Information between 24th June 2026 - 3rd August 2026
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30 Jun 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 134 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 216 |
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20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 145 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 220 |
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20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 146 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 146 |
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13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 117 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 142 Noes - 138 |
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13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 145 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 239 |
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21 Jul 2026 - Business of the House - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 144 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 234 |
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15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 119 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 129 Noes - 188 |
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15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context Lord Gascoigne voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 139 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 171 |
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Lord Gascoigne speeches from: Democratic Institutions: Threats
Lord Gascoigne contributed 1 speech (1,181 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Lords Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Animal Experiments
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 3rd August 2026 Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent initiatives launched by the US Food and Drug Administration to accelerate the replacement of animal testing with human-relevant methods; and whether they intend to adopt similar measures. Answered by Lord Leong - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) The Government has reviewed recent US Food and Drug Administration initiatives to reduce animal testing in preclinical safety studies and is engaging with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on accelerating the science-led adoption of alternative methods for drug development and testing. Through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, the Government is investing in development, validation and regulatory uptake, including UK validation infrastructure and measures to build regulatory confidence. We will continue to monitor international developments, including in the US, and adopt approaches where supported by evidence and compatible with maintaining human, animal and environmental safety. |
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Green Belt
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Monday 3rd August 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government whether it is their policy to build on the Green Belt. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The government is committed to a brownfield first approach, in which local authorities are expected to make as much use as possible of suitable brownfield land in sustainable locations. However, we know that in some places brownfield alone will not always be enough to meet development needs. This is why we are asking local authorities who cannot meet their needs to review their Green Belt to identify opportunities to create affordable, well-designed development in sustainable locations. In doing so, we expect local authorities to prioritise the development of brownfield and other low-quality grey belt land.
Where Green Belt land has to be released for major housing development, we have put in place new golden rules to ensure that development delivers higher levels of affordable housing; the provision of new – or improvements to – existing green spaces that are accessible to the public; and the making of necessary improvements to local or national infrastructure.
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework. That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to controlling development in the Green Belt. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course. |
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New Towns: Council Housing
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 30th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what percentage of houses in new towns delivered through the New Towns Programme will be council-owned social houses. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.
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New Towns Taskforce
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 30th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to implement the recommendations of the New Towns Taskforce; and by when they expect to do so. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.
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New Towns
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 30th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish their response to the consultation on the New Towns Draft Programme. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 30th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government whether they expect to meet their target of building 1.5 million homes by the end of this Parliament; and, if so, what proportion of these homes will be delivered through the New Towns Programme. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.
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New Towns: Greenfield Sites
Asked by: Lord Gascoigne (Conservative - Life peer) Thursday 30th July 2026 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of greenfield new towns compared to urban extensions when implementing the New Towns Programme. Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) The consultation into the draft New Towns Programme closed earlier this year. The government continues to make progress with the programme and plans to publish our consultation response, and confirm the New Town locations, later this year.
The government remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over this Parliament. Each new town will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with many expected to exceed that figure. The Taskforce recommended that new towns should aim for at least 40% affordable housing, with half for social rent.
The government is considering the Taskforce's recommendations and will respond in due course.
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25 Jun 2026, 4:26 p.m. - House of Lords "Lord, Lord Gascoigne, who certainly sets out a compelling case for the " Lord Gascoigne (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Jun 2026, 4:26 p.m. - House of Lords "possible. We've already had some very interesting contributions, and it's a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne, who certainly " Lord Gascoigne (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Jun 2026, 4:54 p.m. - House of Lords "so ably articulated by my noble friend Lord Gascoigne, most voters " Baroness Finn (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Jun 2026, 5:13 p.m. - House of Lords "Baroness Featherstone, Lord Gascoigne, Lord Risby, Baroness Bennett, Lord Norton and Lord Walney. And I think probably nearly " Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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25 Jun 2026, 5:16 p.m. - House of Lords "Lord Gascoigne. And I would say that misinformation and " Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Democratic Institutions: Threats
51 speeches (28,797 words) Thursday 25th June 2026 - Lords Chamber Cabinet Office Mentions: 1: Lord Doyle (Non-affiliated - Life peer) It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne, who has set out a compelling case around the - Link to Speech 2: Baroness Finn (Con - Life peer) and enforcement.There are also the problems of delivery, so ably articulated by my noble friend Lord Gascoigne - Link to Speech 3: Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab - Life peer) The noble Lords, Lord Wallace, Lord Risby, Lord Norton, Lord Gascoigne and Lord Walney, the noble Baronesses - Link to Speech |
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Friday 31st July 2026
Declarations of interest - Declarations of Interests - New Towns: Bricks and Mortar inquiry 2026 Built Environment Committee Found: Lord Gascoigne (Chair) No relevant interests declared Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe No relevant |
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Tuesday 21st July 2026
Formal Minutes - Minutes 8th meeting 14 July Built Environment Committee Found: Lord Bailey of Paddington Baroness Barran Lord Bassam of Brighton Lord Cameron of Dillington Lord Gascoigne |
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Monday 20th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, to Lord Gascoigne in response to the Policy letter on Young People and the Built Environment Built Environment Committee Found: Letter from Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, to Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 14th July 2026
Formal Minutes - Minutes 6th Meeting 7 July 2026 Built Environment Committee Found: COMMITTEE Minutes of the 7th Meeting, held at 10:30am on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 Present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 14th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and University College London (UCL) New Towns: Bricks and Mortar - Built Environment Committee Found: New towns: bricks and mortar Tuesday 14 July 2026 10.45 am Watch the meeting Members present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Wednesday 8th July 2026
Formal Minutes - Minutes 6th meeting 30 June 2026 Built Environment Committee Found: COMMITTEE Minutes of the 6th Meeting, held at 10:30am on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 Present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 7th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Energy Networks Association, Water UK, and BUUK Infrastructure New Towns: Bricks and Mortar - Built Environment Committee Found: Andrews (in The Chair); Baroness Barran; Lord Bassam of Brighton; Lord Cameron of Dillington; Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 30th June 2026
Formal Minutes - Minutes 5th meeting 23 June 2026 Built Environment Committee Found: Apologies and notices Apologies were received from Baroness Barran, Lord Gascoigne, Baroness Griffin |
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Tuesday 30th June 2026
Oral Evidence - Homes England, and Clarion Housing New Towns: Bricks and Mortar - Built Environment Committee Found: : New towns: bricks and mortar Tuesday 30 June 2026 12 pm Watch the meeting Members present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 30th June 2026
Oral Evidence - Construction Industry Council, Skills England, and Bedford Colleges Group New Towns: Bricks and Mortar - Built Environment Committee Found: New towns: bricks and mortar Tuesday 30 June 2026 10.50 am Watch the meeting Members present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Thursday 25th June 2026
Correspondence - Letter from Lord Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee to the Secretaries of State at DCMS, MHCLG and DFE Built Environment Committee Found: Letter from Lord Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee to the Secretaries of State at DCMS |
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Formal Minutes - Minutes 4th meeting 16 June 2026 Built Environment Committee Found: COMMITTEE Minutes of the 4th Meeting, held at 10:30 on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 Present: Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Oral Evidence - Construction Products Association, Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, and Timber Development UK New Towns: Bricks and Mortar - Built Environment Committee Found: In the absence of Lord Gascoigne, Baroness Andrews was called to the Chair. |
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Thursday 6th August 2026
HM Treasury Source Page: HM Treasury annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 Document: (PDF) Found: 16,406 Lord Evans of Rainow, Lord in Waiting (from 01/01/2023 to 05/07/2024) – – 16,406 16,406 Lord Gascoigne |
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Tuesday 7th July 2026 10:30 a.m. Built Environment Committee - Oral evidence Subject: New Towns: Bricks and Mortar At 10:45am: Oral evidence Lawrence Slade - Chief Executive at Energy Networks Association Stuart Colville - Deputy Chief Executive at Water UK John Marsh - Chief Innovation Officer at BUUK Infrastructure View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 14th July 2026 10:30 a.m. Built Environment Committee - Oral evidence Subject: New Towns: Bricks and Mortar At 10:45am: Oral evidence Dr Alexander Budzier - Fellow in Management Practice at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Professor Juliano Denicol - Professor of Megaproject Management at University College London (UCL) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 21st July 2026 10:30 a.m. Built Environment Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 1st September 2026 2 p.m. Built Environment Committee - Oral evidence Subject: New Towns: Bricks and Mortar At 2:45pm: Oral evidence The Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP - Minister of State for Housing and Planning at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government View calendar - Add to calendar |