Member of the House of Lords

Lord Balfe

Conservative

At a glanceLord Balfe is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast884

Voted Content175

Voted Not Content709

Lords divisions Lord Balfe 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 Balfe's full title is The Lord Balfe. His name is Richard Andrew Balfe, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles1 held

Conservative Party since 19 Sep 2013

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

22 Jul 2026	Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026	Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Content
15 Jul 2026	Sporting Events Bill [HL]	Content
13 Jul 2026	Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]	Content
30 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) Bill	Content
4 Mar 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
25 Feb 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
25 Feb 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
25 Feb 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Content
10 Feb 2026	Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill	Content
10 Feb 2026	Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill	Content
3 Feb 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Content
3 Feb 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Content

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Full parliamentary career2 past posts

Committee memberships

International Relations and Defence Committee 27 Jun 2017 – 12 Jun 2018
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 27 Apr 2017

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Balfe?

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

Which party does Lord Balfe represent?

Lord Balfe sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Balfe's official Parliament profile.

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

Lord Balfe has served in the House of Lords for 12 years, 10 months. See Lord Balfe's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Balfe?

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

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