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Portrait of Lord Richard

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Richard

Labour

At a glanceLord Richard was a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,274
Voted Content471
Voted Not Content803

Lords divisions Lord Richard 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 recordlatest 15 shown
17 Jan 2018 Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL] Content
15 Jan 2018 Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL] Content
10 Jan 2018 Data Protection Bill [HL] Content
10 Jan 2018 Data Protection Bill [HL] Content
10 Jan 2018 Data Protection Bill [HL] Content
13 Dec 2017 Data Protection Bill [HL] Content
31 Oct 2017 Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [HL] Content
5 Apr 2017 Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Content
29 Mar 2017 Digital Economy Bill Content
27 Mar 2017 Technical and Further Education Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
8 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
7 Mar 2017 European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 2 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998

Committee memberships

  • EU Justice Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
  • Trade Union Political Funds and Political Party Funding Committee 28 Jan 2016 – 23 Feb 2016
  • EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection 11 Nov 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Inquiries Act 2005 Committee 16 May 2013 – 26 Feb 2014
  • European Union Committee 9 Dec 2008 – 15 May 2013
  • Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Jul 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
  • Barnett Formula Committee 10 Dec 2008 – 12 Nov 2009
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) 27 Nov 2006 – 12 Nov 2009
  • Constitutional Reform Bill 22 Mar 2004 – 24 Jun 2004
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 2 Dec 1993 – 19 Nov 1998
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 1 Dec 1993 – 19 Nov 1998
  • House of Lords Offices Committee 1 Dec 1993 – 19 Nov 1998
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) 1 Dec 1993 – 19 Nov 1998
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 23 Nov 1993 – 19 Nov 1998

Previous seats

  • Barons Court · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Labour 15 Oct 1964 – 18 Mar 2018

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Richard, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Richard?

Lord Richard was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Richard's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Richard represent?

Lord Richard sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Richard's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Richard?

Lord Richard has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Richard's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.