Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait

Lord Herbert of South Downs

Conservative - Arundel and South Downs

Became Member: 1st September 2020


Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) (also in Home Office)
13th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Minister of State (Home Office) (Policing) (Jointly with the Ministry of Justice)
13th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) (jointly with Home Office)
13th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
19th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Secretary of State (Justice)
3rd Jul 2007 - 19th Jan 2009
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)
10th May 2005 - 3rd Jul 2007
Home Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 16th Jan 2006


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Herbert of South Downs has voted in 424 divisions, and 2 times against the majority of their Party.

6 Dec 2021 - Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Herbert of South Downs voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Conservative Aye votes vs 70 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 25 Noes - 74
5 Jul 2022 - Sitting Times - View Vote Context
Lord Herbert of South Downs voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Conservative No votes vs 99 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 124
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Debates during the 2019 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
Lord Bethell (Conservative)
(9 debate interactions)
Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative)
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
(8 debate interactions)
Lord True (Conservative)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(8 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022
(3,006 words contributed)
Fire Safety Bill 2019-21
(1,719 words contributed)
Assisted Dying Bill [HL] 2021-22
(544 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Lord Herbert of South Downs, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.


Lord Herbert of South Downs has not introduced any legislation before Parliament


Lord Herbert of South Downs has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament