Lord Bishop of Chester

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Became Member: 8th November 2001

Left House: 30th September 2019 (Retired)


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Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
16th May 2013 - 31st Aug 2016
Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee)
25th Nov 2015 - 11th Feb 2016
Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee)
18th Jul 2011 - 12th Mar 2012

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Division Voting information

Lord Bishop of Chester has voted in 245 divisions, and 19 times against the majority of their Party.

12 Mar 2019 - Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 226
12 Mar 2019 - Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 216
18 Apr 2018 - European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 3 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 225
8 Mar 2017 - Higher Education and Research Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 186
8 Mar 2017 - Higher Education and Research Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 2 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 201 Noes - 186
7 Feb 2017 - Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 114 Noes - 190
8 Nov 2016 - Children and Social Work Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 245 Noes - 213
19 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 171
24 Jul 2013 - Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 192
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
10 Dec 2012 - Crime and Courts Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 156
19 Nov 2012 - Justice and Security Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 134 Noes - 182
23 Apr 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 5 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 248 Noes - 233
23 Apr 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 4 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 243
13 Mar 2012 - Health and Social Care Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 237
6 Mar 2012 - Health and Social Care Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 1 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 221
14 Sep 2011 - Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 222
6 Jul 2010 - Academies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Bishops No votes vs 2 Bishops Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 239
19 Oct 2006 - Education and Inspections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bishop of Chester voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Bishops Aye votes vs 2 Bishops No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 133
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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
Baroness Verma (Conservative)
(16 debate interactions)
Lord Freud (Conservative)
(12 debate interactions)
Lord Marland (Conservative)
(12 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Work and Pensions
(20 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(17 debate contributions)
Home Office
(17 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(16 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Digital Economy Act 2017
(1,585 words contributed)
Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL] 2017-19
(1,425 words contributed)
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
(620 words contributed)
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
(620 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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

Lord Bishop of Chester has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Bishop of Chester has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Lord Bishop of Chester has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament