Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Roper
Liberal Democrat
At a glanceLord Roper was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Roper 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 record
| 19 Nov 2014 | Consumer Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Consumer Rights Bill | Content |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Wales Bill | Not Content |
| 10 Nov 2014 | Infrastructure Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 5 Nov 2014 | Infrastructure Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Deregulation Bill | Content |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Deregulation Bill | Content |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Deregulation Bill | Content |
| 20 Oct 2014 | Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 20 Oct 2014 | Criminal Justice and Courts Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Liberal Democrat Lords Chief Whip · Opposition Department 8 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker (Lords) 18 Dec 2008 – 23 May 2015
- Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees 2 Jun 2010 – 8 May 2012
Committee memberships
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 16 May 2013 – 23 May 2015
- Administration and Works Committee (Lords) 16 May 2012 – 23 May 2015
- European Union Committee · Chair 3 Dec 2008 – 1 May 2012
- European Union Committee 24 May 2005 – 1 May 2012
- Economic Affairs Committee 6 Jun 2005 – 8 Nov 2006
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 3 Dec 2003 – 7 May 2005
- Committee of Selection (Lords) 21 Jun 2001 – 7 May 2005
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 13 Dec 2000 – 7 May 2005
- Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 11 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 28 Jun 2001 – 7 Nov 2002
- House of Lords Offices Committee 26 Jun 2001 – 7 Nov 2002
- Procedure Committee 20 Nov 1980 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Farnworth · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Farnworth · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Worsley 9 Jun 1983
- High Peak 15 Oct 1964
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 9 May 2012 – 23 May 2015
- Non-affiliated 3 Dec 2008 – 8 May 2012
- Liberal Democrat 12 May 2000 – 2 Dec 2008
- Social Democratic Party 2 Mar 1981 – 9 Jun 1983
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 2 Mar 1981
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Roper, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Roper?
Lord Roper was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Roper's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Roper represent?
Lord Roper sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Roper's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Roper?
Lord Roper has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Roper's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.