Member of the House of Lords
Baroness Fookes
Conservative
Deputy Speaker (Lords)·Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords)
At a glanceBaroness Fookes is a Conservative member of the House of Lords. They currently serve as Deputy Speaker (Lords).
Lords divisions Baroness Fookes 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
- Liaison Committee (Lords) Committee since 30 Jan 2025
- Deputy Speaker (Lords) Other post since 9 Dec 2002
- Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lords) Other post since 2 May 2002
- Conservative Party since 18 Jun 1970
Voting record
| 4 Feb 2026 | Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 | Not Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) 6 May 1992 – 1 May 1997
Committee memberships
- Horticultural Sector Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 26 Oct 2023
- Constitution Committee 1 Jul 2019 – 31 Jan 2023
- Bribery Act 2010 Committee 17 May 2018 – 4 Mar 2019
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee · Chair 8 Jun 2015 – 7 Sep 2017
- Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee 16 May 2013 – 7 Sep 2017
- Communications and Digital Committee 22 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords) 2 Jul 2001 – 8 Apr 2010
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 27 May 1999 – 8 Apr 2010
- Crossrail Bill 17 Jan 2008 – 26 Nov 2008
- Refreshment Committee (Lords) 4 Dec 2003 – 30 Oct 2007
- Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 22 Jul 2004 – 15 Sep 2004
- Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) 11 Jul 2003 – 17 Nov 2003
- Home Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 16 Mar 1992
- Panel of Chairs 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Plymouth, Drake · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Plymouth, Drake · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Merton and Morden · Elected 1 time 18 Jun 1970 – 28 Feb 1974
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baroness Fookes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Baroness Fookes?
Baroness Fookes is a member of the House of Lords. See Baroness Fookes's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Baroness Fookes represent?
Baroness Fookes sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Baroness Fookes's official Parliament profile.
How long has Baroness Fookes sat in the House of Lords?
Baroness Fookes has served in the House of Lords for 28 years, 9 months. See Baroness Fookes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Baroness Fookes?
Baroness Fookes has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Baroness Fookes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.