Member of the House of Lords
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
Conservative
At a glanceLord Arbuthnot of Edrom is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom 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
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Conservative Party since 11 Jun 1987
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 6 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 20 Jul 1994 – 6 Jul 1995
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 15 Apr 1992 – 20 Jul 1994
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Feb 2005 – 31 Oct 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 8 Nov 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 11 Jun 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
Committee memberships
- Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee · Chair 15 Oct 2020 – 24 Nov 2021
- EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee 2 Jul 2019 – 23 Apr 2020
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 13 Jan 2010 – 16 Jun 2014
- Defence Committee · Chair 11 Jul 2005 – 28 Apr 2014
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 11 Jul 2005 – 28 Apr 2014
- Armed Forces Bill Committee 17 Jan 2011 – 8 Mar 2011
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 26 Jan 2006
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 16 Jul 2003
Previous seats
- North East Hampshire · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- North East Hampshire · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Wanstead and Woodford · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Cynon Valley 3 May 1984
- Cynon Valley 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom?
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom represent?
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom has served in the House of Lords for 10 years, 9 months. See Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom?
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.