Member of the House of Lords
Baroness Laing of Elderslie
Conservative
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceBaroness Laing of Elderslie is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords).
Lords divisions Baroness Laing of Elderslie has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 3 Mar 2026
- Constitution Committee Committee since 30 Jan 2025
- Conservative Party since 1 May 1997
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Women and Equality) 8 Dec 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
- Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
- Shadow Minister (Women) 6 Jul 2004 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Minister (Children) 1 Jul 2003 – 1 Dec 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Jul 2003
- Opposition Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs, Scotland and Wales) 1 Jul 2000 – 1 Jul 2001
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Oct 1998 – 1 Jul 2000
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means 8 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) 16 Oct 2013 – 6 Nov 2019
Committee memberships
- Constitution Committee · Chair 14 May 2026 – 8 Jun 2026
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission · Chair 9 May 2023 – 31 Dec 2024
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 6 Mar 2023 – 31 Dec 2024
- Bishop's Stortford Cemetery Bill 10 Jan 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Standing Orders Committee (Commons) · Chair 12 Apr 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Panel of Chairs 15 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 30 Jan 2023 – 30 Jan 2023
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 23 Sep 2020 – 30 Jan 2023
- Finance Committee (Commons) 9 Mar 2020 – 13 Dec 2022
- Panel of Chairs 28 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs 16 Oct 2013 – 3 May 2017
- Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) 3 Dec 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Scottish Affairs Committee 28 Jan 2013 – 6 Jan 2014
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 12 Nov 2012 – 22 Nov 2013
- Political and Constitutional Reform Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 31 Oct 2013
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 23 Jun 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 26 Jul 2010 – 28 Mar 2011
- Education & Employment 14 Jul 1997 – 29 Nov 1999
- Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs 22 Jun 1998 – 5 Jul 1999
Previous seats
- Epping Forest · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Epping Forest · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Paisley North 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Laing of Elderslie, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Laing of Elderslie?
Baroness Laing of Elderslie is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Laing of Elderslie's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baroness Laing of Elderslie represent?
Baroness Laing of Elderslie sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Baroness Laing of Elderslie's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baroness Laing of Elderslie sat in the House of Lords?
Baroness Laing of Elderslie has served in the House of Lords for 1 year, 11 months. See Baroness Laing of Elderslie's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Laing of Elderslie?
Baroness Laing of Elderslie has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Laing of Elderslie's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.