Member of the House of Lords
Baroness Hodge of Barking
Labour
At a glanceBaroness Hodge of Barking is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Baroness Hodge of Barking 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
- Labour Party since 9 Jun 1994
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Culture and Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 22 Sep 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Culture, Creative Industries and Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 29 Jun 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
- Minister of State (Industry and the Regions) · Department of Trade and Industry 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Work) · Department for Work and Pensions 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Children) · Department for Education and Skills 13 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education) · Department for Education and Skills 11 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Employment) (Employment and Equal Opportunities) · Department for Education and Employment 28 Jul 1998 – 10 Jun 2001
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Culture and Tourism) · HM Official Opposition 12 May 2010 – 10 Jun 2010
Committee memberships
- European Scrutiny Committee 2 Nov 2021 – 30 May 2024
- European Statutory Instruments Committee 2 Nov 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill 17 Apr 2024 – 24 Apr 2024
- Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Bill 1 Feb 2023 – 8 Feb 2023
- Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 19 Oct 2022 – 29 Nov 2022
- Commons Reference Group on Representation and Inclusion 15 Nov 2016 – 6 Nov 2019
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 19 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Public Accounts Commission 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Public Accounts Committee · Chair 10 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 14 Jul 1997 – 16 Nov 1998
- Education & Employment · Chair 21 Mar 1997 – 9 Nov 1998
- Education & Employment 15 Nov 1995 – 9 Nov 1998
Previous seats
- Barking · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Barking · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Barking · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1994 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Hodge of Barking, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Hodge of Barking?
Baroness Hodge of Barking is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Hodge of Barking's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baroness Hodge of Barking represent?
Baroness Hodge of Barking sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Hodge of Barking's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baroness Hodge of Barking sat in the House of Lords?
Baroness Hodge of Barking has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 11 months. See Baroness Hodge of Barking's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Hodge of Barking?
Baroness Hodge of Barking has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Hodge of Barking's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.