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Portrait of Lord Baker of Dorking

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Baker of Dorking

Conservative

At a glanceLord Baker of Dorking is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast877
Voted Content324
Voted Not Content553

Lords divisions Lord Baker of Dorking has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Biographyfrom Parliament
Lord Baker of Dorking's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Baker of Dorking CH. His name is Kenneth Wilfred Baker, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 28 Mar 1968
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
25 Mar 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
19 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
17 Nov 2025 Employment Rights Bill Content
17 Nov 2025 Employment Rights Bill Content
17 Nov 2025 Employment Rights Bill Content
17 Nov 2025 Employment Rights Bill Content
17 Nov 2025 Employment Rights Bill Content
22 Jul 2025 Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) Regulations 2025 Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career21 past posts

Government posts

  • Home Secretary · Home Office 28 Nov 1990 – 9 Apr 1992
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Duchy of Lancaster Office 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990
  • Secretary of State for Education and Science · Department of Education and Science 21 May 1986 – 23 Jul 1989
  • Secretary of State for Environment · Department for the Environment 2 Sep 1985 – 20 May 1986
  • Minister of State (Department of Environment) (Local Government) · Department for the Environment 11 Sep 1984 – 1 Sep 1985
  • Minister of State (Industry & Information Technology) · Department of Trade and Industry 13 Jun 1983 – 10 Sep 1984
  • Minister of State (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 5 Jan 1981 – 12 Jun 1983
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Civil Service Department) · Civil Service Department 7 Apr 1972 – 4 Mar 1974

Other posts

  • Party Chair, Conservative Party 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990

Committee memberships

  • Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 23 Nov 2023
  • Youth Unemployment Committee 28 Jan 2021 – 16 Nov 2021
  • House Committee (Lords) 16 Apr 2007 – 21 May 2012
  • Information Committee (Lords) 25 Nov 2002 – 8 Nov 2006
  • Procedure Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983

Previous seats

  • Mole Valley · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • St Marylebone · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • St Marylebone · Elected 1 time 22 Oct 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
  • Acton · Elected 1 time 28 Mar 1968 – 18 Jun 1970

Elections contested

  • Acton 18 Jun 1970
  • Acton 31 Mar 1966
  • Poplar 15 Oct 1964

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Baker of Dorking, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Baker of Dorking?

Lord Baker of Dorking is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Baker of Dorking's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Baker of Dorking represent?

Lord Baker of Dorking sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Baker of Dorking's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Baker of Dorking sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Baker of Dorking has served in the House of Lords for 29 years, 1 month. See Lord Baker of Dorking's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Baker of Dorking?

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

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