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Portrait of The Earl of Courtown

Member of the House of Lords

The Earl of Courtown

Conservative

Opposition Whip (Lords)·Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

At a glanceThe Earl of Courtown is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Opposition Whip (Lords).

Votes cast2,009
Voted Content704
Voted Not Content1,305

Lords divisions The Earl of Courtown 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
The Earl of Courtown's full title is The Earl of Courtown. His name is Patrick Courtown, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles3 held
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 Content
21 Jul 2026 Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] 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] Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Content
23 Jun 2026 Carbon Budget Order 2026 Content
27 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career9 past posts

Government posts

  • Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords) · HM Household 17 Jul 2016 – 5 Jul 2024
  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) · HM Household 14 May 2015 – 17 Jul 2016

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords) · Whips Office (Lords) 1 Sep 2024 – 29 Apr 2026

Committee memberships

Party affiliation

  • Non-affiliated 13 Jun 2001 – 22 Oct 2002
  • Conservative 24 Jul 1979 – 12 Jun 2001

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Earl of Courtown, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is The Earl of Courtown?

The Earl of Courtown is a member of the House of Lords. See The Earl of Courtown's official Parliament profile.

Which party does The Earl of Courtown represent?

The Earl of Courtown sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See The Earl of Courtown's official Parliament profile.

How long has The Earl of Courtown sat in the House of Lords?

The Earl of Courtown has served in the House of Lords for 1 month. See The Earl of Courtown's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for The Earl of Courtown?

The Earl of Courtown has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See The Earl of Courtown's official Parliament profile.

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