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Portrait of Lord Soames

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Soames

Conservative

At a glanceLord Soames was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Full parliamentary career2 past posts

Government posts

  • Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House Lords (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 5 May 1979 – 13 Sep 1981

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 26 Apr 1978 – 16 Sep 1987

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Soames?

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

Which party did Lord Soames represent?

Lord Soames sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Soames's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Soames?

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

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