Former member of the House of Lords
The Earl of Caithness
Conservative
At a glanceThe Earl of Caithness was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions The Earl of Caithness 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
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 13 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
| 24 Mar 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 24 Mar 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Transport) (Railways and Roads) · Department for Transport 14 Apr 1992 – 11 Jan 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 2 Sep 1985 – 10 Sep 1986
Committee memberships
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Jan 2026
- Food, Diet and Obesity Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
- Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee 13 Jun 2019 – 23 Jun 2020
- Rural Economy Committee 17 May 2018 – 26 Mar 2019
- Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 13 Mar 2018
- Communications and Digital Committee 25 May 2016 – 27 Apr 2017
- EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 12 May 2016
- European Union Committee 12 Jun 2014 – 12 May 2016
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 19 Nov 2002 – 18 Nov 2004
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 9 Jun 1997 – 18 Nov 2004
- House of Lords Offices Committee 5 Jun 1997 – 30 Nov 2000
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 7 Jul 1987 – 22 Oct 1991
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 14 Jun 1979 – 31 Oct 1984
Party affiliation
- Conservative 2 Dec 1969 – 29 Apr 2026
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Earl of Caithness, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is The Earl of Caithness?
The Earl of Caithness was a member of the House of Lords. See The Earl of Caithness's official Parliament profile.
Which party did The Earl of Caithness represent?
The Earl of Caithness sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See The Earl of Caithness's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for The Earl of Caithness?
The Earl of Caithness has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Earl of Caithness's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.