Sign in
☰
People MPsHouse of LordsGovernmentOppositionPartiesCommittees Votes Commons votesLords votesVotes by issueTopicsStats & rankingsParliament in numbers Legislation BillsEarly day motionsPetitions Elections Election resultsConstituenciesWho is my MP? Scotland OverviewMSPsScottish GovernmentVotesBillsMotionsCommitteesConstituencies & regionsElections Search Sign in
Portrait of Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Scotland of Asthal is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,463
Voted Content349
Voted Not Content1,114

Lords divisions Baroness Scotland of Asthal 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
Baroness Scotland of Asthal's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC. Her name is Patricia Janet Scotland, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 30 Oct 1997
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Government posts

  • Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Crime Reduction) · Home Office 9 May 2007 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Criminal Justice and Offender Management) · Home Office 13 Jun 2003 – 8 May 2007
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Lord Chancellor's Department) · Lord Chancellor's Department 12 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003

Committee memberships

  • Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee 14 Oct 2025 – 5 Nov 2025
  • Communications and Digital Committee 2 Jul 2013 – 23 Mar 2016
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 26 Oct 2011 – 23 Mar 2016

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Scotland of Asthal, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Scotland of Asthal?

Baroness Scotland of Asthal is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Scotland of Asthal's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Scotland of Asthal represent?

Baroness Scotland of Asthal sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Scotland of Asthal's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Scotland of Asthal sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Scotland of Asthal has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 8 months. See Baroness Scotland of Asthal's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Scotland of Asthal?

Baroness Scotland of Asthal has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Scotland of Asthal's official Parliament profile.

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