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Portrait of Lord Wigley

Member of the House of Lords

Lord Wigley

Plaid Cymru

At a glanceLord Wigley is a Plaid Cymru member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,061
Voted Content922
Voted Not Content139

Lords divisions Lord Wigley 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 Wigley's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Wigley. His name is Dafydd Wynne Wigley, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles1 held
  • Plaid Cymru Party since 28 Feb 1974
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
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
15 Jul 2026 Sporting Events Bill [HL] Content
30 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
22 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
20 Apr 2026 Pension Schemes Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not Content
16 Apr 2026 Crime and Policing Bill Not 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

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career12 past posts

Other posts

  • Leader and Party President, Plaid Cymru 1 Jan 1991 – 1 Jan 2000
  • Leader and Party President, Plaid Cymru 1 Jan 1981 – 1 Jan 1984

Committee memberships

  • Autism Act 2009 Committee 30 Jan 2025 – 10 Nov 2025
  • EU Goods Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 7 May 2020
  • EU Internal Market Sub-Committee 17 Oct 2017 – 23 Apr 2020
  • Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee 16 May 2013 – 6 Nov 2013
  • Public Accounts Committee 25 Jul 1997 – 16 Dec 1997
  • Welsh Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987

Previous seats

  • Caernarfon · Elected 1 time 1 May 1997 – 7 Jun 2001
  • Caernarfon · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
  • Caernarvon · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Merionethshire 18 Jun 1970

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord Wigley?

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

Which party does Lord Wigley represent?

Lord Wigley sits as Plaid Cymru in the House of Lords. See Lord Wigley's official Parliament profile.

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

Lord Wigley has served in the House of Lords for 15 years, 6 months. See Lord Wigley's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Wigley?

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

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