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Portrait of Lord Hope of Craighead

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Hope of Craighead

Crossbench

At a glanceLord Hope of Craighead is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast728
Voted Content415
Voted Not Content313

Lords divisions Lord Hope of Craighead 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 Hope of Craighead's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Hope of Craighead KT. His name is James Arthur David Hope, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Crossbench Party since 28 Jun 2013
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events 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
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
25 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
4 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career25 past posts

Other posts

  • Convenor of the Crossbench Peers 28 Sep 2015 – 30 Sep 2019

Committee memberships

  • Malvern Hills Bill [HL] Committee · Chair 15 Oct 2025 – 22 Apr 2026
  • Autism Act 2009 Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 10 Nov 2025
  • Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee · Chair 14 Oct 2025 – 5 Nov 2025
  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
  • Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee (Lords) 10 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
  • Constitution Committee 28 Jan 2021 – 31 Jan 2024
  • Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee 17 Sep 2020 – 31 Dec 2023
  • High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Lords) · Chair 5 Mar 2020 – 14 Oct 2020
  • House of Lords Commission 1 Sep 2016 – 3 Oct 2019
  • Services Committee 1 Sep 2016 – 3 Oct 2019
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 12 Oct 2015 – 3 Oct 2019
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) 12 Oct 2015 – 3 Oct 2019
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 12 Oct 2015 – 3 Oct 2019
  • Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence 12 Oct 2015 – 30 Sep 2019
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 12 Jun 2014 – 9 May 2019
  • Administration and Works Committee (Lords) 12 Oct 2015 – 31 Aug 2016
  • House Committee (Lords) 12 Oct 2015 – 31 Aug 2016
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) · Chair 28 Oct 2015 – 28 Oct 2015
  • Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 11 Nov 2014 – 3 Feb 2015
  • Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Nov 2014 – 3 Feb 2015
  • Personal Service Companies 12 Nov 2013 – 31 Mar 2014
  • European Union Committee 3 Dec 1998 – 11 May 2001

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 1 Oct 2009 – 27 Jun 2013
  • Crossbench 28 Feb 1995 – 30 Sep 2009

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Hope of Craighead, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Hope of Craighead?

Lord Hope of Craighead is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Hope of Craighead's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Hope of Craighead represent?

Lord Hope of Craighead sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Hope of Craighead's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Hope of Craighead sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Hope of Craighead has served in the House of Lords for 31 years, 4 months. See Lord Hope of Craighead's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Hope of Craighead?

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

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