Earl Attlee Portrait

Earl Attlee

Conservative - Excepted Hereditary

Became Member: 2nd March 1992


1 APPG membership (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Drugs, Alcohol and Justice
1 Former APPG membership
War Heritage
Services Committee
1st Sep 2016 - 27th Apr 2017
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
8th Jun 2015 - 31st Aug 2016
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
11th May 2010 - 8th Apr 2014
Lords Spokesperson (Department for Transport)
13th Oct 2010 - 7th Oct 2013
Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee
22nd Jan 2013 - 13th Feb 2013
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
15th Jan 2007 - 30th Oct 2007


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Earl Attlee has voted in 8 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

11 Sep 2024 - Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 - View Vote Context
Earl Attlee voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative No votes vs 8 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 138
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Debates during the 2024 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
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(2 debate interactions)
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour)
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(4 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(2 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Earl Attlee has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Earl Attlee, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Earl Attlee has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Earl Attlee has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 6 Written Questions

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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
2nd Sep 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Malvern Hills Trust, also known as the Malvern Hills Conservators, is considered to be a public body and, if so, for what purposes.

The Malvern Hills Trust, also known as the Malvern Hills Conservators, is not considered to be a public body.

Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
22nd Oct 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government how their proposed Great British Railways organisation will differ from the Strategic Rail Authority that was abolished in 2006.

The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) did not integrate track and train, nor was it intended to.

Great British Railways will integrate track and train at a route and operating company level, thus reducing costs, increasing revenue and improving performance, thus serving passengers, freight and the taxpayer.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
13th Sep 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have received the report by the Earl Attlee, Harassment of the Heavy Haulage Industry by West Midlands Police, dated 10 May; and if so, whether they found it to be inaccurate, unfair or technically incorrect.

I can confirm that the Department for Transport has received a copy of the noble Lord’s report. In common with other road traffic laws, policing of abnormal loads is an operational matter for the police. Any complaints about West Midlands Police’s handling of abnormal loads movements should be taken up with the Chief Constable.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
2nd Sep 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State granted one or more Special Orders under section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 which permitted the movement of long trams from the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley to the Metro Maintenance Centre in Wednesbury on 15 February; and if so, whether the haulier who moved a tram on that date gave five clear working days’ notice to all the relevant authorities in accordance with the relevant Special Order.

National Highways did issue a special order for the movement of ten trams from Dudley to Wednesbury.

Whilst the Department cannot respond on behalf of the other relevant authorities, the haulier did give five clear working days’ notice to National Highways for the movement on 15th February.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
29th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government how many drivers hold (1) a Category C licence and (2) a Category C+E licence; and of each of these groups, how many hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

As at 20 July 2024, the number of driving licence holders with (1) Category C and (2) Category C+E driving entitlement is shown below:

  1. Category C – 349,767
  2. Category C+E – 626,573

The number of these drivers who hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence is shown below:

  1. Category C – 208,368 drivers
  2. Category C+E – 480,988 drivers

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
30th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government further to the remarks by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 9 February 2023 (HL Deb col 1425), whether it is their policy that the integrity of the money laundering regulations is to be prioritised over facilitating the export of armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine under previously granted export licences.

Notwithstanding that the comments referred to were made by the previous government, this government’s policy is that the Money Laundering Regulations are a vital part of the UK’s comprehensive economic crime response and should not be a barrier to legitimate customers.

While the process of granting an export licence is thorough, it does not consider the source of funds related to the movement of relevant goods. It is therefore right that firms are required to carry out their own, risk-based due diligence when providing financial services to those engaged in the defence industry, regardless of any licences those customers may hold.

Lord Livermore
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)