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Portrait of Lord Patten of Barnes

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Patten of Barnes

Conservative

At a glanceLord Patten of Barnes is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast264
Voted Content71
Voted Not Content193

Lords divisions Lord Patten of Barnes 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
Lord Patten of Barnes's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Patten of Barnes KG CH. His name is Christopher Francis Patten, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 24 Sep 2014
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
14 May 2024 Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill Not Content
14 May 2024 Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill Not Content
11 Jul 2023 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Not Content
11 Jul 2023 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Not Content
11 Jul 2023 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Not Content
11 Jul 2023 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Not Content
11 Jul 2023 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Not Content
4 Jul 2023 Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill Not Content
4 Jul 2023 National Security Bill Not Content
27 Jun 2023 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Not Content
27 Jun 2023 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Not Content
27 Jun 2023 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Not Content
26 Jun 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Not Content
26 Jun 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Not Content
26 Jun 2023 Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career15 past posts

Government posts

  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Duchy of Lancaster Office 28 Nov 1990 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Secretary of State for Environment · Department for the Environment 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Overseas Development) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 10 Sep 1986 – 23 Jul 1989
  • Minister of State (Department of Education and Science) · Department of Education and Science 5 Sep 1985 – 10 Sep 1986
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 14 Jun 1983 – 2 Sep 1985

Other posts

  • European Commissioner 23 Jan 2000 – 22 Nov 2004
  • Party Chair, Conservative Party 28 Nov 1990 – 9 Apr 1992

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Bath · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Bath · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Bath 9 Apr 1992
  • Lambeth Central 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Crossbench 21 Mar 2011 – 23 Sep 2014
  • Conservative 3 May 1979 – 20 Mar 2011

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Patten of Barnes, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Patten of Barnes?

Lord Patten of Barnes is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Patten of Barnes's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Patten of Barnes represent?

Lord Patten of Barnes sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Patten of Barnes's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Patten of Barnes sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Patten of Barnes has served in the House of Lords for 21 years, 6 months. See Lord Patten of Barnes's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Patten of Barnes?

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

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