Lord Maxton Portrait

Lord Maxton

Labour - Life peer

Became Member: 17th June 2004


Lord Maxton is not a member of any APPGs
EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee
2nd Jul 2019 - 23rd Apr 2020
Science and Technology Committee (Lords)
8th Jun 2015 - 1st Jul 2019
Information Committee (Lords)
22nd Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Communications and Digital Committee
23rd Apr 2007 - 8th Apr 2010
BBC Charter Review Committee
24th May 2005 - 8th Nov 2006
Public Accounts Committee
15th Nov 1982 - 1st Feb 1985
Scottish Affairs Committee
16th Jan 1981 - 17th Dec 1982


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Lord Maxton has voted in 401 divisions, and 1 time against the majority of their Party.

8 Dec 2021 - Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Maxton voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 38 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 125 Noes - 162
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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
Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative)
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
(4 debate interactions)
Baroness Verma (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord True (Conservative)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(5 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Elections Act 2022
(409 words contributed)
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Lords initiatives

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


Lord Maxton has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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


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