Former member of the House of Lords
Lord McAvoy
Labour
At a glanceLord McAvoy was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord McAvoy has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Voting record
| 27 Nov 2023 | Justification Decision (Scientific Age Imaging) Regulations 2023 | Content |
| 27 Nov 2023 | Immigration (Age Assessments) Regulations 2023 | Content |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill | Content |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Comptroller (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 8 May 1997 – 5 Oct 2008
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 24 Jan 2018 – 31 May 2021
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 28 May 2015 – 24 Jan 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland) · Scotland Office 6 Sep 2012 – 24 Jan 2018
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 6 Sep 2012 – 24 Jan 2018
- Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 13 Oct 2010 – 28 May 2015
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker (Lords) 5 Mar 2018 – 9 Jun 2021
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 1 Feb 2018 – 9 Jun 2021
Committee memberships
- Constitution Committee 13 Oct 2021 – 19 Jan 2022
- Committee of Selection (Lords) 1 Feb 2018 – 10 Jun 2021
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 1 Feb 2018 – 10 Jun 2021
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 1 Feb 2018 – 9 May 2019
- Services Committee 1 Feb 2018 – 6 Dec 2018
- Administration and Works Committee (Lords) 26 Jun 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jan 2013 – 13 Feb 2013
- Members' Allowances 9 Feb 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Administration Committee 27 Oct 2008 – 9 Feb 2009
- Finance and Services Committee 14 Nov 1997 – 9 Feb 2009
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 12 Dec 1994 – 11 Nov 1996
Previous seats
- Rutherglen and Hamilton West · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Glasgow Rutherglen · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Glasgow, Rutherglen · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Labour 11 Jun 1987 – 8 Mar 2024
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord McAvoy, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord McAvoy?
Lord McAvoy was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord McAvoy's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord McAvoy represent?
Lord McAvoy sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord McAvoy's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord McAvoy?
Lord McAvoy has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord McAvoy's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.