Lord Walney Portrait

Lord Walney

Crossbench - Barrow and Furness

Became Member: 4th September 2020


Home Affairs Committee
5th Feb 2018 - 8th May 2019
Shadow Minister (Education)
8th May 2015 - 18th Sep 2015
Defence Committee
25th Nov 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Shadow Minister (Transport)
8th Oct 2010 - 11th Jan 2013
Defence Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 2nd Nov 2010


Division Voting information

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

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
Lord Walney has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


1 Bill introduced by Lord Walney


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require local planning authorities to ensure that certain criteria are met before planning permission involving the redevelopment of bowling greens can be granted; to introduce a community right to buy for bowling greens in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Monday 28th March 2011

Lord Walney has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Walney has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament