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Portrait of Lord Howard of Lympne

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Howard of Lympne

Conservative

At a glanceLord Howard of Lympne is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast832
Voted Content173
Voted Not Content659

Lords divisions Lord Howard of Lympne has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Howard of Lympne's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Howard of Lympne CH KC. His name is Michael Howard, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 9 Jun 1983
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
26 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
26 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Home Secretary · Home Office 27 May 1993 – 1 May 1997
  • Secretary of State for Environment · Department for the Environment 11 Apr 1992 – 26 May 1993
  • Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 2 Jan 1990 – 10 Apr 1992
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Housing) · Department for the Environment 25 Jul 1989 – 2 Jan 1990
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Planning) · Department for the Environment 25 Jul 1988 – 23 Jul 1989
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) · Department for the Environment 13 Jun 1987 – 24 Jul 1988
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 2 Sep 1985 – 13 Jun 1987

Opposition posts

  • Leader of HM Official Opposition · HM Official Opposition 6 Nov 2003 – 6 Dec 2005
  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 9 Jan 2001 – 6 Nov 2003
  • Shadow Secretary of State · HM Official Opposition 11 Jun 1997 – 15 Jun 1999

Other posts

  • Leader of the Conservative Party 6 Nov 2003 – 6 Dec 2005

Committee memberships

  • Constitution Committee 31 Mar 2022 – 20 Apr 2023
  • Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) 13 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010

Previous seats

  • Folkestone and Hythe · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Folkestone and Hythe · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Liverpool, Edge Hill 18 Jun 1970
  • Liverpool, Edge Hill 31 Mar 1966

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Howard of Lympne, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Howard of Lympne?

Lord Howard of Lympne is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Howard of Lympne's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Howard of Lympne represent?

Lord Howard of Lympne sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Howard of Lympne's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Howard of Lympne sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Howard of Lympne has served in the House of Lords for 16 years. See Lord Howard of Lympne's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Howard of Lympne?

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

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