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Member of the House of Lords

Lord McNally

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord McNally is a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast2,104
Voted Content1,393
Voted Not Content711

Lords divisions Lord McNally 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 McNally's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord McNally. His name is Tom McNally, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Current roles2 held
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Full parliamentary career25 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 13 May 2010 – 18 Dec 2013
  • Deputy Leader of the House of Lords · Office of the Leader of the House of Lords 13 May 2010 – 14 Oct 2013

Other posts

  • Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords 24 Nov 2004 – 15 Oct 2013

Committee memberships

  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 31 Jan 2023 – 27 Jan 2026
  • EU Services Sub-Committee 23 Apr 2020 – 31 Mar 2021
  • EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee 2 Jul 2019 – 23 Apr 2020
  • Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee 17 May 2018 – 19 Mar 2019
  • Insurance Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 19 Nov 2014 – 24 Dec 2014
  • Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Bill [HL] 28 Oct 2013 – 16 Dec 2013
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 10 Dec 2008 – 16 Oct 2013
  • Liaison Committee (Lords) 2 Dec 2004 – 16 Oct 2013
  • Procedure and Privileges Committee 2 Dec 2004 – 16 Oct 2013
  • House Committee (Lords) 1 Dec 2004 – 16 Oct 2013
  • Committee of Selection (Lords) 24 Nov 2004 – 16 Oct 2013
  • Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee 19 Jun 2012 – 24 Jul 2012
  • Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) 2 Dec 2004 – 30 Oct 2007
  • Conventions (Joint Committee) 22 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
  • Draft Communications Bill (Joint Committee) 29 Apr 2002 – 7 Nov 2002
  • Public Service, Committee on 30 Apr 1996 – 19 Nov 1998
  • Trade & Industry 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Previous seats

  • Stockport South · Elected 1 time 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983

Elections contested

  • Stockport 9 Jun 1983

Party affiliation

  • Social Democratic Party 7 Oct 1981 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Labour 3 May 1979 – 7 Oct 1981

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

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

Who is Lord McNally?

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

Which party does Lord McNally represent?

Lord McNally sits as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord McNally's official Parliament profile.

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

Lord McNally has served in the House of Lords for 30 years, 7 months. See Lord McNally's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord McNally?

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

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