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Portrait of Lord Gilbert

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Gilbert

Labour

At a glanceLord Gilbert was a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast626
Voted Content156
Voted Not Content470

Lords divisions Lord Gilbert 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
26 Mar 2013 Growth and Infrastructure Bill Content
26 Mar 2013 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Not Content
12 Mar 2013 Growth and Infrastructure Bill Content
27 Feb 2013 Growth and Infrastructure Bill Content
14 Jan 2013 Electoral Registration and Administration Bill Content
18 Dec 2012 Crime and Courts Bill [HL] Content
21 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Content
21 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Content
21 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Not Content
21 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Not Content
21 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Content
19 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Not Content
19 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Content
19 Nov 2012 Justice and Security Bill [HL] Content
22 Oct 2012 Local Government Finance Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 6 May 1997 – 28 Jul 1999
  • Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) · Ministry of Defence 10 Sep 1976 – 4 May 1979
  • Minister for Transport · Department for the Environment 12 Jun 1975 – 10 Sep 1976
  • Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 7 Apr 1974 – 12 Jun 1975

Committee memberships

  • House of Lords Offices Committee 23 Nov 1999 – 7 Nov 2002
  • Trade & Industry 17 Jun 1987 – 16 Mar 1992
  • Defence Committee 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987

Previous seats

  • Dudley East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Dudley East · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Dudley · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Dudley 28 Mar 1968
  • Ludlow 31 Mar 1966

Party affiliation

  • Labour 18 Jun 1970 – 2 Jun 2013

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Gilbert, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Gilbert?

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

Which party did Lord Gilbert represent?

Lord Gilbert sat as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Gilbert's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Gilbert?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.