Baroness Stedman-Scott

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Baroness Stedman-Scott’s votes

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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, 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.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.
Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Baroness Stedman-Scott’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Baroness Stedman-Scott’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security Benefits 21 Sep 2022

There is a statutory duty to review the levels of the cap at least once in every five years and this will happen at the appropriate time. The current unusual economic period with potentially counter intuitive and shifting trends will need to be considered in the context of any decision regarding a review. The benefit cap provides a strong work incentive and fairness for hard-working...
Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Cost of Living Payments: Universal Credit 20 Sep 2022

We do not currently hold this information. We have deliberately kept the rules for these payments as simple as possible. This is the only way we can ensure that we can develop the systems and processes required to make these payments. Unfortunately, it is not possible to distinguish between those that have had a permanent increase to their earnings, and those whose earnings are temporarily...
Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Carers: Employment 20 Sep 2022

We are currently considering the results from the research, and should we decide to publish any findings, we will of course ensure that they are made available to both Houses.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2010

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Currently held offices

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (since 17 Sep 2021)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (since 29 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (27 Oct 2017 to 29 Jul 2019)
Member, Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 27 Oct 2017)
Member, Select Committee on Charities (25 May 2016 to 26 Mar 2017)
Member, Social Mobility Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 16 Mar 2016)
Deputy Chairman of Committees (12 Jun 2014 to 5 Mar 2018)
Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) (9 Jan 2013 to 18 Jun 2013)
Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) (9 Jan 2013 to 18 Jun 2013)
Member, Information Committee (Lords) (22 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

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