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Lord Burnett

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 31st May 2006

John Burnett was elected as an MP between 1997 and 2005. He served as Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) between 1997 and 2004 and as Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) between 2004 and 2005.


Lord Burnett is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Burnett is not a member of any APPGs
Shadow Spokesperson (Justice)
1st Jul 2004 - 10th May 2005
Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
12th Dec 2001 - 5th May 2005
Procedure Committee
26th Feb 2002 - 11th Apr 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1st May 1997 - 1st Jul 2004


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Burnett has voted in 18 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
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Burnett has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


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