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Portrait of Baroness Shephard of Northwold

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Shephard of Northwold

Conservative

At a glanceBaroness Shephard of Northwold is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,087
Voted Content357
Voted Not Content730

Lords divisions Baroness Shephard of Northwold 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
Baroness Shephard of Northwold's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Shephard of Northwold. Her name is Gillian Patricia Shephard, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 11 Jun 1987
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career22 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Education and Employment · Department for Education and Employment 5 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
  • Secretary of State for Education and Science · Department of Education and Science 20 Jul 1994 – 5 Jul 1995
  • Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 27 May 1993 – 19 Jul 1994
  • Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 11 Apr 1992 – 26 May 1993
  • Minister of State (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 28 Nov 1990 – 10 Apr 1992
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 25 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 2 Jun 1998 – 15 Jun 1999
  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 11 Jun 1997 – 2 Jun 1998

Committee memberships

  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
  • Social Mobility Policy Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 6 Mar 2025
  • Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Nov 2023
  • Adult Social Care Committee 19 Jan 2022 – 21 Nov 2022
  • Leader's Group on Governance · Chair 23 Mar 2015 – 14 Jan 2016
  • Affordable Childcare 12 Jun 2014 – 11 Feb 2015
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005 Committee 16 May 2013 – 25 Feb 2014
  • Public Service and Demographic Change Committee 29 May 2012 – 5 Mar 2013
  • Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Jul 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 20 Nov 2006 – 5 Sep 2011
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 27 Nov 2006 – 8 Apr 2010
  • Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 12 Jul 2005

Previous seats

  • South West Norfolk · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • South West Norfolk · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Shephard of Northwold, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Shephard of Northwold?

Baroness Shephard of Northwold is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Shephard of Northwold's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Shephard of Northwold represent?

Baroness Shephard of Northwold sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Baroness Shephard of Northwold's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Shephard of Northwold sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Shephard of Northwold has served in the House of Lords for 21 years, 1 month. See Baroness Shephard of Northwold's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Shephard of Northwold?

Baroness Shephard of Northwold has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Shephard of Northwold's official Parliament profile.

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