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Portrait of Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Labour

At a glanceBaroness Symons of Vernham Dean is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,728
Voted Content605
Voted Not Content1,123

Lords divisions Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean 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 Symons of Vernham Dean's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean. Her name is Elizabeth Conway Symons, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
23 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
24 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
24 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content
24 Mar 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 8 Jun 2001 – 30 May 2005
  • Minister of State (Middle East) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 13 Jun 2003 – 10 May 2005
  • Minister for Trade and Investment and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also Department of Trade and Industry) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 8 Jun 2001 – 13 Jun 2003
  • Minister of State (Trade and Investment) Deputy Leader of the House of Lords (also FCO) · Department of Trade and Industry 8 Jun 2001 – 6 Jun 2003

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 8 Oct 2010 – 5 Sep 2011

Committee memberships

  • Ecclesiastical Committee 20 Jul 2021 – 30 May 2024
  • AI in Weapon Systems Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 16 Mar 2023
  • Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee 15 Oct 2020 – 24 Nov 2021
  • EU External Affairs Sub-Committee 26 May 2016 – 23 Apr 2020
  • The Arctic 11 Dec 2014 – 11 Feb 2015
  • The Arctic 12 Jun 2014 – 4 Nov 2014
  • Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Jul 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
  • National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 1 Feb 2010 – 6 May 2010
  • European Union Committee 21 Nov 2006 – 8 Apr 2010
  • Conventions (Joint Committee) 22 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 26 Jun 2001 – 7 May 2005
  • House of Lords Offices Committee 26 Jun 2001 – 7 Nov 2002

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean?

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean represent?

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has served in the House of Lords for 29 years, 9 months. See Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean?

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean's official Parliament profile.

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