Recent appearances

• Employment - Motion to Take Note 6 Jun 2019

  I thank my noble friend the Minister for her remarks and thank every Member who has participated in this debate. I can honestly say that I have taken something from every single speaker, and that every single speaker has given me some new information and pause for thought. In many cases, they have countered my arguments absolutely with some interesting observations. I am clearly on the sunny...

• Employment - Motion to Take Note 6 Jun 2019

  My Lords, why the focus on employment? I have always considered this to be central to our country’s success and quality of life. This fact was brought home to me by my right honourable friend Robert Halfon MP, who, having lost Harlow by 97 votes in 2005, went on to win well in 2010. He is disabled and not mobile. He told me the story that during his campaign he had to have a new tyre for...

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 17 October 2013

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Currently held offices

• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (since 4 Sep 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (6 Dec 2016 to 17 Mar 2017)
• Member, Finance Committee (Lords) (1 Sep 2016 to 12 Sep 2017)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (12 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (8 Jan 2014 to 11 Mar 2014)

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• Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Leigh of Hurley’s speeches
• Has received answers to 3 written questions in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 77.26% 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") 74 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)