A selection of Lord Davies of Gower's votes

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• Consistently voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2015–2016
• Consistently voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2015–2016
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 4 votes for, 15 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016–2017
• Has never voted on a wholly elected House of Lords
• Has never voted on an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency

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Recent appearances

• Queen’s Speech - Debate (3rd Day) 8 Jan 2020

  I thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer; it is a pleasure to follow him. I am grateful to be able to give my maiden speech during this gracious Speech debate. I begin my maiden speech by sharing with your Lordships my delight at both the opportunity and privilege of becoming a Member of your Lordships’ House—a place I have always held in high esteem. It is, without any doubt, an integral part...

• The Prime Minister Was Asked: Engagements 26 Apr 2017

  Record employment, the national living wage, strong national defences and keeping our promises on Europe—these are just some of the achievements that we can be proud that this Government have delivered. Does my right hon. Friend agree that only a vote for strong and stable Conservative leadership in the national interest on 8 June will continue to deliver on the economy, defence and a deal...

• Written Answers — HM Treasury: Aviation: Training 24 Apr 2017

  To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will assess the potential merits of creating a levy or tax-free training scheme for general aviation on the condition that pilots qualifying through such a scheme must volunteer for charitable purposes such as air ambulances and civil air patrols.

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Conservative Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 10 October 2019

Previously MP for Gower until 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Social Media

• @Byron_Davies
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Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Lord Davies of Gower campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• HM Treasury
• Home Office
• Ministry of Defence
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Alcoholic Drinks: Consumption
• Corruption
• Excise Duties: Fuels
• Tax Avoidance: Property
• Human Trafficking: Mediterranean Sea

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Home Affairs Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Criminal Finances Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Farriers (Registration) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Immigration Bill Committee (10 out of 15)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (2 out of 13)
• ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
• Investigatory Powers Bill Committee (12 out of 16)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 2 debates since joining Parliament — average amongst Lords. See all Lord Davies of Gower’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions since joining Parliament — average amongst Lords.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 100.00% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1 time in debates — well below average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)