Lord Howe of Aberavon

Conservative - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 30th June 1992

Sir Geoffrey Howe was elected as an MP in 2 non-consecutive terms between 1964 and 1992. He served as Foreign Secretary between 1983 and 1989 and as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council (Cabinet Office) (with Special Responsibility for Political and Constitutional Reform) between 1989 and 1990.

Left House: 19th May 2015 (Retired)


Lord Howe of Aberavon is not an officer of any APPGs Lord Howe of Aberavon is not a member of any APPGs
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
28th Nov 2006 - 5th Dec 2013
Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee)
9th Dec 2002 - 5th May 2005
House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee)
19th Jun 2002 - 5th May 2005
Constitutional Reform Bill
22nd Mar 2004 - 24th Jun 2004
Privileges
14th Nov 1989 - 8th Nov 1990
Deputy Prime Minister, Lord President of the Council (Cabinet Office) (with Special Responsibility for Political and Constitutional Reform)
24th Jul 1989 - 1st Nov 1990
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office)
24th Jul 1989 - 1st Nov 1990
Foreign Secretary
11th Jun 1983 - 23rd Jul 1989
Chancellor of the Exchequer
5th May 1979 - 10th Jun 1983
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
12th Feb 1975 - 3rd May 1979
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Mar 1974 - 12th Feb 1975
Minister of State (Trade & Consumer Affairs)
1st Nov 1972 - 4th Mar 1974
Solicitor-General
23rd Jun 1970 - 4th Nov 1972

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Lord Howe of Aberavon has voted in 500 divisions, and 30 times against the majority of their Party.

5 Feb 2015 - Deregulation Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 120 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 175
9 Dec 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 179 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 240
9 Dec 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 147 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 205
26 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 136 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 226
24 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 99 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 156
27 Oct 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 129 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 181
28 Jul 2014 - Leader of the House of Lords - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Conservative Aye votes vs 22 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 29
7 Apr 2014 - Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 130 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 180
4 Mar 2014 - Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Conservative Aye votes vs 130 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 185
28 Jan 2014 - Children and Families Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 100 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 118 Noes - 153
24 Apr 2012 - Protection of Freedoms Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon 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
26 Mar 2012 - Scotland Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Conservative Aye votes vs 65 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
23 Nov 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 151 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 236
14 Jul 2011 - Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 70 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 129
13 Jun 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 125 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 209
13 Jun 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 187 Noes - 188
8 Jun 2011 - European Union Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 140 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 221 Noes - 216
28 Mar 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 103 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 225 Noes - 162
28 Mar 2011 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 198 Noes - 191
16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon 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
9 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Conservative Aye votes vs 111 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 136 Noes - 195
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative Aye votes vs 74 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
29 Nov 2010 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative Aye votes vs 103 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 147 Noes - 156
29 Jun 2010 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 19 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 29
6 May 2009 - Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 27 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 134
17 Nov 2008 - Climate Change Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 8 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 16
18 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative No votes vs 143 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 277
11 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 8 Conservative No votes vs 165 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 280
15 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Howe of Aberavon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 42 Conservative No votes vs 51 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 268
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Sparring Partners
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(9 debate interactions)
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(9 debate interactions)
Baroness Warsi (Non-affiliated)
(7 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(33 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(14 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(6 debate contributions)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(4 debate contributions)
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Howe of Aberavon has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Howe of Aberavon has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Lord Howe of Aberavon has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament