Former member of the House of Lords
Lord Jopling
Conservative
At a glanceLord Jopling was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Jopling has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Current roles
- Conservative Party since 15 Oct 1964
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill | Content |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill | Content |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 | Not Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 11 Jun 1983 – 12 Jun 1987
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) · HM Treasury 5 May 1979 – 10 Jun 1983
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 30 Oct 1973 – 4 Mar 1974
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 8 Nov 1971 – 30 Oct 1973
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) · HM Official Opposition 1 Mar 1975 – 1 Jul 1976
Committee memberships
- International Relations and Defence Committee 25 May 2016 – 1 Jul 2019
- EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs 17 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- European Union Committee 13 Nov 2007 – 1 May 2012
- Procedure and Privileges Committee 2 Dec 2003 – 1 May 2012
- Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 17 Dec 2003 – 30 Oct 2007
- European Union Committee 6 Dec 1999 – 20 Nov 2003
- Foreign Affairs Committee 17 Jun 1987 – 21 Mar 1997
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Westmorland and Lonsdale · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Westmorland · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Westmorland · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Wakefield 8 Oct 1959
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Jopling, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Jopling?
Lord Jopling was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Jopling's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Lord Jopling represent?
Lord Jopling sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Jopling's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Jopling?
Lord Jopling has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Jopling's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.