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• Became a Lord in 1988
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How Lord Armstrong of Ilminster voted on key issues since 2001:

• Voted a mixture of for and against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
• Voted moderately against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
• Has never voted on equal gay rights. votes, speeches
• Voted a mixture of for and against laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches

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European Union (Amendment) Bill (18 Jun 2008)

“My Lords, this is an ingenious amendment in response to the situation created by the decision of the Irish people to vote against Irish ratification of the treaty of Lisbon. I do not attempt to predict what the eventual outcome will be. The issue will be discussed at the forthcoming meeting of the European Council and I do not propose to try to advise it on what conclusions it should reach....”

Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (7 May 2008)

“My Lords, I should like briefly to say why I support the Motion proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Waddington. It was argued at an earlier stage that the amendment is unnecessary because the Bill defines the offence with sufficient clarity and there is therefore no doubt to be avoided. That is the reason given for the disagreement in another place. Looking at it from a purely legal point of...”

Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (21 Apr 2008)

“My Lords, I have added my name to the amendment proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Waddington. I simply wish to say that he has said all that I could want to say. It seems to me that discussion or criticism of a particular sexual orientation can be expressed without giving rise to incitement to hatred. If it can be, it should be allowed to happen in the interests of free speech. I strongly...”

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• Has spoken in 6 debates in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 10% of votes in parliament — below average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 1 comment on this Lord's speeches — above average amongst Lords.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 34 times in debates — average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)