A selection of Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford’s votes

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• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016.
• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 47 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2016.
• Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.

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Recent appearances

• Vaccine Distribution - Question 6 Jan 2022

  My Lords, vaccine supply is just one part of the picture. We know from this country that rollout and vaccine confidence are just as important, and the UK has extensive experience in some of the countries with the lowest uptake. Can the Minister say what steps we are taking with the COVAX programme and others to improve uptake?

• Building Regulations: Sanitary Provision - Question 5 Jan 2022

  My Lords, if he is not already planning to, can I suggest that the Minister pick up on the excellent suggestion of the noble Lord to work with not only NGOs but perhaps search engines, to increase the visibility of facilities for those who need them most?

• Health and Care Bill - Second Reading 7 Dec 2021

  My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, who was chief executive at my father’s hospital. I refer to my role as chair of Genomics England, as declared in the register. The future of health and care must be collaboration, increased productivity and innovation. To that end, there is much to welcome in the Bill. As the noble Lord, Lord Stevens, put it so clearly in his outstanding...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 1 February 2019

Previously MP for Oxford West and Abingdon until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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

Also represented Oxford West and Abingdon

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @nicolablackwood

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Department
• International Development
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Education
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Departmental Contracts
• Immigrants: Detainees
• Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre
• Universal Credit
• Immigration Controls

Currently held offices

• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Lords) (since 21 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care (14 Jan 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (17 Jul 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
• Chair, Science and Technology Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
• Chair, Science and Technology Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 19 Jul 2016)
• Member, Home Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (9 out of 16)
• Mobile Homes Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (15 out of 20)