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Portrait of Lord Allan of Hallam

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Allan of Hallam

Non-affiliated

At a glanceLord Allan of Hallam is a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast901
Voted Content666
Voted Not Content235

Lords divisions Lord Allan of Hallam 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 Allan of Hallam's full title is The Lord Allan of Hallam. His name is Richard Beecroft Allan, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Non-affiliated Party since 2 Oct 2024
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
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
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
10 Dec 2024 Housing (Right to Buy) (Limits on Discount) (England) Order 2024 Not Content
20 Nov 2024 Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill Not Content
23 May 2024 Post Office (Horizon Systems) Offences Bill Content
21 May 2024 Victims and Prisoners Bill Content
21 May 2024 Victims and Prisoners Bill Content
21 May 2024 Victims and Prisoners Bill Content
14 May 2024 Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Health) · Opposition Department 1 Jan 2023 – 30 Jun 2024
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 7 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education and Employment) · Department for Education and Employment 1 Jan 1999 – 7 Jun 2001
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Office) · Home Office 1 May 1997 – 1 Jan 1999

Committee memberships

  • Fraud Act 2006 and Digital Fraud Committee 19 Jan 2022 – 31 Oct 2022
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) 29 Apr 1998 – 11 Jul 2005
  • Public Accounts Committee 17 Nov 2003 – 11 Apr 2005
  • Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003
  • Education & Employment 13 Nov 2000 – 11 May 2001
  • Finance and Services Committee 14 Nov 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • Home Affairs Committee 16 Jul 1997 – 8 Jun 1998

Previous seats

  • Sheffield, Hallam · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 1 Oct 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Allan of Hallam, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Allan of Hallam?

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

Which party does Lord Allan of Hallam represent?

Lord Allan of Hallam sits as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Allan of Hallam's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Allan of Hallam sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Allan of Hallam has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Lord Allan of Hallam's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Allan of Hallam?

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

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