Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
Liberal Democrat
At a glanceLord Wallace of Tankerness was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Wallace of Tankerness 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
| 10 Dec 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Not Content |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Not Content |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Planning and Infrastructure Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Employment Rights Bill | Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Not Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Not Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Not Content |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Content |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 15 Oct 2013 – 7 May 2015
- Lords Spokesperson (Scotland Office) · Scotland Office 12 May 2010 – 7 May 2015
- Advocate General for Scotland · Office of the Advocate General for Scotland 12 May 2010 – 7 May 2015
- Lords Spokesperson (Attorney General's Office) · Attorney General's Office 12 May 2010 – 7 May 2015
- Lords Spokesperson (Wales Office) · Wales Office 12 May 2010 – 5 Sep 2012
Other posts
- Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords 1 Oct 2013 – 13 Sep 2016
Committee memberships
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 27 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2026
- Statutory Inquiries Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 16 Sep 2024
- Constitution Committee 12 Jun 2018 – 29 Apr 2021
- Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
- Committee of Selection (Lords) 17 Oct 2013 – 27 Oct 2016
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 17 Oct 2013 – 27 Oct 2016
- Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 17 Oct 2013 – 27 Oct 2016
- House of Lords Commission 1 Sep 2016 – 12 Oct 2016
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 17 Oct 2013 – 12 Oct 2016
- House Committee (Lords) 17 Oct 2013 – 31 Aug 2016
- Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jan 2013 – 13 Feb 2013
- Constitution Committee 9 Dec 2008 – 8 Apr 2010
- Procedure Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 16 Mar 1992
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 5 Dec 1985 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Orkney and Shetland · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
- Orkney and Shetland · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Dumfries 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 10 Oct 2022 – 29 Jan 2026
- Non-affiliated 1 Jan 2021 – 9 Oct 2022
- Liberal Democrat 3 Mar 1988 – 31 Dec 2020
- Liberal 9 Jun 1983 – 2 Mar 1988
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Wallace of Tankerness, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Wallace of Tankerness?
Lord Wallace of Tankerness was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Wallace of Tankerness's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Wallace of Tankerness represent?
Lord Wallace of Tankerness sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Wallace of Tankerness's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Wallace of Tankerness?
Lord Wallace of Tankerness has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Wallace of Tankerness's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.