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Portrait of Lord Laird

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Laird

Non-affiliated

At a glanceLord Laird was a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast626
Voted Content435
Voted Not Content191

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

Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Mar 2018 Free School Lunches and Milk, and School and Early Years Finance (Amendments Relating to Universal Credit) (England) Regulations 2018 Not Content
20 Mar 2018 Nuclear Safeguards Bill Content
17 Jan 2018 Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL] Content
17 Jan 2018 Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill [HL] Content
13 Dec 2017 Data Protection Bill [HL] Not Content
24 Oct 2017 Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [HL] Content
24 Oct 2017 Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [HL] Content
24 Oct 2017 Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [HL] Not Content
27 Mar 2017 Technical and Further Education Bill Content
22 Feb 2017 Digital Economy Bill Not Content
4 May 2016 Housing and Planning Bill Content
13 Apr 2016 Housing and Planning Bill Not Content
11 Apr 2016 Housing and Planning Bill Not Content
11 Apr 2016 Housing and Planning Bill Not Content
16 Mar 2016 Trade Union Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career4 past posts

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 3 Jun 2013 – 10 Jul 2018
  • Ulster Unionist Party 1 Oct 2009 – 2 Jun 2013
  • Crossbench 22 Jul 1999 – 30 Sep 2009
  • Ulster Unionist Party 16 Jul 1999 – 21 Jul 1999

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Laird?

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

Which party did Lord Laird represent?

Lord Laird sat as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Laird's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Laird?

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

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