The Lord St John of Bletso
Crossbench
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord St John of Bletso's full title is The Lord St John of Bletso. His name is Anthony Tudor St John, and he has retired from 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
13 Content(8.0%)
6 Not-Content(3.7%)
143 didn't vote(88.3%)
2026-03-05
Content
194–140
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2026-03-05
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198–139
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2026-03-05
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208–142
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214–142
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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
2026-03-17
Spring Forecast Statement
My Lords, it is with a mix of sadness and excitement that I address your Lordships’ House this last time. The sadness is because I shall miss participating in debates, particularly on Africa, and especially participating in the Select Committee work of y
2026-02-05
Jobs Market
Can the noble Lord elaborate on what assessment has been made of the number and the type of jobs most impacted by AI-driven automation?
2026-01-29
UK Development Partnership Assistance
My Lords, we shall deeply miss the wisdom of the noble Lord, Lord Browne of Ladyton, who has served both Houses with great distinction. He has knowledge in foreign affairs and defence. We have met on numerous occasions, in airports and all over the world
2026-01-26
Superintelligent AI
Can the Minister elaborate on what economic and labour market risks are associated with superintelligent AI, as distinct from generative AI?
2026-01-16
Rare Cancers Bill
My Lords, I join noble Lords in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Elliott of Whitburn Bay, for introducing this very worthwhile Bill, which has cross-party support. I declare a personal interest as I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer last year.
My Lords, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Elliott, for moving this incredibly important and topical debate ahead of the forthcoming Budget. This is a time to take stock, and to scrutinise and challenge the direction of travel. As we have heard, the cen
2025-11-13
Jobs Market
My Lords, can the Minister outline what assessment has been made of the dual impact of artificial intelligence on the UK job market, in both the potential for job displacement in some sectors and the creation of new roles? What is the Government’s strate
2025-11-10
Financial Provision on Divorce
My Lords, I join in thanking my noble friend Lady Deech for again introducing this important debate. Her timeless and tireless tenacity in pushing this thing forward is exemplary, and I commend her for all she has done in trying to reform this crucial pa
2025-09-11
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
My Lords, I rise briefly in support of Amendment 184 from the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, on stepping-stone accommodation. This worthwhile amendment promotes transitional housing solutions for those at risk of homelessness, as well as creating incent
2025-09-10
Defence Industrial Strategy
My Lords, in welcoming the Statement, I want to press the Minister further on the role of SMEs in defence, innovation and supply chains. Will the Government ensure that the UK’s space economy, which is vital for secure communications and situational awar
2025-07-24
Minimally Invasive Cancer Therapies
My Lords, I declare an interest, having had two early-stage tumours removed from my right lung just three weeks ago. I would never have known that I had cancer had I not had some CT scans and been proactive in my general cardiovascular health. What measu
2025-06-11
United Kingdom Jobs Market
My Lords, can the Minister tell us what assessment has been made of the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market? What measures are being taken to reskill the workforce?
2025-06-05
AI Opportunities Action Plan
My Lords, will the Minister elaborate on what steps are being taken to promote more co-operation and collaboration between the public and private sectors in AI development and utilisation?
2025-02-27
Prenuptial Agreements
My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Deech for her tenacity in campaigning for the reform of this area of family law. Unlike my distinguished friends next to me, my noble friend Lord Meston and my noble and learned friend Lady Butler-Sloss, I
2025-01-14
UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue
My Lords, in welcoming this Statement, can I ask the Minister to elaborate on what bilateral agreements are being discussed on the governance of AI, which is becoming such a critical development globally?
My Lords, I join in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Owen, on introducing this much-needed Bill updating the voyeurism laws as well as the patchwork of laws in line with the huge advances in this digital and social media age. I have had a long-sta
2024-10-31
Science and Technology: Economy
My Lords, I join in thanking the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, for introducing this debate in such a comprehensive and impressive fashion, and in congratulating my noble friend Lady Freeman on an outstanding maiden speech.
There is no doubt that the
2024-10-17
UN Sustainable Development Goals
My Lords, I join the thanks to the noble Lord, Lord McConnell, for introducing this topical debate. I wish to focus my few remarks on the impact that conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies have had in Africa.
We are all cognisant of
2024-07-25
King’s Speech
My Lords, I join others in welcoming the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, as well as the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, to their new ministerial roles.
This is an extraordinary year. Some 64 countries, representing almost half the population
2024-05-17
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
My Lords, I shall be very brief. I put my name down to speak in this debate because I have had a long-standing interest in the work of the CPA and the commendable work of the Commonwealth and the Red Cross. I also put my name down because, as a Cross-Ben
My Lords, I join in congratulating my noble friend Lord Lisvane and his committee on this detailed report. Coming last to the crease, I will try to raise a few issues that have not been raised by others.
We are certainly living in very uncertain and p
2024-04-18
NHS: Long-term Sustainability
My Lords, I join others in thanking and congratulating my noble friend Lord Patel on introducing this topical debate, and in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Ramsey, on her very moving maiden speech.
As the last to come to the crease before the
2024-03-07
Zimbabwe: Sanctions
My Lords, does the Minister agree that the existing sanctions in Zimbabwe have not curbed President Mnangagwa’s repressive regime and left a vacuum for the Chinese and the Russians, who are occupied in mining strategic minerals? Is it not time to convene
2024-02-26
Life Sciences Businesses
My Lords, it is well known that there is a chronic shortage of purpose-built life sciences wet lab space. Can the Minister elaborate on what measures are being taken to build more science parks and innovation hubs?
2024-02-13
Recycled Plastics
My Lords, there are growing reports of the detrimental impact of microplastics in the food and water supplies, which can indirectly impact on our health. What are the Government doing to further research this problem and educate the public on this risk,
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Register of Interests · 12 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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Director, Kabili Holdings (foreign exchange and payment services)
registered 2025-03-18 · amended 2026-02-03
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Adviser on corporate social responsibility to the board of Betway, Africa
registered 2022-08-05 · amended 2025-04-05
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Member, Advisory Board, Farrant Group (strategic communications consultancy)
registered 2022-03-10 · amended 2025-04-05
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Non-executive Director, Gulf Marine Services plc (operates fleet of self-propelled lift boats)
registered 2021-05-07 · amended 2026-02-03
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Adviser, Geobear (non-disruptive ground engineering business)
registered 2020-01-02 · amended 2025-04-05
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Director, Yellow Cake plc (uranium holding company)
registered 2018-06-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Member, Advisory Board, Bell Integration/Ancaster Management (data centre solutions)
registered 2017-11-02 · amended 2026-02-03
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Adviser, ROC Technologies Limited (IT services)
registered 2017-02-01 · amended 2025-04-05
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Director, Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (owns medical diagnostic laboratories in north Africa)
registered 2015-01-13 · amended 2026-02-03
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Chairman, Strand Hanson Ltd (financial services advisers on natural resources in Africa)
registered 2014-03-05 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
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African Business Solutions Limited
registered 2020-08-26 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 3: Land and property
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A residential property in Llanishen, Wales
registered 2010-05-20 · amended 2026-02-03
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Party history
1978-06-08 → 2026-03-27
Crossbench
Government posts
None recorded.
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2015-06-08 → 2016-08-31
Information Committee (Lords)
2008-12-11 → 2013-05-15
Information Committee (Lords)
2009-11-25 → 2014-05-14
Communications and Digital Committee
2017-06-29 → 2018-03-13
Artificial Intelligence Committee
2019-02-25 → 2019-07-18
Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (Joint Committee)
2025-03-06 → 2025-10-20
UK Engagement with Space Committee
Contact
No contact details recorded.
APPGs (2026) · 1 active officership(s) · 3 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on South Africa
Country, Area or Region Group
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Vice Chair | Action for Southern Africa | 4 | 2026-02-28 |
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
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primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
members of either House who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
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Historic bills (all-time)
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year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.