Lord Kirkhill

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 17th July 1975

Left House: 30th April 2018 (Retired)


Lord Kirkhill is not a member of any APPGs
House of Lords Offices Committee
21st Nov 1985 - 15th Nov 1988


Division Voting information

Lord Kirkhill has voted in 696 divisions, and 19 times against the majority of their Party.

7 Mar 2017 - European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 22 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 131 Noes - 336
10 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill 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
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 126 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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
10 Jan 2013 - Administration and Works Committee - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 63 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 82 Noes - 163
26 Mar 2012 - Scotland Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Labour No votes vs 27 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
6 Sep 2011 - Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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
7 Jul 2010 - Academies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 129 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 245
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill 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
11 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 92 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 135
9 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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 Kirkhill 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
29 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 79 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 51 Noes - 121
7 May 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 13 Labour Aye votes vs 108 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 164
5 Mar 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill 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
31 Oct 2006 - Armed Forces Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 130 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 60 Noes - 208
11 Jul 2006 - Police and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Kirkhill voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 108 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 116
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Baroness Fookes (Conservative)
(1 debate interactions)
Lord Gilbert (Labour)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Kirkhill has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Kirkhill has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


Lord Kirkhill has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament