Lord Popat

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Lord Popat’s votes

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Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 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.
Has never voted on more EU integration Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, in 2011.
Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.

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Recent appearances

Upcoming Business – Lords: Main Chamber 15 Sep 2022

50th anniversary of the expulsion of Ugandan Asians this year – Lord Popat. Debate
Previous Business – Lords: Grand Committee 28 Oct 2021

Raising awareness among UK businesses of commercial opportunities in African markets and to support UK exports to Africa – Lord Popat. Short debate
Nepal: Covid-19 Vaccine Request - Question 20 May 2021

My Lords, Nepal and the United Kingdom have one of the oldest diplomatic relationships within south Asia, a friendship represented by generations of Gurkha soldiers and mountaineers. Can my noble friend the Minister outline what other steps are being taken to engage with the Nepalese Government to better understand their needs and to ensure that human care and support are provided in the most...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 12 July 2010

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Other offices held in the past

Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (9 Jan 2013 to 7 May 2015)
Member, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Committee (29 May 2012 to 8 Jan 2013)

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