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Portrait of Lord Parkinson

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Parkinson

Conservative

At a glanceLord Parkinson was a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast194
Voted Content149
Voted Not Content45

Lords divisions Lord Parkinson 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
24 Jul 2013 Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] Not Content
24 Jul 2013 Local Audit and Accountability Bill [HL] Not Content
17 Jul 2013 Mesothelioma Bill [HL] Not Content
10 Jul 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Content
4 Jun 2013 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Content
24 Apr 2013 Procedure of the House Not Content
24 Apr 2013 Growth and Infrastructure Bill Not Content
24 Apr 2013 National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 Not Content
22 Apr 2013 Growth and Infrastructure Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2013 Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2013 Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2013 Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Not Content
14 Jan 2013 Electoral Registration and Administration Bill Not Content
18 Dec 2012 Crime and Courts Bill [HL] Not Content
4 Dec 2012 Crime and Courts Bill [HL] Not Content

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Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Transport · Department for Transport 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990
  • Secretary of State for Energy · Department of Energy 13 Jun 1987 – 23 Jul 1989
  • Secretary of State for Trade · Department of Trade 12 Jun 1983 – 15 Oct 1983
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · No Department 6 Apr 1982 – 11 Jun 1983
  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 14 Sep 1981 – 10 Jun 1983
  • Minister of State (Department of Trade) · Department of Trade 7 May 1979 – 13 Sep 1981
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 8 Jan 1974 – 4 Mar 1974

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 11 Jun 1997 – 2 Dec 1998
  • Opposition Spokesperson (Trade) · Department of Trade 1 Oct 1976 – 7 Apr 1979
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 12 Mar 1974 – 7 Apr 1979

Other posts

  • Party Chair, Conservative Party 14 Sep 1981 – 10 Jun 1983

Previous seats

  • Hertsmere · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
  • South Hertfordshire · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Enfield West · Elected 1 time 19 Nov 1970 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Northampton 18 Jun 1970

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 19 Nov 1970 – 14 Sep 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Parkinson?

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

Which party did Lord Parkinson represent?

Lord Parkinson sat as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Parkinson's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Parkinson?

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

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