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Portrait of Baroness Jay of Paddington

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Jay of Paddington

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Jay of Paddington is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,370
Voted Content533
Voted Not Content837

Lords divisions Baroness Jay of Paddington 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
Baroness Jay of Paddington's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Jay of Paddington. Her name is Margaret Ann Jay, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Labour Party since 29 Jul 1992
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
28 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
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 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Not Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
13 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
26 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
26 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
26 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
23 Mar 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Government posts

  • Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 27 Jul 1998 – 6 Jun 2001
  • Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 2 May 1997 – 26 Jul 1998

Committee memberships

  • COVID-19 Committee 11 Jun 2020 – 28 Apr 2022
  • Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee 13 Jun 2019 – 9 Sep 2019
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 25 May 2016 – 9 May 2019
  • Political Polling and Digital Media Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 20 Mar 2018
  • Communications and Digital Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 12 May 2016
  • Extradition Law 12 Jun 2014 – 25 Feb 2015
  • Constitution Committee · Chair 22 Jun 2010 – 14 May 2014
  • Constitution Committee 25 Nov 2009 – 14 May 2014
  • Committee on the Assisted Dying for the terminally ill Bill 30 Nov 2004 – 7 Apr 2005
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 15 Dec 1998 – 7 Nov 2002
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) 6 Oct 1998 – 11 May 2001
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 9 Jun 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • House of Lords Offices Committee 5 Jun 1997 – 11 May 2001
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 26 Nov 1998 – 11 Feb 2001

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Jay of Paddington, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Jay of Paddington?

Baroness Jay of Paddington is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Jay of Paddington's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Jay of Paddington represent?

Baroness Jay of Paddington sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Jay of Paddington's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Jay of Paddington sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Jay of Paddington has served in the House of Lords for 33 years, 11 months. See Baroness Jay of Paddington's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Jay of Paddington?

Baroness Jay of Paddington has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Jay of Paddington's official Parliament profile.

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