At a glanceLord Benyon is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Lord Chamberlain (HM Household).
Lords divisions Lord Benyon 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
- Lord Chamberlain (HM Household) Government post · HM Household since 4 Nov 2024
- Crossbench Party since 10 Sep 2024
Voting record
| 23 May 2024 | Post Office (Horizon Systems) Offences Bill | Not Content |
| 21 May 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 21 May 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 21 May 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 14 Nov 2023 – 5 Jul 2024
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 30 Oct 2022 – 5 Jul 2024
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 13 May 2021 – 29 Oct 2022
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 17 May 2010 – 7 Oct 2013
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 3 Jul 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
Committee memberships
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 20 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Defence Sub-Committee 8 Sep 2015 – 31 Oct 2016
- Defence Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 31 Oct 2016
- Defence Committee 3 Nov 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 3 Nov 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Environmental Audit Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 25 Nov 2013
- Home Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 22 Oct 2007
Previous seats
- Newbury · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Newbury · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Newbury 7 Jun 2001
- Newbury 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 30 Oct 2019 – 9 Sep 2024
- Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 29 Oct 2019
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 4 Sep 2019
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Benyon, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Benyon?
Lord Benyon is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Benyon's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Benyon represent?
Lord Benyon sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Benyon's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Benyon sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Benyon has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 6 months. See Lord Benyon's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Benyon?
Lord Benyon has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Benyon's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.