Lord Tordoff

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 11th May 1981

Left House: 13th October 2016 (Retired)


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Lord Tordoff is not a member of any APPGs
House Committee (Lords)
24th May 2005 - 8th Apr 2010
Works of Art Committee (Lords)
25th Nov 2002 - 7th May 2005
Chairman of Committees, House of Lords
29th Mar 2001 - 13th Nov 2002
House of Lords Offices Committee
29th Jun 1983 - 7th Nov 2002
Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)
2nd Jul 2001 - 7th Nov 2002
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
2nd Jul 2001 - 7th Nov 2002
Liaison Committee (Lords)
28th Jun 2001 - 7th Nov 2002
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
28th Jun 2001 - 7th Nov 2002
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
26th Jun 2001 - 7th Nov 2002
Procedure and Privileges Committee
20th Nov 1984 - 7th Nov 2002
Committee of Selection (Lords)
21st Jun 2001 - 7th Apr 2002
European Union Committee
22nd Nov 1994 - 11th May 2001
Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees
16th Nov 1994 - 29th Mar 2001
Refreshment Sub Committee
5th Dec 1984 - 3rd Nov 1994
Committee of Selection (Lords)
7th Nov 1984 - 3rd Nov 1994
Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip
3rd Mar 1988 - 31st Oct 1994
Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
28th Jun 1983 - 16th Nov 1988
Science and Technology Committee
28th Jun 1983 - 16th Nov 1988
Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I
17th Nov 1982 - 15th Nov 1988

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Division Voting information

Lord Tordoff has voted in 453 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

4 Mar 2013 - Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 33 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 153
26 Mar 2012 - Procedure of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 39 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 96
14 Feb 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 59 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 236 Noes - 226
25 Jan 2012 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 128
14 Dec 2011 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 190
8 Nov 2011 - Procedure of the House (Proposal 1) - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 233
15 Jun 2011 - Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 59 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 209
15 Jun 2011 - Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 203
10 May 2011 - Jobseeker’s Allowance (Mandatory Work Activity Scheme) Regulations 2011 - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 155
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 44 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 122
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 44 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 178
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
21 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 167
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 121
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Lord Tordoff voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 8 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 41 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 326
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Sassoon (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Steel of Aikwood (Non-affiliated)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(1 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(1 debate contributions)
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Tordoff has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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

Lord Tordoff has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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

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