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Lord Freeman

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 29th October 1997

Left House: 1st October 2020 (Retired)


Lord Freeman is not a member of any APPGs
3 Former APPG memberships
Arts and Heritage, Reserve Forces and Cadets, Reserves and Cadets
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Select Committee (Lords)
5th May 2016 - 12th Dec 2016
EU Internal Market Sub-Committee
23rd Jun 2015 - 12th May 2016
National Policy for the Built Environment Committee
11th Jun 2015 - 11th Feb 2016
Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee)
17th Mar 2011 - 14th Jun 2011
European Union Committee
21st Nov 2006 - 8th Apr 2010
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party
1st Jun 1997 - 31st Jul 2001
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister (Public Service)
5th Jul 1995 - 1st May 1997
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement)
20th Jul 1994 - 5th Jul 1995
Minister of State (Department for Transport) (Public Transport)
28th Nov 1990 - 20th Jul 1994
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
4th May 1990 - 28th Nov 1990
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health)
16th Dec 1988 - 4th May 1990
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Armed Forces)
21st May 1986 - 15th Dec 1988


Division Voting information

Lord Freeman has voted in 676 divisions, and 6 times against the majority of their Party.

6 Sep 2019 - European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative No votes vs 36 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 47 Noes - 268
6 Sep 2019 - European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Conservative Aye votes vs 24 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 28 Noes - 283
16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Conservative No votes vs 24 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 119
10 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Conservative Aye votes vs 47 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 63 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
26 Mar 2012 - Procedure of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Freeman voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 96
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
Lord Trefgarne (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(16 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(7 debate contributions)
Home Office
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Pension Schemes Act 2021
(216 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Freeman has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Freeman has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 1 Written Question

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
22nd Feb 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the requirements on airlines using UK airports for frequently changing air filters in all cabins and what is the maximum permitted interval between changing air filters.

The filters are changed in accordance with the manufacturer's routine maintenance schedules. It is in the operator's interest to change the filters in accordance with the schedule; with time the pores in the filters become congested with material.

This congestion can increase the efficiency of the filter in removing particles from the air, but also increases the resistance to air flow. Therefore greater pressure and power is required to maintain the cabin air flow, which in turn increases fuel-burn and therefore costs.