Lord Lawson of Blaby
Conservative - Life peer
Became Member: 1st July 1992
Left House: 31st December 2022 (Retired)
Lord Lawson of Blaby is not a member of any APPGs
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
12th Jun 2015 - 4th Mar 2016
Economic Affairs Committee
22nd Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee)
17th Jul 2012 - 12th Jun 2013
Barnett Formula Committee
10th Dec 2008 - 12th Nov 2009
Economic Affairs Committee
29th Nov 2004 - 26th Nov 2008
Chancellor of the Exchequer
11th Jun 1983 - 25th Oct 1989
Secretary of State for Energy
14th Sep 1981 - 10th Jun 1983
Public Accounts Committee
3rd May 1979 - 5th Nov 1981
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
6th May 1979 - 29th Sep 1981
Division Voting information
Lord Lawson of Blaby has voted in 597 divisions, and
20 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Lord Lawson of Blaby Division Votes
4 Jul 2016 - Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 81 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 91
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 81 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 91
21 Mar 2016 - Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 148 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 148
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 148 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 148
21 Jul 2015 - Proposed Changes to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Conservative Aye votes vs 136 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 139
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Conservative Aye votes vs 136 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 139
27 Feb 2015 - International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 18 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 108
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Conservative Aye votes vs 18 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 108
26 Nov 2014 - Consumer Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 216
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Conservative Aye votes vs 134 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 216
8 Jan 2014 - Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Conservative Aye votes vs 116 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 65 Conservative Aye votes vs 79 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 65 Conservative Aye votes vs 79 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
20 Mar 2013 - Growth and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 113 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 178
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Conservative Aye votes vs 113 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 178
24 Apr 2012 - Protection of Freedoms Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
31 Oct 2011 - Localism Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 91 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 140
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 91 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 140
16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
Lord Lawson of Blaby 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
16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 221
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative Aye votes vs 124 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 221
7 Apr 2010 - Children, Schools and Families Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative No votes vs 34 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 70
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Conservative No votes vs 34 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 70
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 77 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Conservative Aye votes vs 77 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
25 Nov 2008 - Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2008 - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 19 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 64 Noes - 116
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 19 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 64 Noes - 116
21 Apr 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 8 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 66
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 8 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 30 Noes - 66
25 Feb 2008 - Climate Change Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 91 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 149
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 91 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 159 Noes - 149
25 Feb 2008 - Climate Change Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 143
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 143
4 Feb 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Conservative No votes vs 19 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 197
Lord Lawson of Blaby voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Conservative No votes vs 19 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 41 Noes - 197
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(103 debate contributions)
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Department for International Development
(44 debate contributions)
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Leader of the House
(41 debate contributions)
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(21 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017
(1,129 words contributed)
(1,129 words contributed)
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
(741 words contributed)
(741 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Lawson of Blaby, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Lawson of Blaby has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Lawson of Blaby has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 1 Written Question
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6th Jul 2015
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many staff there were in the Prime Minister's office for each Prime Minister over the last 30 years.
The staffing numbers for the Prime Minister’s Office are included in the overall Cabinet Office staff numbers which are available on gov.uk from 2011 onwards.
The information prior to this point is not held centrally and it would incur disproportionate costs to be able to identify, analyse and provide this information before 2011.