Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Elis-Thomas
Non-affiliated
At a glanceLord Elis-Thomas was a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Elis-Thomas 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
| 11 Jul 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 15 May 2023 | Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill | Content |
| 15 May 2023 | Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill | Content |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Public Order Bill | Content |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Public Order Bill | Content |
| 7 Mar 2023 | National Security Bill | Content |
| 7 Mar 2023 | National Security Bill | Content |
| 7 Mar 2023 | National Security Bill | Content |
| 1 Mar 2023 | National Security Bill | Content |
| 26 Oct 2022 | Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] | Content |
| 26 Oct 2022 | Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL] | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Presiding Officer, National Assembly for Wales 12 May 1999 – 6 May 2011
- Leader of Plaid Cymru 1 Jul 1984 – 1 Jul 1991
Committee memberships
- European Union Committee 12 Nov 1996 – 19 Nov 1998
- Welsh Affairs Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 17 Apr 1989
Previous seats
- Meirionnydd Nant Conwy · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- Merioneth · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Conway 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Non-affiliated 17 Oct 2016 – 7 Feb 2025
- Plaid Cymru 19 Jan 2012 – 16 Oct 2016
- Crossbench 18 Sep 1992 – 18 Jan 2012
- Plaid Cymru 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Elis-Thomas, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Elis-Thomas?
Lord Elis-Thomas was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Elis-Thomas's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Elis-Thomas represent?
Lord Elis-Thomas sat as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Elis-Thomas's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Elis-Thomas?
Lord Elis-Thomas has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Elis-Thomas's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.