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Lord Wallace of Tankerness

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 17th October 2007


1 APPG membership (as of 30 May 2024)
Wood Panel Industry
1 Former APPG membership
Drones
Constitution Committee
12th Jun 2018 - 29th Apr 2021
Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee)
20th Jul 2015 - 27th Apr 2017
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
17th Oct 2013 - 27th Oct 2016
Procedure and Privileges Committee
17th Oct 2013 - 27th Oct 2016
Committee of Selection (Lords)
17th Oct 2013 - 27th Oct 2016
Liaison Committee (Lords)
17th Oct 2013 - 12th Oct 2016
House of Lords Commission
1st Sep 2016 - 12th Oct 2016
Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords
1st Oct 2013 - 13th Sep 2016
House Committee (Lords)
17th Oct 2013 - 31st Aug 2016
Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
15th Oct 2013 - 7th May 2015
Lords Spokesperson (Scotland Office)
12th May 2010 - 7th May 2015
Lords Spokesperson (Attorney General's Office)
12th May 2010 - 7th May 2015
Advocate General for Scotland
12th May 2010 - 7th May 2015
Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee
22nd Jan 2013 - 13th Feb 2013
Lords Spokesperson (Wales Office)
12th May 2010 - 5th Sep 2012
Constitution Committee
9th Dec 2008 - 8th Apr 2010
Procedure Committee
17th Jun 1987 - 16th Mar 1992
Liaison Committee (Commons)
5th Dec 1985 - 16th Mar 1992


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Wallace of Tankerness 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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Legislation Debates
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Lords initiatives

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2 Bills introduced by Lord Wallace of Tankerness

Introduced: 22nd July 2010

This Bill received Royal Assent on 15th September 2011 and was enacted into law.

Introduced: 13th December 2012

Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 25 April. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). To make succession to the Crown not depend on gender; to make provision about Royal Marriages; and for connected purposes.

This Bill received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013 and was enacted into law.

Lord Wallace of Tankerness has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Wallace of Tankerness has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament