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Baroness Couttie

Conservative - Life peer

Became Member: 5th September 2016

Left House: 12th December 2022 (Death)


Baroness Couttie is not a member of any APPGs
European Union Committee
1st Jul 2019 - 12th Dec 2022
EU Services Sub-Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 12th Dec 2022
European Affairs Committee
14th Apr 2021 - 12th Dec 2022
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Political Polling and Digital Media Committee
29th Jun 2017 - 20th Mar 2018


Division Voting information

Baroness Couttie has voted in 337 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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All Debates

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Department Debates
Department for Work and Pensions
(7 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(3 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(3 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Offensive Weapons Act 2019
(1,215 words contributed)
Fisheries Act 2020
(618 words contributed)
Fire Safety Bill 2019-21
(157 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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Baroness Couttie has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Baroness Couttie has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 2 Written Questions

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1st Jul 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that (1) Christian Michel receives a fair trail when such a date is set, and (2) that any evidence used in such a trial is accurate; and what representations they have made, if any, to the government of India about the impact of remarks made by Prime Minister Modi during the recent elections about Christian Michel’s case.

Mr Michel's case is currently working its way through the Indian judiciary system. The British Government cannot interfere in the judicial process of another country, just as we would expect India to respect the UK's legal process. That said, we encourage all states to ensure that their domestic laws meet international human rights standards.

It is the responsibility of Mr Michel's legal team to ensure that a trial date is set. We have not made any representation to the Government of India about remarks made by Prime Minister Modi, but we have encouraged Mr Michel to seek advice from his legal team on this issue. Our staff in India continue to visit him and check his welfare. We are also supporting the family and in contact with the Indian authorities regarding his case.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
1st Jul 2019
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of India to ensure that a trial date is set for Christian Michel following his arrest in July 2018 and subsequent extradition to India in December 2018.

Mr Michel's case is currently working its way through the Indian judiciary system. The British Government cannot interfere in the judicial process of another country, just as we would expect India to respect the UK's legal process. That said, we encourage all states to ensure that their domestic laws meet international human rights standards.

It is the responsibility of Mr Michel's legal team to ensure that a trial date is set. We have not made any representation to the Government of India about remarks made by Prime Minister Modi, but we have encouraged Mr Michel to seek advice from his legal team on this issue. Our staff in India continue to visit him and check his welfare. We are also supporting the family and in contact with the Indian authorities regarding his case.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)