Lord Astor of Hever Portrait

Lord Astor of Hever

Conservative - Excepted Hereditary

Became Member: 11th February 1986

Left House: 22nd July 2022 (Retired)


Lord Astor of Hever is not a member of any APPGs
15 Former APPG memberships
Bahrain, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Lyme Disease, Malaysia, Motor, Oman, Polo, Racing and Bloodstock, Saudi Arabia, South East Asian Nations, Thailand, War Heritage
International Agreements Committee
13th May 2021 - 22nd Jul 2022
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
28th May 2010 - 7th May 2015
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
11th May 2010 - 5th Sep 2011


Division Voting information

Lord Astor of Hever has voted in 1096 divisions, and 5 times against the majority of their Party.

22 Jul 2019 - Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Astor of Hever voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Conservative No votes vs 129 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 146 Noes - 260
28 Feb 2013 - House of Lords: Membership - View Vote Context
Lord Astor of Hever voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 31 Conservative No votes vs 35 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 45
12 Dec 2012 - Crime and Courts Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Astor of Hever voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 48 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 54
26 Mar 2012 - Procedure of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Astor of Hever voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 96
6 Sep 2011 - Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 - View Vote Context
Lord Astor of Hever voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 30 Conservative No votes vs 71 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 126 Noes - 258
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Rosser (Labour)
(91 debate interactions)
Lord West of Spithead (Labour)
(57 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(1004 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(10 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Armed Forces Act 2021
(551 words contributed)
Trade Bill 2017-19
(533 words contributed)
Trade Bill 2019-21
(395 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Astor of Hever has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Astor of Hever has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 4 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
5th Jul 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what programmes are in place to help the government of Moldova address all forms of corruption.

The British Government is providing reform assistance to Moldova through the Good Governance Fund (GGF). Supporting anti-corruption measures is one of the key components of our GGF work in Moldova. It includes projects focusing on financial sector transparency and reform, public administration reform, judicial reform, strengthening independent media and the energy sector.

5th Jul 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many times officials have met the deputy chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova since May 2010.

Officials have met the Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova on a number of occasions since May 2010, principally in his capacity as First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova (December 2010-February 2013).

Most of these occasions were group meetings involving our Ambassador in Chisinau and other members of the Diplomatic Corps in Chisinau.

5th Jul 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of democratic progress in Moldova.

A more stable, secure and prosperous Moldova is important for the stability of the European neighbourhood. Moldova has made some progress on implementing the reforms required under the Association Agreement with the EU. But substantial political and economic issues remain to be addressed. This can only be achieved through constructive dialogue among all political forces in the country, which takes into account the expectations of the people of Moldova.

5th Jul 2016
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to encourage the International Monetary Fund to investigate the loss of funds from Moldova's banking system.

In May this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sent a mission to Moldova to discuss the domestic authorities’ strategy for financial sector reforms and ensuring the safety and soundness of Moldova’s banks. According to IMF staff, progress was made towards agreement on the need to strengthen governance and tackle non-transparent shareholder structures in banks. Talks are expected to continue in the context of negotiations for an IMF programme to support Moldova, although timings have not yet been set. The Government will continue to monitor developments in Moldova and its interactions with the IMF.