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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 16 Oct 2025
Music and Dance Schools: Affordable Access

"My Lords, my purpose in raising this question is to highlight the vital role of MDS, the music and dance scheme, which provides means-tested support to enable exceptionally talented young children from all backgrounds to attend specialist music and dance schools. I should draw attention to my interest as governor …..."
Lord Blackwell - View Speech

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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 16 Oct 2025
Music and Dance Schools: Affordable Access

"To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they are committed to maintaining affordable access to specialist music and dance schools for talented children of all social backgrounds...."
Lord Blackwell - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
14 Oct 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 161 Conservative Aye votes vs 2 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 239
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Oct 2025 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 183 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 261
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 173 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 181 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 143
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 73 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 127
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 148 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 189
Division Vote (Lords)
23 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Blackwell (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 171 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 198
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2025
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

"My Lords, I oppose the amendment, and I should perhaps declare an interest as one of the many Members of the House who has had the privilege to be in the House for over 20 years, but that is not the reason for opposing the amendment. The reason is that …..."
Lord Blackwell - View Speech

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