Member of the House of Lords
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate
Conservative
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceLord Kirkhope of Harrogate is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords).
Lords divisions Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 15 Jun 2026
- Communications and Digital Committee Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Conservative Party since 11 Jun 1987
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 |
| 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 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Content |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Carbon Budget Order 2026 | 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 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 18 Oct 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 7 Jul 1995 – 18 Oct 1995
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 16 Dec 1992 – 7 Jul 1995
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 28 Nov 1990 – 11 Jan 1992
Committee memberships
- EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
- EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee 27 Jun 2017 – 23 Apr 2020
- Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 20 Jun 2019 – 23 Jul 2019
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 17 Jun 1987 – 22 Jan 1990
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 17 Jun 1987 – 22 Jan 1990
Previous seats
- Leeds North East · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Leeds North East 1 May 1997
- Darlington 3 May 1979
- Durham 28 Feb 1974
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate?
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate represent?
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has served in the House of Lords for 9 years, 9 months. See Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate?
Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.