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Portrait of Lord Dear

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Dear

Crossbench

At a glanceLord Dear is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast361
Voted Content159
Voted Not Content202

Lords divisions Lord Dear 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 Dear's full title is The Lord Dear Kt QPM DL. His name is Geoffrey James Dear, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Crossbench Party since 15 Jun 2006
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
20 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
20 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
20 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
4 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
4 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
4 Mar 2024 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Content
28 Mar 2023 Public Order Bill Content
7 Feb 2023 Public Order Bill Content
7 Feb 2023 Public Order Bill Content
21 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content
21 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content
20 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Not Content
20 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content
20 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Other posts

  • Deputy Speaker (Lords) 5 Mar 2018 – 11 Mar 2022
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 8 Jul 2015 – 11 Mar 2022

Committee memberships

  • Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art 25 Jan 2017 – 23 Oct 2019
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 3 Nov 2015 – 9 May 2019
  • Works of Art Committee (Lords) 8 Jun 2015 – 31 Aug 2016
  • European Union Committee 24 Nov 2009 – 14 May 2014
  • Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2011 25 Jun 2012 – 13 Feb 2013

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Dear, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Dear?

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

Which party does Lord Dear represent?

Lord Dear sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Dear's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Dear sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Dear has served in the House of Lords for 20 years, 1 month. See Lord Dear's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Dear?

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

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