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Portrait of Lord Brittan of Spennithorne

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne

Conservative

At a glanceLord Brittan of Spennithorne was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast423
Voted Content208
Voted Not Content215

Lords divisions Lord Brittan of Spennithorne 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
21 Jul 2014 Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Content
16 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
16 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
16 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
14 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
14 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
9 Oct 2013 Care Bill [HL] Not Content
24 Jul 2013 Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] Not Content
24 Jul 2013 Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2013 Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] Not Content
9 Jul 2013 Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Not Content
8 Jul 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Not Content
25 Jun 2013 Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL] Not Content
25 Jun 2013 Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL] Not Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career12 past posts

Government posts

  • President of the Board of Trade · Department of Trade and Industry 2 Sep 1985 – 16 Jan 1986
  • Home Secretary · Home Office 11 Jun 1983 – 2 Sep 1985
  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 5 Jan 1981 – 11 Jun 1983
  • Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 6 May 1979 – 5 Jan 1981

Other posts

  • European Commissioner 26 Sep 1995 – 15 Sep 1999
  • European Commissioner 14 Jun 1989 – 15 Sep 1999
  • Vice-President, European Commission 15 Jun 1989 – 15 Jun 1993

Previous seats

  • Richmond (Yorks) · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 31 Dec 1988
  • Cleveland and Whitby · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Kensington North 18 Jun 1970
  • Kensington North 31 Mar 1966

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 21 Jan 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Brittan of Spennithorne, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Brittan of Spennithorne?

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Brittan of Spennithorne's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Brittan of Spennithorne represent?

Lord Brittan of Spennithorne sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Brittan of Spennithorne's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Brittan of Spennithorne?

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

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