The Lord Roborough
Conservative
Member of the House of Lords
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Lord Roborough's full title is The Lord Roborough. His name is Massey John Henry Lopes, 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
103 Content(63.6%)
4 Not-Content(2.5%)
55 didn't vote(34.0%)
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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
2026-06-18
Livestock Grazing on Dartmoor National Park
My Lords, the latest ELMS agreements require a 50% reduction in grazing effort on the moor to be compliant, and that follows a historic 50% reduction. So I believe that the 75% figure is correct if farmers want to access the funds available. Natural Engl
2026-06-18
Livestock Grazing on Dartmoor National Park
I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and declare my interests as a commons owner and non-grazing grazier on Dartmoor.
2026-06-18
Livestock Grazing on Dartmoor National Park
To ask His Majesty’s Government what consultation took place between Natural England and commons graziers before announcing plans to reduce livestock grazing on Dartmoor National Park by 75 per cent.
2026-06-17
Thames Water
My Lords, I thank the Minister for answering on this Statement in your Lordships’ House. Thames Water has scandalised our country while asking its customers to pay more for less. For the sake of customers and taxpayers, we now need stability, not uncerta
2026-06-16
Environment Act 2021 Targets
My Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests as a farmer and landowner. When in government, we passed the Environment Act, but Governments alone cannot fund all nature restoration. What steps are being taken within Natural England, the Environm
My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing forward these regulations. I refer the Grand Committee to my interest as a landowner. To confirm my noble friend Lady McIntosh’s comments, I am a victim of illegal waste disposal on a daily basis. I have also e
2026-06-15
World Ocean Day
My Lords, it is all very well that the Government are celebrating World Ocean Day and have passed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act, but this Government have surrendered 40% of our national fishing rights for the next 12 years to the EU.
2026-06-11
Rural Economy
My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Fuller for bringing this important debate to your Lordships’ House and to him and others for outlining the issues so comprehensively and eloquently. Before I begin, I draw the House’s attention to my entry
My Lords, I first draw the House’s attention to my registered interests as a farmer and landowner who is also in receipt of delinked and other government payments. I am very grateful to the Government Chief Whip for moving this debate to a civilised time
My Lords, it has been a pleasure to hear the final contributions of departing noble Lords who have been such stalwart supporters of the rural economy. It is a huge loss both to the House and to the rural economy, which will have a much-diminished voice i
At end insert “, but this House regrets that the draft Regulations will likely result in further financial difficulties for farmers, who have not had enough time to plan for them in advance; and that it remains unclear how the savings from the reducti
My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this SI forward. This is a complex and wide-ranging area. It is about protecting our country’s health as much as it is about animal welfare. It involves scientific authorities, Border Force and police inspectio
My Lords, I refer the House to my interests in the register as a farmer and landowner. The Government have stated that each farm can have only one SFI agreement, even if that agreement does not reach the £100,000 cap. Given the ever-increasing importance
2026-04-22
Plastic Pollution Reduction
My Lords, our country is reliant on exporting plastic waste, yet it has been reported that 21 plastic recycling and processing factories across the UK have closed down in the past two years. What steps are the Government taking to reduce exports of plast
2026-04-16
Farming Road Map
My Lords, the overwhelming majority of our farm output is sold at prices determined by international markets, which are out of government control. This Government have layered on cost for our farmers, and all businesses, through reduced inheritance tax
2026-04-15
Marine Protected Areas: Bottom Trawling
My Lords, this Government’s agreement with the EU last year surrendered around 40% of UK fishing rights to our European neighbours for the next 12 years. Just 10 EU vessels account for 25% of all bottom trawling in UK waters, with little by British vesse
My Lords, I also thank the Minister for introducing the draft conservation of habitats and species regulations today and I share many of the concerns laid out by the noble Baroness, Lady Grender. Before I begin, I draw the Grand Committee’s attention to
2026-03-18
Trail-hunting
My Lords, our rural police forces are already overstretched, and banning a harmless country pursuit will simply stretch them further and alienate them from the community they protect. As has been discussed, hunting with dogs has already been banned by Pa
2026-03-11
Sustainable Farming Incentive: Small Farms
The new SFIs offer some reduced payment rates per acre and remove management payments—winter bird food falls by 24% and herbal leys by 41%. SFIs require substantial expenditure by the recipients in order to claim these payments, and reducing payment rate
2026-03-05
PFAS
My Lords, we are concerned that the plan promises high-level actions without clear timelines for phase-outs or mechanisms for delivery. In addition, companies need sufficient time to explore safe alternatives and for the supply chain to adapt accordingly
2026-03-03
British Farming: Competitiveness
My Lords, the Government have said that they do not expect the EU–Mercosur trade deal to impact UK food production, supply or security, or indeed UK imports of agricultural products from the bloc. However, the British Agriculture Bureau has taken a marke
2026-03-02
Forest-Risk Commodities
My Lords, while it is right to take steps to protect forests overseas, I point out that Brazil and Indonesia, for example, have 50% forest cover, versus only 13% here. These countries already protect their forests through the Brazilian forest code and th
My Lords, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures aims to bring nature into the core of business and financial decision-making, recognising that the health of our natural environment is crucial to the long-term health of our economy. What a
2026-01-29
Water Companies: Fines
My Lords, to follow my noble friend’s question, the Government have announced that water company fines will help fund environmental restoration, including 100,000 new trees. To put that in context, a block that size would be only 50 hectares and cost £20
My Lords, following on from the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, the Forestry Commission and the Woodland Trust have produced excellent research on the water-related benefits of tree planting, peatland restoration and rewetting wetlands. T
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Register of Interests · 29 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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Partner, Maristow Farms Partnership
registered 2026-03-02
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Partner, Skelpick and Rhifail Estates (owns land, fishing rights and renewable energy projects in Sutherland)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Partner, LR Strategies LLP (created to acquire land for the purposes of natural capital project development)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (a)
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LR Strategies LLP (created to acquire land for the purposes of natural capital project development)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
Category 2: Shareholdings etc. (b)
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Great Portland Estates plc
registered 2026-04-08 · amended 2026-06-11
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Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd (holding company for investments in primarily Asian businesses)
registered 2025-06-25
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
registered 2025-06-25 · amended 2026-06-11
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Galaxy Digital Holdings (digital asset and blockchain investment holding company)
registered 2023-07-06 · amended 2025-04-05
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Tamar Valley Crematorium Limited
registered 2023-04-24 · amended 2025-04-05
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UBS Group AG (banking)
registered 2023-03-29 · amended 2025-04-05
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Bettyhill 2 Wind Ltd (wind power)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Valaris Ltd (offshore drilling equipment)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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CI Banco SA Institucion de Banca Multiple (Mexican property investment trust)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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SLC Agricola SA (Brazilian farming company)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Oakley Capital Investments Ltd (investment fund specialising in technology and education)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Norfolk Southern Corp (owner of US railroad)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Noble Corporation plc (offshore drilling equipment)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Luceco plc (manufacturer of low-voltage electrical wiring accessories)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Deere & Co (manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Odey Asset Management Ltd (holding company)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Art Technologies Ltd (digital gallery for NFT art publishing, sales and trading)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Agricarbon UK Ltd (soil carbon-measurement technology)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
Category 3: Land and property
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Land intended for development of industrial park in Devon
registered 2024-04-29 · amended 2026-06-11
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Commercial forestry in Devon
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Fishing rights on multiple rivers in Devon
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Common land in the Dartmoor National Park
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Land granted planning consent for residential development in Devon
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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12 residential properties, six commercial properties and 14 farms on short to long term leases in Devon
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2026-06-11
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Farm in Devon (predominantly dairy, also a solar power generation installation)
registered 2022-11-03 · amended 2025-04-05
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Party history
2022-10-25 → present
Conservative
current
Government posts
2023-12-01 → 2024-07-05
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
Opposition posts
2024-09-01 → 2026-04-29
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Committee memberships
2023-09-05 → 2023-12-01
Finance Bill Sub-Committee
2024-01-24 → 2024-03-27
Arbitration Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee
Contact
Parliamentary office
roboroughm@parliament.uk
020 7219 5353 · House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW
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APPGs (2026) · 1 active officership(s)
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Forestry and Timber Security
Subject Group
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Officer | Confor: Promoting Forestry and Wood | 4 | 2027-02-28 |
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
Showing
23
of 23 tabled
23 answered(100.0%)
15
flagged: member has interest
3
departments
2026-04-20
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Bottom Trawling: EU Countries
Answered
2026-04-16
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Wind Power: Compensation
Answered
2026-04-16
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Marine Protected Areas
Answered
2026-04-14
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Portugal and Spain: Shipping
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Environment Protection: Finance
interest
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Environment Protection: Finance
interest
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Environment Protection: Finance
interest
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Nature Conservation: Finance
interest
Answered
2026-03-24
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Environment Protection: Finance
interest
Answered
2026-02-23
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fly-tipping: Private Property
interest
Answered
2026-02-23
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Venison
interest
Answered
2026-02-23
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Venison
interest
Answered
2026-01-20
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Agriculture: Mercosur
interest
Answered
2026-01-20
Department for Business and Trade
Agricultural Products: Mercosur
interest
Answered
2026-01-13
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Agriculture: Flood Control
interest
Answered
2026-01-13
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Farming Recovery Fund
interest
Answered
2026-01-13
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Storms
interest
Answered
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
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No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
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