Lord Stevenson of Balmacara Portrait

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 13th July 2010


Lord Stevenson of Balmacara is not a member of any APPGs
1 Former APPG membership
Ireland and the Irish in Britain
Shadow Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology)
21st Feb 2023 - 5th Jul 2024
Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee)
22nd Jul 2021 - 30th May 2024
Shadow Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
10th Oct 2022 - 20th Feb 2023
Communications and Digital Committee
28th Jan 2021 - 19th Jan 2022
Opposition Whip (Lords)
17th Oct 2011 - 28th Jan 2021
Shadow Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
14th May 2020 - 28th Jan 2021
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and International Trade)
15th Apr 2020 - 28th Jan 2021
Shadow Spokesperson (International Trade)
1st May 2019 - 14th Apr 2020
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)
14th Jul 2016 - 21st Jun 2017
Shadow Spokesperson (Education)
1st Jul 2016 - 21st Jun 2017
Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport)
13th Oct 2010 - 21st Jun 2017
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
13th Sep 2016 - 9th Nov 2016
Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills)
5th Sep 2011 - 14th Jul 2016
Communications and Digital Committee
15th Nov 2010 - 21st Jan 2011


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Stevenson of Balmacara has voted in 11 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Baroness Twycross (Labour)
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(4 debate interactions)
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour)
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
(4 debate interactions)
Viscount Camrose (Conservative)
Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Business and Trade
(6 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26
(2,116 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


1 Bill introduced by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara


A bill to repeal the Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882; to make provision for a new form of non-possessory security that may be created over goods owned by individuals; and for connected purposes

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Lord Stevenson of Balmacara 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
11th Sep 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential role of rural taxi services in reducing pressure on bus services in low-population areas of the country, thereby improving environmental performance.

Taxi and private hire vehicle policy is a devolved matter in all UK nations. The role the trade can play in providing flexible transport services, especially in rural areas, is recognised in Department for Transport guidance issued to licensing authorities in England.

The Rural Mobility Fund demand responsive transport (DRT) minibus pilot, currently underway in 14 different local authorities, is exploring whether DRT can provide a solution in rural and suburban areas, either alone or in conjunction with other services. A comprehensive monitoring and evaluation process is in place, consisting of a process evaluation and an impact evaluation.  The final process evaluation report is due next year.

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
Minister of State (Department for Transport)