Lord Davies of Coity

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 1st October 1997

Left House: 4th March 2019 (Death)


Lord Davies of Coity is not a member of any APPGs
5 Former APPG memberships
Aluminium Industry, Furniture Industry, Highway Maintenance, Kidney, Pensions
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
30th Nov 2004 - 30th Mar 2015


Division Voting information

Lord Davies of Coity has voted in 583 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

10 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 117 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 133 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 156 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
6 Sep 2011 - Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour Aye votes vs 129 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 126 Noes - 258
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 101 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 178
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 99 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 195
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 98 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 172
9 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 85 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 133 Noes - 186
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Labour No votes vs 69 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
15 Jun 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Labour No votes vs 45 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 85
30 Jun 2008 - Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 89 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 66 Noes - 146
31 Mar 2008 - House Committee: Fourth Report - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 106 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 47 Noes - 194
5 Mar 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour No votes vs 87 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 87
4 Jul 2007 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Labour Aye votes vs 81 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 86
21 Mar 2007 - Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Coity voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour Aye votes vs 105 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 168
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Earl Howe (Conservative)
Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
(10 debate interactions)
Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat)
(9 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(7 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(7 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Davies of Coity has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


1 Bill introduced by Lord Davies of Coity


A Bill to provide for the extension of Christmas Day restrictions on the opening of retail premises to Remembrance Sunday; and for connected purposes.

Lords - 40%

Last Event - Order Of Commitment Discharged: House Of Lords
Monday 5th December 2011

Lord Davies of Coity has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Davies of Coity has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament