Member of the House of Lords
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
Democratic Unionist Party
At a glanceLord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown is a Democratic Unionist Party member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.
Biography
Current roles
- Democratic Unionist Party Party since 9 Jun 1983
Voting record
| 21 Jul 2026 | Business of the House motion on Arrangement of the Order Paper 22 July | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Social Housing Bill [HL] | Content |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Sporting Events Bill [HL] | Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Household Tumble Dryers) Regulations 2026 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Crime and Policing Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Justice) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow DUP Leader of the House of Commons · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2009 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 2005 – 6 May 2010
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 16 Nov 2006 – 30 Mar 2015
- Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) 23 Jun 2011 – 26 Mar 2012
- Public Accounts Commission 12 Jul 2010 – 26 Jan 2011
Previous seats
- South Antrim · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- South Antrim · Elected 2 times 21 Sep 2000 – 6 May 2010
- Mid Ulster · Elected 4 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- South Antrim 7 May 2015
- South Antrim 7 Jun 2001
- Mid Ulster 1 May 1997
- Belfast South 4 Mar 1982
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown?
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown represent?
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown sits as Democratic Unionist Party in the House of Lords. See Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown sat in the House of Lords?
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown has served in the House of Lords for 8 years, 1 month. See Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown?
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.