Member of Parliament
Lord Rooker
Member since
16 Jun 2001
Bills sponsored
8
Speeches (30d)
2
Speeches (all)
512
Written questions
0
Last spoke
14 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (512)
HANSARDGreat British Energy BillCan I press the noble Lord before he sits down? How is this amendment consistent with the conventions of the UK Parliament? It seems to me that it is not, and I would like an…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy BillWe should give the Chair more powers.11 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to make council tax more progressive.03 Feb 2025HANSARDCouncil TaxI thank my noble friend, but how is it that a £12 million penthouse in Islington pays £1,000 less in council tax than a £1.5 million manor house in Hartlepool? It is eight times…03 Feb 2025HANSARDRegulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]My Lords, I cannot speak too highly of the efforts of the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson; they must be applauded. My intention is to raise a narrow aspect of the issue;…17 Jan 2025
Bills sponsored (8)
BILLEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) ActRoyal Assent09 Sept 2019EnactedBILLEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019Royal Assent08 Apr 2019EnactedBILLBread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]2nd reading08 Feb 2017ActiveBILLBread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]2nd reading30 Jun 2015ActiveBILLClimate Change Act 2008Royal Assent26 Nov 2008EnactedBILLJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007Royal Assent