Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Archer of Sandwell
Labour
At a glanceLord Archer of Sandwell was a Labour member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Archer of Sandwell 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
| 4 May 2011 | Postal Services Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2011 | Postal Services Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2011 | Postal Services Bill | Content |
| 4 May 2011 | Postal Services Bill | Content |
| 4 Apr 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 4 Apr 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 4 Apr 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Pensions Bill [HL] | Content |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Pensions Bill [HL] | Not Content |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Pensions Bill [HL] | Content |
| 28 Mar 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 28 Mar 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 28 Mar 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Public Bodies Bill [HL] | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Solicitor General (Law Officers) · Law Officers 7 Mar 1974 – 4 May 1979
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 10 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 1 Jan 1982 – 9 Jun 1983
- Shadow Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 4 May 1979 – 1 Jan 1982
Committee memberships
- Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 17 Jul 2005
- House of Lords Reform (Joint Committee) 19 Jun 2002 – 5 May 2005
- Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 11 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003
Previous seats
- Warley West · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
- Warley West · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Rowley Regis and Tipton · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Brierley Hill 15 Oct 1964
- Hendon South 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 14 Jun 2012
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Archer of Sandwell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Archer of Sandwell?
Lord Archer of Sandwell was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Archer of Sandwell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Archer of Sandwell represent?
Lord Archer of Sandwell sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Archer of Sandwell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Archer of Sandwell?
Lord Archer of Sandwell has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Archer of Sandwell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.