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Lord Pearson of Rannoch

Non-affiliated - Life peer

Became Member: 18th June 1990


Lord Pearson of Rannoch is not a member of any APPGs
Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee)
11th Jul 2003 - 17th Nov 2003
European Union Committee
12th Nov 1991 - 8th Nov 1995


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Pearson of Rannoch has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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4 Bills introduced by Lord Pearson of Rannoch


A Bill To repeal the European Communities Act 1972; and to make provision for the Secretary of State to repeal any enactment which has been a consequence of the European Communities Act 1972.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Monday 16th June 2014

First reading took place on 12 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the election of the trustees of the BBC by licence fee payers and in relation to civil enforcement of non-payment of TV licence fees.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Thursday 12th June 2014

First reading took place on 30 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. To make provision for election of the trustees of the BBC by licence fee payers; and in relation to civil enforcement of non-payment of TV licence fees.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Tuesday 30th July 2013

A Bill To Repeal the European Communities Act 1972; and to make provision for the Secretary of State to repeal any enactment that has been a consequence of the European Communities Act 1972.

Lords - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Lords
Wednesday 15th May 2013

Lord Pearson of Rannoch has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 3 Written Questions

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1 Other Department Questions
25th Jul 2024
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether he intends to reinstate the word "Peers" on the door to the gentlemen's toilets adjacent to the Prince's Chamber, and if not, why.

The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chair of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf. There are no plans to reinstate the word “Peers” on the door to the gentlemen’s toilets adjacent to the Prince’s Chamber as the use of the toilets is not limited to members of the House.

29th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have issued on whether teachers should be required to use preferred gender pronouns for pupils whose legal sex remains the same as their biological sex.

Children’s wellbeing must be at the heart of the Gender Questioning guidance for schools.

It is vitally important that teachers have clear guidance, which is why the department is looking carefully at the consultation responses before setting out next steps to take the Gender Questioning guidance forward. The department will also consider this in light of the evidence published in the Cass Review. This will include consideration of the appropriate guidance to give on the use of pronouns in school settings.

Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Education)
29th Jul 2024
To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to respond to the consultation on the draft guidance for schools and colleges on gender-questioning children, published in December 2023.

Children’s wellbeing must be at the heart of the Gender Questioning guidance for schools.

It is vitally important that teachers have clear guidance, which is why the department is looking carefully at the consultation responses before setting out next steps to take the Gender Questioning guidance forward. The department will also consider this in light of the evidence published in the Cass Review. This will include consideration of the appropriate guidance to give on the use of pronouns in school settings.

Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Education)