Member of the House of Lords

Lord Beith

Liberal Democrat

Deputy Speaker (Lords)·Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)

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

Votes cast1,020

Voted Content897

Voted Not Content123

Lords divisions Lord Beith 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 Beith's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Beith. His name is Alan James Beith, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles5 held

Deputy Speaker (Lords) Other post since 16 Apr 2024
Constitution Committee Committee since 31 Jan 2024
Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 19 May 2022
Lord Speaker's committee on the size of the House Committee since 20 Dec 2016
Liberal Democrat Party since 2 Mar 1988

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

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]	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
13 Jul 2026	Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]	Not Content
23 Jun 2026	Carbon Budget Order 2026	Not Content
28 Apr 2026	Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill	Content
27 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Content
27 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment 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 career30 past posts

Opposition posts

Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jun 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jan 1995 – 1 Jan 1997
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jan 1987 – 1 Jun 1994
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jan 1985 – 1 Jan 1987
Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jan 1976 – 1 Jan 1987

Committee memberships

Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 5 Sep 2024 – 30 Jan 2025
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 19 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 24 Nov 2020 – 30 May 2024
Justice and Home Affairs Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 31 Jan 2024
Constitution Committee 25 May 2016 – 28 Jan 2021
Liaison Committee (Commons) · Chair 21 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 13 Jan 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Justice Committee · Chair 6 Nov 2007 – 30 Mar 2015
Liaison Committee (Commons) 4 Feb 2003 – 30 Mar 2015
Committee on Issue of Privilege (Police Searches on Parliamentary Estate) 13 Jul 2009 – 6 May 2010
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 9 Oct 2006 – 6 May 2010
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament 30 Jul 2001 – 24 Nov 2008
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission 1 Jan 2001 – 24 May 2005
Procedure Committee 14 Feb 2000 – 11 May 2001
Privileges 14 May 1986 – 15 May 1987
Procedure Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 15 May 1987
Liaison Committee (Commons) 9 Jun 1983 – 5 Dec 1985

Previous seats

Berwick-upon-Tweed · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Elected 1 time 8 Nov 1973 – 28 Feb 1974

Elections contested

Berwick-upon-Tweed 18 Jun 1970

Party affiliation

Liberal 8 Nov 1973 – 2 Mar 1988

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Beith?

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

Which party does Lord Beith represent?

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

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

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

What registered interests are listed for Lord Beith?

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

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