Michael Morris
Michael Morris became a Conservative Party member of the House of Lords in November 1997 and given the title Lord Naseby, following his resignation from his role as MP for Northampton South (1974-1997). [1]
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Lord Naseby attempts to block plain cigarette packaging
In March 2015, Morris tabled a motion in the House of Lords that attempted to block the legislation to introduce plain cigarette packaging in the UK. [2] Morris stated claims that similar laws in Australia had reduced smoking were in fact false, saying, 'it is the only country to have introduced standardised packaging. It was claimed that the rate of new smoking would decline. In fact, today it is at a seven-year high in Australia.' [3] Despite his objections to the legislation, he withdrew his bid to block the regulations knowing he would lose the vote. On 16 March 2015, Peers agreed to introduce plain cigarette packaging without a vote after it was backed overwhelmingly by MPs. [4]
Register of Interests
Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality
Guest of JTI Gallaher Ltd tobacco company, at O2 Arena concert featuring The Eagles, 16 June 2014. [1]
Overseas visits
From January 28 - 5 February Morris visited Sri Lanka as chairman of the All-Party British Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group. As a guest of the Government of Sri Lanka, flights, accommodation (for 6 out of 8 nights) and transportation were provided by the hosts. [1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lord Naseby www.parliament.uk, accessed 20 April 2015
- ↑ Lord Naseby attempts to block plain cigarette packaging Politics Home, 13 March 2015, accessed 21 April 2015.
- ↑ House Of Lords Approves Plain Packaging in England Checkout, 19 March 2015, accessed 21 April 2015
- ↑ Plain tobacco packs get go-ahead Bucks Free Press, 16 March 2015, accessed 21 April 2015
