Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, former MP

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A selection of Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park's votes

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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
Almost always voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016
Generally voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2016
Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2012–2018

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Recent appearances

Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020 - Motion to Approve 10 Jul 2020

I thank noble Lords who have contributed to the debate today. In order for us to leave the environment in a better state than we found it, which is our commitment as a Government, it is essential that we have the right legislation in place to limit the impact of our use of resources on the natural world. Plastics cause incontrovertible harm to the marine and terrestrial environment and we...
Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020 - Motion to Approve 10 Jul 2020

My Lords, the instrument before your Lordships, the Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020, is being made to restrict the supply of single-use plastic straws, single-use plastic-stemmed cotton buds, and plastic drink stirrers to end users. An end user is the final recipient in the chain who will use the item for its intended...
Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Nature Conservation: Finance 9 Jul 2020

Environmental organisations make a valuable contribution to the Government's environmental agenda. They do this through conservation of the natural environment; engaging people in the natural world; and providing access to our beautiful landscapes and coastlines. As we rebuild our economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we must continue to shape an economy and society that are...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 7 January 2020

Previously MP for Richmond Park until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

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

Also represented Richmond Park

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Energy and Climate Change
Transport
Business
Innovation and Skills
Treasury
Heathrow Airport
Electric Vehicles
Antibiotics
Fossil Fuels
Energy: Conservation

Currently held offices

Minister of State (since 13 Feb 2020)
The Minister of State, Department for International Development (since 13 Feb 2020)
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (since 13 Feb 2020)

Other offices held in the past

The Minister of State, Department for International Development (10 Sep 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (10 Sep 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (jointly with the Department for International Development) (27 Jul 2019 to 10 Sep 2019)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 25 Oct 2016)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Presumption of Death Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Antarctic Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Energy Bill Committee (8 out of 8)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Peter Hall
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000

Donor status: individual

(Registered 26 September 2019)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Land in Andalucía owned by a family trust of which I am a beneficiary: (i). (Registered 06 July 2017)

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

Fitzdares Holdings Ltd; bespoke bookmaker. (Registered 06 July 2017)

From 18 October 2018, Finca La Presa SL; landholding. (Registered 02 September 2019)

7. (ii) Other shareholdings, valued at more than £70,000

Until 4 April 2019, All Star Leisure Group; ten pin bowling. (Registered 06 July 2017; updated 12 August 2019)

Until 25 October 2019, Weeding Technologies Ltd; herbicide-free weed control systems. (Registered 06 July 2017; updated 31 October 2019)

8. Miscellaneous

Until 1 August 2019, a trustee of the Aspinall Foundation; an animal conservation charity. (Registered 06 July 2017; updated 13 August 2019)

Until 29 July 2019, a director of the Countryside Restoration Trust. (Registered 06 June 2017; updated 13 August 2019)

Until 31 October 2019, investment in WHEB Ventures Private Equity LP; an investor specialising in sustainability and the environmental sector. (Registered 06 July 2017; updated 31 October 2019)

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