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Portrait of Lord Higgins

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Higgins

Conservative

At a glanceLord Higgins was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,152
Voted Content624
Voted Not Content528

Lords divisions Lord Higgins 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
18 Dec 2018 Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 Not Content
18 Dec 2018 Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 Not Content
17 Dec 2018 Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Not Content
10 Dec 2018 Motion to adjourn during pleasure until 5.30pm Not Content
27 Nov 2018 Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL] Not Content
21 Nov 2018 Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL] Not Content
21 Nov 2018 Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire (Fire and Rescue Authority) Order 2018 Not Content
15 Nov 2018 Privileges and Conduct Content
30 Oct 2018 Data Retention and Acquisition Regulations 2018 Not Content
24 Oct 2018 Ivory Bill Not Content
24 Oct 2018 Ivory Bill Not Content
22 Oct 2018 Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [HL] Not Content
22 Oct 2018 Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [HL] Not Content
22 Oct 2018 Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [HL] Not Content
16 Oct 2018 Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] Not Content

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Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Government posts

  • Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 7 Apr 1972 – 4 Mar 1974
  • Minister of State (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 23 Jun 1970 – 7 Apr 1972

Committee memberships

  • Personal Service Companies 12 Nov 2013 – 31 Mar 2014
  • Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 19 Jun 2012 – 24 Jul 2012
  • Conventions (Joint Committee) 22 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) · Chair 9 Jun 1983 – 21 Mar 1997
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) 15 Jun 1982 – 21 Mar 1997
  • Standards in Public Life 16 Nov 1994 – 8 Nov 1995
  • Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
  • Procedure Committee 20 Nov 1980 – 9 Jun 1983

Previous seats

  • Worthing · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Worthing · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Worthing · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 15 Oct 1964 – 1 Jan 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Higgins?

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

Which party did Lord Higgins represent?

Lord Higgins sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Higgins's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Higgins?

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

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