Member of the House of Lords
Lord Touhig
Labour
At a glanceLord Touhig is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Touhig has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Labour Party since 16 Feb 1995
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Carbon Budget Order 2026 | Not Content |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 | Not Content |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) · Ministry of Defence 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Constitutional Affairs) (also in Wales Office) · Department for Constitutional Affairs 12 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office) · Wales Office 11 Jun 2001 – 10 May 2005
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 17 Nov 1999 – 7 Jun 2001
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 15 Apr 2020 – 17 May 2021
- Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 18 Sep 2015 – 17 Oct 2017
- Opposition Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 18 Sep 2015 – 1 Sep 2016
Committee memberships
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 17 Oct 2022 – 9 Jan 2023
- House of Lords Commission 28 Jan 2021 – 9 Jan 2023
- Services Committee · Chair 28 Jan 2021 – 9 Jan 2023
- Services Committee 6 Dec 2018 – 9 Jan 2023
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 4 Jul 2013 – 12 May 2016
- Public Service and Demographic Change Committee 29 May 2012 – 8 Nov 2012
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority 28 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 3 Mar 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Members' Allowances · Chair 10 Feb 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Members' Allowances 9 Feb 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Public Accounts Committee 5 Jun 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Armed Forces Bill Committee 19 Dec 2005 – 9 May 2006
- Welsh Affairs Committee 15 Jan 1996 – 21 Mar 1997
Previous seats
- Islwyn · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Islwyn · Elected 1 time 16 Feb 1995 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Richmond and Barnes 9 Apr 1992
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Touhig, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Touhig?
Lord Touhig is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Touhig's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Touhig represent?
Lord Touhig sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Touhig's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Touhig sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Touhig has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Lord Touhig's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Touhig?
Lord Touhig has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Touhig's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.