Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Cunningham of Felling
Labour
At a glanceLord Cunningham of Felling was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Cunningham of Felling 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
| 29 Oct 2025 | Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Not Content |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Renters’ Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill | Not Content |
| 18 Mar 2025 | Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill | Not Content |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Football Governance Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Football Governance Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | Not Content |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill | Not Content |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill | Content |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 27 Jul 1998 – 11 Oct 1999
- Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 3 May 1997 – 27 Jul 1998
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 10 Sep 1976 – 4 May 1979
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for National Heritage · Department of National Heritage 1 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and Industry · Department of Trade and Industry 21 Jul 1994 – 1 Jul 1995
- Shadow Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 20 Sep 1992 – 21 Jul 1994
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 1 Jul 1989 – 9 Apr 1992
- Shadow Secretary of State for Environment · Department for the Environment 11 Jun 1983 – 1 Jul 1989
- Shadow Spokesperson (Industry) · Department of Industry 5 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Committee memberships
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 19 Jan 2022 – 30 Jan 2025
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 4 Jun 2018 – 19 Jan 2022
- Economic Affairs Committee 1 Jul 2019 – 28 Jan 2021
- Finance Committee (Lords) 1 Sep 2016 – 28 Jan 2021
- SLSC Sub-Committee B · Chair 4 Sep 2018 – 30 Apr 2019
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee 12 Jun 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
- Science and Technology Committee 11 Dec 2008 – 15 May 2013
- Science and Technology: Sub-Committee I 16 Dec 2008 – 8 Apr 2010
- Conventions (Joint Committee) · Chair 23 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
- Conventions (Joint Committee) 22 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 5 May 2005
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) · Chair 9 Jul 2002 – 9 May 2003
- Privileges 14 Nov 1989 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Copeland · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Copeland · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Whitehaven · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Whitehaven · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 8 Jan 2014 – 20 Apr 2026
- Non-affiliated 3 Jun 2013 – 7 Jan 2014
- Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 2 Jun 2013
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Cunningham of Felling, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Cunningham of Felling?
Lord Cunningham of Felling was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Cunningham of Felling's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Cunningham of Felling represent?
Lord Cunningham of Felling sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Cunningham of Felling's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Cunningham of Felling?
Lord Cunningham of Felling has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Cunningham of Felling's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.