Member of the House of Lords
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Conservative
At a glanceLord Vaizey of Didcot is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Vaizey of Didcot 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
- Conservative Party since 30 Oct 2019
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) 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 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 27 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
Government posts
- Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy (Jointly with Department for Culture Media and Sport) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 15 Jul 2014 – 15 Jul 2016
- Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy (Jointly with Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 15 Jul 2014 – 15 Jul 2016
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 22 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2014
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Culture, Communications and Creative Industries) (jointly with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 21 May 2010 – 21 Dec 2010
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 31 Jul 2006 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- UK Engagement with Space Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 6 Mar 2025
- Communications and Digital Committee 15 Oct 2020 – 31 Jan 2023
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 12 Dec 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 26 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Environmental Audit Committee 16 Jan 2006 – 6 Nov 2007
Previous seats
- Wantage · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Wantage · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bristol East 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 29 Oct 2019
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 4 Sep 2019
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Vaizey of Didcot, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Vaizey of Didcot?
Lord Vaizey of Didcot is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Vaizey of Didcot's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Vaizey of Didcot represent?
Lord Vaizey of Didcot sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Vaizey of Didcot's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Vaizey of Didcot sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Vaizey of Didcot has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 10 months. See Lord Vaizey of Didcot's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Vaizey of Didcot?
Lord Vaizey of Didcot has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Vaizey of Didcot's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.