Member of the House of Lords
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
Labour
At a glanceLord Hunt of Kings Heath is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Hunt of Kings Heath 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
- Procedure and Privileges Committee Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Labour Party since 20 Oct 1997
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 9 Jul 2024 – 21 May 2025
- Minister of State (Department of Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Air Quality) (also in the Department for Energy and Climate Change) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 2 Jul 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
- Minister of State (Department of Health) (NHS Reform) · Department of Health 5 Jan 2007 – 28 Jun 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 10 May 2005 – 4 Jan 2007
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 1 Jan 1998 – 17 Mar 2003
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health and Social Care) · Department of Health and Social Care 8 Jan 2018 – 24 May 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 27 Jun 2017 – 24 May 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 27 Jun 2017 – 24 May 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 6 Sep 2012 – 1 Nov 2017
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 8 Oct 2010 – 27 Jun 2017
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 8 Oct 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 8 Oct 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Committee memberships
- Public Services Committee 13 Feb 2020 – 16 Jun 2022
- Middle Level Bill Committee 4 Jun 2018 – 12 Jul 2018
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 14 Dec 2015 – 11 Jul 2017
- House Committee (Lords) 14 Dec 2015 – 31 Aug 2016
- Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) 1 Jul 2010 – 13 Jan 2011
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 17 Dec 2003 – 7 May 2005
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 30 Apr 1998 – 11 Nov 1999
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Hunt of Kings Heath?
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Hunt of Kings Heath's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Hunt of Kings Heath represent?
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Hunt of Kings Heath's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Hunt of Kings Heath sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 9 months. See Lord Hunt of Kings Heath's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath?
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Hunt of Kings Heath's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.