Lord True

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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.

10th June 2020 onwards

The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.

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MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.

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A selection of Lord True’s votes

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Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, in 2011.
Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

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

Recent appearances

Business of the House - Motion on Standing Orders 31 Jan 2023

My Lords, I venture to say that we have a Motion before us relating to the Northern Ireland Budget Bill. I think we have heard from these short interventions the divergent opinion in your Lordships’ House about current matters and policy in Northern Ireland. I cannot, as was alluded to earlier, give any specific response on timing, but all noble Lords will be united on the importance of...
The Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and India - Motion to Take Note 19 Jan 2023

My Lords, I thank Lord Soley for his speech. I remind the House that, although this is a time-limited debate, we were adjourned, so noble Lords need not find the advancement of the clock too perilous. I think we were all very grateful for his speech.
The Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and India - Motion to Take Note 19 Jan 2023

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn during pleasure so that we may hear the valedictory speech of Lord Soley. House adjourned at 4.49 pm.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 11 January 2011

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Currently held offices

Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (since 20 Oct 2022)
Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (since 17 Oct 2022)
Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) (since 12 Oct 2022)
Member, House of Lords Commission (since 12 Oct 2022)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal (since 6 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (13 Feb 2020 to 5 Sep 2022)
Member, Constitution Committee (1 Jul 2019 to 24 Feb 2020)
Chair, Intergenerational Fairness and Provision Committee (17 May 2018 to 26 Mar 2019)
Chair, Intergenerational Fairness and Provision Committee (17 May 2018 to 26 Mar 2019)
Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
Member, House Committee (Lords) (22 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (2 Nov 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)

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