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Portrait of Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord Kirkwood of Kirkhope was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast936
Voted Content548
Voted Not Content388

Lords divisions Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope 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 recordlatest 15 shown
4 Sep 2019 Lord True’s amendment 2D to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2E to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2F to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Closure motion on amendment 2G in the name of Lord True Content
4 Sep 2019 Lord True’s amendment 2G to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2J to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Closure motion on the motion in the name of Lord Forsyth of Drumlean Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2K to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Lord Forsyth of Drumlean's motion that this House resolves into a Committee of the Whole House Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Closure motion on Baroness Deech’s amendment 1 to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Deech’s amendment 1 to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Closure motion on amendment 2A in the name of Lord Marlesford Content
4 Sep 2019 Lord Marlesford’s amendment 2A to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content
4 Sep 2019 Closure motion on amendment 2B in the name of Baroness Noakes Content
4 Sep 2019 Baroness Noakes’s amendment 2B to the motion in the name of Baroness Smith of Basildon Not Content

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Full parliamentary career19 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Opposition Department 12 Oct 2017 – 2 Sep 2020
  • Liberal Democrat Chief Whip · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1992 – 31 Dec 1997

Committee memberships

  • Services Committee 1 Sep 2016 – 2 Jul 2020
  • Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 27 Jun 2017 – 19 May 2020
  • SLSC Sub-Committee B 4 Sep 2018 – 30 Apr 2019
  • Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill (Joint Committee) 15 May 2018 – 27 Jul 2018
  • Financial Exclusion Committee 25 May 2016 – 25 Mar 2017
  • Digital Skills 12 Jun 2014 – 4 Feb 2015
  • Information Committee (Lords) · Chair 22 Jun 2010 – 14 May 2014
  • Information Committee (Lords) 25 Nov 2009 – 14 May 2014
  • Liaison Committee (Commons) 27 Apr 1992 – 5 May 2005
  • Court of Referees 17 Jun 1987 – 5 May 2005
  • Work and Pensions Committee · Chair 16 Jul 2001 – 11 Apr 2005
  • Social Security · Chair 14 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • Finance and Services Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 21 Mar 1997

Previous seats

  • Roxburgh and Berwickshire · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
  • Roxburgh and Berwickshire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 2 Mar 1988 – 2 Sep 2020
  • Liberal 9 Jun 1983 – 2 Mar 1988

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope?

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope represent?

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope?

Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope's official Parliament profile.

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