Lord Lexden

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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected 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.

We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.

A selection of Lord Lexden's votes

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Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 7 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 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 Lord Lexden’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Lord Lexden’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Interest Rates - Private Notice Question 23 Sep 2020

My Lords, all supplementary questions have now been asked.
Written Answers — Department for Education: Teachers: Recruitment 23 Sep 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of teachers recruited by maintained schools after participating in school-centred initial teacher training programmes in independent schools.
Probation Workforce Strategy - Question 21 Sep 2020

My Lords, the time allowed for this Question has now elapsed. Sitting suspended.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 January 2011

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Currently held offices

Member, EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee (since 23 Apr 2020)
Member, Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 Committee (since 13 Jun 2019)
Deputy Speaker (Lords) (since 5 Mar 2018)
Deputy Chairman of Committees (since 6 Nov 2017)
Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 10 Jul 2017)

Other offices held in the past

Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (9 Sep 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (19 Jul 2017 to 1 Jul 2019)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (17 Jun 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
Member, Constitution Committee (16 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)

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