Member of the House of Lords

Lord Anderson of Swansea

Labour

At a glanceLord Anderson of Swansea is a Labour member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,700

Voted Content934

Voted Not Content766

Lords divisions Lord Anderson of Swansea 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 Anderson of Swansea's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Anderson of Swansea. His name is Donald Anderson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Current roles2 held

International Agreements Committee Committee since 31 Jan 2024
Labour Party since 31 Mar 1966

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]	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	Pension Schemes Bill	Not Content
27 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content
27 Apr 2026	English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill	Not Content

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Full parliamentary career19 past posts

Opposition posts

Shadow Solicitor General · HM Official Opposition 1 Jan 1994 – 1 Jan 1996
Shadow Spokesperson (Defence, Disarmament and Arms Control) · HM Official Opposition 1 Jan 1993 – 1 Jan 1994
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · HM Official Opposition 1 Jan 1983 – 1 Jan 1992

Committee memberships

International Relations and Defence Committee 28 Jan 2021 – 31 Jan 2024
EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
EU Justice Sub-Committee 27 Jun 2017 – 23 Apr 2020
EU Sub Committee E - Justice, Institutions and Consumer Protection 17 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
Draft Bribery Bill (Joint Committee) 11 May 2009 – 16 Jul 2009
Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 16 Jul 1997 – 12 Jul 2005
Liaison Committee (Commons) 14 Jul 1997 – 11 Jul 2005
Home Affairs Committee 26 Oct 1992 – 23 Feb 1994
Liaison Committee (Commons) 8 Dec 1981 – 9 Jun 1983
Welsh Affairs Committee 14 Dec 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
Welsh Affairs Committee · Chair 20 Nov 1981 – 13 May 1983

Previous seats

Swansea East · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
Swansea East · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Swansea East · Elected 2 times 10 Oct 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Monmouth · Elected 1 time 31 Mar 1966 – 18 Jun 1970

Elections contested

Monmouth 18 Jun 1970

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Anderson of Swansea, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Anderson of Swansea?

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

Which party does Lord Anderson of Swansea represent?

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

How long has Lord Anderson of Swansea sat in the House of Lords?

Lord Anderson of Swansea has served in the House of Lords for 21 years. See Lord Anderson of Swansea's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Anderson of Swansea?

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

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