Member of Parliament
Lord Balfe
Member since
19 Sept 2013
Bills sponsored
8
Speeches (30d)
0
Speeches (all)
523
Written questions
0
Last spoke
22 Jul 2026
Recent contributions (523)See all →
HANSARDTrade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026My Lords, I have been a trade union member for just over 67 years. That is longer than my membership of the two political parties put together. For the past 13 years, while I have…22 Jul 2026HANSARDCivil Service PensionsMy Lords, I declare an interest: I am a member of this scheme. Let no one say that the British became bad Europeans lately: in 1978, in a last-minute endeavour to put off direct…13 Jul 2026HANSARDSupermarkets: Voluntary Price CapsMy Lords, 50 years ago I was working in the retail sector when the right honourable Baroness Williams, who was a Member of this House some time later, was the Minister for food…20 May 2026HANSARDPlan 2 Student Loans: Repayment TermsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ease the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans.17 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I will start with the one uncontroversial thing I am going say, which is to welcome the noble Lord, Lord Barrow. I look forward to his contribution, particularly in view…31 Oct 2025
Recent votes (461)See all →
VOTEUniversal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026Content22 Jul 2026 · LordsVOTESocial Housing Bill [HL]Content20 Jul 2026 · LordsVOTESocial Housing Bill [HL]Content20 Jul 2026 · LordsVOTESporting Events Bill [HL]Content15 Jul 2026 · LordsVOTESporting Events Bill [HL]Content15 Jul 2026 · LordsVOTECivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]Content
Bills sponsored (8)
BILLLocal Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill——ActiveBILLLocal Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill——ActiveBILLLocal Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill [HL]2nd reading16 Jun 2026ActiveBILLPensions (Amendment) Bill [HL]2nd reading16 Jan 2020ActiveBILLPensions (Amendment) Bill [HL]2nd reading30 Oct 2019ActiveBILLLocal Government Elections (Referendum) Bill [HL]2nd reading15 Dec 2017