The Baroness Dacres of Lewisham OBE
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Baroness Dacres of Lewisham's full title is The Baroness Dacres of Lewisham OBE. Her name is Brenda Vanessa Dacres, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Daily attendance allowance
£7,420
20 days attended across 1 published month
Total claimed
£7,420
Source: House of Lords Finance Office monthly publications, refreshed on the 5th of each month.
Lords votes · 2026
189 divisions
5 Content(2.6%)
158 Not-Content(83.6%)
26 didn't vote(13.8%)
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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
2026-07-13
Railways Bill
My Lords, following on from my noble friend’s point, can my noble friend the Minister confirm that any Member of this House can attend Grand Committee, and that it is recorded and can be watched back?
My Lords, could my noble friend the Minister expand on what the Government are doing regarding working with international partners to rebuild confidence ahead of any future discussions?
2026-07-09
Contemporary Cultural Boycotts
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, for bringing forward this important debate. The Freedom in the Arts report raises important questions about artistic freedom and the role of our cultural institutions in an increasingly polarised
2026-07-08
Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL]
My Lords, I fear that Amendment 172C strays beyond the purpose of the Bill, which is concerned with improving the regulation of financial services and markets. It is not, in my view, the appropriate vehicle for reopening broader questions about the role
2026-07-08
Unpaid Carers
My Lords, my noble friend will know that many young carers take on significant caring responsibilities at an early age. What further action are the Government taking to identify and support young carers, so that their caring responsibilities do not limit
2026-07-06
Armed Forces Bill
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford. I take this opportunity to thank all those who serve and have served, and their families. This Bill is about more than just military law; it is about the promise we make to tho
2026-07-02
Live Music
My Lords, I welcome this debate and I thank my noble friend Lord Brennan of Canton for bringing it forward today.
I imagine many of us in this Chamber can still remember our first live music concert. It is almost a rite of passage. I certainly remembe
2026-06-24
Sporting Events Bill [HL]
My Lords, I want to add to this briefly. I have been sitting and listening to what has been said, and the one thing I have not heard about is working and liaising with local government. At the end of the day, it is at the forefront of providing the facil
2026-06-24
Sporting Events Bill [HL]
I thank the noble Lord for giving way. I mention local government because they are part of that grass-roots nexus for local people. They are the ones to whom our local grass-roots organisations will turn in order to try to get that extra money, that extr
2026-06-23
National Security (State Threats) Bill
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Verma. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill.
The first duty of any Government is to ensure the safety and security of the people they serve. In an increasingly uncertain world, wh
2026-06-18
Jo Cox Civility Commission
My Lords, Jo Cox will always be remembered for the belief that we
“have far more in common than that which divides us”.—[Official Report, Commons, 3/6/15; col. 675.]
In today’s often angry and fractured political climate, those words feel as import
My Lords, when we speak about autism and—to expand the debate today—neurodivergence, we are speaking about people with their own strengths, challenges, perspectives and ways of experiencing the world. One point that has stayed with me came from a teacher
2026-06-09
Commercial Payments Bill [HL]
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of the Commercial Payments Bill. It has been extremely interesting to hear the various points made by noble Lords, in particular the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander of Cleveden, and the noble Lord, L
2026-06-03
Sporting Events Bill [HL]
I thank the noble Baroness for giving way. Is she advocating for Great British Railways to unite the railway companies so that it is all under one umbrella?
2026-06-03
Sporting Events Bill [HL]
My Lords, the United Kingdom has a proud record of hosting major international sporting events, from the Olympic and Paralympic Games to European championships and world tournaments. These events have showcased our country on the global stage, inspired f
My Lords, this Bill recognises a simple reality: aviation has changed significantly over recent decades, as many noble Lords have mentioned, and our regulatory framework must continue to evolve alongside it.
The United Kingdom depends on a modern, eff
2026-05-20
King’s Speech
My Lords, modern transport infrastructure is not simply about moving people from A to B. It is about economic growth, productivity, housing delivery, social mobility and national competitiveness. Too often, transport is viewed as a cost. In reality, it i
2026-04-22
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
My Lords, while the scheme supports energy-intensive sectors, can my noble friend the Minister set out how it will strengthen the competitiveness of our manufacturing base while still supporting jobs and growth in our communities across the country?
2026-04-14
Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill
My Lords, I rise to speak in support of the Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill, a piece of legislation that carries with it profound responsibility, as my noble friend Lord Roe of West Wickham said.
The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in June 2017,
2026-04-14
HMT “Empire Windrush”: 80th Anniversary
My Lords, as we approach this significant anniversary, can my noble friend the Minister update the House on the progress in delivering the Windrush compensation scheme? What is being done to speed up the claims, especially of elderly applicants?
My Lords, before I begin my substantive contribution to this debate, I want to pay tribute to those who have made their maiden speeches this afternoon. It has been wonderful to learn so much more about each of them and inspiring to hear them.
This Bil
Just to correct some of what the noble Baroness alluded to, I see Lewisham as a mix of inner and outer London because we have the south circular and diverse aspects to our borough. She mentioned the police station. All our police station fronts, bar one,
My Lords, I am a directly elected mayor of a London borough with a licensing authority and responsibility. I want to speak in favour of and welcome this amendment. The key word is “strategic”. It is important that we recognise that London’s nightlife and
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for tabling Amendment 132. Local planning authorities already carry out flood assessments as part of their duties, just as with conservation assessments, tree assessments or bat assessments. Flooding is already part o
I thank noble Lords for their numerous comments. I will respond to just a few, because I think some might have been a bit rhetorical. As in any family, it is about communicating and having those discussions. My view is that there is room at the table for
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Register of Interests · 5 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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A Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip)
registered 2026-09-03
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Member, Public Sector Reform and Innovation Committee, Local Government Association (interest ceased 11 May 2026)
registered 2026-01-08 · amended 2026-07-15
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Executive Member for Transport and Environment, London Councils (interest ceased 11 May 2026)
registered 2026-01-08 · amended 2026-07-15
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Mayor of Lewisham, Lewisham Council (interest ceased 11 May 2026)
registered 2026-01-08 · amended 2026-07-15
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
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DBD Computer Consultancy Ltd (personal service company)
registered 2026-01-08 · amended 2026-01-14
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Party history
2026-01-07 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2026-07-22 → present
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2026-07-01 → 2026-07-23
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
Contact
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s)
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
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