Member of the House of Lords

Lord Carlile of Berriew

Crossbench

At a glanceLord Carlile of Berriew is a Crossbench member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,101

Voted Content542

Voted Not Content559

Lords divisions Lord Carlile of Berriew 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 Carlile of Berriew's full title is The Lord Carlile of Berriew CBE KC. His name is Alexander Charles Carlile, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles2 held

Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee Committee · Chair since 30 Jan 2025
Crossbench Party since 8 Jan 2018

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

21 Jul 2026	Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July	Not Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Not Content
20 Jul 2026	Social Housing Bill [HL]	Not Content
13 Jul 2026	Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]	Not Content
30 Jun 2026	National Security (State Threats) Bill	Not Content
9 Jun 2026	Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026	Not Content
28 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
27 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
22 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
22 Apr 2026	Crime and Policing Bill	Not Content
22 Apr 2026	Pension Schemes Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Pension Schemes Bill	Not Content
20 Apr 2026	Pension Schemes Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Committee memberships

Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 30 Jan 2025
Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 9 Jun 2010 – 1 May 2012
Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) · Chair 15 Sep 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 22 Jul 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
Committee on the Assisted Dying for the terminally ill Bill 30 Nov 2004 – 7 Apr 2005
Welsh Affairs Committee 27 Apr 1992 – 21 Mar 1997
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 9 Jun 1983 – 21 Nov 1986
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 9 Jun 1983 – 21 Nov 1986

Previous seats

Montgomery · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

East Flint 3 May 1979
East Flint 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

Non-affiliated 9 Jan 2017 – 7 Jan 2018
Liberal Democrat 3 Mar 1988 – 8 Jan 2017
Liberal 9 Jun 1983 – 3 Mar 1988

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Carlile of Berriew, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Carlile of Berriew?

Lord Carlile of Berriew is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Carlile of Berriew's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Carlile of Berriew represent?

Lord Carlile of Berriew sits as Crossbench in the House of Lords. See Lord Carlile of Berriew's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Carlile of Berriew sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Carlile of Berriew has served in the House of Lords for 27 years. See Lord Carlile of Berriew's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Carlile of Berriew?

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

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