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Portrait of Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Armstrong of Hill Top is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,156
Voted Content823
Voted Not Content333

Lords divisions Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top 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
Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top. Her name is Hilary Jane Armstrong, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 11 Jun 1987
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister (Cabinet Office) and Minister (Social Exclusion) and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Cabinet Office 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2006
  • Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) (Local Government) · Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 6 May 1997 – 8 Jun 2001

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1997
  • Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 1995
  • Shadow Spokesperson · Opposition Department 1 Jan 1988 – 1 Jan 1992

Committee memberships

  • Industry and Regulators Committee 31 Jan 2024 – 30 Jan 2025
  • Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Nov 2023
  • Public Services Committee · Chair 13 Feb 2020 – 31 Jan 2023
  • Gambling Industry Committee 13 Jun 2019 – 16 Jun 2020
  • EU External Affairs Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 2 Jul 2019
  • European Union Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
  • Draft Domestic Abuse Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Mar 2019 – 14 Jun 2019
  • Soft Power Committee 16 May 2013 – 11 Mar 2014
  • Adoption Legislation Committee 29 May 2012 – 26 Feb 2013

Previous seats

  • North West Durham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • North West Durham · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top?

Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top represent?

Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top has served in the House of Lords for 16 years, 1 month. See Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top?

Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top's official Parliament profile.

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