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• Transport for the North - Question 18 Jan 2018

  My Lords, the Midlands is the largest economic area outside London. It attracts more inward investment and creates more start-up businesses than anywhere in the United Kingdom outside the capital. Its companies export to 178 countries worldwide, and it is still the only region in the United Kingdom with a trading surplus with China. In order to capitalise on and build on this robust...

• Local Government Finance Settlement — Motion to Take Note 22 Jan 2015

  My Lords, since the recent Scottish referendum on independence and the ensuing frenzied end game, devolution has become a major political issue and has stimulated an intense debate over how new powers and resources can be devolved to the most relevant, effective and inclusive political structure. I believe passionately—certainly in local government—that we should celebrate...

• China: United Kingdom Trade — Question 23 Jul 2014

  To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase trade with China.

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Entered the House of Lords on 16 October 2013

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• Has spoken in 1 debate in the last year — below average amongst Lords. See all Lord Whitby’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 62.53% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 2 times in debates — well below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)