Member of the House of Lords
Lord Rowlands
Labour
At a glanceLord Rowlands is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Rowlands 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
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Committee since 30 Jan 2025
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) Committee since 5 Sep 2024
- Labour Party since 31 Mar 1966
Voting record
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Not Content |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill | Not Content |
| 24 Mar 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 24 Mar 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 14 Apr 1976 – 4 Jun 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 12 Jun 1975 – 14 Apr 1976
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Welsh Office) · Welsh Office 7 Mar 1974 – 12 Jun 1975
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Welsh Office) · Welsh Office 13 Oct 1969 – 19 Jun 1970
Committee memberships
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 19 Jan 2022 – 30 Jan 2025
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 12 May 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 27 Jun 2017 – 19 Jan 2022
- EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
- EU Justice Sub-Committee 2 Jul 2019 – 23 Apr 2020
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 19 Jul 2017 – 1 Jul 2019
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 25 May 2016 – 27 Apr 2017
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 17 Jun 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
- Extradition Law 12 Jun 2014 – 25 Feb 2015
- EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection 17 May 2012 – 14 May 2014
- Constitution Committee 8 Jun 2005 – 12 Nov 2009
- Foreign Affairs Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Merthyr Tydfil · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Merthyr Tydfil · Elected 1 time 13 Apr 1972 – 28 Feb 1974
- Cardiff North · Elected 1 time 31 Mar 1966 – 18 Jun 1970
Elections contested
- Cardiff North 18 Jun 1970
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Rowlands, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Rowlands?
Lord Rowlands is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Rowlands's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Rowlands represent?
Lord Rowlands sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Rowlands's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Rowlands sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Rowlands has served in the House of Lords for 22 years. See Lord Rowlands's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Rowlands?
Lord Rowlands has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Rowlands's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.