Lord Cavendish of Furness

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 17th May 1990

Left House: 1st January 2021 (Retired)

Lord Cavendish of Furness is not a member of any APPGs

European Union Committee

1st Jul 2019 - 1st Jan 2021

EU Services Sub-Committee

23rd Apr 2020 - 1st Jan 2021

EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee

5th Jun 2018 - 23rd Apr 2020

Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee

23rd Oct 2017 - 13th Mar 2018

European Union Committee

19th Nov 2002 - 20th Nov 2003

Works of Art Committee (Lords)

1st Dec 1993 - 19th Nov 1998

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Lord Cavendish of Furness has voted in 559 divisions, and 7 times against the majority of their Party.

7 Dec 2020 - Conduct Committee Report - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Conservative No votes vs 147 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 408 Noes - 24

1 Dec 2020 - Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Conservative Aye votes vs 178 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 64 Noes - 246

28 Sep 2020 - Coronavirus Act 2020: Temporary Provisions - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 166 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 99 Noes - 198

15 Jun 2020 - Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 43 Conservative Aye votes vs 125 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 112 Noes - 388

12 Dec 2012 - Crime and Courts Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 48 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 54

24 Apr 2012 - Protection of Freedoms Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Conservative Aye votes vs 101 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 190

16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Cavendish of Furness voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 27 Conservative Aye votes vs 118 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 215

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All Debates

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Sparring Partners

Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour)
(5 debate interactions)

Lord Newby (Liberal Democrat)
(5 debate interactions)

Lord Adonis (Labour)
(4 debate interactions)

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Department Debates

Department for Exiting the European Union
(22 debate contributions)

Scotland Office
(7 debate contributions)

HM Treasury
(6 debate contributions)

Leader of the House
(6 debate contributions)

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Legislation Debates

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
(2,739 words contributed)

European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020
(2,226 words contributed)

Trade Bill 2017-19
(1,710 words contributed)

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017
(1,152 words contributed)

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Lords initiatives

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

Lord Cavendish of Furness has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Cavendish of Furness has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting