Member of the House of Lords
Lord Austin of Dudley
Non-affiliated
At a glanceLord Austin of Dudley is a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Austin of Dudley 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
- Non-affiliated Party since 2 Sep 2020
Voting record
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Planning) · Department for Communities and Local Government 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Regional Affairs) (West Midlands) · Regional Affairs 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
- Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
- Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Foreign Affairs Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 19 Mar 2019
- Education Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee 25 Nov 2015 – 9 Mar 2016
- Home Affairs Committee 4 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
Previous seats
- Dudley North · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Dudley North · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Independent 22 Feb 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Labour 5 May 2005 – 22 Feb 2019
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Austin of Dudley, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Austin of Dudley?
Lord Austin of Dudley is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Austin of Dudley's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Austin of Dudley represent?
Lord Austin of Dudley sits as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Austin of Dudley's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Austin of Dudley sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Austin of Dudley has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 10 months. See Lord Austin of Dudley's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Austin of Dudley?
Lord Austin of Dudley has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Austin of Dudley's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.