Lord Walney Portrait

Lord Walney

Crossbench - Barrow and Furness

Became Member: 4th September 2020


Home Affairs Committee
5th Feb 2018 - 8th May 2019
Shadow Minister (Education)
8th May 2015 - 18th Sep 2015
Defence Committee
25th Nov 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Shadow Minister (Transport)
8th Oct 2010 - 11th Jan 2013
Defence Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 2nd Nov 2010


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Walney has voted in 3 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Lord Walney has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Lords initiatives

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


1 Bill introduced by Lord Walney


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require local planning authorities to ensure that certain criteria are met before planning permission involving the redevelopment of bowling greens can be granted; to introduce a community right to buy for bowling greens in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Monday 28th March 2011

Lord Walney has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Lord Walney has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament