Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 22nd May 1990

Left House: 31st December 2015 (Retired)


Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior is not a member of any APPGs
Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I
21st Nov 2006 - 30th Oct 2007
Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I
28th Oct 1996 - 7th May 2005
Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
28th Oct 1996 - 7th May 2005
Committee On Animals In Scientific Procedures
28th Jun 2001 - 16th Jul 2002


Division Voting information

Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior has voted in 181 divisions, and 3 times against the majority of their Party.

25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior 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
21 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Conservative No votes vs 52 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 165
28 Mar 2007 - Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Casino Premises Licences) Order 2007 - View Vote Context
Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Conservative No votes vs 29 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 120
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Henley (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
Earl Howe (Conservative)
Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
(6 debate interactions)
Lord De Mauley (Conservative)
(5 debate interactions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament