Baroness Rafferty Portrait

Baroness Rafferty

Labour - Life peer

Joined House of Lords: 10th February 2025


Baroness Rafferty is not an officer of any APPGs Baroness Rafferty is not a member of any APPGs
Baroness Rafferty has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Baroness Rafferty has voted in 203 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Sparring Partners
Baroness Merron (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
(6 debate interactions)
Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour)
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(10 debate contributions)
Department for Business and Trade
(3 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
(741 words contributed)
Employment Rights Act 2025
(495 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


Baroness Rafferty has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Rafferty 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
22nd Jul 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of LED lighting on board Royal Navy vessels and the effects this may have on the health of personnel on board.

LED lighting is increasingly used across Royal Navy vessels reflecting its reliability, reduced maintenance requirements and improved energy efficiency. While the introduction of LED lighting within the Royal Navy is kept under constant review, lighting systems installed on Royal Navy vessels are required to comply with relevant safety and engineering standards and are designed to support the operational and welfare needs of personnel serving on board.

Lord Coaker
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)