Former member of the House of Lords
Viscount Thurso
Liberal Democrat
At a glanceViscount Thurso was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Viscount Thurso 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
| 28 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Opposition Department 8 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2001 – 10 Mar 2006
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2005
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport) · Opposition Department 10 May 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Liberal Democrat Whip · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
Committee memberships
- Industry and Regulators Committee 31 Jan 2024 – 29 Apr 2026
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (Lords) 13 Jul 2023 – 29 Apr 2026
- Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee 15 Oct 2020 – 24 Nov 2021
- Finance and Services Committee · Chair 27 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 27 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Finance and Services Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Treasury Committee 24 Apr 2006 – 30 Mar 2015
- Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee) 16 Jul 2012 – 12 Jun 2013
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 23 Jun 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
Previous seats
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross · Elected 1 time 7 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005
Elections contested
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 31 Oct 1995 – 29 Apr 2026
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Viscount Thurso, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Viscount Thurso?
Viscount Thurso was a member of the House of Lords. See Viscount Thurso's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Viscount Thurso represent?
Viscount Thurso sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Viscount Thurso's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Viscount Thurso?
Viscount Thurso has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Viscount Thurso's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.