Member of the House of Lords
Lord Dodds of Duncairn
Democratic Unionist Party
At a glanceLord Dodds of Duncairn is a Democratic Unionist Party member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Dodds of Duncairn 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
- Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Committee since 30 Jan 2025
- Democratic Unionist Party Party since 7 Jun 2001
Voting record
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Content |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 | Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 24 Mar 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Reform and Constitutional Issues) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 6 Nov 2019
- DUP Westminster Leader · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Justice) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2007 – 1 Jun 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 1 Jun 2007 – 1 Jun 2010
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Without Portfolio) · Opposition Department 4 Jun 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Jun 2008
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Jun 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Jun 2007
Committee memberships
- Windsor Framework Sub-Committee 14 Apr 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 9 Nov 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 9 Nov 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Members' Allowances 9 Feb 2009 – 18 May 2009
Previous seats
- Belfast North · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Belfast North · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Belfast North 12 Dec 2019
- East Antrim 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Dodds of Duncairn, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Dodds of Duncairn?
Lord Dodds of Duncairn is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Dodds of Duncairn's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Dodds of Duncairn represent?
Lord Dodds of Duncairn sits as Democratic Unionist Party in the House of Lords. See Lord Dodds of Duncairn's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Dodds of Duncairn sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Dodds of Duncairn has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 10 months. See Lord Dodds of Duncairn's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Dodds of Duncairn?
Lord Dodds of Duncairn has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Dodds of Duncairn's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.