Member of the House of Lords
Lord Lamont of Lerwick
Conservative
At a glanceLord Lamont of Lerwick is a Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lords divisions Lord Lamont of Lerwick 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
- International Relations and Defence Committee Committee since 27 Jan 2026
- Conservative Party since 5 May 1972
Voting record
| 22 Jul 2026 | Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | 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 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] | Content |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill | Content |
| 30 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill | Content |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Children’s Wellbeing and Schools 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 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Pension Schemes Bill | Content |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 28 Nov 1990 – 27 May 1993
- Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 24 Jul 1989 – 28 Nov 1990
- Financial Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 21 May 1986 – 23 Jul 1989
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 2 Sep 1985 – 20 May 1986
- Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 13 Jun 1983 – 2 Sep 1985
- Minister of State (Department of Industry) · Department of Industry 14 Sep 1981 – 12 Jun 1983
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy) · Department of Energy 7 May 1979 – 5 Sep 1981
Committee memberships
- Economic Affairs Committee 31 Jan 2024 – 27 Jan 2026
- European Affairs Committee 14 Apr 2021 – 31 Jan 2024
- EU Goods Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
- European Union Committee 15 Jul 2019 – 31 Mar 2021
- EU Internal Market Sub-Committee 16 Jul 2019 – 23 Apr 2020
- Economic Affairs Committee 8 Jun 2015 – 1 Jul 2019
- EU Sub Committee C - External Affairs 17 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Economic Affairs Committee 29 Nov 2004 – 26 Nov 2008
- European Union Committee 6 Dec 1999 – 20 Nov 2003
- Public Accounts Committee 5 Jun 1986 – 27 Jul 1989
- Procedure Committee 1 Nov 1978 – 9 Jun 1983
Previous seats
- Kingston upon Thames · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Kingston upon Thames · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Kingston upon Thames · Elected 1 time 4 May 1972 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Harrogate and Knaresborough 1 May 1997
- Kingston upon Hull East 18 Jun 1970
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lord Lamont of Lerwick, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lord Lamont of Lerwick?
Lord Lamont of Lerwick is a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Lamont of Lerwick's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lord Lamont of Lerwick represent?
Lord Lamont of Lerwick sits as Conservative in the House of Lords. See Lord Lamont of Lerwick's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lord Lamont of Lerwick sat in the House of Lords?
Lord Lamont of Lerwick has served in the House of Lords for 28 years. See Lord Lamont of Lerwick's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lord Lamont of Lerwick?
Lord Lamont of Lerwick has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Lamont of Lerwick's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.