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Portrait of Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone

Conservative

At a glanceBaroness Bottomley of Nettlestone is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast938
Voted Content250
Voted Not Content688

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

Biographyfrom Parliament
Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone. Her name is Virginia Hilda Brunette Maxwell Bottomley, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 3 May 1984
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for National Heritage · Department of National Heritage 5 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
  • Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 10 Apr 1992 – 4 Jul 1995
  • Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 28 Oct 1989 – 14 Apr 1992
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) · Department for the Environment 25 Jul 1988 – 28 Oct 1989

Committee memberships

  • Draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill (Joint Committee) 8 Feb 2005 – 5 May 2005
  • Foreign Affairs Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 25 Jan 1999

Previous seats

  • South West Surrey · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • South West Surrey · Elected 3 times 3 May 1984 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Isle of Wight 9 Jun 1983

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone?

Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone represent?

Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone has served in the House of Lords for 21 years, 1 month. See Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone?

Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone's official Parliament profile.

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