A selection of Baroness Stedman-Scott's votes

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• 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 fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
• 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 university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011

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Recent appearances

• Bereavement Benefit - Question 9 Apr 2019

  My Lords, Her Majesty’s Government will assess the impact of this benefit, including for parents with dependent children, once sufficient evidence is available to consider all aspects of the policy. Work has already begun in this area, but we need to ensure that we build in enough time for the reforms to fully bed in. I am sorry that I am unable to confirm a timetable at this moment, but we...

• Bereavement Benefit - Question 9 Apr 2019

  My Lords, the situation to which my noble friend refers—being bereaved of a loved one—is pretty traumatic and devastating, and our hearts go out to the bereaved. I would find myself in difficulty if I gave any impression that a new policy will be developed in this field. However, I and my colleagues in the department are very happy to meet to hear ideas about how a benefit could be...

• Bereavement Benefit - Question 9 Apr 2019

  Indeed. The judgment was clear that the current situation remains unchanged, and the ruling does not change eligibility rules for receiving benefits. However, the Government recognise that they have an incompatible law on the statute book and are actively considering options.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2010

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Currently held offices

• Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (since 27 Oct 2017)
• Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 8 Jun 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• 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)
• 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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• Has spoken in 18 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Baroness Stedman-Scott’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Has voted in 86.48% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 66 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)