Earl of Arran
Conservative - Excepted Hereditary
Joined House of Lords: 25th April 1983
Left House: 29th April 2026 (Excluded)
Earl of Arran is not an officer of any APPGs
Earl of Arran is not a member of any APPGs
Horticultural Sector Committee
31st Jan 2023 - 26th Oct 2023
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee
29th Jun 2017 - 13th Mar 2018
Communications and Digital Committee
11th Jun 2015 - 12th May 2016
Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee
16th May 2013 - 6th Nov 2013
Committee on Regulators
23rd Nov 2006 - 30th Oct 2007
Committee on the Assisted Dying for the terminally ill Bill
30th Nov 2004 - 7th Apr 2005
Refreshment Sub Committee
23rd Nov 1994 - 19th Nov 1998
Procedure and Privileges Committee
10th Oct 1994 - 8th Nov 1995
Division Voting information
Earl of Arran has voted in 762 divisions, and
11 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Earl of Arran Division Votes
20 Oct 2020 - Agriculture Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 218 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 260
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 218 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 260
20 Oct 2020 - Agriculture Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 205 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 244
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 205 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 282 Noes - 244
24 Oct 2018 - Ivory Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Conservative Aye votes vs 117 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 18 Noes - 249
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Conservative Aye votes vs 117 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 18 Noes - 249
16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 37 Conservative No votes vs 41 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 180
Earl of Arran voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 37 Conservative No votes vs 41 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 180
16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Conservative No votes vs 24 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 119
Earl of Arran voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Conservative No votes vs 24 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 119
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran 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
Earl of Arran 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
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran 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
Earl of Arran 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
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran 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
Earl of Arran 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
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran 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
Earl of Arran 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
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 77 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 77 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
16 Mar 2022 - Health and Care Bill - View Vote Context
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Conservative Aye votes vs 102 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 179
Earl of Arran voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Conservative Aye votes vs 102 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 145 Noes - 179
All Debates
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
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Assisted Dying Bill [HL] 2021-22
(465 words contributed)
(465 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Earl of Arran, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Earl of Arran has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Earl of Arran has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Earl of Arran has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament