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Lord Oates

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 5th October 2015


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International Agreements Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 31st Jan 2023
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)
29th Jan 2020 - 11th May 2022
European Union Committee
29th Oct 2019 - 31st Mar 2021
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
EU Justice Sub-Committee
26th Jan 2016 - 5th Sep 2017

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Oates has voted in 6 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Labour)
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(2 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(2 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(1 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL] 2024-26
(428 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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

Lord Oates has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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

Latest 1 Written Question

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
1 Home Office Questions
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14th Oct 2024
Visas: Overseas Visitors
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidelines entry clearance officers apply when considering a visit visa applicant’s income history in assessing whether they are a genuine visitor to the UK; what procedures are in place to ensure quality and consistency in entry clearance decisions for visit visa applications; and what appeal and complaint mechanisms are available for rejected visit visa applicants.

The Immigration Rules for Visitors set out that visitors must have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs in relation to their visit without working or accessing public funds. In assessing whether an applicant has sufficient funds, decision makers will consider the individual’s personal circumstances, including any evidence provided. There is also provision in the rules for an applicant’s travel, maintenance and accommodation to be provided by a third party.

The Visit Caseworker Guidance provides guidance to decision makers when assessing Visitor applications. Additional guidance for applicants is also available in the Supporting Documents guidance, which sets out suggested evidence required for the different types of visits including what types of financial documents applicants can present. These guidance documents are published on gov.uk

UK Visas and Immigration regularly reviews visit visa decisions as part of their overall decision quality approach. UKVI regularly undertakes decision maker training and refresher training courses, and uses lessons learned reviews to enhance and improve decision quality.

Lord Hanson of Flint
Minister of State (Home Office)