Member of the House of Lords
Lord Bates
Conservative
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceLord Bates is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords).
Lords divisions Lord Bates 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
- Conservative Party since 9 Apr 1992
Voting record
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | 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 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Department for International Development) · Department for International Development 14 Oct 2016 – 23 Apr 2019
- Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 12 May 2015 – 31 Mar 2016
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) · Home Office 6 Aug 2014 – 7 May 2015
- Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 7 Oct 2013 – 6 Aug 2014
- Lords Spokesperson (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 7 Oct 2013 – 6 Aug 2014
- Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 16 Dec 1996 – 1 May 1997
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1996
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 1 Jan 1995
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister · Opposition Department 3 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
Other posts
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 21 Apr 2020 – 29 Apr 2021
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) 14 Feb 2013 – 7 Oct 2013
- Deputy Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jan 2007 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee 16 May 2013 – 6 Nov 2013
- Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jan 2013 – 13 Feb 2013
- Leader's Group on Working Practices 27 Jul 2010 – 26 Apr 2011
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 25 Apr 1994 – 25 Nov 1994
- Health and Social Care Committee 6 Dec 1993 – 27 Jun 1994
- Social Security 27 Apr 1992 – 30 Nov 1992
Previous seats
- Langbaurgh · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland 1 May 1997
- Langbaurgh 7 Nov 1991
- Tyne Bridge 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Bates, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Bates?
Lord Bates is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Bates's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Bates represent?
Lord Bates sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Bates's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Bates sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Bates has served in the House of Lords for 18 years. See Lord Bates's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Bates?
Lord Bates has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Bates's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.