Member of the House of Lords
Baroness Scott of Needham Market
Liberal Democrat
Deputy Speaker (Lords)·Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceBaroness Scott of Needham Market is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker (Lords).
Lords divisions Baroness Scott of Needham Market 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
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee since 22 Jul 2024
- Deputy Speaker (Lords) Other post since 16 Apr 2024
- House of Lords Commission Committee since 31 Jan 2024
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 12 Jun 2023
- Liberal Democrat Party since 11 May 2000
Voting record
| 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 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | 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 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Not Content |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Party Chair, Liberal Democrats 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2010
Committee memberships
- Home-based Working Committee · Chair 30 Jan 2025 – 27 Oct 2025
- European Affairs Committee 2 Feb 2022 – 30 Jan 2025
- Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee (Lords) 10 Oct 2024 – 15 Jan 2025
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 31 Jan 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 3 Nov 2021 – 31 Jan 2024
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 19 Jul 2017 – 19 Jan 2022
- Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee 29 Jun 2017 – 13 Mar 2018
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 25 May 2016 – 27 Apr 2017
- Select Committee on Charities 25 May 2016 – 26 Mar 2017
- EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee · Chair 12 Jun 2015 – 12 May 2016
- European Union Committee 16 May 2012 – 12 May 2016
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 6 Jul 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) 1 Jul 2010 – 13 Jan 2011
- Communications and Digital Committee 23 Apr 2007 – 8 Apr 2010
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 30 Nov 2004 – 30 Oct 2007
- Liaison Committee (Lords) 20 Nov 2002 – 18 Nov 2006
- Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) 24 Mar 2003 – 31 Jul 2003
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Scott of Needham Market, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Scott of Needham Market?
Baroness Scott of Needham Market is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Scott of Needham Market's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baroness Scott of Needham Market represent?
Baroness Scott of Needham Market sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Baroness Scott of Needham Market's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baroness Scott of Needham Market sat in the House of Lords?
Baroness Scott of Needham Market has served in the House of Lords for 26 years, 2 months. See Baroness Scott of Needham Market's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Scott of Needham Market?
Baroness Scott of Needham Market has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Scott of Needham Market's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.