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Portrait of Lord Owen

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Owen

Independent Social Democrat

At a glanceLord Owen was a Independent Social Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast60
Voted Content51
Voted Not Content9

Lords divisions Lord Owen 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
18 Jun 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Not Content
20 Jan 2016 Trade Union Bill Select Committee motion Content
27 Oct 2015 Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 Content
26 Oct 2015 Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Content
26 Oct 2015 Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 Content
7 May 2014 Care Bill [HL] Content
7 May 2014 Care Bill [HL] Content
24 Apr 2013 Procedure of the House Not Content
24 Apr 2013 National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 Content
26 Mar 2013 Justice and Security 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] Content
19 Mar 2012 Health and Social Care Bill Content
19 Mar 2012 Health and Social Care Bill Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 21 Feb 1977 – 4 May 1979
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 10 Sep 1976 – 21 Feb 1977
  • Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 26 Jul 1974 – 10 Sep 1976
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 8 Mar 1974 – 26 Jul 1974
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Royal Navy) · Ministry of Defence 3 Jul 1968 – 18 Jun 1970

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Energy · HM Official Opposition 3 May 1979 – 1 Nov 1980

Other posts

  • Leader of the Social Democratic Party 3 Mar 1988 – 6 Jun 1990
  • Leader of the Social Democratic Party 21 Jun 1983 – 6 Aug 1987

Previous seats

  • Plymouth, Devonport · Elected 2 times 9 Jun 1983 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Plymouth, Devonport · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Plymouth, Sutton · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

  • Torrington 15 Oct 1964

Party affiliation

  • Independent Social Democrat 3 Mar 2014 – 13 Aug 2024
  • Crossbench 30 Jun 1992 – 2 Mar 2014
  • Independent SDP 3 Jun 1990 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Social Democratic Party 2 Mar 1981 – 3 Jun 1990
  • Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 1 Mar 1981

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Owen?

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

Which party did Lord Owen represent?

Lord Owen sat as Independent Social Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Owen's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Owen?

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

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