Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Trimble
Conservative
At a glanceLord Trimble was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Trimble 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
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party 8 Sep 1995 – 7 May 2005
- First Minister of Northern Ireland 25 Jun 1998 – 14 Oct 2002
Committee memberships
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 19 Jul 2017 – 28 Jan 2021
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 6 Nov 2017 – 1 Jul 2019
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 25 May 2016 – 27 Apr 2017
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 3 Dec 2015 – 27 Apr 2017
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 19 Nov 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs 17 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Inquiries Act 2005 Committee 16 May 2013 – 26 Feb 2014
- European Union Committee 9 Dec 2008 – 15 May 2013
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Jul 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Barnett Formula Committee 10 Dec 2008 – 12 Nov 2009
Previous seats
- Upper Bann · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Upper Bann · Elected 2 times 17 May 1990 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Upper Bann 5 May 2005
Party affiliation
- Conservative 17 Apr 2007 – 25 Jul 2022
- Crossbench 2 Jun 2006 – 16 Apr 2007
- Ulster Unionist Party 17 May 1990 – 5 May 2005
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Trimble, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Trimble?
Lord Trimble was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Trimble's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Trimble represent?
Lord Trimble sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Trimble's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Trimble?
Lord Trimble has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Trimble's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.