Viscount Falkland

Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary

Became Member: 27th April 1984

Left House: 21st March 2023 (Retired)


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Viscount Falkland is not a member of any APPGs
4 Former APPG memberships
Arts and Heritage, Betting and Gaming, Racing and Bloodstock, Racing and Bloodstock Industries
Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art
25th Jan 2017 - 23rd Oct 2019
Works of Art Committee (Lords)
12th Jun 2014 - 31st Aug 2016
Works of Art Committee (Lords)
7th Jun 2005 - 8th Apr 2010
Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee)
9th Sep 2003 - 22nd Jul 2004
Refreshment Committee (Lords)
25th Nov 2002 - 20th Nov 2003
Refreshment Sub Committee
23rd Nov 1999 - 7th Nov 2002
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
28th Nov 1994 - 30th Nov 2000
Works of Art Committee (Lords)
17th Dec 1998 - 11th Nov 1999
House of Lords Offices Committee
22nd Nov 1995 - 19th Nov 1998
House of Lords Offices Committee
6th Dec 1988 - 22nd Oct 1991

Lords Debates - Bills Introduced - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Viscount Falkland has voted in 685 divisions, and 24 times against the majority of their Party.

16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 73 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 215
16 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 67 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 242
9 Feb 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 74 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 257
19 Jan 2011 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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
14 Dec 2010 - Public Bodies Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 19 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 165
15 Nov 2010 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 58 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 224
8 Jun 2010 - Local Government Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 150
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 45 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 195
25 Jan 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 177 Noes - 172
11 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 23 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 135
9 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 33 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 133 Noes - 186
8 Jul 2009 - Parliamentary Standards Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 18 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 110
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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
1 Jun 2009 - Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 71 Noes - 158
6 May 2009 - Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 110 Noes - 204
9 Jul 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 35 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 168
21 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 121 Noes - 162
21 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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
15 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 268
15 Jan 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 9 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 62 Noes - 180
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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
Viscount Falkland voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 114 Noes - 336
14 Mar 2007 - House of Lords: Reform - View Vote Context
Viscount Falkland 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 Brabazon of Tara (Conservative)
(5 debate interactions)
Baroness Howe of Idlicote (Crossbench)
(3 debate interactions)
Baroness Whitaker (Labour)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(5 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(5 debate contributions)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
(4 debate contributions)
Department for Transport
(4 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Home Education (Duty of Local Authorities) Bill [HL] 2017-19
(787 words contributed)
Data Protection Act 2018
(672 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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

Viscount Falkland has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Viscount Falkland 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 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Questions
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9th Mar 2015
Audio-visual Industry
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to protect the United Kingdom's film and audiovisual sector, in the light of the digital market proposals suggested by the European Commission; and what steps they plan to take in Brussels to uphold contractual freedom and market-driven solutions in respect of that industry.

The Government recognises that our film and audio-visual industries often finance their productions by selling on a territorial basis. The Government also believes that a digital single market should make it easier for the consumer to access and use content on fair and reasonable terms across borders. The Government will be engaging with the European Commission and stakeholders to ensure we have a copyright framework that supports economic growth, protects our creators, rewards creativity and responds to consumer needs.

Lord Gardiner of Kimble