Member of the House of Lords

The Lord Archbishop of York

Bishops

At a glanceThe Lord Archbishop of York is a Bishops member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast9

Voted Content5

Voted Not Content4

Lords divisions The Lord Archbishop of York 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

The Lord Archbishop of York's full title is The Most Rev. and the Rt Hon. the Lord Archbishop of York. His name is Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles1 held

Bishops Party since 10 Feb 2014

Voting recordlatest 9 shown

4 Sep 2019	Lord Marlesford’s amendment 2A to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon	Not Content
4 Sep 2019	Closure motion on amendment 2B in the name of Baroness Noakes	Content
4 Sep 2019	Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2B to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon	Not Content
4 Sep 2019	Closure motion on amendment 2C in the name of Lord Framlingham	Content
4 Sep 2019	Lord Framlingham’s amendment 2C to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon	Not Content
4 Sep 2019	Lord True’s amendment 2D to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon	Not Content
28 Jan 2019	Brexit: Parliamentary approval of the outcome of negotiations with the European Union	Content
21 Mar 2016	Immigration Bill	Content
21 Mar 2016	Immigration Bill	Content

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Full parliamentary career1 past post

Committee memberships

Communications and Digital Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Lord Archbishop of York, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is The Lord Archbishop of York?

The Lord Archbishop of York is a member of the House of Lords. See The Lord Archbishop of York's official Parliament profile.

Which party does The Lord Archbishop of York represent?

The Lord Archbishop of York sits as Bishops in the House of Lords. See The Lord Archbishop of York's official Parliament profile.

How long has The Lord Archbishop of York sat in the House of Lords?

The Lord Archbishop of York has served in the House of Lords for 5 years, 11 months. See The Lord Archbishop of York's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for The Lord Archbishop of York?

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

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