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Portrait of Baroness Barker

Member of the House of Lords

Baroness Barker

Liberal Democrat

Deputy Speaker (Lords)·Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)·Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector)

At a glanceBaroness Barker is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker (Lords).

Votes cast2,381
Voted Content1,648
Voted Not Content733

Lords divisions Baroness Barker 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 Barker's full title is The Baroness Barker. Her name is Elizabeth Jean Barker, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles4 held
  • Deputy Speaker (Lords) Other post since 16 Apr 2024
  • Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 29 Jul 2020
  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector) Opposition post · Opposition Department since 7 Sep 2015
  • Liberal Democrat Party since 31 Jul 1999
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
22 Jul 2026 Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Not Content
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] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) 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 Content
27 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector and Social Enterprise) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2015 – 7 Sep 2015

Committee memberships

  • Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee 27 Jan 2026 – 3 Mar 2026
  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
  • Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 19 Jul 2022 – 30 May 2024
  • Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Nov 2023
  • Adult Social Care Committee 19 Jan 2022 – 21 Nov 2022
  • Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 22 Jul 2021 – 18 Nov 2021
  • Draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill (Joint Committee) 25 Feb 2019 – 18 Jul 2019
  • Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 28 Mar 2018
  • Select Committee on Charities 25 May 2016 – 26 Mar 2017
  • Draft Protection of Charities Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Nov 2014 – 3 Feb 2015
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005 Committee 16 May 2013 – 25 Feb 2014
  • Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 22 Jul 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
  • Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) 11 Jul 2003 – 17 Nov 2003

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baroness Barker, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Baroness Barker?

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

Which party does Baroness Barker represent?

Baroness Barker sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Baroness Barker's official Parliament profile.

How long has Baroness Barker sat in the House of Lords?

Baroness Barker has served in the House of Lords for 26 years, 11 months. See Baroness Barker's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Baroness Barker?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.