Member of the House of Lords
Lord McFall of Alcluith
Crossbench
At a glanceLord McFall of Alcluith is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord McFall of Alcluith 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
- Crossbench Party since 2 Feb 2026
Voting record
| 15 Nov 2018 | Privileges and Conduct | Not Content |
| 20 Jul 2016 | Civil Proceedings, First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 | Content |
| 10 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 10 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Housing and Planning Bill | Content |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Energy Bill [HL] | Content |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Immigration Bill | Content |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Immigration Bill | Content |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Immigration Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 28 Jul 1998 – 2 Dec 1999
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1998
Other posts
- Lord Speaker 1 May 2021 – 1 Feb 2026
- Senior Deputy Speaker 1 Sep 2016 – 30 Apr 2021
Committee memberships
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board · Chair 22 Jul 2024 – 3 Feb 2026
- House of Lords Commission · Chair 13 May 2021 – 3 Feb 2026
- House of Lords Commission 1 Sep 2016 – 3 Feb 2026
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board · Chair 17 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 23 Sep 2020 – 14 Jul 2021
- Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 30 Apr 2021
- Liaison Committee (Lords) · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 29 Apr 2021
- Committee of Selection (Lords) · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 29 Apr 2021
- Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 29 Apr 2021
- Procedure and Privileges Committee · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 29 Apr 2021
- Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords) · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 29 Apr 2021
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) · Chair 1 Sep 2016 – 9 May 2019
- European Union Committee 25 May 2016 – 31 Aug 2016
- EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 31 Aug 2016
- Economic Affairs Committee 16 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (Joint Committee) 17 Jul 2012 – 12 Jun 2013
- Draft Financial Services Bill (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2011 – 13 Dec 2011
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 5 Nov 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Treasury Committee · Chair 16 Jul 2001 – 6 May 2010
- Public Administration Committee 3 Mar 2000 – 5 Mar 2001
- Transport Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 26 Oct 1992
- Defence Committee 28 Apr 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- West Dunbartonshire · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Dumbarton · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Dumbarton · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Lord Speaker 1 May 2021 – 1 Feb 2026
- Non-affiliated 1 Sep 2016 – 30 Apr 2021
- Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 31 Aug 2016
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord McFall of Alcluith, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord McFall of Alcluith?
Lord McFall of Alcluith is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord McFall of Alcluith's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord McFall of Alcluith represent?
Lord McFall of Alcluith sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord McFall of Alcluith's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord McFall of Alcluith sat in the House of Lords?
Lord McFall of Alcluith has served in the House of Lords for 16 years, 1 month. See Lord McFall of Alcluith's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord McFall of Alcluith?
Lord McFall of Alcluith has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord McFall of Alcluith's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.