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Portrait of Lord Watson of Invergowrie

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Watson of Invergowrie

Labour

At a glanceLord Watson of Invergowrie is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,753
Voted Content967
Voted Not Content786

Lords divisions Lord Watson of Invergowrie 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 Watson of Invergowrie's full title is The Lord Watson of Invergowrie. His name is Michael Goodall Watson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 18 Sep 2015 – 28 Apr 2022

Committee memberships

  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
  • Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 23 Nov 2023
  • Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Nov 2014 – 3 Feb 2015
  • Public Accounts Committee 20 Jan 1995 – 21 Mar 1997

Previous seats

  • Glasgow Central · Elected 2 times 15 Jun 1989 – 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 23 Sep 2005 – 30 Oct 2012
  • Labour 15 Jun 1989 – 22 Sep 2005

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Watson of Invergowrie, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Watson of Invergowrie?

Lord Watson of Invergowrie is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Watson of Invergowrie's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Watson of Invergowrie represent?

Lord Watson of Invergowrie sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Watson of Invergowrie's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Watson of Invergowrie sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Watson of Invergowrie has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 8 months. See Lord Watson of Invergowrie's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Watson of Invergowrie?

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

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