Former member of the House of Lords
The Lord Lyell of Markyate
Conservative
At a glanceThe Lord Lyell of Markyate was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions The Lord Lyell of Markyate 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
| 6 Jul 2010 | Academies Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Personal Care at Home Bill | Content |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Personal Care at Home Bill | Content |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Financial Services Bill | Content |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) etc. Regulations 2010 | Content |
| 3 Mar 2010 | Digital Economy Bill [HL] | Content |
| 8 Feb 2010 | Bribery Bill [HL] | Content |
| 13 Jul 2009 | Identity Cards | Content |
| 8 Jul 2009 | Parliamentary Standards Bill | Content |
| 29 Jun 2009 | Business Rate Supplements Bill | Content |
| 29 Jun 2009 | Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill | Content |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Political Parties and Elections Bill | Content |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2009 | Content |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] | Content |
| 3 Feb 2009 | Banking Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Attorney General (Law Officers) · Law Officers 10 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
- Solicitor General (Law Officers) · Law Officers 15 Jun 1987 – 10 Apr 1992
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 10 Sep 1986 – 13 Jun 1987
Opposition posts
- Shadow Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 11 Jun 1997 – 15 Jun 1999
Committee memberships
- Privileges 10 Apr 1992 – 17 Oct 1996
- Procedure Committee 16 Feb 1982 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- North East Bedfordshire · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Mid Bedfordshire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Hemel Hempstead · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Lambeth Central 10 Oct 1974
Party affiliation
- Conservative 3 May 1979 – 30 Aug 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Lord Lyell of Markyate, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is The Lord Lyell of Markyate?
The Lord Lyell of Markyate was a member of the House of Lords. See The Lord Lyell of Markyate's official Parliament profile.
Which party did The Lord Lyell of Markyate represent?
The Lord Lyell of Markyate sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See The Lord Lyell of Markyate's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for The Lord Lyell of Markyate?
The Lord Lyell of Markyate has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Lord Lyell of Markyate's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.