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Portrait of Lord Watts

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Watts

Labour

At a glanceLord Watts is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast933
Voted Content522
Voted Not Content411

Lords divisions Lord Watts 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
Lord Watts's full title is The Lord Watts. His name is David Leonard Watts, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 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 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] Not Content
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Not 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] Not Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
13 Jul 2026 Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] Not Content
8 Jul 2026 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Not Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
28 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Not Content
27 Apr 2026 English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Not Content

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Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 6 May 2010

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 12 May 2010 – 1 Jun 2010

Committee memberships

  • Social Mobility Policy Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 4 Nov 2025
  • Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee 24 Jan 2024 – 28 Mar 2025
  • International Agreements Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Jan 2024
  • Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Nov 2023
  • Land Use in England Committee 12 May 2022 – 28 Nov 2022
  • Gambling Industry Committee 13 Jun 2019 – 16 Jun 2020
  • EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee 26 May 2016 – 23 Apr 2020
  • Administration Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • House of Commons Governance Committee 16 Oct 2014 – 17 Dec 2014
  • Committees on Arms Export Controls 12 Jul 2010 – 2 Jul 2012
  • Foreign Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 18 Jun 2012
  • Finance and Services Committee 17 Jul 2005 – 10 Oct 2005
  • Finance and Services Committee 14 Nov 1997 – 11 May 2001

Previous seats

  • St Helens North · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • St. Helens North · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Watts, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Watts?

Lord Watts is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Watts's official Parliament profile.

Which party does Lord Watts represent?

Lord Watts sits as Labour in the House of Lords. See Lord Watts's official Parliament profile.

How long has Lord Watts sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Watts has served in the House of Lords for 10 years, 9 months. See Lord Watts's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Watts?

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

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