Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Chidgey

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord Chidgey was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast984

Voted Content620

Voted Not Content364

Lords divisions Lord Chidgey 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 recordlatest 15 shown

12 Jan 2022	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
10 Jan 2022	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
10 Jan 2022	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
15 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
15 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
15 Dec 2021	Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021	Content
15 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
14 Dec 2021	Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill	Content
13 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
13 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
13 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Content
8 Dec 2021	Armed Forces Bill	Content
8 Dec 2021	Armed Forces Bill	Content
8 Dec 2021	That the House be adjourned	Content
8 Dec 2021	Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jan 1999 – 5 May 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1997 – 1 Jan 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) · Department for Transport 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Employment) · Department of Employment 9 Jun 1994 – 1 Jan 1995

Committee memberships

Foreign Affairs Committee 1 Nov 1999 – 12 Jul 2005
Draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill (Joint Committee) 8 Feb 2005 – 5 May 2005
Panel of Chairs 1 Jan 2001 – 5 May 2005
Human Rights (Joint Committee) 14 Jan 2003 – 11 Apr 2005
Standards and Privileges 16 Jul 2001 – 5 Nov 2001

Previous seats

Eastleigh · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
Eastleigh · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1994 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

Eastleigh 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

Liberal Democrat 9 Jun 1994 – 15 Feb 2022

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Chidgey?

Lord Chidgey was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Chidgey's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Chidgey represent?

Lord Chidgey sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Chidgey's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Chidgey?

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

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