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Portrait of Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Clarke of Nottingham

Conservative

At a glanceLord Clarke of Nottingham is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast367
Voted Content142
Voted Not Content225

Lords divisions Lord Clarke of Nottingham has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Clarke of Nottingham's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Clarke of Nottingham CH KC. His name is Kenneth Harry Clarke, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 4 Sep 2020
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career33 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 6 Sep 2012 – 14 Jul 2014
  • Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
  • Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 27 May 1993 – 1 May 1997
  • Home Secretary · Home Office 10 Apr 1992 – 26 May 1993
  • Secretary of State for Education and Science · Department of Education and Science 2 Nov 1990 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 25 Jul 1988 – 1 Nov 1990
  • Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 13 Jun 1987 – 24 Jul 1988
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Duchy of Lancaster Office 13 Jun 1987 – 24 Jul 1988
  • Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 2 Sep 1985 – 13 Jun 1987
  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 2 Sep 1985 – 12 Jun 1987
  • Minister of State (Department of Health) · Department of Health 5 Mar 1982 – 1 Sep 1985
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (Roads and Motoring) · Department for Transport 1 May 1981 – 5 Mar 1982
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport) · Ministry of Transport 7 May 1979 – 5 Jan 1981
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1974 – 1 Mar 1974
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1972 – 1 Jan 1974

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 27 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) 19 Jan 2009 – 27 Jul 2009
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1976 – 1 Jan 1979
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jan 1974 – 1 Jan 1976

Other posts

  • Father of the House of Commons 26 Feb 2017 – 6 Nov 2019

Committee memberships

  • Youth Unemployment Committee 28 Jan 2021 – 16 Nov 2021
  • Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee) · Chair 14 Jan 2003 – 9 Nov 2009
  • Tax Law Rewrite Bills (Joint Committee) 2 Dec 2002 – 9 Nov 2009
  • House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 5 May 2005

Previous seats

  • Rushcliffe · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
  • Rushcliffe · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Rushcliffe · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Rushcliffe · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Rushcliffe · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Mansfield 31 Mar 1966
  • Mansfield 15 Oct 1964

Party affiliation

  • Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
  • Conservative 18 Jun 1970 – 4 Sep 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Clarke of Nottingham, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Clarke of Nottingham?

Lord Clarke of Nottingham is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Clarke of Nottingham's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Clarke of Nottingham represent?

Lord Clarke of Nottingham sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Clarke of Nottingham's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Clarke of Nottingham sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Clarke of Nottingham has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 10 months. See Lord Clarke of Nottingham's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Clarke of Nottingham?

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

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