Lord Irvine of Lairg

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 25th March 1987


Lord Irvine of Lairg is not a member of any APPGs
Sub-Committee on Lords' Conduct
19th Jan 2009 - 9th May 2019
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
10th Dec 2008 - 9th May 2019
Constitution Committee
25th Nov 2009 - 14th May 2014
Procedure and Privileges Committee
9th Jun 1997 - 16th Jul 2003
Lord Chancellor
2nd May 1997 - 12th Jun 2003
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
1st Jan 2003 - 12th Jun 2003
House of Lords Offices Committee
5th Jun 1997 - 7th Nov 2002


Division Voting information

Lord Irvine of Lairg has voted in 556 divisions, and 8 times against the majority of their Party.

12 Dec 2016 - Policing and Crime Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 65 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 236
26 Oct 2015 - Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 161 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 307 Noes - 277
26 Oct 2015 - Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 157 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 289 Noes - 272
16 Jan 2015 - Assisted Dying Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Labour Aye votes vs 64 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 180
21 Jul 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 93 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 159
7 Jul 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 39 Labour No votes vs 69 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 194
13 Oct 2008 - Counter-Terrorism Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 105 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 309 Noes - 118
23 Apr 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Irvine of Lairg voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour Aye votes vs 113 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 125
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat)
(1 debate interactions)
Baroness Hayman (Crossbench)
(1 debate interactions)
Lord McCluskey (Crossbench)
(1 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(7 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Irvine of Lairg has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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Lord Irvine of Lairg has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Lord Irvine of Lairg has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Irvine of Lairg has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament