct 2010 to 11 Jan 2013)
Member, Defence Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 2 Nov 2010)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Defence Reform Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
Civil Aviation Bill Committee (13 out of 14)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Address of donor: Level 2, 40 Macquarie Barton, ACT 2600 Australia

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Travel and accommodation with a value of £5,501.09

Destination of visit: Canberra and Sydney

Dates of visit: 4-11 October 2018

Purpose of visit: To participate in the Australia-United Kingdom Defence and Industry 1.5 Track Dialogue.

(Registered 07 November 2018)

Name of donor: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address of donor: PO Box 55937, Riyadh 11544

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): return flight London to Riyadh costing £6,484.22; internal flight Riyadh to Dammam costing £562.80; two nights in hotel in Riyadh costing £1,030; total value £8,077.02

Destination of visit: Riyadh and Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia

Dates of visit: 22-25 September 2019

Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact finding visit to Saudi Aramco facilities targeted in 14 September 2019 attack and receiving briefings on latest regional situation.

(Registered 14 October 2019)

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