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Portrait of Lord Steel of Aikwood

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Steel of Aikwood

Non-affiliated

At a glanceLord Steel of Aikwood was a Non-affiliated member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast869
Voted Content516
Voted Not Content353

Lords divisions Lord Steel of Aikwood 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
21 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content
21 Jan 2020 European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill Content
17 Jul 2019 Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Content
17 Jul 2019 Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Content
17 Jul 2019 Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill Not Content
18 Jun 2019 Children’s Homes etc. Inspection Fees, Childcare Fees, Adoption and Children Act Register (Amendment) Regulations 2019 Content
26 Mar 2019 REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Content
13 Mar 2019 Trade Bill Content
12 Mar 2019 Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Content
12 Mar 2019 Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Content
26 Feb 2019 Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [HL] Content
26 Feb 2019 Offensive Weapons Bill Not Content
28 Jan 2019 Brexit: Parliamentary approval of the outcome of negotiations with the European Union Content
14 Jan 2019 Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration Content
18 Dec 2018 Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 Content

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Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Other posts

  • Presiding Officer, Scottish Parliament 12 May 1999 – 7 May 2003
  • Joint Founder, Social & Liberal Democrats 3 Mar 1988 – 16 Jul 1988
  • Leader of the Liberal Party 7 Jul 1976 – 16 Jul 1988

Committee memberships

  • Privileges 3 May 1979 – 14 May 1986

Previous seats

  • Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles · Elected 3 times 24 Mar 1965 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles 15 Oct 1964

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 25 Feb 2020 – 27 Mar 2020
  • Liberal Democrat 2 May 2019 – 24 Feb 2020
  • Non-affiliated 14 Mar 2019 – 1 May 2019
  • Liberal Democrat 3 Mar 1988 – 13 Mar 2019
  • Liberal 24 Mar 1965 – 2 Mar 1988

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Steel of Aikwood, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Steel of Aikwood?

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

Which party did Lord Steel of Aikwood represent?

Lord Steel of Aikwood sat as Non-affiliated in the House of Lords. See Lord Steel of Aikwood's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Steel of Aikwood?

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

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