Member of the House of Lords
Lord Soames of Fletching
Conservative
At a glanceLord Soames of Fletching is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Soames of Fletching 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
- Conservative Party since 30 Oct 2019
Voting record
| 19 Mar 2026 | Pension Schemes 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 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Content |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Content |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Content |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Armed Services) · Ministry of Defence 20 Jul 1994 – 1 May 1997
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 14 Apr 1992 – 20 Jul 1994
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 8 Nov 2003 – 5 May 2005
Committee memberships
- International Relations and Defence Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Jan 2026
- Administration Committee 25 Mar 2013 – 10 Mar 2014
- Standards and Privileges 31 Jan 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 12 Dec 2001 – 5 May 2005
- Public Administration Committee 2 Jul 1999 – 18 Jan 2000
Previous seats
- Mid Sussex · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Mid Sussex · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Crawley · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Central Dunbartonshire 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 29 Oct 2019
- Conservative 9 Jun 1983 – 4 Sep 2019
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Soames of Fletching, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Soames of Fletching?
Lord Soames of Fletching is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Soames of Fletching's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Soames of Fletching represent?
Lord Soames of Fletching sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Soames of Fletching's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Soames of Fletching sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Soames of Fletching has served in the House of Lords for 3 years, 8 months. See Lord Soames of Fletching's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Soames of Fletching?
Lord Soames of Fletching has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Soames of Fletching's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.