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Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 154 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 147
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 178 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 255 Noes - 183
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 14 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 16 Noes - 92
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 170 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 261 Noes - 150
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 175 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 207 Noes - 159
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 27 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 53 Noes - 116
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2026
Atrocity Crimes

"My Lords, in addition to thanking the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this timely debate, I thank him for all he does in advocating for the rights of those most in need around the world. We are grateful for the challenging and powerful way he has opened this debate.

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Lord Bates - View Speech

View all Lord Bates (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Atrocity Crimes
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 154 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 160
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 157 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 164
Division Vote (Lords)
19 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Bates (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 148 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 161