Lord Maples

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 24th June 2010

Left House: 9th June 2012 (Death)


Lord Maples is not a member of any APPGs
Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee)
20th Jul 2011 - 13th Dec 2011
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party
1st Jul 2006 - 6th May 2010
Foreign Affairs Committee
13th Nov 2000 - 27th Nov 2006
Shadow Secretary of State
15th Jun 1999 - 2nd Feb 2000
Shadow Secretary of State
2nd Jun 1998 - 15th Jun 1999
Shadow Secretary of State
11th Jun 1997 - 2nd Jun 1998
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party
1st Jul 1994 - 1st Jul 1995
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
28th Nov 1990 - 13th Apr 1992


Division Voting information

Lord Maples has voted in 688 divisions, and 21 times against the majority of their Party.

26 Mar 2012 - Scotland Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maples 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
6 Sep 2011 - Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 126 Noes - 258
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 51 Conservative No votes vs 93 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 111 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 38 Conservative No votes vs 107 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Conservative No votes vs 101 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 183 Noes - 308
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Conservative Aye votes vs 82 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 129
10 Jun 2008 - Counter-Terrorism Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Conservative No votes vs 181 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 331
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 114 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 35 Conservative No votes vs 84 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 26 Conservative No votes vs 130 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 65 Conservative No votes vs 77 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Conservative No votes vs 79 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative No votes vs 103 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 21 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 33 Noes - 100
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative Aye votes vs 20 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 96
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 17 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 25
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 80 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Conservative No votes vs 167 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 329
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Conservative Aye votes vs 106 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 391 Noes - 111
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Lord Maples voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 33 Conservative Aye votes vs 115 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 172
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Strathclyde (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
Lord Sassoon (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
Lord Marland (Conservative)
(3 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(5 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(5 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(3 debate contributions)
Wales Office
(3 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Maples has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Maples has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


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