Member of the House of Lords
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
Lord Speaker
Lord Speaker
At a glanceLord Forsyth of Drumlean is a Lord Speaker member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Lord Speaker.
Lords divisions Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- House of Lords Commission Committee · Chair since 3 Feb 2026
- Procedure and Privileges Committee Committee since 3 Feb 2026
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee · Chair since 3 Feb 2026
- Lord Speaker Other post since 2 Feb 2026
- Lord Speaker Party since 2 Feb 2026
Voting record
| 28 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill | Content |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill | Content |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill | Content |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill | Content |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill | Content |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Sentencing Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Scottish Office · Scottish Office 5 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 20 Jul 1994 – 5 Jul 1995
- Minister of State (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 14 Apr 1992 – 19 Jul 1994
- Minister of State (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 7 Sep 1990 – 13 Apr 1992
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 13 Jun 1987 – 7 Sep 1990
Committee memberships
- Financial Services Regulation Committee · Chair 24 Jan 2024 – 27 Jan 2026
- Economic Affairs Committee · Chair 27 Jun 2017 – 19 Jan 2022
- Economic Affairs Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 19 Jan 2022
- Finance Bill Sub-Committee · Chair 4 Sep 2018 – 8 Sep 2020
- Finance Bill Sub-Committee 8 Dec 2015 – 4 Mar 2016
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 25 Jun 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Soft Power Committee 16 May 2013 – 11 Mar 2014
- Economic Affairs Committee 15 Dec 2008 – 15 May 2013
- Barnett Formula Committee 10 Dec 2008 – 12 Nov 2009
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 5 May 2005
- Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England 6 Mar 2000 – 11 May 2001
- Scottish Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Stirling · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Stirling 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 1 Feb 2026
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Forsyth of Drumlean?
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Forsyth of Drumlean represent?
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean sits as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords. See Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Forsyth of Drumlean sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has served in the House of Lords for 27 years. See Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Forsyth of Drumlean?
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.