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Portrait of Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Liddell of Coatdyke is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast966
Voted Content717
Voted Not Content249

Lords divisions Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke. Her name is Helen Lawrie Liddell, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 30 Jun 1994
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] 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
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
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

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Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 25 Jan 2001 – 12 Jun 2003
  • Minister of State (Energy and Competitiveness in Europe) · Department of Trade and Industry 29 Jul 1999 – 24 Jan 2001
  • Minister of State (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions) · Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions 17 May 1999 – 29 Jul 1999
  • Minister of State (Scottish Office) (Education and Industry) · Scottish Office 28 Jul 1998 – 17 May 1999
  • Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 6 May 1997 – 27 Jul 1998

Committee memberships

  • Economic Affairs Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Jan 2026
  • International Agreements Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Jan 2023
  • EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee 6 Dec 2016 – 23 Apr 2020
  • EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection 1 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jan 2013 – 13 Feb 2013
  • Draft Detention of Terrorist Suspects (Temporary Extension) Bills (Joint Committee) 17 Mar 2011 – 14 Jun 2011

Previous seats

  • Airdrie and Shotts · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Monklands East · Elected 1 time 30 Jun 1994 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • East Fife 10 Oct 1974

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke?

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke represent?

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke?

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke's official Parliament profile.

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