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Portrait of Lord Peyton of Yeovil

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Peyton of Yeovil

Conservative

At a glanceLord Peyton of Yeovil was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast302
Voted Content278
Voted Not Content24

Lords divisions Lord Peyton of Yeovil 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
19 Jul 2006 Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill Content
4 Jul 2006 Health Bill Content
28 Jun 2006 Civil Aviation Bill Content
28 Jun 2006 Civil Aviation Bill Content
28 Jun 2006 Government of Wales Bill Content
27 Jun 2006 Government of Wales Bill Content
20 Jun 2006 Electoral Administration Bill Content
7 Jun 2006 Electoral Administration Bill Content
23 May 2006 Company Law Reform Bill [HL] Content
23 May 2006 Company Law Reform Bill [HL] Content
22 May 2006 Violent Crimes Reduction Bill Content
22 May 2006 Conventions Not Content
17 May 2006 Violent Crimes Reduction Bill Content
10 May 2006 Company Law Reform Bill [HL] Content
9 May 2006 Company Law Reform Bill [HL] Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister (Department of Environment) (Transport Industries) · Department for the Environment 15 Oct 1970 – 7 Mar 1974
  • Minister (Ministry of Transport) · Ministry of Transport 23 Jun 1970 – 14 Oct 1970
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Power) · Ministry of Power 1 Jul 1962 – 15 Oct 1964

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 15 Feb 1975 – 3 May 1979
  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 11 Mar 1974 – 11 Feb 1975

Previous seats

  • Yeovil · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Yeovil · Elected 6 times 25 Oct 1951 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Bristol Central 23 Feb 1950

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 25 Oct 1951 – 22 Nov 2006

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Peyton of Yeovil, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Peyton of Yeovil?

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

Which party did Lord Peyton of Yeovil represent?

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

What registered interests are listed for Lord Peyton of Yeovil?

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

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