Lord Swire generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications

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Major votes

• On 7 Meh 2016: Lord Swire wedi pleidleisio for the mass retention of information on people's internet usage. Show vote

  This vote is also related to:

  • mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities
• On 7 Meh 2016: Lord Swire wedi pleidleisio to allow the bulk interception of communications, equipment interference, and the retention and examination of bulk personal datasets, subject to certain safeguards. Show vote

  This vote is also related to:

  • mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities
• On 15 Gor 2014: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Second Reading Show vote

  This policy conflicts with:

  • the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement
• On 15 Gor 2014: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Clause 6 — Date of Repeal — Sunset Clause Show vote
• On 15 Gor 2014: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Third Reading Show vote

  This policy conflicts with:

  • the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement
• On 17 Maw 2009: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention (EC Directive) Regulations 2009 — Retention of Communications Data by Communications Providers Show vote

  This vote is also related to:

  • more EU integration

Minor votes

• On 15 Gor 2014: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — Fast-Track Timetable — House of Commons Stages in Single Day Show vote
• On 15 Gor 2014: Lord Swire was absent for a vote on Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill — New Clause 5 — Act To Have Effect Despite European Union Treaties Show vote