Viscount Simon
Labour - Excepted Hereditary
Became Member: 19th May 1994
Left House: 15th August 2021 (Death)
Viscount Simon is not a member of any APPGs
4 Former APPG memberships
Australia and New Zealand, Photography, Respiratory Health, Transport Safety
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
2nd Jun 2010 - 15th Aug 2021
Deputy Speaker (Lords)
16th Mar 1998 - 15th Aug 2021
Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords)
6th Dec 2004 - 15th Aug 2021
Deputy Speaker (Lords)
16th Mar 1999 - 15th Aug 2021
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
7th Dec 1998 - 15th Aug 2021
Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I
21st Nov 2006 - 30th Oct 2007
Procedure and Privileges Committee
1st Dec 2000 - 7th Nov 2002
Division Voting information
Viscount Simon has voted in 1153 divisions, and
19 times against the majority of their Party.
View All Viscount Simon Division Votes
15 Jun 2020 - Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 122 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 112 Noes - 388
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 122 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 112 Noes - 388
15 Nov 2018 - Privileges and Conduct - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 28 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 101 Noes - 78
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 28 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 101 Noes - 78
7 Mar 2017 - European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 22 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 131 Noes - 336
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 22 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 131 Noes - 336
16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Labour Aye votes vs 64 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 180
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Labour Aye votes vs 64 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 180
21 Jul 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159
29 Oct 2013 - Care Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 52 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 271
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 52 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 271
10 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 117 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 117 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 267
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 133 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 133 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 126 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 126 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
4 Jun 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 156 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 156 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 390
26 Mar 2012 - Scotland Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Labour No votes vs 27 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 25 Labour No votes vs 27 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 72 Noes - 151
8 Nov 2011 - Procedure of the House (Proposal 1) - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Labour No votes vs 110 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 233
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 15 Labour No votes vs 110 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 233
8 Nov 2011 - Procedure of the House (Proposal 9) - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 97 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 173
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 97 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 173
2 Mar 2010 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 47 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 95 Noes - 21
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 47 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 95 Noes - 21
7 Dec 2009 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009 - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 110 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 118
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 110 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 118
15 Jun 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Labour No votes vs 45 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 85
Viscount Simon voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 41 Labour No votes vs 45 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 85
6 May 2009 - Health Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 95 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 134
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 95 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 134
18 Mar 2009 - Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 65 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 69
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 65 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 69
11 Jun 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 146 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 280
Viscount Simon voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 146 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 280
All Debates
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
Earl Attlee (Conservative)
(4 debate interactions)
(4 debate interactions)
Lord Henley (Conservative)
(4 debate interactions)
(4 debate interactions)
Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
(4 debate interactions)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Treasury and Economy)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Department for Transport
(14 debate contributions)
(14 debate contributions)
Home Office
(11 debate contributions)
(11 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(6 debate contributions)
(6 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(6 debate contributions)
(6 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Policing and Crime Act 2017
(124 words contributed)
(124 words contributed)
Policing and Crime Act 2017
(124 words contributed)
(124 words contributed)
Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017
(42 words contributed)
(42 words contributed)
National Citizen Service Act 2017
(41 words contributed)
(41 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Viscount Simon, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Viscount Simon has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Viscount Simon has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 3 Written Questions
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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
22nd Jan 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in relation to ultra low emission zones, they consider motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles separately from cars.
As outlined within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework, motorcycles and mopeds are not routinely included under any category for a charging Zone. Local authorities may choose to include them under a class D CAZ, which charges buses, coaches, taxis, PHVs, HGVs LGVs and cars. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached.
22nd Jan 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they provide guidance to local authorities on ultra low emission zones.
Local authorities already have existing powers under the Transport Act 2000 to implement Clean Air Zones. The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework sets out the principles for the operation of Clean Air Zones in England. It provides the expected approach to be taken by local authorities when implementing and operating a Clean Air Zone. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached and has been placed in both the Libraries of the House.
22nd Jan 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution.
The Government has not carried out any detailed assessment on the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution and there are no plans to promote motorcycles as a means to reduce congestion.