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Lord Beith

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 19th October 2015


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3 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Channel Islands, Georgia, North East
6 Former APPG memberships
East Coast Main Line, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
19th Jan 2022 - 30th May 2024
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act
24th Nov 2020 - 30th May 2024
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
31st Jan 2023 - 31st Jan 2024
Constitution Committee
25th May 2016 - 28th Jan 2021
Liaison Committee (Commons)
21st Jul 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
13th Jan 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Justice Committee
6th Nov 2007 - 30th Mar 2015
Liaison Committee (Commons)
4th Feb 2003 - 30th Mar 2015
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
9th Oct 2006 - 6th May 2010
Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate)
13th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
30th Jul 2001 - 24th Nov 2008
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
1st Jan 2001 - 24th May 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
1st Jun 2001 - 1st Jun 2002
Procedure Committee
14th Feb 2000 - 11th May 2001
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1st Jan 1994 - 1st Jun 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1st Jan 1995 - 1st Jan 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury)
1st Jan 1987 - 1st Jun 1994
Procedure Committee
1st Nov 1978 - 15th May 1987
Privileges
14th May 1986 - 15th May 1987
Opposition Whip (Commons)
1st Jan 1976 - 1st Jan 1987
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
1st Jan 1985 - 1st Jan 1987
Liaison Committee (Commons)
9th Jun 1983 - 5th Dec 1985

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Lord Beith (MP)

Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Beith has voted in 10 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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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
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Labour)
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(5 debate interactions)
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour)
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Hope of Craighead (Crossbench)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(7 debate contributions)
Home Office
(1 debate contributions)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(1 debate contributions)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Arbitration Bill [HL] 2024-26
(1,130 words contributed)
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 2024-26
(8 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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

1 Bill introduced by Lord Beith

Road Safety Bill 2010-12
Introduced: 18th May 2011
Lord Beith Portrait
Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Private Members' Bill
Ten Minute Bill

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision requiring the fitting of equipment to heavy goods vehicles to eliminate driver blind spots; to make other provisions relating to the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and other road users; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%
Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Bill Text - No Explanatory Notes - No debates - Official Page

Lord Beith has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Lord Beith has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament