Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean Portrait

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 7th October 1996


Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean is not a member of any APPGs
AI in Weapon Systems Committee
31st Jan 2023 - 16th Mar 2023
Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee
15th Oct 2020 - 24th Nov 2021
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee
26th May 2016 - 23rd Apr 2020
The Arctic
11th Dec 2014 - 11th Feb 2015
The Arctic
12th Jun 2014 - 4th Nov 2014
Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee)
6th Jul 2011 - 26th Mar 2012
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
8th Oct 2010 - 5th Sep 2011
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
1st Feb 2010 - 6th May 2010
European Union Committee
21st Nov 2006 - 8th Apr 2010
Conventions (Joint Committee)
22nd May 2006 - 31st Oct 2006
Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
8th Jun 2001 - 30th May 2005
Minister of State (Middle East)
13th Jun 2003 - 10th May 2005
Procedure and Privileges Committee
26th Jun 2001 - 7th May 2005
Minister for Trade and Investment and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also Department of Trade and Industry)
8th Jun 2001 - 13th Jun 2003
Minister of State (Trade and Investment) Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also FCO)
8th Jun 2001 - 6th Jun 2003
House of Lords Offices Committee
26th Jun 2001 - 7th Nov 2002


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has voted in 124 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

5 Jul 2022 - Sitting Times - View Vote Context
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 22 Labour Aye votes vs 44 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 124
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Debates during the 2019 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative)
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(10 debate interactions)
Lord True (Conservative)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(7 debate interactions)
Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative)
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(6 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(5 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Assisted Dying Bill [HL] 2021-22
(342 words contributed)
Public Order Act 2023
(108 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament