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Portrait of Lord Willetts

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Willetts

Conservative

At a glanceLord Willetts is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast673
Voted Content156
Voted Not Content517

Lords divisions Lord Willetts 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 Willetts's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Willetts. His name is David Lindsay Willetts, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Conservative Party since 9 Apr 1992
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
20 Jul 2026 Social Housing Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] 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
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Content
15 Apr 2026 Victims and Courts Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career16 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Universities and Science) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 12 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2014
  • Paymaster General (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1996 – 15 Dec 1996
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Duchy of Lancaster Office) · Duchy of Lancaster Office 28 Nov 1995 – 15 Dec 1996
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 8 Jul 1995 – 28 Nov 1995
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 7 Jul 1995

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 8 Dec 2005 – 3 Jul 2007
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 18 Sep 2001 – 10 May 2005
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 15 Jun 1999 – 18 Sep 2001
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 2 Jun 1998 – 15 Jun 1999

Committee memberships

  • Risk Assessment and Risk Planning Committee 15 Oct 2020 – 24 Nov 2021
  • Social Security 27 Apr 1992 – 6 Dec 1993

Previous seats

  • Havant · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Havant · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Havant · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Willetts?

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

Which party does Lord Willetts represent?

Lord Willetts sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Willetts's official Parliament profile.

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

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

What registered interests are listed for Lord Willetts?

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

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