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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 25 Apr 2025
National Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bridges, for his time as chair of the Economic Affairs Committee and for securing this debate. He played a crucial role in ensuring that the committee’s work was relevant, timely and newsworthy. We can see that in the reports that were published …..."
Lord Burns - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 16 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 148
Division Vote (Lords)
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 11 Crossbench No votes vs 13 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 157
Division Vote (Lords)
2 Apr 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 23 Crossbench No votes vs 18 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 216
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Apr 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]

"It is 16 miles per hour...."
Lord Burns - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Apr 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I support the intention behind the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, and I agree very much with the broad thrust of the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, particularly about enforcement. I have cycled many miles on the bicycle paths in central London, and …..."
Lord Burns - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Mar 2025
Employment Rights Bill

"My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Gray, and to be able to congratulate her on her fascinating maiden speech. She has a long and successful background in the Civil Service, and she described today some of the things that have affected that experience. My message …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 10 Crossbench No votes vs 7 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 238 Noes - 156
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 18 Crossbench No votes vs 19 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 162
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Burns (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 25 Crossbench No votes vs 17 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 172