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Portrait of Lord Hoyle

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Hoyle

Labour

At a glanceLord Hoyle was a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,623
Voted Content623
Voted Not Content1,000

Lords divisions Lord Hoyle has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown
30 Nov 2022 Procurement Bill [HL] Content
30 Nov 2022 Procurement Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2021 Conduct Committee Report Not Content
20 Jul 2021 Conduct Committee Report Not Content
20 Jul 2021 Medical Devices (Coronavirus Test Device Approvals) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Content
20 Jul 2021 Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2021 Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2021 Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 Content
13 Jul 2021 Procedure and Privileges Content
13 Jul 2021 Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship) (Bilge Alarm) Regulations 2021 Content
29 Jun 2021 Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cameroon Content
28 Apr 2021 Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Not Content
28 Apr 2021 Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Not Content
28 Apr 2021 Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Not Content
27 Apr 2021 Fire Safety Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 15 May 1997 – 9 Apr 1999

Other posts

  • Chair, Parliamentary Labour Party 20 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
  • Party Chair, Labour Party 1 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1983 – 1 Jul 1985
  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1978 – 1 Jul 1982

Committee memberships

  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 2 Dec 2003 – 7 May 2005
  • Standards and Privileges 23 Oct 1996 – 24 Oct 1996
  • Privileges 18 Nov 1993 – 17 Oct 1996
  • Trade & Industry 6 Feb 1984 – 26 Oct 1992

Previous seats

  • Warrington North · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Warrington · Elected 1 time 16 Jul 1981 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Nelson and Colne · Elected 1 time 10 Oct 1974 – 3 May 1979

Elections contested

  • Nelson and Colne 3 May 1979
  • Nelson and Colne 28 Feb 1974
  • Nelson and Colne 18 Jun 1970
  • Clitheroe 15 Oct 1964

Party affiliation

  • Labour 10 Oct 1974 – 25 Jul 2023

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Hoyle, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Hoyle?

Lord Hoyle was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Hoyle's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Hoyle represent?

Lord Hoyle sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Hoyle's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Hoyle?

Lord Hoyle has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Hoyle's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.