The Lord Walney
Crossbench
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Walney's full title is The Lord Walney. His name is John Woodcock, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Data not yet released for 2026 — the Lords Finance Office publishes monthly CSVs ~6-8 weeks after month-end.
Lords votes · 2026
162 divisions
18 Content(11.1%)
35 Not-Content(21.6%)
109 didn't vote(67.3%)
2026-04-23
Not-Content
152–207
Not-Content
2026-03-24
Not-Content
80–166
Not-Content
2026-03-05
Not-Content
214–142
Content
Source: lordsvotes-api.parliament.uk. "Result" shows the headline
Content vs Not-Content tally (including tellers). The Lords doesn't
publish a "didn't vote" attendance roll like the Commons, so the
figure above conflates absence with abstention.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-06-16
Russian Shadow Fleet
My Lords, this high-level procedure obviously took place in UK national waters. Do the Government believe that there would be legal justification for taking similar action against a sanctioned vessel in international waters? If the Minister is not clear,
2026-06-03
Murder of Henry Nowak
My Lords, the point has been made a number of times that the knife was not a kirpan, but is it not entirely possible that police officers who do not necessarily have expert training in what exactly a kirpan looks like may have been less likely to challen
2026-06-01
Sovereign AI Fund
Is the Minister open-minded about the huge potential that the UK embracing an open-source AI model alongside allies may accrue to the country to put us back in the premier league rather than needing to be reliant on America and overseas?
2026-05-18
King’s Speech
My Lords, let me begin where the noble Lord, Lord McColl of Dulwich, ended. It has been a huge privilege to share these Benches and this debate with my noble friend Lord Hennessy. I briefly add my own tribute. Understandably, much of the discussion has b
2026-04-16
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, I do not know whether this is helpful in any way—probably not—but as the proposer of the Motion, I really would appreciate hearing what the noble Lord on the Front Bench has to say on it.
2026-04-16
Crime and Policing Bill
Leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 311.”
2026-04-16
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, I thank everyone for their insight on and support for the principle behind this matter, which is that urgent action is needed. In the light of what has been said, I am reluctantly content to withdraw my Motion. In doing so, I will leave the Min
2026-04-16
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, I was disappointed that the Government directed their Members in the Commons to vote down Amendment 311, which would have created a limited power for the Government to designate as an extreme criminal protest group organisations that attempt to
My Lords, does the Minister accept that the UN Human Rights Council has placed a disproportionate focus on Israel over the years? If she does accept that, what will the Government do to genuinely combat the institutional antisemitism that that can entren
My Lords—
2026-03-09
Crime and Policing Bill
2026-03-09
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, this has been an excellent and thoughtful debate, and I have been touched by the kind words and expressions of support from nearly all sides of the House. I have listened carefully to what the Minister has said, and I hope he knows how much I r
2026-03-09
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, it is a pleasure to lead off this grouping on counterextremism. My Amendment 371A, tabled with co-sponsors the noble Lords. Lord Pannick and Lord Hogan-Howe, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith, would create a limited mechanism to gi
2026-03-04
Security Update
My Lords, I add my congratulations to the newly promoted Minister. My noble friend richly deserves this.
If it is genuinely true that the Government make no trade-off between national security and economic access, what other reasons can there be not t
2026-03-02
Middle East
My Lords, in the other place this afternoon the Prime Minister referenced “the mistakes of Iraq”. Do the Government accept that while it can be credibly argued that deposing Saddam Hussein’s regime ushered in the environment for Islamist terror to be exp
2026-02-12
Security of Candidates, MPs and Elections
My Lords, does the Minister accept that there is further to go to ensure that our democracy can be strong and resilient in the political leadership of the Government and others in showing where the line is between legitimate protest and illegitimate inti
2026-02-12
Counter-Extremism Strategy
My Lords, I add my gratitude and congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Goodman, on not only securing this debate but on his continued leadership on this issue. I shall conclude the Back-Bench contributions to this debate with two key questions for the
2026-02-03
Police Reform White Paper
The reforms to public order policing in the White Paper are welcome, in particular the commitment to greater data sharing between forces to enable this. Can the Minister confirm that that will include a greater level of intelligence sharing, which was on
2026-02-02
China: Human Rights and UK National Security
My Lords, do the Government believe the Chinese Government’s assertion that they no longer operate overseas police stations in the United Kingdom? Was this discussed on the visit, and what does the Minister think the new, supersized Chinese embassy will
2026-02-02
Prisoners for Palestine: Hunger Strikes
My Lords, the Minister is to be commended for not giving concessions to those who have refused food in this instance. Does he not think that, rather than expressing sympathy for or condoning the behaviour of these individuals, the Government’s sympathy o
2026-02-02
Prisoners for Palestine: Hunger Strikes
My Lords—
2026-01-22
Artificial Intelligence: UK Preparedness
My Lords, with that in mind, will the Government think very carefully about regulating social media, as is a big concern for the Government and the House at the moment? Will they acknowledge the danger of setting up a system which could lock out innovati
2026-01-15
Royal Navy: Nuclear Submarines
My Lords, we rightly talk about the submarine programme as a national endeavour. We know that every corner of the United Kingdom is required to be part of the supply chain to build the submarine programme, which is both an opportunity and a challenge. Wi
2026-01-13
Crime and Policing Bill
My Lords, it has indeed been a mammoth grouping. I am grateful to all noble Lords for the eloquence, passion and knowledge that they have brought to the many amendments that have been discussed. I will be happy to withdraw my amendment, pending Report, b
2026-01-13
Crime and Policing Bill
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Register of Interests · 10 entries on file
Declarations under the Lords Code of Conduct. Free text — no monetary values, no hours worked. A declaration that an interest exists, not a claim about its size.
Category 1: Remunerated employment etc.
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Member, Duolingo English Test UK Advisory Group
registered 2024-04-24 · amended 2025-04-05
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Member, Advisory Board, HG Innovation (vape manufacturer in Hong Kong)
registered 2024-02-29 · amended 2025-04-05
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Senior Adviser, Rud Pedersen Group (European strategic communications firm; the member provides analysis, support and advice to firm's consultants and clients on broad development of UK policy and regulation)
registered 2024-01-29 · amended 2025-04-05
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Engagement director, Purpose Coalition (formerly chair, Purpose Business Coalition), Crowne Associates Ltd (consultancy on environment, social and governance issues; in this role the member chaired or co-chaired various Purpose Coalition events, projects and work streams) (remuneration was paid to Powerful Street Ltd) (interest ceased 30 November 2025)
registered 2021-05-18 · amended 2025-12-01
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Director, Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
registered 2020-10-01 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
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Powerful Street Ltd (strategic advice consultancy)
registered 2020-10-01 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 5: Overseas visits
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Visit to Saudi Arabia, 11–14 October 2025, with the APPG on Saudi Arabia to discuss trade, defence, tourism, education, energy and bilateral relations; costs of travel and accommodation met by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
registered 2025-10-30
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Visit to Washington DC, USA, 5–8 October 2025, with the APPG on Australia, United Kingdom and United States of America (AUKUS) to attend London Defence Conference: Washington Forum, With Honor conference; costs of outbound flight and accommodation met by APPG on AUKUS from sources listed in the register of APPGs; cost of return flight met by Lord Hintze
registered 2025-10-29
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Visit to Israel, 27-31 July 2025, as part of an educational trip; flights, accommodation and hospitality provided by ELNET UK
registered 2025-08-29
Category 6: Gifts, benefits and hospitality
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The member receives occasional hospitality from Hestview Ltd (Flutter Entertainment plc) when attending their events; such hospitality may cumulatively over a calendar year exceed the registration threshold of £300
registered 2022-09-22 · amended 2026-02-23
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for what each category covers and the disclosure thresholds.
Party history
2021-10-11 → present
Crossbench
current
2020-09-04 → 2021-10-10
Non-affiliated
2018-04-30 → 2019-11-06
Independent
2010-05-06 → 2018-04-30
Labour
Government posts
None recorded.
Opposition posts
2015-05-08 → 2015-09-18
Shadow Minister (Education)
2010-10-08 → 2013-01-11
Shadow Minister (Transport)
Committee memberships
2013-11-25 → 2015-03-30
Defence Committee
2010-07-12 → 2010-11-02
Defence Committee
2018-02-05 → 2019-05-08
Home Affairs Committee
Contact
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APPGs (2026) · 4 active officership(s) · 5 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Defending Democracy
Subject Group
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Co-Chair | — | 4 | 2027-04-17 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Australia, United Kingdom and United States of America (AUKUS)
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | BAE Systems PLC · Babcock International · Rolls Royce Submarines Ltd | 4 | 2027-02-16 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Russia
Country Group
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Vice Chair | — | 10 | 2024-05-28 |
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Small Modular Reactors
Subject Group
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Vice Chair | Barndoor Strategy Ltd | 3 | 2026-03-19 |
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
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3
of 3 tabled
3 answered(100.0%)
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departments
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question and the department's answer.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
members of either House who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
1 bills
1 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of Bowling Greens (Development Control) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2011-03-28 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.