Former member of the House of Lords
The Marquess of Lothian
Conservative
At a glanceThe Marquess of Lothian was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions The Marquess of Lothian 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 record
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Not Content |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 | Not Content |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 | Not Content |
| 28 Apr 2021 | National Security and Investment Bill | Not Content |
| 28 Apr 2021 | Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2021 | Fire Safety Bill | Not Content |
| 26 Apr 2021 | Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Domestic Abuse Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Apr 2021 | Domestic Abuse Bill | Not Content |
| 20 Apr 2021 | Fire Safety Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Apr 2021 | National Security and Investment Bill | Not Content |
| 14 Apr 2021 | Financial Services Bill | Not Content |
| 14 Apr 2021 | Financial Services Bill | Not Content |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill | Not Content |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 11 Jan 1994 – 2 May 1997
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 27 May 1993 – 5 Jan 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scottish Office) · Scottish Office 13 Jun 1983 – 14 Jun 1987
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 10 May 2005 – 6 Dec 2005
- Shadow Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 18 Sep 2001 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 2 Dec 1998 – 18 Sep 2001
- Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 11 Jun 1997 – 2 Jun 1998
Other posts
- Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party 18 Sep 2001 – 6 Dec 2005
- Party Chair, Conservative Party 2 Dec 1998 – 18 Sep 2001
- Deputy Chair, Conservative Party 2 Jun 1998 – 2 Dec 1998
Committee memberships
- Joint Committee on Security 7 Dec 2010 – 5 Sep 2011
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 26 Jan 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Public Accounts Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 26 Jul 1993
Previous seats
- Devizes · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Devizes · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
- Edinburgh South · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Edinburgh South · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Berwick and East Lothian · Elected 1 time 28 Feb 1974 – 10 Oct 1974
Elections contested
- Edinburgh South 11 Jun 1987
- Berwick and East Lothian 10 Oct 1974
- West Lothian 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 1 Oct 2024
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Marquess of Lothian, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is The Marquess of Lothian?
The Marquess of Lothian was a member of the House of Lords. See The Marquess of Lothian's official Parliament profile.
Which party did The Marquess of Lothian represent?
The Marquess of Lothian sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See The Marquess of Lothian's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for The Marquess of Lothian?
The Marquess of Lothian has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Marquess of Lothian's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.