Information between 12th March 2025 - 1st April 2025
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31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 143 |
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31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 143 |
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31 Mar 2025 - Mental Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 157 |
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24 Mar 2025 - Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 152 |
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24 Mar 2025 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 172 |
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18 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 135 |
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18 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 141 |
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18 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 157 |
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18 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 179 |
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18 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 255 Noes - 165 |
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17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 339 |
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17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 237 |
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17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 3 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 207 |
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17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 2 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 234 |
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17 Mar 2025 - Football Governance Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Empey voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 229 |
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Lord Empey speeches from: US Tariffs on EU Goods
Lord Empey contributed 1 speech (76 words) Tuesday 18th March 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Lord Empey speeches from: Ukraine: UK Policy
Lord Empey contributed 1 speech (643 words) Monday 17th March 2025 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Lord Empey speeches from: Tell MAMA: Funding
Lord Empey contributed 1 speech (73 words) Thursday 13th March 2025 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer) Wednesday 26th March 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask His Majesty's Government what preparations they are making for the review of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the European Union due to take place in 2026. Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) We are committed to fulfilling the obligations set out in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement including, in due course, the 2026 review of implementation as per Article 776. The Government is committed to resetting relations with the European Union and enhancing our safety, security and prosperity.
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NATO: Nuclear Weapons
Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer) Wednesday 19th March 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with NATO or European allies concerning the provision of a nuclear umbrella to Ukraine or any other European country by the United Kingdom. Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The conflict in Ukraine is not a nuclear matter for the United Kingdom. However, we have assigned our nuclear deterrent to the defence of NATO since 1962. |
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Motability
Asked by: Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party - Life peer) Monday 31st March 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask His Majesty's Government what was the annual cost of the Motability scheme in each of the past five financial years. Answered by Baroness Sherlock - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) Whilst the Department works closely with the Motability Foundation and is responsible for the disability benefits that provide a passport to the Motability Scheme, the Motability Foundation is an independent charitable organisation that is wholly responsible for the terms and administration of the Scheme, along with oversight of Motability Operations. |
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Ukraine: UK Policy
42 speeches (10,806 words) Monday 17th March 2025 - Lords Chamber Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: Lord Rogan (UUP - Life peer) In common with my noble friend Lord Empey, I have been privileged to be invited to the White House under - Link to Speech 2: Lord Coaker (Lab - Life peer) that the US is interested in many aspects of Europe and what we deal with.I thank the noble Lord, Lord Empey - Link to Speech |
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Wednesday 19th March 2025
Oral Evidence - Monckton Chambers, School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, and Policy Exchange Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework - Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Found: Watch the meeting Members present: Lord Carlile of Berrriew (The Chair); Lord Dodds of Duncairn; Lord Empey |
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 11 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 11:30am: Oral evidence Roger Pollen - Head of FSB NI at The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 11 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 11:30am: Oral evidence Roger Pollen - Head of FSB NI at The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Mr Alexander Kinnear - Parliamentary Officer at Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Ian Jeffers - CEO at Co-operation Ireland Celine McStravick - CEO at Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) At 11:50am: Oral evidence Neil Johnston - Director at Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Roger Pollen - Head of FSB NI at The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Ian Jeffers - CEO at Co-operation Ireland At 11:50am: Oral evidence Neil Johnston - Director at Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Roger Pollen - Head of FSB NI at The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 26th March 2025 11 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 11:30am: Oral evidence Neil Johnston - Director at Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Roger Pollen - Head of FSB NI at The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 19th March 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Mr George Peretz KC BL - Barrister at Monckton Chambers Dr Clare Rice - Research Fellow at School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh Roderick Crawford, Political Analyst View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 19th March 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Mr George Peretz KC BL - Barrister at Monckton Chambers Dr Clare Rice - Research Fellow at School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh Roderick Crawford - Senior researcher at Policy Exchange View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 30th April 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s Voice in the context of the Windsor Framework At 10:45am: Oral evidence Celine McStravick - Chief Executive at NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) Ian Jeffers - CEO at Co-operation Ireland View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 23rd April 2025 10:30 a.m. Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |