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Portrait of Lord Wallace of Saltaire

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Wallace of Saltaire

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord Wallace of Saltaire is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast2,383
Voted Content1,590
Voted Not Content793

Lords divisions Lord Wallace of Saltaire has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Wallace of Saltaire's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Wallace of Saltaire. His name is William John Lawrence Wallace, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Liberal Democrat Party since 19 Dec 1995
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career6 past posts

Government posts

  • Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 5 Sep 2011 – 7 May 2015
  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 13 Oct 2010 – 7 May 2015

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Opposition Department 23 Jul 2017 – 12 May 2026
  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2015 – 28 Oct 2016

Committee memberships

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Wallace of Saltaire, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Wallace of Saltaire?

Lord Wallace of Saltaire is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Wallace of Saltaire's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Wallace of Saltaire represent?

Lord Wallace of Saltaire sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Wallace of Saltaire's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Wallace of Saltaire sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Wallace of Saltaire has served in the House of Lords for 30 years, 7 months. See Lord Wallace of Saltaire's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Wallace of Saltaire?

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

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