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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Jun 2026
Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL]

"My Lords, this Bill is another example, I am afraid, of my past catching up with me. It is 27 years ago that I was asked to chair a Joint Select Committee of both Houses to scrutinise the draft Financial Services and Markets Bill that was introduced back then. The …..."
Lord Burns - View Speech

View all Lord Burns (XB - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL]

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 May 2026
King’s Speech

"My Lords, most of us agree that economic growth is critical. I am very pleased to see that it is on the board, as it is one of the best topics that we are discussing in this response to the gracious Speech. Growth widens the choices that are available for …..."
Lord Burns - View Speech

View all Lord Burns (XB - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: King’s Speech

Division Vote (Lords)
28 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 17 Crossbench No votes vs 22 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 7 Crossbench No votes vs 52 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 316 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 22 Crossbench No votes vs 17 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 180
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Apr 2026 - Victims and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 32 Crossbench No votes vs 12 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 260
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 11 Crossbench Aye votes vs 2 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 135 Noes - 110
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 12 Crossbench Aye votes vs 5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 191 Noes - 118
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 14 Crossbench Aye votes vs 3 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 113
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Mar 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 10 Crossbench Aye votes vs 3 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 118