Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Maxton
Labour
At a glanceLord Maxton was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Maxton has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Voting record
| 11 Sep 2024 | Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 | Not Content |
| 11 Sep 2024 | Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 | Not Content |
| 11 Sep 2024 | Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 | Not Content |
| 21 May 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 21 May 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 14 May 2024 | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Content |
| 14 May 2024 | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2024 | Victims and Prisoners Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee 2 Jul 2019 – 23 Apr 2020
- Science and Technology Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
- Information Committee (Lords) 22 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Communications and Digital Committee 23 Apr 2007 – 8 Apr 2010
- BBC Charter Review Committee 24 May 2005 – 8 Nov 2006
- Public Accounts Committee 15 Nov 1982 – 1 Feb 1985
- Scottish Affairs Committee 16 Jan 1981 – 17 Dec 1982
Previous seats
- Glasgow Cathcart · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Glasgow, Cathcart · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Glasgow, Cathcart · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Labour 3 May 1979 – 6 May 2025
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Maxton, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Maxton?
Lord Maxton was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Maxton's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Maxton represent?
Lord Maxton sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Maxton's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Maxton?
Lord Maxton has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Maxton's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.