Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Barnett
Labour
At a glanceLord Barnett was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Barnett 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 record
| 26 Nov 2013 | Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill | Content |
| 4 Nov 2013 | Energy Bill | Content |
| 28 Oct 2013 | Energy Bill | Content |
| 21 Oct 2013 | Care Bill [HL] | Content |
| 21 Oct 2013 | Care Bill [HL] | Content |
| 21 Oct 2013 | Care Bill [HL] | Content |
| 9 Oct 2013 | Care Bill [HL] | Content |
| 24 Jul 2013 | Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] | Content |
| 24 Jul 2013 | Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] | Content |
| 23 Jul 2013 | Intellectual Property Bill [HL] | Content |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Mesothelioma Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2013 | Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] | Content |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill | Not Content |
| 8 Jul 2013 | Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill | Not Content |
| 8 Jul 2013 | Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 7 Mar 1974 – 4 May 1979
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 4 May 1979 – 14 Jul 1979
- Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Aug 1970 – 31 Jul 1974
Committee memberships
- House Committee (Lords) 19 Nov 2002 – 30 Oct 2007
- Economic Affairs Committee 28 Jun 2001 – 18 Nov 2004
- Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England 7 Dec 1998 – 11 May 2001
- European Union Committee 22 Nov 1994 – 19 Nov 1998
- Public Accounts Committee · Chair 1 Jan 1980 – 9 Jun 1983
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Public Accounts Committee 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Heywood and Royton · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Heywood and Royton · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Runcorn 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 1 Nov 2014
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Barnett, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Barnett?
Lord Barnett was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Barnett's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Barnett represent?
Lord Barnett sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Barnett's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Barnett?
Lord Barnett has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Barnett's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.