Baroness O'Cathain
Conservative - Life peer
Became Member: 21st June 1991
Left House: 23rd April 2021 (Death)
Baroness O'Cathain is not a member of any APPGs
3 Former APPG memberships
Ireland and the Irish in Britain, Payment Systems, Smoking and Health
Rural Economy Committee
17th May 2018 - 9th Oct 2018
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
19th Jul 2017 - 12th Jun 2018
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
9th Feb 2017 - 27th Apr 2017
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee (Lords)
5th May 2016 - 12th Dec 2016
National Policy for the Built Environment Committee
11th Jun 2015 - 11th Feb 2016
European Union Committee
22nd Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Digital Skills
12th Jun 2014 - 4th Feb 2015
Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill [HL]
5th Sep 2011 - 1st Dec 2011
Leader's Group on Working Practices
27th Jul 2010 - 26th Apr 2011
Constitution Committee
1st Dec 2004 - 26th Nov 2008
Economic Affairs Committee
28th Jun 2001 - 18th Apr 2004
European Union Committee
3rd Dec 1998 - 7th Nov 2002
Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England
7th Dec 1998 - 11th May 2001
Public Service, Committee on
30th Apr 1996 - 19th Nov 1998
Division Voting information
Baroness O'Cathain has voted in 908 divisions, and
20 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Baroness O'Cathain Division Votes
23 Mar 2018 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Conservative No votes vs 18 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 20 Noes - 111
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Conservative No votes vs 18 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 20 Noes - 111
27 Feb 2015 - International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 18 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 108
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 18 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 108
24 Feb 2015 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Mitochondrial Donation) Regulations 2015 - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 73 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 48 Noes - 280
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 73 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 48 Noes - 280
26 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 189
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 189
28 Jul 2014 - Leader of the House of Lords - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Conservative Aye votes vs 22 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 29
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Conservative Aye votes vs 22 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 29
8 Jan 2014 - Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
10 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Conservative Aye votes vs 47 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Conservative Aye votes vs 47 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 63 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 63 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 50 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 50 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 163
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 35 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 163
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 25 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 15 Noes - 84
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 25 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 15 Noes - 84
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 65 Conservative Aye votes vs 79 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 65 Conservative Aye votes vs 79 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
5 Feb 2013 - Defamation Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 13 Conservative Aye votes vs 108 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 141
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 13 Conservative Aye votes vs 108 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 141
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
9 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 111 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 136 Noes - 195
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 111 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 136 Noes - 195
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative Aye votes vs 74 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative Aye votes vs 74 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
29 Jun 2010 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 19 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 29
Baroness O'Cathain voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 19 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 29
9 Nov 2009 - Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 62 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 170
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 62 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 170
6 May 2009 - Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 76 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 110 Noes - 204
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 76 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 110 Noes - 204
4 Jul 2006 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative No votes vs 67 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 198
Baroness O'Cathain voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative No votes vs 67 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 198
All Debates
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Sparring Partners
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(12 debate interactions)
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(12 debate interactions)
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(8 debate interactions)
(8 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Department for Transport
(21 debate contributions)
(21 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(17 debate contributions)
(17 debate contributions)
Home Office
(15 debate contributions)
(15 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(14 debate contributions)
(14 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017
(1,614 words contributed)
(1,614 words contributed)
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017
(1,614 words contributed)
(1,614 words contributed)
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017
(1,614 words contributed)
(1,614 words contributed)
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017
(1,614 words contributed)
(1,614 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness O'Cathain, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Baroness O'Cathain has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Baroness O'Cathain has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 1 Written Question
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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
1 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
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1st Feb 2017
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of responsibility for the massacre perpetrated against civilians in the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly on 26 February 1992.
In the absence of an independent investigation into the incidents that took place during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the UK has never made an assessment of responsibility.
We strongly support the work of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Minsk Group, and support any mechanism for a peaceful resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute which is acceptable to the parties.