Member of the House of Lords
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Labour
At a glanceLord Foulkes of Cumnock is a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Foulkes of Cumnock 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 3 May 1979
Voting record
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Scotland Office) · Scotland Office 25 Jan 2001 – 28 May 2002
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 6 May 1997 – 25 Jan 2001
Committee memberships
- Constitution Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Jan 2026
- Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee 17 Sep 2020 – 31 Dec 2023
- European Affairs Committee 14 Apr 2021 – 31 Jan 2023
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 19 Jul 2018 – 17 Sep 2020
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 19 Jul 2018
- Political Polling and Digital Media Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 20 Mar 2018
- Select Committee on Charities 25 May 2016 – 26 Mar 2017
- EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs 17 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- European Union Committee 22 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Soft Power Committee 16 May 2013 – 11 Mar 2014
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 6 Dec 2010 – 4 Jul 2013
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 1 Feb 2010 – 6 May 2010
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 1 Feb 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) 29 Apr 2004 – 15 Sep 2004
- Foreign Affairs Committee 3 Apr 1981 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- South Ayrshire · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Edinburgh, Pentlands 10 Oct 1974
- Edinburgh West 18 Jun 1970
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Foulkes of Cumnock, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Foulkes of Cumnock?
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Foulkes of Cumnock's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Foulkes of Cumnock represent?
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Foulkes of Cumnock's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Foulkes of Cumnock sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has served in the House of Lords for 21 years, 1 month. See Lord Foulkes of Cumnock's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock?
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Foulkes of Cumnock's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.